The city of Sønderborg and the region are home to several large, innovative companies, and SDU’s close ties with local businesses let you apply your newly acquired academic knowledge to real-world challenges through internships, case competitions, project collaborations and classroom cases. The strong link between education and industry ensures a practical education during which you constantly apply theory to practice, boosting your career prospects even before graduation. 

The city and local businesses focus on sustainability, green energy, and technology, which is reflected in research projects and in SDU’s business collaborations.

First-Job Guarantee for Engineering Graduates

As an engineering student at SDU Sønderborg, you are guaranteed minimum 6 months employment when you finish your engineering degree thanks to the unique "first-job-guarantee"-scheme, which is a collaboration between the University of Southern Denmark and local companies.

Sønderborg offers a variety of student accommodation for the city’s students. You can also rent privately at very reasonable prices.

In Sønderborg, you’ll live in a charming and easy-to-explore city with plenty of cultural events, cafés, bars, shopping, sports, and nature experiences right on your doorstep.

There is no guaranteed student accommodation in Sønderborg, so finding housing is your own responsibility, but SDU will help you as best we can.

All the study programmes in Sønderborg are taught in English, and the many international students add a global perspective to classes, teaching and the study environment.

In Danish academic culture, you are not only expected to obtain and recite knowledge, but also to analyse, compare, evaluate and work independently and critically with the course content. This approach will prepare you for work challenges after your studies.

The teaching is firmly rooted in research, and the lecturers and researchers are open and approachable, so you can seek academic advice whenever you need it.

Sønderborg may be a small city, but it offers plenty for you to experience and participate in. At "Mejeriet," you can join in communal activities such as dance, ceramics, and film nights, or larger events like poetry slams, concerts, and flea markets. There’s a great selection of cafés and restaurants, including vegan options, as well as a cinema, bars, nightclubs and great shopping.

If you’re into sports, there are swimming pools, a harbour bath, sports clubs, and fantastic opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, sailing, and kayaking in the beautiful natural surroundings. Sønderborg is buzzing with life thanks to the many students, which will give you lots of chances to make new friends, both Danish and international.

Sønderborg is situated in a picturesque surroundings on the island of Als, with its 250 km of coastline that offers ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, or watersports. Enjoy the tranquil forests with hiking trails, lakes, and a diverse bird and wildlife.

Sønderborg’s location near the German border means that Europe is within easy reach, with cities like Flensburg, Hamburg, and Kiel just a few hours away. In Sønderborg, Scandinavia and continental Europe meet and connect.