Study Engineering in Denmark

Denmark is among the most innovative countries in the world and at the forefront of development in the field of engineering. If you want to study engineering in Europe, Denmark is the obvious choice.  

At VIA’s engineering programmes, you don’t just graduate with a diploma – you graduate with real work experience. We combine theory and practice by working with real-life cases in close collaboration with companies and organisations. This hands-on approach means you develop the technological solutions that shape our future while building the skills and experience employers are looking for.

See VIA's Engineering study programmes

VIA offers a number of different engineering study programmes. Common to all of them is that they focus on learning by doing, teaching you how to use theoretical knowledge in practice.

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How much do engineers earn in Denmark?

Salary can be an important factor when choosing your study programme an future career. Learn more about salary potential and career options for VIA engineers

Get the answers to your engineering questions

  • Our world and society depend on people who choose to study engineering. Engineers are trained to invent, explore and develop solutions that improve our current way of life and help shape the future.

    Engineers typically work within areas such as planning, construction, consultancy, production, process management and optimisation. With an engineering degree from VIA, you can, for example, work with sustainability and climate solutions, machinery or software.

    Learn more about what it means to be a VIA engineer.

  • In Denmark, you can take a Bachelor of Engineering degree and start your career from there or chose to study further and take a Master of Science in Engineering.

    VIA offers Bachelor of Engineering degrees. Our programmes combine theory with practical experience and typically takes 3.5 years to complete (except Global Business Engineering, which takes 4.5 years). All engineering programmes include compulsory internships of 20 weeks. After finishing your Bachelor of Engineering, you can continue with your studies at universities in Denmark or abroad and take a 2-year Master's degree.

    Learn more about what it means to be a VIA engineer.

  • There are many different types of engineers, so it is important to consider your interests and how you want to make an impact in the future.

    For instance, if you are interested in climate adaption and utility supply, Climate and Supply Engineering might be a great fit for you. If you want to combine climate knowledge with business and technology, Global Business Engineering specialised in sustainable transition could be the right choice.

    If you are interested in programming and digital technologies, a degree in software engineering may be ideal. At VIA you have three different options for specialising in the software field - The broad Software Technology Engineering programme, Cybersecurity or Software Engineering specialised in XR.

    If you prefer working with your hands and is interested in technology and machinery, you could consider Mechanical Engineering.

  • In Denmark (and internationally as well) engineering is a field with very low unemployment rates. This means that your chances of securing employment after graduation are very high.

    However, demand varies between different engineering specialisations, so it is recommended to explore job prospects within your chosen field.

    Meet international graduates from VIA, currently employed in Denmark:

    Paloma - Global Business Engineering graduate - working at Vestas

    Andrzej - Mechanical Engineering graduate - working in the biotech sector

    Christopher - Software Engineering graduate - working at Siemens

    Viktoria - Software Engineering graduate - working at The LEGO Group

  • Salary can be an important factor when choosing a study programme. Engineers typically enjoy a high and stable income, and engineering degrees are often ranked among those leading to the highest lifetime earnings.

    According to the Danish Society of Engineers (IDA), the average starting salary for a Bachelor of Engineering in Denmark is approximately DKK 46,000 (app EUR 6200) per month including pension.

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