Technical University of Denmark (DTU) was founded in 1829 by the father of electromagnetism, H. C. Ørsted, whose vision was to create a polytechnical institution that would benefit society through natural and technical sciences. This vision has since established DTU as an internationally renowned institution amongst the top technical universities in Europe and in the world. DTU emphasizes the development of value-creating technology for people and for society, which is expressed in the university's close collaboration with business and industry.

Technical University of Denmark educates engineers from bachelor’s, to master’s all the way through to PhD level, specializing in engineering and science. All teaching, supervision, and course development at the university is carried out by more than 2,200 professors and lecturers who are themselves active researchers.