Spend your summer at the Technical University of Denmark, a global leader in research, innovation, and knowledge sharing! Located about 30 minutes from the Copenhagen city center, you are able to enjoy DTU's student culture with close access to all of the amenities of the capital city.
The Summer University hosts three sessions in June, July, and August where you typically focus on one course/session. Students are invited to select their length of stay in country, and participate in 1-3 sessions offered as part of the program.
Program Dates: Month-long sessions in June, July, and August
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Course Options in English @ DTU
How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- Courses available across ENGR majors!
Interested in learning about the aerospace insdustry from the French perspective? This unique opportunity allows for the chance to visit and study in three leading French engineering schools, while discovering different regions of the country and being immersed in the French "art de vivre" for 4 weeks!
This program will provide an overall knowlege of aeronautics and space fundamentals, with course content including scienctific and technical information paired with visits to conferences, industry, and cultural sites.
Program Dates: Early June to Early July, 2026 (TBD)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- ENAE: In-Major Tech Elective
Spend five weeks in southern Germany and have a chance to engage with technical courses with a focus on sustainability and green technology. Munich is an exciting destination which combines a high tech hub with a rich cultural atomosphere combined with Bavarian traditions. Students will study at our partner, Hochscule München, the second largest University of Applied Sciences in Germany, and select two technical courses of their choosing, paired with a German language and culture class which helps you learn everyday courses and engage with German culture, history, and life. Courses also include a number of field trips as a way to engage with local industry and engage with topics learned in the classroom first hand.
Program Dates: Early July to Early August, 2026 (TBD)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
Looking for a unique chance to engage and connect with automobile technology? Spend five weeks in Japan studying with faculty members from Nagoya University and exploring current trends and insights of the automotive industry. This program allows students to supplement their knowledge gained in the classroom with practical knowledge as you have exposure to the authentic environment of the automobile factory and research center. Past participants have had the chance to engage with researches from Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi, along with cultural excursions to Kyoto, Nara, and Tokyo.
Program Dates: Mid-June to Late July, 2026 (TBD)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- ENME: In-Major Tech Elective
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With significant global climactic changes and severe impact on living conditions, it's becoming increasingly important for the development and implementation of innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. Through course lectures, site visits, and excursions you will have the opportunity to experience these innovative strategies firsthand - all while building and devlopeing your own sustainable ideas and solutions.
Program Dates: Late May - Early June, 2026 (TBD)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- BIOE: Breadth Elective
- ENCE: In-major Technical Elective
- ENEE: General Technical Elective (EE) or Category F elective (CE)
- ENFP: Technical Elective
- ENME: Out-of-major Tech Elective
- Sustainability Minor: Social and Human Dimensions elective
Expand your knowledge on how cutting-edge transportation systems can be a potential solution to combat climate change! Japan serves as the perfect destination to explore this topic, as a country known for their world-famous high-speed trains and home to one of the most prominent and largest automotive industries. With a particular focus on bullet trains and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, you’ll have the change to learn from industry experts while also immersing yourself in Japan’s unique and historical culture.
Program Dates: Late May - Early June, 2026 (TBD)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- BIOE: Breadth Elective
- ENEE: General Technical Elective (EE) or Category F elective (CE)
- ENFP: Technical Elective
- ENME: In Major Technical Elective
- Sustainability Minor: Elective
Expand your cultural perspective while taking a deep dive into the technology & semiconductor industry in Taiwan’s Silicon Valley! Through one of two course options, students will have an opportunity to develop their understanding and appreciation for the rich and diverse culture in Taiwan while exploring why this island nation has been so successful in pushing the technological envelop in the semiconductor and chip industry.
Program Dates: Late May - Early June, 2026 (TBD)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- ENES472:
- DVCC GenEd
- Computer Engineering: Category F Elective
- Electrical Engineering: GTE: General Technical Elective
- Fire Protection Engineering: Technical Elective
- Mechanical Engineering: TECH4XX out-of-major technical elective
- Information Sciences: TBD
- Business: TBD
- And fulfills a minor requirement for students in the following minor programs:
- Global Engineering Leadership core requirement
- STEP minor elective
- Global Perspectives Elective for:
- Global Poverty
- Global Terrorism Studies
- International Development and Conflict Management
- CPSS270:
- College Park Scholars
- STEP Minor
