About this programme
Master in Mechanical Engineering (MSc) is a Master's Degree programme at University of Southern Denmark in Odense, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Sønderborg as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). University of Southern Denmark is a research university in Southern Denmark.
How it compares
Master in Mechanical Engineering (MSc) is one of 5 English-taught Mechanical Engineering programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 4 institutions. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 7,455 to EUR 17,300; this programme lists EUR 17,300 a year. 4 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
The MSc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is a two-year master's programme taught in English. It builds on a relevant bachelor's degree, either a BSc or a BEng, and is based in Sønderborg. The programme trains you to analyse and design mechanical structures, with a focus on product development, technical analysis and mechanical design.
What you study
You choose one of two specialisations: Thermo-fluid Mechanics or Solid Mechanics and Materials. The programme covers product development, technical analysis and mechanical design, with attention to welfare technology, sustainability and production. You work through problem-based projects and theoretical courses, often in collaboration with companies on real development projects. In your final semester you write your master's thesis, often with a high-tech company or researchers.
Admission, language and next steps
To be admitted you need a relevant bachelor's degree, BSc or BEng. The programme is taught in English. Applications for master's programmes go directly to the institution. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a fee set by the institution. After graduating you can work in consulting engineering companies or manufacturing companies, as a development engineer, project manager or researcher, or continue to a PhD, including an industrial PhD in collaboration with a company.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Development engineer
- Project manager
- Researcher
- Consulting engineering
- Manufacturing companies
- PhD studies (including industrial PhD)
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to University of Southern Denmark, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. 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 Master in Mechanical Engineering (MSc) 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 2 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?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. University of Southern Denmark sets its own deadline.
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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