IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)
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The IT University of Copenhagen is an independent educational and research institution founded in 1999. The university is dedicated to breaking new ground and enabling Denmark to become exceptionally good at creating value with it, in a local context as well as through global interaction and cooperation.
The IT University of Copenhagen offers 3 BSc programmes, 4 MSc programmes and an extensive PhD programme as well as single subjects, Professional Masters and a Diploma programme. We regard the research field of IT as a new discipline drawing on technology and natural sciences as well as humanities, design and business. Hence, the study programmes approaches IT from different angles, making the student body at the IT University a great mix of students with various educational backgrounds.
The university building is amongst the most modern and inspiring educational buildings in Denmark. Our excellent study facilities provide you with workspace for group work or individual studies after classes. You can spend a well-earned break from your studies playing table tennis, work out in our fitness room or enjoy a drink and a discussion in our student café or bar.
Situated in the new architectural interesting new part of Copenhagen, Ørestad, your student life will be part of the vibrant city life of Copenhagen. Within 5 minutes on your bike or two stops with the metro, you can enjoy everything the beautiful, historic and lively city of Copenhagen has to offer.
What you can study here
Click and browse through the list of study programmes offered at the institution
Global Business Informatics
The programme focuses on cooperation and communication between people across companies and continents.
IT constantly creates new possibilities for business solutions, but to make the most of them requires both technical and cultural understanding. The programme therefore combines theory and methods from computer science, social science and business studies.
As global cooperation is an important part of the programme, the course is in English.
Name: Global Business Informatics
Duration: 3 years
European transfer credits: 180 ECTS
Language: English
The BSC in Global Business Informatics is a new English language programme starting in 2010.
On the course, you will work with the analysis and design of IT systems to support internal and external business communication.
You will work with the social science, business and technical aspects of IT.
The programme is divided into six semesters with both compulsory and optional courses. It is completed with a bachelor project.
Each year has a central theme:
- First year - IT in a social context
- Second year - IT in business
- Third year - IT in a global world
In the first year you will learn the theoretical basis for how IT has changed the way we interact and how we can build bridges between people and technology.
The second year deals with IT at the business level. You will learn about organizational theory, project management and basic business understanding in order to develop tailored software.
The third year focuses on IT development in a global context with emphasis on cultural and management aspects. You will be working in the intersection between anthropology, sociology and technology.
Each year is divided into two semesters, an autumn semester and a spring semester. During a semester you will typically take three courses, one of which you will write a project in. There are two optional courses, one of which can be taken abroad.
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. The study and work form is based on project groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Global Business Informatics can be studied as a:
- 3-year BSc programme (180 ECTS)
If you choose to complete the bachelor degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Science (BSc).
Educational Institutions
You can study Global Business Informatics at the IT University.
Entry Requirements
General admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates:
The Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
In addition, there can be prerequisites for English and mathematics proficiencies at predefined levels.
Contact the educational institution for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.
A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
All students are required to pay a tuition fee, except those coming from a Nordic or an EU/EEA country.
Tuition is free for students in an exchange programme.
Contact the educational institution for specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Media Technology and Games
In this programme you learn to develop and design the technology behind the reproduction of images, sound, speech and graphics.
Your get the core education for doing research on computer games or designing or building them, and the programme can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme or as single courses.
Name: Media Technology and Games
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
In the Media Technology and Games programme, you will study areas such as Game Design, Programming, Theory & Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Development.
You will work cross-disciplinarily, often on joint projects and actual game productions. The programme is focused on providing a core education for those wanting to do research on computer games, design them, or build them.
The Media Technology and Games programme has two branches:
- Design and analysis: Has a creative and analytical approach to games. This branch emphasizes the development and theoretical understanding of games.
- Technology: Focuses on the technological part of game development. You will learn about the technical implementation of games.
You will be able to work across the two areas or specialise in one of them.
Teaching varies between courses, class exercises and independent project work. Courses are given mostly in the form of lectures.
Media Technology and Games can be studied as a:
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).
Educational Institutions
You can study Media Technology and Games at the IT University in Copenhagen (IT-Universitetet).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree. If you want to work within the Technology branch, you must come with experience from a previous computer science education.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Software Development and Technology
In this programme you will learn to design and develop secure and well documented software and to use the latest software development technologies.
You will be qualified to analyse the need for specific IT solutions, develop and design the solutions and advise on the application of them.
Name: Software Development
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
You will learn to design and develop secure and well documented software and to use the latest technologies such as modern programming languages, operating systems, networks, distributed computing systems, databases and modeling. The programme also uses methods from the humanities and economics.
You will be studying all phases of the software development process, including analysis, design, development, testing and operationalisation.
You will obtain the qualifications to analyse the need for specific IT solutions, develop and design the solutions, and advise a business or organisation on how to apply the IT solution.
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
Software Development can be studied as a:
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Science (MSc).
Educational Institutions
You can study Software Development at the IT University in Copenhagen (IT-Universitetet).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. Both IT and non IT oriented bachelor’s degrees qualify.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
- Where you will study
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IT University of Copenhagen
Rued Langgaards Vej 7
2300 Copenhagen S
Denmark
www.itu.dkStudy programmes
- BSc in Global Business Informatics
- MSc in Software development
- MSc in games
- PhD (3 yrs)
- Diploma
- Courses
- Guest students
- Exchange
Phd positions
Faculties: Technology and media
Available PhD positions at the IT University of Copenhagen
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