Requirements and deadlines for Master of Science in Engineering

Study Activity Requirements and Deadlines

Programme Deadlines
Students must meet the study activity requirements and deadlines set out below. If students do not meet the requirements, they can only continue on the study programme if granted an exemption.

Study Activity Requirement of 5 ECTS 
Students must have passed at least 5 ECTS credits in a continuous period of one year, calculated in two full semesters, to comply with DTU's 5-point study activity requirement. It is of no importance in this context how many exam attempts the student has used.

Maximum Duration of Study
The MSc programme is a two-year programme. The entire MSc course of study must be completed no later than three years after admission.

The Industry MSc Eng Programmes are four-year programmes. The entire Industry MSc Eng course of study must be completed within five years.

The maximum duration of study is reduced by one semester for every 30 ECTS credits the student has been granted in pre-commencement credit transfer.

Completion Requirements
The student must earn 120 ECTS under one of DTU’s MSc programmes to earn an MSc degree. The courses and the thesis must be passed. 

Completion Guidelines for Late Students
If students exceed the prescribed period of study by 6-12 months, they will be offered special guidance in the form of an information meeting. If students are more than 12 months late, they will be offered a personal guidance interview with a study counsellor.

SU  (State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme)
Students must be aware that the above requirements and deadlines are DTU's study rules. Other requirements and deadlines apply to SU. Read more at DTU Inside under 'Study rules'/'SU'. Questions regarding SU must always be directed to the SU office.