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University of Southern Denmark

Odense and Sønderborg, DenmarkReviewed 22 October 2026

SDU combines software and engineering study across several Danish campuses.

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The University of Southern Denmark’s Kolding campus, photographed in 2014.
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SDU combines software and engineering study across several Danish campuses. Campus selection matters: a programme's laboratories, study start and scholarship eligibility can differ between Odense, Sønderborg and other locations. Choose the exact campus and degree rather than a university-wide engineering promise.

Selected programme examples

  1. Software Engineering — MSc in Engineering
  2. Mechatronics — MSc in Engineering
  3. Mechanical Engineering — MSc in Engineering, Sønderborg
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Academic eligibility

  • An appropriate bachelor's degree and the programme's subject prerequisites are required.
  • Software and mechanical/mechatronic routes expect different previous learning, so provide course descriptions as well as a transcript.
  • Confirm any supplementary-study rules and selection conditions directly with the programme; prior study at another university does not create automatic admission rights.

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Language requirements

  • International English-taught versions are published for these routes.
  • Submit the accepted English evidence for the selected programme and verify that the intended campus offers that version in the target year.

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Study intakes

  • The Software Engineering page lists September entry.
  • Other engineering intakes and campuses must be checked separately; the existence of an SDU spring intake does not mean every listed programme recruits twice annually.

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Application deadlines

  • The Software Engineering page distinguishes non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants, listing 1 February for September entry, from the EU/EEA/Swiss deadline.
  • Verify the applicable intake year and portal status before applying; a recurring date is not evidence of remaining places.

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International tuition

  • The Software Engineering programme page checked on 22 October 2026 publishes EUR 17,300 per year for fee-liable non-EU/EEA students, payable a full year ahead.
  • The visible quote is programme-specific; obtain confirmation of the target academic-year amount and separately priced mechanical or mechatronic route before making a commitment.

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Scholarships & funding

  • SDU's Danish Government Scholarship is limited to named programmes and campuses.
  • Its current list includes Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics in Sønderborg, not every engineering master's or every Software Engineering campus.
  • Awards are competitive tuition waivers under the current conditions, not an automatic admission benefit.

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What can international students study at University of Southern Denmark?

Selected programme options include Software Engineering — MSc in Engineering, Mechatronics — MSc in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering — MSc in Engineering, Sønderborg. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of Southern Denmark?

An appropriate bachelor's degree and the programme's subject prerequisites are required. Software and mechanical/mechatronic routes expect different previous learning, so provide course descriptions as well as a transcript. Confirm any supplementary-study rules and selection conditions directly with the programme; prior study at another university does not create automatic admission rights. International English-taught versions are published for these routes. Submit the accepted English evidence for the selected programme and verify that the intended campus offers that version in the target year.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Southern Denmark?

The Software Engineering programme page checked on 22 October 2026 publishes EUR 17,300 per year for fee-liable non-EU/EEA students, payable a full year ahead. The visible quote is programme-specific; obtain confirmation of the target academic-year amount and separately priced mechanical or mechatronic route before making a commitment. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of Southern Denmark?

The Software Engineering page distinguishes non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants, listing 1 February for September entry, from the EU/EEA/Swiss deadline. Verify the applicable intake year and portal status before applying; a recurring date is not evidence of remaining places. The Software Engineering page lists September entry. Other engineering intakes and campuses must be checked separately; the existence of an SDU spring intake does not mean every listed programme recruits twice annually. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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No. Our team can help compare your academic profile with requirements, organise documents and explain application steps. Admission, funding and immigration decisions belong to the institution and responsible authorities.

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