SDC is a partnership between the Danish universities and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) in Beijing.

The 7 full degree master’s programmes

SDC offers 7 full degree master’s programmes in an international setting with 15 Chinese students and 15 Danish/International students in each programme. Highly qualified professors/researchers from UCAS and the Danish universities teach together. The language of instruction is English.

Each programme is offered as a double degree programme in cooperation between UCAS and one Danish University. All students are enrolled at UCAS, and students must (as the general rule) be in China for the entire duration of their studies. When graduating the student will obtain a Danish master’s degree as well as a Chinese master’s degree and will receive two Diplomas.

All teaching is carried out on site in the SDC Building, which is the basecamp for all SDC students and faculty. It is located at UCAS' Yanqihu Campus approximately 60 kilometres north of downtown Beijing, on the shore of Yanqi Lake in the Huairou District.

No tuition and SU eligible

There is NO tuition for Danish and EU/EEA citizens, who are enrolled in a Danish bachelor’s programme, a full Danish master's programme, or supplementary courses at a Danish institution at the time of the application deadline.

Students may be eligible for the State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme (SU) covering living expenses and/or Tuition fees.

10 years of supporting students

SDC has successfully received students in China since 2012 and offers students support through application processes, seminars and all the way to China. In China, students are guaranteed a dorm room on campus, which has Danish staff.

Head over to your preferred MSc programme and get an in-depth understanding what it has to offer.

Going to China is a big decision, and you will have a lot of questions ahead of applying to a programme and getting on that plane.

What does the campus look like? Must you be able to speak Chinese (No, you do not)? Where and with whom will you live? What are the benefits of choosing a programme in China? Who are your fellow students and is making friends different in China?

Head over to Studying in China to find answers to these questions and much more.

Find out what preparations and arrangements you must make ahead of leaving for two years in China.

Learn more about practical matters, such as Visa application, dormitory registration, State Educational Grant (SU), scholarships and more. And also how SDC supports students throughout this process.

Go to Before departure to China

Learn more about how to apply to an SDC programme, admission and other practical matters.