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Entry requirements

To qualify for admission, you must have a relevant degree on a Bachelor's level. You are qualified for admission if you hold one of the following degrees:

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from SDU Sønderborg - gives you a legal claim for admission
  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from SDU Odense
  • Bachelor's degree in Game Development and Learning Technology from SDU commenced in September 2022 or later
  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Development from ITU
  • Bachelor’s degree in Software from AAU
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from AAU or AU
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cyber and Computerteknologi from AAU

You can apply if you hold a similar, relevant degree in Science or Engineering. To be considered, your degree must include a minimum of:

  • 20 ECTS in Software Development and Programming
  • 5 ECTS in Operating Systems
  • 5 ECTS in Distributed Systems and Networking
  • 5 ECTS in Database Systems
  • 5 ECTS in Algorithms and Data Structures
  • 5 ECTS in Statistics

Language requirements

The programme is taught in English. If your Bachelor's Degree is not from SDU, you are required to submit proof of your proficiency in English. See the English language requirements.

Selection criteria

There is a limited number of study places. If there are more qualified applicants than study places, the selection of applicants without a legal claim will be based on an assessment of the academic level in relevant courses on your bachelor’s degree. The following criteria are included in the assessment, each criterion weighs 50% in the overall assessment:

  1. Courses in the following subject areas (ECTS points)
    You will get one point if you have more ECTS in a subject area than required to meet the entry requirements. You can get up to 7 points in total. 

    • Software Development and Programming (1 point if more than 20 ECTS)
    • Operating Systems (1 point if more than 5 ECTS)
    • Distributed Systems and Networking (1 point if more than 5 ECTS)
    • Database Systems (1 point if more than 5 ECTS)
    • Algorithms and Data Structures (1 point if more than 5 ECTS)
    • Statistics (1 point if more than 5 ECTS)
    • Larger engineering projects (1 point if more than 10 ECTS)

  2. Grade point average of your qualifying degree (Danish 7-point grading scale)
    • GPA 7 (1 point)
    • GPA 10 (2 point)
    • GPA 12 (3 point)

    Note that if the degree is not completed at the time of application, the grade point average is calculated based on the courses passed at the time of application.