Wind Energy

DTU is one of the few universities in the world to offer a complete two-year MSc programme in wind energy.

In recent years, wind energy has become an important source of electricity production, and since wind energy contributes to reducing CO2 emissions, this is regarded as a very positive trend. Wind energy is expected to cover 12 per cent of the global power consumption in 2020, with the number of employees in the wind industry reaching two million. In Denmark, wind energy already constitutes more than 30 per cent of the total energy production, but is expected to increase over the next years. 

DTU has been involved in research and education since the 1970s, offering an MSc wind energy programme since 2002.

Study programme focus

Lecturers on the Wind Energy programme are elite researchers from DTU specializing in wind energy, as well as experts and engineers from the wind turbine industry. You will gain access to state-of-the-art research and technology as well as extensive knowledge of aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, mechanics, grid connection, and electrical engineering.

Specializations

You can choose to specialize in electrical or mechanical engineering within one of the five study lines:

• Mechanics and Aerodynamics
• Mechanics of Materials and Structures    
• Testing and Measurements
• Electrical Wind Turbine Systems
• Electrical Wind Turbine Technology

You should be aware, however, that your choice of courses in your individual study plan offers a high degree of flexibility. Therefore, you have every opportunity to design your own study programme and career by choosing from the wide range of courses offered at DTU. 

Study lines:

• Mechanics/Aerodynamis
• Mechanics of materials and structures
• Testing and measurements
• Electrical Wind Turbine Systems
• Electrical Wind Turbine Technology

The MSc programme provides you with a profound understanding and knowledge about your chosen subject. You also learn about teamwork and collaboration, preparing you for the form of work you are likely to meet in your subsequent career.

Only applicants holding either a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a Bachelor in Engineering or a Bachelor of Natural Science degree can be admitted to a Master of Science in Engineering programme. From September 2017 the bachelor degree must be less than 10 years old.

The individual MSc Eng programme states in detail which bachelor programmes qualify and whether applicants have to complete supplementary educational activities.

Requirements for supplementary educational activities can equate to up to 30 ECTS credits and are specified in the form of a list of courses under the individual MSc Eng programmes.

The specific requirements must be met before graduating from the bachelor programme or in connection with conditional admission to a particular MSc Eng programme. The courses must be passed prior to the commencement of studies within one year from the conditional admission.

Supplementary educational activities in connection with conditional admission to an MSc Eng programme do not form part of the MSc Eng programme, and partial tuition fees are charged. If the supplementary courses have not been passed within the deadlines specified, the conditional admission to the programme is withdrawn.

The Master of Science in Engineering programmes are offered in English. Therefore applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English (B-level, IELTS, TOEFL- or Pearson test).

Academic requirements for this programme

Admission to the MSc in Wind Energy requires a relevant bachelor degree.

The following BSc Eng Programmes entitle students to admission to the MSc Eng programme in Wind Energy

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Physics and Nanotechnology
• Civil Engineering

The following Bachelor of Engineering Programmes entitle students to admission to the MSc Eng programme in Wind Energy

• Building and Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electric Energy Technology
• Electrical Engineering

The following former Bachelor of Engineering Programmes entitle students to admission to the MSc Eng programme in Wind Energy:

• Civil and Structural Engineering
• Electric Power Engineering
• Electronic Engineering

Furthermore, students with another relevant Danish or foreign BSc Eng or BEng degree can apply for admission. Applicants must be able to document that they possess qualifications corresponding to a DTU Bachelor within mentioned disciplines and will be assessed individually.

All applicants must have qualifications equivalent to the DTU course:.

Career

In Denmark, investments have been made in creating strong research environments, and high-quality national and international networks and partnerships have laid down a solid foundation for DTU’s wind energy activities. This area is seeing strong growth, and you will have ample scope for employment in both Denmark and abroad. You might also get the opportunity to continue your studies and do a PhD, for instance at DTU.

Typical fields of work

As an MSc graduate in Wind Energy, you can contribute to the development of wind turbines by engaging in the calculation of blades, drivetrains, towers, and foundations as well as design and control of the mechanical and electrical components and systems.

Career opportunities

The MSc programme in Wind Energy qualifies you for employment in a rapidly expanding international industry. Some of our graduates have founds jobs with utility companies, consultants, and developers of large onshore and offshore wind farms. Another possibility is pursuing a career as a researcher employed in the public and private sectors. 

MSc graduates in Wind Energy are currently employed with, among others:

• Dong Energy
• Vestas
• Siemens WP
• LM windpower
• Vattenfall
• DNV
• Global Lightning Protection Systems

Pursue a PhD

Once you have an MSc in Engineering, you might get the opportunity to continue your studies and apply for admission to the three-year PhD, which at DTU is a research-based programme ranking among the best in the world. You can do either a regular PhD or an industrial PhD, the latter with concurrent employment in a company. 

As a PhD student, you will be part of a research group and have to carry out an independent scientific project.