Description
The standard period of study is four semesters, which corresponds to 120 ECTS, consisting of three semesters of course work, and a master's thesis that is usually written in the fourth semester.
A standard period of two consecutive semesters should be taken at the host institution. For example, this can either be the first and the second semester (master's thesis conducted at the home institution), the second and third semester (master's thesis conducted at the home institution), or the third and fourth semester (master's thesis conducted at the host institution).
KAIST is among the world’s leading research-oriented universities in science and engineering with campus in Daedoek Innopolis, in the city of Daejeon, the heart of Korea’s innovation. Established as a research-oriented university in 1971, KAIST is closely linked to the strong economic development of Korea.
Study abroad
Studying abroad gives you an International perspective, which helps in personal growth. Besides, it is also a great opportunity to create an international network; a chance to explore other ways to apply technology and to experience a different way of teaching /learning.
Dual degree
As a dual degree master's student—one year at DTU and one year at KAIST, Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology—you get a Danish and an International degree, which gives you personal and academic skills and experiences.
In collaboration with KAIST, we offer a dual degree two-year MS or MSc Eng degree from each University. The medium of instruction is English.
Degrees obtained
Upon graduation, the student will be awarded the master’s degrees of each university with a special designation of the dual degree programme i.e. the degrees awarded are:
- MS in Mechanical Engineering from KAIST
- MSc in Mechanical Engineering from DTU
