Advance your Master’s studies in China
At SDC, you join an international environment where Danish, Chinese and other international students study side by side on the UCAS Yanqihu Campus.
Semester students join the existing Master’s courses in classes with students from different academic and cultural backgrounds. Classes are relatively small, enabling close interaction with lecturers and fellow students.
Studying at SDC means being part of a joint Danish–Chinese collaboration, where teaching is developed and taught jointly by professors from Danish universities and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS).
5 facts about semester studies at SDC
1 No tuition fees
2 Courses taught in English
3 Full semester study load (approx. 30 ECTS)
4 Small classes (maximum 30 students)
5 Guaranteed accommodation on UCAS' Yanqihu Campus
Who can apply
Danish and EU/EEA-students who are enrolled in a master’s degree at a Danish university can join as a semester student. Students can be accepted as semester students on the first and/or second semester of all SDC programmes, regardless of the semester they are in at their home university.
Applicants must meet the prerequisite requirements for the courses they wish to take and fulfil the English language requirements.
SDC recommends taking a full semester corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS. It is possible to take fewer courses; however, UCAS requires a minimum stay of three months.
Students may combine courses from different Master’s programmes. For information and guidance about this, please, contact admission@sdc.university.
Students are responsible for meeting progression requirements and arranging SU or other funding through their home university.
How to apply
You apply for a semester study at SDC by completing and signing the application form and attaching all required documents listed in the checklist.
Submit the full application by e-mail to admission@sdc.university before the deadline.
Download application form
Application deadlines
- 15 October for the spring semester (arrival in February)
- 1 March for the autumn semester (arrival in August)
Applicants and their home universities receive a response within two weeks of the deadline.
Master's degree programmes
Head over to your preferred MSc programme and get an in-depth understanding what it has to offer. Workload and teaching formats vary by programme and course. Courses typically combine lectures,
group work and project assignments. Students usually take 3–4 courses corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS, similar to a regular semester at their home university.
Student life at SDC
From community to dorms and travelling —Explore what it is like to live and study at SDC in China.
Meet the semester students
Q&A with semester student Josephine
Josephine shares her thoughts on what it is like arriving at SDC, the social life on campus and her experiences.20 Questions - with John & Marcus
John and Marcus talk about their experiences as semester students.Find the full 20 questions for John and Marcus on SDC's Youtube channel.
Preparing for your stay
Explore the practical matters to consider, such as accommodation, living expenses and visa for China.
Contact
If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact us at admission@sdc.university.