Now it starts getting a bit more interesting. At this point, I've heard back from IPENG (UIUC Engineering Study Abroad) and I've been accepted into the exchange program (technically this didn't mean I was accepted at DTU yet, just IPENG accepted me). So now the hard parts.
I had to apply to DTU, get a residence permit (which is sort of in between a visa and greencard for Denmark, more on this in a separate post), figure out which classes I should take, and oh so much more.
The DTU application was straightforward enough. If you're reading this, you probably know how lame college applications are. DTU's was much better. I heard back a few weeks later from the International Office, saying that I was accepted.
Let's talk about classes next. I needed engineering classes (not a problem since the T in DTU is for technical) taught in English. This was sort of tricky. All of their masters level courses are taught in English, because a lot of students come from other countries to do a full time masters. Unfortunately, about 2/3 of the bachelors level classes are taught in Danish.
This is the DTU Course Base. Based on my requirements, I filtered on English and Spring semester only. This gave me a bunch of options for classes. There's other If you're in ECE (Electrical and Computer Engineering) or CS (Computer Science, you will find tons of course options, most of which I'm sure will transfer back to your home university. Environmental engineering students will also find quite a few options, but I believe there's more in Danish. Almost all engineers will have at least a few options.
Personally, I decided to take the following, being a computer engineering major:
I had to apply to DTU, get a residence permit (which is sort of in between a visa and greencard for Denmark, more on this in a separate post), figure out which classes I should take, and oh so much more.
The DTU application was straightforward enough. If you're reading this, you probably know how lame college applications are. DTU's was much better. I heard back a few weeks later from the International Office, saying that I was accepted.
Let's talk about classes next. I needed engineering classes (not a problem since the T in DTU is for technical) taught in English. This was sort of tricky. All of their masters level courses are taught in English, because a lot of students come from other countries to do a full time masters. Unfortunately, about 2/3 of the bachelors level classes are taught in Danish.
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| A few of the course options. There were tons more below. |
Personally, I decided to take the following, being a computer engineering major:
- Wireless Communications - MSc/BSc
- Nano-1: Introduction to Nanotechnology - BSc
- Introduction to Statistics - BSc
- Data Compression - MSc
- Cryptology 1 - MSc
I'll be talking more about courses at DTU in a later post, once I actually complete a few weeks. Side note, for my fellow UIUC ECE students, Intro to Stats will get you out of ECE 313!
I'm making a separate post for the information regarding the residence permit and CPR number, because there is so much to say.
I'm on a roll here with posting, so keep checking back in the next few days.
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