IT Electronics and Technology
The IT Electronics and Technology programme takes two years and consists of a compulsory part, which makes up 3/4 of the programme, and an elective part, which makes up the last 1/4.
You will learn to produce and quality control technologies for electronic and data technology systems.
Name: IT Electronics and Technology
Type: Academy Profession Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
The IT Electronics and Technology programme takes 2 years and consists of a compulsory part, which makes up 3/4 of the programme, and an elective part, which makes up the last 1/4. Under way in the programme, you must specialise in either Communications Technology or Electronics.
The compulsory part is separated into three subject areas:
- General studies, which includes the subjects: Communications, Technical Documentation, Technical Mathematics, Information Technology and Electronics
- Business Studies, which includes the subjects: Business Purchasing and Sales, Business Economics, Business Organisation, Project Management, Environment and Security, and Quality
- Technology, which includes the base electives within either Electronics or Communications Technology
During the Electronics study programme, you learn, among other things, about electronic circuitry, networks as well as production and test equipment.
During the Communications Technology study programme, you learn about communication technology systems, network systems, database systems and data security.
You must choose one of the base electives. The base electives make up a majority of the curriculum and courses can be found in the first, second and third semesters. Not all educational institutions offer both study programmes.
The programme's elective part consists of a specialisation track and a final examination project. In the specialisation track you will focus on a limited subject, which you will choose. The final project can be completed in cooperation with a company. The specialisation track must be a part of the final project.
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
IT Electronics and Technology is an Academy Profession (AP) Programme rated at 120 ECTS. The qualification is called an AP Degree - an Academy Profession Degree.
Educational Institutions
You can study IT Electronics and Technology at schools in Copenhagen, Odense and Århus.
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
- A relevant business programme within electrical currents or electronics area
In addition, there can be prerequisites for English and mathematics proficiencies at predefined levels.
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 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. Applications are sent to the institution. For more information on application deadlines, contact the institution.
Exchange students should contact their own educational institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
All students are required to pay a tuition fee, except those coming from a Nordic and EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
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.
Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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