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The Study Guidance We can assist you with matters related to life as a student at DTU. Among many other subjects, we can help you with: Study planning Credit transfer application Exemption and leave of absence Guidance on DTU’s rules Guidance on opportunities and challenges You are also welcome to contact us if you have questions or problems of a more personal nature. If we cannot help you, we will refer you to someone who can.

Agenda General Information about DTU Planning your Studies Rules Thesis Practical Information

General Information about DTU

Student Card, E-mail and Software Access to library and buildings outside opening hours. Discount in canteens ID at exams Student E-mail Stay updated: Forward to your phone / other email client All official information from the university Software Microsoft Dreamspark: http://cn.inside.dtu.dk/cnnet/Software Course Software at Gbar: http://gbar.dtu.dk/

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Planning your studies

Why plan your studies? Things to consider while planning your studies: Going on exchange? Special interests Research Activities Internships Thesis topic Qualifying for your dream job Rules regarding your programme Planning is the key to realizing the aspirations you have for your studies.

Academic Year Course registration Re-exams You only sign up for one teaching period at a time. Each of the grey blocks in the diagram to the left is a teaching period. Re-exams Ordinary Exam Re-exam December / January May May / June / July August December

13 Week Period Schedule Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8-12 1A 3A 5A 2B 4B 12-13 (Break) 13-17 2A 4A 5B 1B 3B The timetable is the same for autumn and spring E = Autumn (Efterår in Danish) F = Spring (Forår in Danish) Example: E1A is Monday morning in the autumn term. The schedule number has a corresponding examination date Find the examination dates on DTU Inside  Structure and rules  Exam  Dates of exams

Rules DTU Inside  Structure and Rules Deadlines Study activity reequirements Exam ruules Curricula rules Curricula Rules

Completion of programme The MSc programme has a duration of 2 years. Maximum time of study 120 ECTS passed in maximum 3 years Completion requirement The curriculum of the MSc programme specification must be followed

Study Activity Requirement There are two parallel requirements for studying at DTU (other activity requirements apply for SU) Study Activity Requirement 5 ECTS passed pr. year Accumulated Study Activity Requirement 30 ECTS passed 1. year 45 ECTS passed the following years

Exam and teaching registration Attempts Three attempts to pass each course Re-exams You plan your re-exam and register for it yourself Course responsible decides format of re-exam Exam Schedule Find it on DTU Inside for the next two years Avoid courses with same scedule number in the same teaching period Binding courses Courses become mandatory when exam registration period expires.

Failure to comply with the rules The rules are changing – stay updated The rules found on DTU Inside  Structure and rules, are always the newest version. If you fail to comply with the rules you need to apply for and be be granted an exemption in order to continue your studies. If you are in doubt whether you comply with the rules or not, please come by us in the Study Guidance Office – we are here to help you.

Curriculum Courses for your programme can be found in your programme specification at DTU Inside  Structure and rules  My programme specification

Planning your Studies Studieplan.dtu.dk Course basket Programme specification Course Description Adding a course to the plan Show schedule Add a year Creating Theis, Project, Exchange,… Registering for courses You have to plan 120 ECTS Course type distribution Video guide Deregistering from a course

Nice to know Project Courses Portfolio Credit Courses Bachelor Courses Credit Transfer (exchange, courses from other Danish universities)

All the links you need The study guidance’s guide to make a study plan – DTU Inside  Academic offers and guidance  I want to make a study plan. Rules and programme specification - www.sdb.dtu.dk Course database – www.courses.dtu.dk Study planner – www.studieplan.dtu.dk Intranet DTU Inside – www.inside.dtu.dk Exam Schedule – DTU Inside  Structure and rules  Exam  Dates of exams Registration deadlines – DTU Inside  Structure and rules  Teaching  Registration deadlines for courses and examinations Student Card -https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/medarbejder/om-dtu-campus-og-bygninger/services/id-kort Video guide about the Study Planner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r33HuJg4mU8

Duration and ECTS-credits Thesis Duration and ECTS-credits 30 ECTS 32½ ECTS 35 ECTS 5 months 5½ months 6 months Start date is found in your programme specification Thesis can be commenced when you lack no more than 15 ECTS besides the thesis Find the rules on DTU Inside  Structure and rules  Final projects  Master’s thesis. For tips and tricks join our biannual presentation on master thesis in the spring or fall

Practical Information

Where do I go? Study Guidance Study Administration SPS A good place to start Rules, Planning, doubts, etc Study Administration ”My grade transcript looks weird” ”My couse registration won’t go through” SPS Special aid for students with dissabilities and learning difficulties; dyslexia, Asperger’s, etc. Student Counselling Service – www.srg.dk Personal problems; depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, etc. Located in Copenhagen and independent from DTU International Study Guidance Study abroad Tuition fees

Where do I go? Head of Studies Polyteknisk Forening (PF) SU Office Academic guidance ”Should I take this course if I want to be good at…?” ”Can I take this course instead of that course?” Career center Assistance in the job application process when you are finishing your degree or want to apply for a student job. Polyteknisk Forening (PF) Student’s Union Organizing events Discount on coffee and concert tickets SU Office The Danish students’ Grants and Loans Scheme

Contact us Study Guidance Study Administration and SU Office Phone: 45151199 E-mail: studvejl@adm.dtu.dk Study Administration and SU Office Study Administration inquiries can be adressed to studadm@adm.dtu.dk SU inquiries can be adressed to su@adm.dtu.dk Updated opening hours can be found on DTU Inside  Academic offers and guidance.

Tips & Tricks Open door-policy at DTU Informal communication Exams: Aids and previous years Free Stuff SkyLab and Library basement LinkedIn Facebook DSE Fair Focus night

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