Academic requirements for this programme
National Students
Bachelors of Science in Engineering from DTU:
The following BSc Eng. programmes at DTU entitle students to admission to the MSc Eng programme in Architectural Engineering:
- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Students holding af BSc in Civil Engineering are advised to supplement their bachelor education with elements of architecture, design and history of architecture e.g. by passing course 11995 before admission.
The following courses forms the basis for the general competences for the Master program. It is advised, that the applicant has achieved the content from at least five of these course in the previous education.
11035 |
Advanced BIM for architectural engineering |
5 |
point |
Autumn E5B (Wed 13-17) |
11121 |
Thermal Building Physics |
5 |
point |
Spring F1B (Thurs 13-17), August |
11124 |
Computational Fluid Dynamics for Buildings |
5 |
point |
Autumn E5B (Wed 13-17) |
11305 |
Computational Structural Modelling 1: The Finite Element Method |
5 |
point |
Autumn E4A (Tues 13-17) |
11311 |
Concrete Structures |
5 |
point |
Spring F4A (Tues 13-17) and August |
11562 |
Materials Science for Civil Engineers |
5 |
point |
Spring F5A (Wed 8-12) |
11995 |
Design – theory and methods |
5 |
point |
Autumn E3A (Tues 8-12) |
Bachelors of Engineering from DTU:
Applicants who have completed DTU’s Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Engineering have access to be admitted to this programme subject to having completed at least 10 ECTS credit from the list of courses.
01035 |
Advanced Engineering Mathematics 2 |
5 |
point |
Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12), Spring F2B (Thurs 8-12) |
01037 |
Advanced Engineering Mathematics 2 (Summer University) |
5 |
point |
August |
02405 |
Probability theory |
5 |
point |
Autumn E4B (Fri 8-12) |
02413 |
Statistical Quality Control |
5 |
point |
Autumn E1B (Thurs 13-17) |
02601 |
Introduction to Numerical Algorithms |
5 |
point |
Spring F1B (Thurs 13-17), Autumn E4B (Fri 8-12) |
11124 |
Computational Fluid Dynamics for Buildings |
5 |
point |
Autumn E5B (Wed 13-17) |
11305 |
Computational Structural Modelling 1: The Finite Element Method |
5 |
point |
Autumn E4A (Tues 13-17) |
42101 |
Introduction to Operations Research |
5 |
point |
Autumn E2A (Mon 13-17), Spring F2A (Mon 13-17) |
Applicants who have completed The Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering have access to be admitted to this programme with the same supplementary requirements as mentioned above, supplemented with a working knowledge at bachelor level of the following subjects, which are prerequisite for the general competencies of the MSc-program:
- Architecture and design theory
- History of architecture and the background of architectural engineering
The subjects can be obtained through following the bachelor course 11995 before admission.
Bachelors in Engineering from other Danish universities
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor in Engineering, Civil Engineering from other Danish universities have access to admission to this programme with the same supplementary requirements as mentioned above, as long as the level in relevant natural science courses can be clearly documented in the application.
International students
Applicants for admission to the MSc-programme in Architectural Engineering should hold a bachelor degree in architectural engineering, civil engineering or related fields.
A working knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences and architectural engineering is a prerequisite. A year’s full time study at DTU amounts to 60 ECTS points. The MSc Eng programme builds on a bachelor curriculum with the following content of natural sciences and architectural engineering:
- Mathematics, 30 ECTS points
- Physics, 10 ECTS points
- Total, natural sciences, mathematics and physics, 40 ECTS points
Specific basics of architecural engineering should also be covered by the curriculum of the applicant’s bachelor degree. A working knowledge at bachelor level of the following two subjects is prerequisite for the general competencies of the MSc-program:
- Design experience by creating holistic design solutions
- Abillity to express ideas and principles in sketches and drawings
A working knowledge at bachelor level of at least four of the following six subjects is further prerequisite for the general competencies of the MSc-program:
- Architecture and design theory
- History of architecture and the background of architectural engineering
- Building materials
- Structural design in steel, concrete, and wood
- Building physics including heat and moisture transport
- Building Information Modeling
In the case, where these skills are limited by the applicant, the applicant is strongly envised to follow the course 11900 in the first semester on the programme, since this course will provide a short introduction to Architectural Engineering for students, which have not passed course 11995 or have similar skills.
The required level may be gauged by comparison with the contents of the corresponding DTU-courses.The applicant should have passed necessary prerequisites with good results. Additionally, some of the technological specialization courses in the MSc-programme have one or more of the following subjects at bachelor level as prerequisites:
- The Finite Element Method
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
The description of the corresponding DTU-courses may be used to assess the expected level of knowledge when any of these subjects are prerequisites.
Admission will be decided on the basis of the relevance and quality of the applicant’s educational background. The applicant’s grade point average or equivalent, as well as individual grades for relevant courses will be taken into account.
All steps in the admission procedure are handled through DTU’s Office of International Affairs, whereto inquiries about formalities should be directed. Questions about academic qualifications and programme content should be directed to the Head of Studies.
General admission requirements
Only applicants holding either a relevant Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a Bachelor in Engineering or a Bachelor of Natural Science degree can be admitted to a Master of Science in Engineering programme. The bachelor degree must be less than 10 years old.
The individual MSc Eng programme states in detail which bachelor programmes qualify and whether applicants have to complete supplementary educational activities.
Requirements for supplementary educational activities can equate to up to 30 ECTS credits and are specified in the form of a list of courses under the individual MSc Eng programmes.
The specific requirements must be met before graduating from the bachelor programme or in connection with conditional admission to a particular MSc Eng programme. The courses must be passed prior to the commencement of studies within one year from the conditional admission.
Supplementary educational activities in connection with conditional admission to an MSc Eng programme do not form part of the MSc Eng programme, and partial tuition fees are charged. If the supplementary courses have not been passed within the deadlines specified, the conditional admission to the programme is withdrawn.
The Master of Science in Engineering programmes are offered in English. Therefore applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English (B-level, IELTS, TOEFL- or Pearson test).
DTU offers Honours Programme as part of all MSc Eng. programmes. The admission requirements are described at http://www.dtu.dk/english/education/msc/honours-programmes