As a student at the Software Technology Engineering study programme, you will share an academic and social bond with your class as well as students from VIA’s other Engineering programmes.
We have a tolerant study environment with young and more mature students from all walks of life. Expect to meet international students from all over the world, as well as Danish students seeking an international outlook on their education.
Theory as well as practical classroom teaching
The Software Technology Engineering Programme consists primarily of classroom teaching. Classes are based on project work with emphasis on problem-based learning. Your lessons vary between theory and practice. This means, that your will learn academic theories of engineering and how to transfer theories to practical tasks, projects, and cases. Project work takes place mainly in teams.
Each semester is concluded with a semester project combining all courses in one assignment.
Lab work is an important part of the programme
Software Technology Engineering has an IoT lab as well as an XR-lab, making it possible to test multiple theories in practice. Exercises in the labs is an important part of the teaching at the programme.
Company visits and collaboration
At VIA, we educate engineers in close cooperation with businesses. Therefore, we organise company visits during your studies, at which you can meet fully-trained Software Technology Engineers, who will introduce you to their workdays, tasks and the challenges they face during their workdays. By that, you will learn how different companies operate, what the day-to-day tasks are like for a Software Technology Engineer and what you can expect, when you finish your studies.
In addition, you will meet guest lecturers from the industry, for example former students talking about their careers and work lives.
At the fifth semester, you get to do an internship in an industry business, working along side their other employees and letting you practice your skills. You can take your internship in Denmark or abroad. We generally recommend our international students to take their internship in Denmark if you are planning to build a career here after graduating. Having a professional network greatly increases your chances of finding a job after your studies.
Full time studies with preparation
Be aware that the Software Technology Engineering programme is full time and requires an average of 40 hours of studying per week.
See an example of a weekly schedule at Software Technology Engineering (pdf)
Study environment
At VIA, we have a lot of different associations, which you are more than welcome to join. We have both social, academic, and political associations, or you can join the social life at Friday bars, parties or by playing board games in the afternoon. Learn more about activities on and off campus here.
In addition to social activities, we also help students wanting to start their own business in VIA Student Incubator, as well as career counselling in the Career Centre. Campus Horsens has an international student environment with students from all over the world.
Read more about all the facilities and services Campus Horsens has to offer here!
Study start
During the first days of your first semester, you will be introduced to your study programme and the study environment at your new campus. Study start is comprised of both academic introduction to your programme as well as social activities, where you get to know your fellow students. Furthermore, you will get an introduction to Campus Horsens and the city of Horsens.
As a part of study start, you will meet your lecturers, student counsellors and tutors. They are all ready to answer your questions and tell you about your new study programme. An experienced student from the Software Technology Engineering programme will be assigned to you as your main tutor and help you settle in your new role as a student at VIA.
Most of our programmes have study start in the end of August, but the final programme and dates will be announced at MyVIA, VIA’s portal for students. You will get access to the site if you are enrolled at one of our programmes.
We are looking forward to meeting you!