DigiWind DTU Open Call
Opportunity for 4 fee waivers of €30,000 each for MSc students in DTU’s Wind Energy and Sustainable Energy programs. This offer covers the entire 2-year (120 ECTS) MSc program and is supported by the DigiWind Project.
Selected candidates will be based at DTU Risø and Lyngby Campus in Denmark, where they will have access to both in-person teaching and flexible digital learning opportunities, fostering a dynamic and comprehensive educational experience.
WHAT’S OFFERED
4 Fee Waivers
€30,000 each (covering full 2-year MSc tuition)
Who Can Apply?
- Nationality
Passport holders from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine. - Academic Background
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc Eng), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), or Bachelor of Natural Science (BSc) from an internationally recognized university. - English Language Competency
Minimum IELTS Academic score of 6.5, TOEFL iBT score of 88, or Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE) with a minimum overall score of 180. - New Students Only
Intended only for new students applying for admission in the two DTU MSc programs. - Personal Statement
Must submit a separate personal statement for the DigiWind tuition fee waiver, emphasizing motivation for Digital Skills courses and academic achievements.
Programme Overview
- Choice of:
MSc in Wind Energy at DTU
MSc in Sustainable Energy at DTU - Duration
2 years – 120 ECTS - Focus
High-quality wind energy education, hybrid learning, capacity building in digitalization and system integration, fostering diversity, strengthening global partnerships. - Learning Environment
Innovative, research-based, industry-related education with access to world-class laboratories.
Programme Objectives
- Promote global access to high-quality wind energy education through digital learning.
- Expand access to DTU’s elite wind energy education for talented non-EU students by offering fee waivers that support hybrid learning.
- Support capacity building in digitalization and system integration within the global wind energy sector.
- Equip the next generation of engineers and researchers with strong theoretical foundations and digital competencies in wind energy systems.
- Foster diversity and excellence in applied research on digital wind and energy systems.
- Attract high-performing students from diverse geographic and academic backgrounds to conduct master’s-level research.
- Strengthen global partnerships and innovation networks through education.
TIMELINE
APPLICATIONS
15 August – 15 OCTOBER
2025
(Call closing at 17:00 CEST)
DTU Master Application Period
15 August – 15 September
2025
EVALUATION
16 – 22 October
2025
Results Announcement
23 October
2025
Students Enrolment
1 November
2025
PROGRAMME START
1 February
2026
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1: Get Started on the F6S Platform
- Create your applicant account on the F6S platform.
- Carefully read the entire Guidelines for Applicants document to fully understand the terms and conditions of this Open Call.
- Familiarise yourself with the administrative questions by reviewing the Application Form. This document is for reference only; your application must be completed directly on the F6S platform.
FAQ/CONTACTS
The DigiWind Consortium serves the following support:
- F6S Online Q&A: for any questions regarding submission and the Open Call itself
- F6S support team for any technical issue on the F6S platform: support@f6s.com
- For any other communication need, please contact the Help Desk: dtu-opencall@digiwind.org
Step 2: Prepare Your Documentation
- Gather and prepare all required supporting documents in PDF format. Ensure no printing restrictions are applied to your files.
- Once selected, you will sign:
- A Waiver offer letter, this letter grants a conditional full tuition fee waiver for your specified DTU MSc program, subject to academic performance, program completion within 22 months, adherence to curriculum, self-sufficiency for living costs, and participation in promotional activities for DTU, requiring formal acceptance within five (5) business days deadline.
- A Declaration of Honour, the template for this document, declaring your acceptance of all Open Call conditions.
Step 3: Complete and Submit Your Application
- Complete all sections of the application form directly on the F6S platform.
- Upload all mandatory documents.
- Thoroughly review your entire application before final submission.
- Submit your application on the F6S platform by the official deadline.
Evaluation Criteria and Admission Process
Required Documents:
for all applicants
- Curriculum Vitae
- Original or certified copy of Degree awards
- Transcript of results
- Certified English version of all documents (required for international applicants)
- Evidence of English language competency (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English exam results)
- Personal Statement / Cover Letter (specifically for the DigiWind tuition fee waiver)
- Acknowledgement of received application to MSc in DTU Wind or Sustainable Energy programme (proof of application)
Evaluation Process:
- Eligibility Check
Applications will be screened against the eligibility criteria (Academic Background, Geographic Eligibility, English Language Competency, Application Submission and completeness, Required Documentation). Non-eligible proposals will receive a rejection letter. - Internal Evaluation
Eligible candidates will be evaluated by a panel of three Academics/Researchers at DTU Wind and Energy Systems. - Selection
Waivers are merit-based and granted after an offer of admission to DTU. The selection process for waivers runs in parallel with DTU’s admissions.
Evaluation Criteria:
Successful candidates must reach an evaluation threshold of 70%.
- 65%: Relevant qualification(s) (based on academic achievements at Bachelor’s level, university ranking, extracurricular research/publications, relevant work/teaching experience, awards).
- 25%: Positive mindset towards green-digital energy transition in Europe.
- 10%: Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Gender balance (voluntarily provided information on gender, age, socio-economic background will be positively considered).
Programme Enrolment
- Successful applicants must complete the academic registration process at DTU.
- The DTU Admissions team will mark the payment as completed for selected students.
- Students will receive notification about their fee being paid.
- Visa Requirements
DTU will initiate the visa process once the first tuition fee installment (covered by waiver) is received. Students will receive information and login details for the residence permit application portal.
- Onboarding
DTU offers retention initiatives, newsletters, webinars, and an introduction week (January 26-30) for new students.
CONTACT for inquiries
LIST OF DOCUMENTS
Guidelines for Applicants
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the application process, admission requirements, and necessary documentation for prospective students.
Application form
This document is for reference only. All applications must be submitted via the F6S platform.
Waiver offer letter
This document outlines the conditions for a tuition fee exemption granted by DTU for a master's program.
Declaration of Honour
This document is a formal statement affirming the truthfulness and accuracy of your submitted information.