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BSc Computer Science

University of Southern Denmark (SDU) · Vejle, Denmark

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededSelectiveNo tuition for EU studentsNear major IT firms
Duration3 years (180 ECTS)
StartsSept 2027
EntrySelective (grades or admission test)
Deadline (EU)15 Mar 2027, 12:00 CET
EU fee 2027/28€0 (free for EU/EEA)

About the course

This English-taught computer science degree runs on SDU’s campus in Vejle. You study programming, algorithms, artificial intelligence, operating systems and web technologies, with options touching on areas such as bioinformatics and game development. No previous programming experience is needed. SDU points out that Vejle is close to some of Denmark’s largest IT companies, which helps with student jobs and careers. Graduates work as software developers, IT security or database specialists and game developers, in private firms or the public sector, or go on to a master’s. You graduate with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • SDU accepts the Irish Leaving Certificate (Established). It assesses Leaving Cert applicants on grades alone, but recommends also sitting its online admission test, uniTEST, as it can improve your chances. Send your certificate, transcripts for your last 3 years and SDU’s statement of hours form.
  • Specific subjects: English B and Mathematics A (Danish levels, not grades). Ask SDU which Leaving Cert maths level counts as Mathematics A.
  • English: the programme is taught in English and needs English at Danish B level. SDU’s Leaving Cert page does not spell out whether Irish students are exempt from a test, so check SDU’s language requirements page or ask admissions.
  • Quota 1 needs a grade average of at least 7.0 (Danish scale). Quota 2 uses an admission test (uniTEST, which tests problem-solving and reading, not subject knowledge). SDU advises everyone to apply in quota 2 as well.

How to apply

  1. Check your subjectsLook at the programme’s subject requirements and ask SDU admissions if you are unsure how your Leaving Cert subjects compare.
  2. Apply on optagelse.dkThe portal opens on 1 February 2027. Apply for quota 1 and quota 2 by 15 March 2027 at 12:00 noon (CET).
  3. Register for uniTESTSign up on optag.sdu.dk by 20 March 2027 at 12:00 noon. The online test runs in April, and you only sit it once.
  4. Upload documents and waitUpload documents by early July (5 July in the current cycle). Answers come in late July and you must confirm your place in early August.
The 15 March noon deadline is final, and the separate uniTEST registration closes a few days later on 20 March.

Costs

  • Tuition: EU/EEA citizens pay no tuition fees (university’s current fees page).
  • No application fee for EU/EEA citizens (the fee only applies to non-EU applicants).
  • Budget for living costs in Denmark, which are high. Rent is usually the biggest cost.
Limited places: meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place.

At a glance

CountryDenmark
CityVejle
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaoptagelse.dk
PlacesAbout 88 (last intake)
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official SDU website on 24 October 2026. SDU’s deadline pages do not print a year; 15 March is the standing date. 2027 places are not yet published. Always confirm details with the university before applying.