Deadline: Fall 2024 (2nd round): February 01, 2024
Spring 2025: June 01, 2024

Agreement level: BSc and BEng (MSc)

GPA : 7.0

Academic Calendar
Fall semester: August - December
Spring: Late January - Mid May
One week before the start of each semester there will an orientation session, which is mandatory for exchange students. For more information, please see: Academic Calendars | Division of Academic Affairs (umd.edu)

Course Restrictions
This agreement covers Computer Science. Students using this agreement are given priority to courses within Computer Science over other exchange students and may be able to enroll in up to three Computer Science courses, (though two is still recommended due to heavy workload within CS at University of Maryland). Students can also choose courses that are not restricted to exchange student. See more information regarding restrictions on this page: Academics | Maryland Global (umd.edu)

Be aware that you should not expect to take courses within Engineering, if you use this agreement. If you wish to take the courses at the School of Engineering, this agreement will most likely be a more suitable fit for you. You are however welcome to find courses at other parts of the university of Maryland, following the guidelines in the link in the previous paragraph.

MSc-students at DTU can also use this agreement, but they will be enrolled as undergraduate students at the university, and should take courses at the 4th year undergraduate level as they can usually be transfered to DTU as if they were MSc courses.

Min. GPA
Our experience with this partner is that they are not able to accept students with a GPA below 7.0 (Danish grading scale). If your GPA does not meet this requirement, you will therefore not be able to be selected for this partner. For the most realistic GPA cut, we refer to the min. expected GPA above.

Brief Description
The college experience is about stretching your brain muscles, about exploring new ideas, and about self-discovery. There’s no better place to do it all than the University of Maryland, one of the world’s top-ranked public research institutions. With more than 100 majors as well as customized programs, UMD has something to match everyone’s interests.  You’ll find high-tech labs, world-class performing arts, a hugely popular athletics program, and school spirit that can’t be beat. UMD is also a member of Universitas 21, a global alliance that ensures quality university outcomes through international benchmarking.      Located just outside Washington, D.C., the campus is a 1,250-acre oasis in suburban College Park, with green lawns, shady oak trees, and stately architecture. Discover the University of Maryland. Awaken your inner turtle. 

Academic Strengths
U.S. News and World Reports ranked Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering in the top 20 Best Engineering Undergraduate Programs in the U.S (2017)

Student Life
There are over 800 student groups located on campus. Recreation centers on campus are free to students and offer exercise equipment, group fitness classes, pool, and indoor basketball and racquetball courts. All university athletics (basketball, football, soccer, etc.) are free to attend. Students may join club or intramural sports.
The University of Maryland | A Preeminent Public Research University (umd.edu)

Housing
Undergraduates are guaranteed on-campus housing as long as they complete the application by the deadline. Resident Life offers traditional dormitories, suites, and apartment style housing. Students who live on campus and do not have a kitchen are required to have a dining plan. Room Layouts & Tours | Department of Resident Life | University of Maryland (umd.edu)

Financial Concerns
As an exchange student, you will not have to pay tuition for your semester abroad. That being said, North America will in many cases be a rather expensive place to study abroad, since a) insurance costs will usually be higher than at other destinations and b) there may be administrative fees at the university. The administrative fees and insurance usually amounts to between 500 and 1000 US Dollars per semester.

If you are concerned about your financial situation, it is worth considering other regions where the expenses will be lower.