Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Southern Denmark. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
SDU Business School in the QS programme rankings (2027):
| Programme ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| QS Business Masters: Masters in ManagementSDU Business School | #186 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in FinanceSDU Business School | #257 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in MarketingSDU Business School | #180 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in Business AnalyticsSDU Business School | #180 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in Supply Chain ManagementSDU Business School | #129 |
Master's courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $19,364 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 7 | $19,364 | See → |
| Business & management | 4 | $15,726 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 4 | $19,364 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $18,077 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $14,439 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | $16,789 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 1 | $12,088 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 1 | $16,789 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 1 | $19,364 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $19,364 | See → |
Costs and entry
32 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Southern Denmark
The job market for the University of Southern Denmark's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Denmark.
Questions students ask
How much does a master's course at the University of Southern Denmark cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $19,364 a year; half of the University of Southern Denmark's master's courses with a published fee cost between $16,789 and $19,364. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $19,364, humanities & languages $12,088.
How is the University of Southern Denmark ranked?
The University of Southern Denmark is ranked #283 by QS (2027), #277 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #382 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#94) and Social Policy & Administration (#95).
What IELTS score does the University of Southern Denmark need for a master's course?
Most master's courses (32 of the 32 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5.
How many master's courses does the University of Southern Denmark offer?
32 master's courses across 11 fields; the largest are computer science & data technology (8), engineering & technology (7) and business & management (4).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Southern Denmark's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.