International students

Study technology in Copenhagen

Study programmes at ITU combine technology, business, and design. Whether you are interested in data, software, games, or digital innovation, you learn to understand both how technology works and how it creates value in the real world.

Teaching at ITU combines academic knowledge with practical projects and interdisciplinary approaches. You become part of an international study environment in the heart of Copenhagen, where students from different countries and backgrounds learn and work together.

Learn through real-world projects

Many courses include project work based on real challenges from companies and organisations. This gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in practice while building experience that can be relevant for future jobs.

Throughout the year, ITU also hosts events where students can meet employers, explore career opportunities, and connect with organisations from across the digital sector.

International community

Students from more than 70 nationalities study at ITU. International students are an integral part of campus life, and most programmes are taught in English.

The campus is small and close-knit, making it easy to get to know fellow students and connect with lecturers both inside and outside the classroom.

From your first day, you study alongside people with different perspectives and experiences, preparing you to work in international teams and organisations.

23%

international students

41%

female students

71

different nationalities at ITU

Study in Copenhagen

For students at ITU, Copenhagen is an important part of the study experience. The city is known for its high quality of life and bike-friendly infrastructure, making it easy to get to campus and explore everything the city has to offer.

Denmark has a strong digital sector, and Copenhagen is home to many established companies, startups, and public organisations working with technology and digital development.

As collaboration with industry is an important part of studying at ITU, students often work on real-world challenges and gain insight into the professional environments they can enter after graduation.

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Life as an ITU student

Meet Klara and Marcus and hear what it is like to study at ITU. They share their experiences of student life, teaching, and life in Copenhagen, and explain how friendships, academic challenges, and student communities have shaped their time at the university.