Master's
Full tuition fee waiver
University of Southern Denmark, Odense and Sonderborg Campus
Odense, Denmark
"SDU's main Odense campus and its English-taught engineering campus in Sonderborg"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#303 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (PhD: 3 years)
About University of Southern Denmark, Odense and Sonderborg Campus
This page covers two campuses of the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), founded in 1966. SDU Odense is the main campus, with 18,956 students, all five faculties and engineering programmes such as Robot Systems and Software Engineering. SDU Sonderborg, near the German border, has about 1,000 students in the Alsion building and teaches all its programmes in English, mainly engineering, business and European studies. Engineering graduates in Sonderborg can qualify for a first-job guarantee.
Rankings & Recognition
#303
Ranked joint 303rd in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (joint 283rd in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Part of the University of Southern Denmark
Mads Clausen Institute (Sonderborg)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Southern Denmark, Odense and Sonderborg Campus'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
18,956
Odense Students
3,548
Odense Staff
Approx. 1,000
Sonderborg Students
170
Odense Programmes
Alsion
Sonderborg Building
Popular Programs
Mechatronics
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Robot Systems
Software Engineering
Economics and Business Administration
Application Details
Master's Route
DANS online application
Application Deposit
EUR 200
Master's Deadline (non-EU)
1 February
BEng / BSc Deadline
15 March, 12:00 noon
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic (B / A)
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6.5 / 7.0 (no band < 6.5) |
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TOEFL iBT (B / A)
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83 / 100 |
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Cambridge C1 (B / A)
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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
1 year (PhD: 3 years)
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Odense Campus Staff — 3,548
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
SDU Odense (Campusvej, Odense M) is SDU's largest campus, at 272,000 square metres, linked to the new Odense University Hospital and served by light rail. SDU Sonderborg is at Alsion 2, 6400 Sonderborg, in a waterfront building shared with a science park, a business academy and a concert hall; Flensburg, Kiel and Hamburg are a short trip away.
Campus Details
Odense
18956 students; Sonderborg approx. 1000
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 14 to 22 C
Coldest (Jan): 0 to 4 C
Climate: Temperate oceanic
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: Guaranteed in Odense; none for degree students in Sonderborg
Dining
Monthly food budget: EUR 250-350 (SDU est.)
Health & Wellness
Danish public health care: Yellow health card (CPR) after registration
Activities & Clubs
Mejeriet culture venue
Sailing
Kayaking
Cycling
Diversity & Demographics
Sonderborg Teaching Language
All programmes in English
SDU International Students
4,560
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Engineering
EUR 17,300 / year
MSc Innovation and Business
EUR 17,350 / year
Tuition - Business (Sonderborg)
EUR 15,000 / year
Accommodation (SDU est.)
EUR 350-500 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
Engineering programmes in Odense and Sonderborg start in September. Non-EU master's applicants apply via DANS by 1 February; Danish Government Scholarship applicants for Sonderborg MSc programmes must also apply by 1 February. BEng applicants with foreign qualifications apply by 15 March at 12:00 noon. Tuition is paid a full year ahead.
Scholarships at University of Southern Denmark, Odense and Sonderborg Campus
1 scholarship available
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 or BEng; 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 Odense (Campusvej, Odense M) is SDU's largest campus, at 272,000 square metres, linked to the new Odense University Hospital and served by light rail. SDU Sonderborg is at Alsion 2, 6400 Sonderborg, in a waterfront building shared with a science park, a business academy and a concert hall; Flensburg, Kiel and Hamburg are a short trip away.
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