University of Southern Denmark

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is the third-largest University in Denmark, with a wide selection of quality programmes for Bachelor, Engineering and Master students taught in English. SDU has over 27,000 students across its five campuses. Our around 60 full-time study programmes taught in English leads to a vibrant study environment with an international foundation, where one in five students are international. Solidly rooted in the southern Danish region, SDU offers world-class resources and dynamic teaching, that enables you to get the best out of studying abroad. Established in 1966 SDU is a modern university, and several international studies document that we conduct world-class research and are one of the top fifty young universities in the world. Being a student at SDU is about more than just exams and lectures. Aside from offering you world-class teaching and cutting-edge resources, we offer a rich university environment. And with our international outlook, we ensure that you can feel at home – wherever you come from.

Why study at the University of Southern Denmark?

It’s easy to be an international student in Denmark. The Danes are good at English, so don’t worry about the language barrier when studying at SDU. We welcome our international students and do our utmost to support you before and after your arrival.

Developing key skills for your future career. At SDU you become part of an academic culture where you develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills and contribute to world class research.

Denmark offers a wide variety of possibilities for working after graduation. Denmark is known as a friendly, safe and well-organized society well-known for its work-life balance.

27,000

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Odense Denmark

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About the University of Southern Denmark

SDU is driven by an ambition to promote the talents and research results that develop society. SDU’s purpose is to create value for and with society. Whether our contribution is research-based knowledge, innovative solutions, education or learning, we make a positive difference to society and help create a sustainable future.

At SDU you can enjoy quality in education and research. E-learning and state-of-the-art laboratories offer a vibrant learning environment where innovation and tradition go hand in hand.
Students in Denmark are expected to be engaged in their learning process. The independent nature of University studies in Denmark presupposes that students show initiative and take responsibility in the planning of their studies and in keeping to their schedules.
The academic culture is built around a quite informal student-teacher relationship, where you are encouraged to ask questions, express your opinion, and take part in the academic discussion.

SDU has several centres of excellence, chosen for pioneering research at national and international levels, which enables you as a student to contribute to world class research. Research is about making a difference to the world. As an international student, you will have the opportunity to engage in research at a high academic level with cutting-edge resources at your disposal.
SDU’s reputation is built on expertise in areas such as biotechnology, stem cell research, robotics, political science, management, literature, history, and many more.

Departments at the University of Southern Denmark

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science at University of Southern Denmark is a leading centre for scientific research and education that tackles some of the most pressing scientific questions and global challenges. Researchers at the Faculty of Science conduct research on water and the environment, the origins and physics of the Universe, first life on earth, operator algebra, efficient algorithms, synthetic biology, future pharmaceuticals, and of course proteomics, where SDU is second to none.

Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark offers world-class engineering education in an international study environment. The faculty addresses key technological and societal challenges through innovative, practice-oriented teaching and close collaboration with industry. Across its campuses in Sønderborg, Odense and Vejle, the Faculty of Engineering educates future engineers in areas such as software engineering, mechatronics, electronics, robotics, civil and structural engineering, energy systems and digital technologies.

Faculty of Health Science

The Faculty of Health Science at the University of Southern Denmark addresses key public health and societal challenges through research-based and practice-oriented teaching. SDU educates students in Public Health with a strong focus on prevention, health promotion, epidemiology and health systems, preparing graduates to improve population health at local, national and global levels.

Faculty of Business and Social Science

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark is a leading centre for research and education in business, economics and the social sciences, addressing key societal, economic and organisational challenges in a global context. The faculty is home to the SDU Business School, which holds AACSB accreditation, placing it among a small group of internationally recognised business schools worldwide. Researchers at the faculty study topics such as economic development, public governance, sustainability and business responsibility, international markets, digital transformation, law and regulation, political decision-making and social change. Through strong research environments and close links to practice, the faculty contributes knowledge that shapes businesses, public institutions and societies worldwide.

Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Southern Denmark explores the ideas, cultures, languages, and technologies that shape our world. From communication and media to history, design, learning, and digital transformation, the humanities examine the world created by humans and prepare you to influence its future.