
Overview
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By actually going to the Arctic and applying their skills, the graduates get valuable first-hand insight into working as an engineer in one of the most challenging areas of the world.
Cold climate engineering has an increasingly important role to play in order to ensure a sustainable development of the Arctic. New shipping routes as well as mining possibilities are emerging in the region. The development of new industry in the Arctic region is intensifying fast and the industry now demands engineers who have specific Arctic competencies.
Graduates from the Nordic Master in Cold Climate Engineering will have the skills necessary to meet the demands of the industry as well to work in the fragile Arctic environment.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of the Cold Climate Engineering programme at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) you will typically be employed at consulting, design, surveying and construction companies, mining industry, oil companies, governmental bodies, or at research institutes and universities, which have activities related to the Arctic. Your role may be that of chief executive, development manager, team manager, consultant, specialist, or researcher.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Curriculum:
Land Track: Focus on Arctic geoengineering (DTU and NTNU)
Sea Track: Focus on Arctic ships and offshore structures (NTNU and Aalto)
Space Track: Focus on mapping and observing the Arctic (DTU and Aalto)
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold a BSc or BEng corresponding to a minimum of 180 ECTS. The academic requirements varies depending on the study track:
- Land Track
- Civil Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Engineering Geology
- Geo Engineering
- Applicants must document that they have fulfilled the following minimum requirements:
- A BSc with at least 30 ECTS in Mathematics, of which at least 5 should be in Statistics, 20 ECTS in Physics
- Basics in Engineering Geology, Geotechnics and Soil Mechanics
- Knowledge within material science is recommended.
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15000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7500 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Copenhagen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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