Welcome to DTU 11 th of January 2019

Welcome to DTU 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 1

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. 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 2

Agenda 1. General Information about DTU 2. Planning your Studies 3. Rules 4. Thesis 5. Practical Information 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 3

General Information about DTU 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 4

Student Card, E-mail and Software • Student Card - 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/ 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 5

Lyngby Campus 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 6

Planning your studies 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 7

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. 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 8

Academic Year Course registration 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 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark Ordinary Exam Re-exam December / January May / June / July August December 9

13 Week Period Schedule Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8 -12 1 A 3 A 5 A 2 B 4 B 12 -13 (Break) (Break) 13 -17 2 A 4 A 5 B 1 B 3 B The timetable is the same for autumn and spring • E = Autumn (Efterår in Danish) F = Spring (Forår in Danish) • Example: E 1 A 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 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 10

Rules DTU Inside Structure and Rules Deadlines Study activity reequirements Exam ruules Curricula rules Curricula Rules 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 11

Completion of programme The MSc programme has a duration of 2 years. Maximum time of study Ø 120 ECTS passed in maximum 3 years Completion requirement Ø 11 th of January 2019 The curriculum of the MSc programme specification must be followed Technical University of Denmark 12

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 Ø Accumulated Study Activity Requirement 11 th of January 2019 Ø 30 ECTS passed 1. year Ø 45 ECTS passed the following years Technical University of Denmark 13

Exam and teaching registration Attempts Three attempts to pass each course Ø Re-exams Ø You plan your re-exam and register for it yourself Ø Course responsible decides format of re-exam Exam Schedule Ø Find it on DTU Inside for the next two years Ø Avoid courses with same scedule number in the same teaching period Binding courses Ø 11 th of January 2019 Courses become mandatory when exam registration period expires. Technical University of Denmark 14

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. 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 15

Curriculum Courses for your programme can be found in your programme specification at DTU Inside Structure and rules My programme specification 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 16

Planning your Studies 1. Studieplan. dtu. dk 2. Course basket 3. Programme specification 4. Course Description 5. Adding a course to the plan 6. Show schedule 7. Add a year 8. Creating Theis, Project, Exchange, … 9. Registering for courses 10. You have to plan 120 ECTS 11. Course type distribution 12. Video guide 13. Deregistering from a course 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 17

Nice to know • Project Courses • Portfolio Credit Courses • Bachelor Courses • Credit Transfer (exchange, courses from other Danish universities) 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 18

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-ogbygninger/services/id-kort • Video guide about the Study Planner - https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=r 33 Hu. Jg 4 m. U 8 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 19

Thesis Duration and ECTS-credits • • 11 th of January 2019 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 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 Technical University of Denmark 20

Practical Information 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 21

Where do I go? Study Guidance • A good place to start • Rules, Planning, doubts, etc Study Administration • ”My grade transcript looks weird” • ”My couse registration won’t go through” 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 SPS • Special aid for students with dissabilities and learning difficulties; dyslexia, Asperger’s, etc. 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark • Study abroad • Tuition fees 22

Where do I go? Head of Studies • 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. 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark Polyteknisk Forening (PF) • Student’s Union • Organizing events • Discount on coffee and concert tickets SU Office • The Danish students’ Grants and Loans Scheme 23

Contact us Study Guidance - 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. 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 24

Tips & Tricks • • • 11 th of January 2019 Open door-policy at DTU Informal communication Exams: Aids and previous years Free Stuff Sky. Lab and Library basement Linked. In Facebook DSE Fair Focus night Technical University of Denmark 25

Questions and Study Planning We look forward to seeing you in the study guidance! Follow us on Facebook: Studievejledningen DTU – Tips & Tricks 11 th of January 2019 Technical University of Denmark 26