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

Agreement level: BSc, BEng and MSc

GPA : 6.0

Academic Calendar

Fall: Late August - Mid 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.

Course Restrictions
The agreements covers courses at Clark School of Engineering and the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Science. Graduate courses within the College of Engineering will generally also be available, for students who meet the prerequisites, with the exception for courses within entrepreneurship and telecommunications. Graduate courses in other areas of the university, will most likely not be available.

Students are expected to take at least 50% of their courses within their corresponding major at UMD. Students must meet prerequisites and in some cases permission from the department. Some departments limit the number of courses a student can take per semester (for instance, Computer Science only allows students to take 2 courses per semester). Please see this page for more information: https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/education-abroad/academics.

DTU also has a separate agreement for students interested in taking undergraduate courses within Computer Science - see more here.

Min. GPA
Our experience with this partner is that they are not able to accept students with a GPA below 6.0 (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.  The campus is a short Metro ride from all the culture and opportunities of such an international city—including dozens of embassies and potential internships at places like the National Institutes of Health, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. You’ll be a car, bus, or train ride from Annapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York (not to mention within 45 minutes of three major airports). And the university’s shuttle buses make it easy to get around College Park, with its eclectic hangouts and cool vibe. 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.

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.

Financial Considerations

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.