About this programme
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (BSc) is a Bachelor's Degree programme at University of Southern Denmark in Odense, taught in English. It runs for 3 years. The register gives Sønderborg as the campus town. It lists the degree as Bachelor. University of Southern Denmark is a research university in Southern Denmark.
How it compares
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (BSc) is one of 3 English-taught Mechanical Engineering programmes at Bachelor's Degree level in the register, offered by 2 institutions. 2 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 17,300 a year. 3 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
Mechanical engineering at SDU in Sønderborg is taught in English and built around project work from day one. The programme is a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanics), and the register describes it as a civil engineering bachelor with a mechanical specialisation.
What you study
You start with the basic subjects: mathematics, statics and strength theory. Alongside the courses you join a project group working on a mechanical project based on industrial problems. The teaching in Sønderborg has a particular focus on mechatronic systems, solid mechanics and intelligent mechanical and hydraulic systems.
The register sets out a theme for each semester:
- First semester: discover the mechanical development process
- Second semester: design and build mechanical products
- Third semester: manufacture and operate mechanical systems
- Fourth semester: cooling, heating and power conversion systems
- Fifth semester: Experts in Team innovation, innovation or specialisation
- Sixth semester: the bachelor project, often with a company or on a research project
You learn about dynamics, mechanical systems built with new materials, prototypes and advanced simulation techniques. Product development runs through the whole degree, and the register states that it covers technical design as well as marketing and production, with a steady focus on combining sustainability and production. You also learn to take the project manager role in a research and development department.
Admission, language and next steps
The programme is taught in English. The register does not list entry requirements, deadlines or credit totals, so check the official programme page for those. Undergraduate applications in Denmark go through optagelse.dk.
The bachelor takes three years. After that you continue for two years at master level to gain the full MSc in Engineering, where you can specialise in the areas that interest you. Graduates of this bachelor are entitled to the title Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Mechanics). SDU Sønderborg also offers a first-job guarantee: new engineering graduates who have not found work after finishing their MSc are offered six months of employment.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Development engineer
- Project manager in a research and development department
- Researcher
- Founder of your own company
- Product development work in a company
Before you apply
Undergraduate applications are made through optagelse.dk, with deadlines on 15 March and 5 July (12:00 CET). Which one applies depends on your qualification. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (BSc) taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at University of Southern Denmark. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 3 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with University of Southern Denmark.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Sønderborg as the campus town for this programme at University of Southern Denmark.
How do I apply?
Undergraduate applications to Danish institutions are made through optagelse.dk, the national admissions portal. Its deadlines are 15 March and 5 July at 12:00 CET; which one applies depends on your qualification, so check optagelse.dk and the programme page at University of Southern Denmark.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 17,300 a year, as University of Southern Denmark lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at University of Southern Denmark is linked from this page so you can compare.
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