Master's
Full tuition fee waiver
US
University of Southern Denmark
Odense, Denmark
"Denmark's third-largest university, with seven campuses"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#303 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (PhD: 3 years)
About University of Southern Denmark
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is a public university founded in 1966, with its main campus in Odense. It describes itself as Denmark's third-largest university and has campuses in Odense, Esbjerg, Kolding, Copenhagen, Slagelse, Sonderborg and Vejle. SDU has faculties of humanities, science, business and social sciences, health sciences and engineering. It is known for robotics, health research linked to Odense University Hospital, and engineering in Sonderborg.
Rankings & Recognition
#303
Ranked joint 303rd in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (joint 283rd in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
AACSB (Faculty of Business and Social Sciences)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Southern Denmark's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
29.2#
Employer Reputation
24.9#
Faculty / Student
31.9#
Citations / Faculty
68.4#
Intl. Faculty
91.7#
Intl. Students
46.4#
Intl. Research Network
77.4#
Employment Outcomes
27.0#
Sustainability
85.0#
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Key Facts
1966
Founded
21,347
Total Students (QS)
4,560
International Students
1,944
Faculty Staff (QS)
7
Campuses
Popular Programs
Robotics
Software Engineering
Mechatronics
Business and Economics
Health Sciences
Humanities
Application Details
Master's Route
DANS online application
Application Deposit
EUR 200
Master's Deadline (Sep / Feb)
1 February / 1 September
Bachelor's Deadline
15 March, 12:00 noon
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic (B / A)
|
6.5 / 7.0 (no band < 6.5) |
|
TOEFL iBT (B / A)
|
83 / 100 |
|
Cambridge C1 (B / A)
|
180 / 185 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
Residence permit (SIRI, ST1)
Post-Study Work
1 yr job-seeking (PhD: 3 yrs)
Green Card Pathway
Work permit route
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 200
Avg Scholarship
Full tuition fee waiver
Career Outcomes
27%
Placement Ratio
1 year (PhD: 3 years)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty Staff — 1,944
International Staff — 37%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
SDU's main campus in Odense has 18,956 students on 272,000 square metres, with all five faculties and a direct link to the new Odense University Hospital. Other campuses are in Esbjerg, Kolding, Copenhagen, Slagelse, Sonderborg and Vejle.
Campus Details
7
campuses; Odense main campus 18956 students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 14 to 22 C
Coldest (Jan): 0 to 4 C
Climate: Temperate oceanic
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing guarantee: Odense
Kolding
Esbjerg
Vejle
Dining
Monthly food budget: EUR 250-350 (SDU est.)
Health & Wellness
Danish public health care: Yellow health card (CPR) after registration
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Light rail to Odense centre
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
21,347
International Students
4,560
Undergraduate
53.3%
Postgraduate
46.7%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Engineering
EUR 17,300 / year
Tuition - Business/Social Sci
EUR 15,000 / year
Accommodation (SDU est.)
EUR 350-500 / month
Application Deposit
EUR 200
Intakes & Deadlines
Most programmes start in September and some in February. Fee-paying (non-EU) master's applicants apply via DANS by 1 February (September start) or 1 September (February start); the portal opens 1 January. Bachelor's applicants with foreign qualifications apply by 15 March at 12:00 noon.
Scholarships at University of Southern Denmark
2 scholarships available
Bachelor's
Full tuition fee waiver
Danish Government Scholarship (Vejle BSc)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Upper secondary equiv. to Danish exam; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 83
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 83 / Cambridge C1 180
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (B / A)
6.5 / 7.0 (no band < 6.5)TOEFL iBT (B / A)
Cambridge C1 (B / A)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor diploma and transcripts
Course descriptions (if required)
English test result
CV
Application fee receipt
Proof of funds (residence permit)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for academic, English and course-credit requirements.
2
Pay application fee
Non-EU/EEA applicants pay the EUR 200 application fee before applying.
3
Apply online
Submit the application and documents via DANS (the Danish application system) before the deadline.
4
Receive offer
Get an admission letter and the tuition fee notice, then accept your place.
5
Pay tuition
Pay the first tuition instalment by the deadline in your offer letter.
6
Residence permit
Apply for a residence permit for studies (ST1) via SIRI / nyidanmark.dk, then arrive and enrol.
Campus & Location
SDU's main campus in Odense has 18,956 students on 272,000 square metres, with all five faculties and a direct link to the new Odense University Hospital. Other campuses are in Esbjerg, Kolding, Copenhagen, Slagelse, Sonderborg and Vejle.
Master's
3
University of Southern Denmark
📍 Odense
Master's
MSc in Engineering - Robot Systems
University of Southern Denmark
📍 Odense
University of Southern Denmark
📍 Odense
Bachelor's
1
University of Southern Denmark
📍 Odense
Bachelor's
BEng in Mechatronics (Sonderborg)
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