Software Technology Engineering

At Software Technology Engineering, you work with programming and system development. Software engineers contribute to shaping our future with new digital solutions and find work in many industries with challenges in software development, AI technologies, machine learning and AR/VR.
Software Technology Engineering

Type
Professional Bachelor's degree
Duration
3.5 years (210 ECTS)
Campus city
Horsens
Study start
August
Internship
20 weeks
Online open house 13 November
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Enrolment and admission requirements

To be enrolled in the Software Technology Engineering study programme, you must fulfil the admission requirements. Applicants with foreign diplomas must apply by 15 March.

  • Admission requirements - one of the following

    • Upper secondary school leaving certificate/high school exam or
    • The International and the European Baccalaureates or
    • Danish Admission course for Engineering programmes

    Specific admission requirements

    In addition to the admission requirements, all applicants must also meet the following specific admission requirements:

    • Mathematics equivalent to a Danish A-level
    • Physics equivalent to a Danish B-level or Geoscience equivalent to a Danish A-level
    • English equivalent to a Danish B-level 

    Information about the specific admission requirements

    A Mathematics A-level is 375 instructional hours of 60 minutes each.

    A Physics B-level is 190 instructional hours of 60 minutes each.

    A Geoscience A-level is 375 instructional hours of 60 minutes each.

    An English B-level is 210 instructional hours of 60 minutes each.

    Each of the subjects above must be passed with a min. average of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale.

    Non-Danish applicants must include a copy of the original exam certificate and a transcript of records plus a state-authorised translation of their transcript of records in either Danish or English.

    English proficiency certificates 

    All study programmes taught in English require a certain level in English proficiency. Go here to find English proficiency requirements and how to document these.

    Important to know about the assessment of your application

    Applications received before deadline (15 March, 12 noon) will be assessed by the means of the following criteria:

    • Motivational video - learn more about the requirements for the motivational video here.
    • Exam results from your Upper Secondary School 
    • Grade point average of Mathematics equivalent to a Danish A level and English equivalent to a Danish B level
    • Relevant work experience, e.g. IT-Supporter. Please upload CV - one pager and Employers Declaration at optagelse.dk 
    • Other relevant documented qualifications e.g. Elite sports, volunteer work and the like

    This is why it is very important that you upload all possible relevant documentation with your application before deadline, also if you do not graduate until summer the given year.

    Qualified applicants may be called for a personal interview.

    Verification form

    Important information: Applicants with non-Danish entry qualifications need to fill in a verification form to verify the total number of hours of instruction of the subjects needed for the study programme (specific admission requirements). The total hours of instruction must be obtained during the final three years of upper secondary school. 

    To be accepted, the verification form must be stamped and signed by your upper secondary school.

    Download verification form. 

    Math Syllabus

    Applicants with non-Danish entry qualifications should be aware that it is advisable that the Mathematics topics listed in the math syllabus were included in previous studies.

    Appeal – due to legal matters

    You can file a complaint with the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science, if the complaint concerns legal matters related to your decision. The deadline for submitting a complaint is 2 weeks from the day the decision is informed.

    This means that you can complain, if you believe the decision violates applicable laws, such as the Public Administration Act, the Act on Gender Equality, and general principles of administrative law. You cannot complain about academic assessments and specific judgements.

    If you still believe the decision violates applicable laws, you must send your complaint to VIA University College at apply@via.dk, no later than 2 weeks after the decision is informed. If the case is not reopened, VIA will forward the entire case to the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science.

    Complaint Manuals Guide — English (ufm.dk)

  • Apply online through optagelse.dk. The application portal opens on 1 February every year. 

    Step-by-step guides on how to apply:

    EU applicants

    Non-EU applicants

    Danish applicants 

    The area code for the programme is 49320.

    Application deadlines

    The application portal opens on 1 February every year.

    Deadline for international applicants is 15 March at 12 noon. Find deadlines for Danish applicants here

    Available study places

    All available study places will be published on 28 July here.

  • Admission with special permission

    If you do not fulfil the entry requirements but have other professional qualifications that may be equivalent to the missing entry requirements, you can apply for admission with special permission. Read more here. 

  • Whether you need to pay tuition fee or not depends on several criteria. As a general rule, students from the EU and EEA countries study are exempt from paying tuition fees in Denmark. For further information, go to the Tuition Fees page.

    Payment schedule and Terms of Payment Software Technology Engineering (pdf)

    Terms and agreements

    Terms and agreements between partners and VIA University College can be seen in the different contracts under:

  • For questions regarding admission requirements and enrolment – contact our Admissions counsellors at studieservice.info@via.dk or chat with us here. We are usually available on the chat weekdays from 9-11 am.

Meet students and graduates

Current students and graduates share their stories of what the Software Technology Engineering study programme is all about. Find out why studying Software Technology Engineering at VIA is so awesome and what your career options are after graduation.

Student life

The Software Technology Engineering programme is a professional bachelor's degree combining theory and practise closely. Over the course of your education, you will gain detailed knowledge of what working in the industry means - whether you plan on working with single user systems, machine learning or Internet-of-Things. 

  • At the Software Technology Engineering programme, you will learn to develop software from scratch. You will start with courses in programming, web development and software design, and later on your also get to work with algorithms, Dev Ops, machine learning and embedded programming. Throughout the programme, your skills will be developed through project work and basic subjects in engineering.

    Once you have developed an allround skillset, you are able to choose a specialisation. Here you can work in depth with e.g. XR-technologies, web technologies, artificial intelligence and business oriented IT-systems. 

    Shortly put: You will learn to design, develop and operate software that makes a difference - and you will be ready to work with the newest technologies and methods in the industry.

    In addition, all our engineering programmes have a special focus on sustainability, digitalisation and innovation as well as entrepreneurship. We work continuously with these concepts throughout the study programme and they are integrated in the teaching, projects and the internship. 

    Programme structure

    1st semester - Single user systems
    2nd semester - Client/server systems
    3rd semester - Heterogeneous systems
    4th semester - Collaborative system development in large teams
    5th semester - Internship
    6th semester - Innovation and electives
    7th semester - Electives and bachelor project

    See the complete course catalogue for Software Technology Engineering or learn more about the content of each semester here!

    Specialities

    Depending on the choice of electives, students can specialise in:

  • The programme consists of practice-oriented teaching with a mix of classroom lessons and project-oriented work. To the furthest extent possible, we plan the teaching, so that you learn theories through concrete assignments, tasks, cases and projects.

    During the programme, you will work on projects that are increasingly influenced by your own choices.

    Sustainability, digitalisation, innovation and entrepreneurship are central concepts at all of VIA’s engineering study programmes and are implemented in teaching, internships and projects throughout your education with us.

    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 in teams.

    Each semester is concluded with a semester project in which students get to use the knowledge they gained from all semester 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. 

    Former students as guest teachers

    You will also meet guest lecturers from the business community. For example, it can be former students who talk about their career, working life and work tasks.

    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)

  • 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.

    Campus Horsens

    When you are not studying, there will be plenty of other things to do at campus. At VIA, we have a lot of different associations, which you are more than welcome to join. We have 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.

  • Living Costs

    You should expect average monthly living costs between DKK 5000 and 7000 (roughly 650 - 900 EUR), including accommodation. More about living costs in Denmark here!

    Financial support

    SU is a monthly grant provided to students by the Danish government. Provided that they fulfil a number of requirements, e.g. having a contract for 10-12 work hours per week, EU citizens may also be eligible for SU. More information about SU for foreign students and how to apply.

    Scholarships

    At VIA, we do not offer financial support options to tuition-paying international students from outside the EU/EEA. Learn more about tuition fees here.

  • Find the current curriculum for Software Technology Engineering here:

    Find former curricula, surveys, grades and statistics on the programme here.

Internship

The Software Technology Engineering study programme includes a 20-week internship at the 5th semester. Here, you will get the chance to test the skills you have learnt at the programme in practice.

  • You can take your internship in a company or organisation of your choice. As software development is used in many industries and developers are generally in high demand, you are able to find internship placements in most industries depending on your interests.

    In the internship, you get to test your engineering skills as well as skills in e.g. communication, time- and project management, innovation, teamwork and last, but not least, get an understanding of what it is like for a software engineer to be a part of a work place.

    See examples of where our students find internship hosts under job opportunities here.

  • During your internship, you will solve assignments and tasks at equal footing with other employees. You will usually be paired with an experienced colleague, who can provide professional guidance and support and you will also be assigned an internship supervisor from VIA.

    As you build your skill set, you will typically gain more and more responsibility for your own projects and assignments.

    Finances during your internship

    Your host is not required to pay a salary, but some chose to do so anyway. If you are not paid and you are eligible for SU, you continue to get this during your internship.

  • You are responsible for finding an internship host yourself. However, you will get support from VIA for the process.

    We work closely with local businesses in Horsens, but have contacts all over Denmark. In addition, VIA's Career Centre is also able to help you with contacts in Danish companies as well as companies abroad if you want to take your internship in another country. They are also able to assist you with your CV and provide support in the application process.

    If you are planning to live and work in Denmark after graduation, we recommend that you take your internship here, as you will get to build your network and get relevant experience from a Danish workplace.

Job and career

At VIA, we educate engineers in close collaboration with the industry, and through out your education you will be in contact with companies, who might become your future employer. That is what we call education close to practice

  • With a degree in software engineering from VIA, you will carry a large backpack of skills. You will possess broad engineering, personal and business skills and more specialised competences in the IT, software, and tech sectors, and you will be able to work in software development, programming, computer technology, innovation, quality and strategy.  

    A lot of industries are looking for engineers, which is why you, as a software engineer, are a sought-after commodity in the job market. At VIA, we educate engineers in close collaboration with the industry. For you, this means that you will be oriented towards your future employer during your entire education and will be ready to meet the challenges in the industry head on.

  • As a software engineer, you will have many job opportunities  – ranging from large international corporations to smaller, specialised companies. Software development plays a central role in almost every industry, which means you can combine your technical skills with many different fields.

    Our students typically find jobs in:

    • The financial sector – where you might develop secure payment solutions, work with data analytics and machine learning for risk assessment, or build digital platforms for customers.
    • Defence and security – where you can develop critical IT systems for planning, communication, and data security.
    • The energy and utilities sector – where you might program intelligent control systems, work with IoT and embedded software, or develop software solutions for the green transition and smart grids.
    • Consulting and advisory services – where you can help companies digitalise processes, implement cloud solutions, or develop customised applications.
    • Industrial companies – where you can design software for automation, robotics, and advanced production systems.
    • Healthcare – where you might develop software for medical devices, patient data management, or digital health solutions.
    • Transport and logistics – where you can work with intelligent traffic systems, software for logistics and planning, or the development of autonomous solutions.

    As a software engineer, you will learn to design and develop the software that powers complex systems and digital products – and you can apply your skills across industries, depending on where your interests lie.

    Entrepreneurship

    You will not be limited to existing companies, when it is times to find a job. Several VIA graduates have chosen to start their own companies. With your own business, you can choose to work with precisely the areas you think are most exciting.

    VIA offers counselling for budding entrepreneurs through our Student Incubators.

  • After a successfully completed programme, you have the option of pursuing further education, for example a Master’s degree in civil engineering in Denmark or abroad.

  • The Career Centre at VIA's Campus Horsens offers a range of career services to students. You can book a counselling session for advice on how to write a great CV or cover letter, updating your LinkedIn profile or how to look for jobs and internships in Denmark. 

    The Career Center regularly organises events and workshops where you can meet company representatives face-to-face in order to find a job, internship, project work or a full-time job related to your field of study.

    More about Career Center

Contact

  • For questions regarding admission requirements and enrolment – contact our admissions counsellors at studieservice.info@via.dk or chat with us here. We are usually available on the chat weekdays from 9-11 am.

  • For questions regarding the Software Technology Engineering study programme and academic content, please contact:

    Richard Brooks
    Associate Professor
    RIB@via.dk
    T: +45 87 55 44 18

  • VIA Software Technology Engineering
    Campus Horsens
    Banegårdsgade 2
    DK - 8700 Horsens

    +45 87 55 00 20
    horsens@via.dk

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    Phones are open:
    Monday - Thursday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
    Friday 7:30 am – 2:30 pm

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