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Bachelor's programmes

Begin your journey with a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). Read more about the various programmes and about studying at the university.

Being a bachelor's student
Top reasons for choosing the University of Southern Denmark

Bachelor's programmes are the first three years of study at the university and will earn you a bachelor's degree.

There is no tuition fee for students from EU/EEA countries or Switzerland. If you are a non-EU student, you must pay a tuition fee, but make sure to look into your options for funding and private scholarships.

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is the third-largest university in Denmark with approximately 27,000 students, of whom one in five is an international student. The University's campuses are located in four different cities in the Region of Southern Denmark; Odense, Sønderborg, Kolding and Esbjerg.

Structure of a university education

Upper secondary school education
To be admitted to a bachelor’s degree programme, you must have completed an education at upper secondary school level.
Bachelor
A bachelor’s degree programme at SDU typically takes three years – some may take longer. A bachelor’s degree gives you access to continue your studies in a master’s degree programme.

Find your bachelor's programme
Master’s degree or master’s degree for working professionals
A master’s degree is a postgraduate degree in continuation of a bachelor’s or professional bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree typically takes two years, and a master’s degree for working professionals takes four years.

2-year master’s degree 4-year master’s degree for working professionals
Master’s degree programmes from 2028
If you are admitted to your bachelor’s degree programme in 2025 or later, you have other options for your master’s degree programme.
From 2028, there will be 1-year and 2-year master’s degree programmes, as well as various variations of master’s degree programmes for working professionals. What you can choose depends on your education.

Learn more about:

1-year master’s degree 2-year master’s degree Master’s degree for working professionals

The University of Southern Denmark offers a unique international environment with students and researchers from more than 50 different countries all over the world. At SDU, you will develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills which are key for your future career.

There are many reasons for why our students have chosen SDU - and why you should consider doing the same:

At SDU you will meet an ambitious, yet relaxed learning and teaching culture with more interaction, small classes that allow participation in discussions and less formal interaction with lecturers.
SDU offers around 60 programmes taught in English, and the Danes are very good at English, so don't worry about the language barrier.
At SDU, you will be part of a unique learning environment with group work, interdisciplinary projects, talent programmes etc.
Denmark in general and the University of Southern Denmark is very digital. The high degree of digitisation makes studying, exams and everyday life a whole lot easier.
International full-degree and exchange students at SDU have easy access to housing - and are in some cities guaranteed housing - when moving to one of SDU's campus cities: Odense, Esbjerg, Sønderborg or Kolding.