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Meet the world en.via.dk en.via.dk Denmark VIA University College International Bachelor’s Degree Programmes International Bachelor’s Degree Programmes VIA University College 3 CONTENT 05 Welcome 06 VIA University College 08 About Denmark 10 Career in Denmark 11 Meet Our Programmes 12 VIA Built Environment 12 Architectural Technology and Construction Management DENMARK 14 VIA Business 14 Marketing Management 15 International Sales and Marketing Management 17 Value Chain Management 18 VIA Design 18 Fashion Design 19 Branding and Marketing Management 20 VIA Engineering 20 Civil Engineering 21 Climate and Supply Engineering 22 Global Business Engineering 23 Software Technology Engineering 24 Materials Science Engineering 25 Mechanical Engineering 26 Accommodation 28 Admission Requirements 30 FAQ 32 Contact International Bachelor’s Degree Programmes VIA University College 5 DENMARK WELCOME In Denmark, everything is close by! Aarhus From our campuses, you can reach beaches, spectacular Denmark’s second largest scenery and big city life in no time. city with 277,086 inhabitants. The city is characterised by its rich history and known as an innovative city filled with youthful energy due to the many students living in Aarhus. Welcome to Herning Dedication to art and design, a variety of big events and VIA University unique nature experiences are just some of the things that encapsulate Herning College Aalborg and its 50,039 inhabitants. Horsens Although Horsens is best We offer you the VIA University College offers your career and your future. known for its cultural events, opportunity to a range of accredited profes- Feel free to contact our the city offers a variety of become part of a sional bachelor’s degree pro- friendly, international staff activities including beautiful unique international grammes in English in the for further information. We surroundings. With 59,181 student community fields of engineering, design, also welcome you to visit us inhabitants, Horsens has – a community that animation, health, construc- and learn more. a vibrant and international will provide you with tion and business. Viborg community. many possibilities to Yours sincerely, explore your interests, You will learn from dedicated challenge and develop professors, work on projects Harald Mikkelsen your professional with Danish and international Rector Herning knowledge and skills companies, exchange ideas VIA University College Aarhus with students from around and help you reach your goals. the world, and probably deve- lop lasting friendships. As an international student Horsens at VIA University College, you Billund Copenhagen will have access to our multi- ple student services such as accommodation, sports, stu- dent incubators, as well as ca- reer service centres. Odense All of our programmes are developed in close coopera- tion with relevant industries. As a result, our graduates have unique career opportu- nities. The purpose of this brochure is to help you make an impor- tant decision about your life, International Bachelor’s Degree Programmes VIA University College International Bachelor’s Degree Programmes VIA University College 7 VIA UNIVERSITY VIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COLLEGE Here are three great things about living and working in Denmark: - Innovative environment VIA University Denmark is among the frontrunners in architecture, design - Open and informal working environment and green development, so if you have an interest in working College is Denmark’s At Danish workplaces, the relationship between employee and within one of these fields, Denmark is the place for you. Cur- manager is generally relaxed and open. Critical questions are rently, there is a shortage of educated candidates, especially largest and most encouraged and the culture is based on open dialogue, where in engineering, so there are plenty of job opportunities. employees are given a high degree of autonomy. international Denmark also has a great entrepreneurial spirit and offers sup- - Great work-life balance port and counselling to individuals who want to start their own Denmark is widely known for having a great work-life balance business. university college with room and flexibility for a life with family and friends out- side of work. Combined with relatively high salaries, this Go online to find more inspiration and to meet some of our – also known as a makes Denmark an attractive place to settle down and build international graduates working in Denmark. university of applied a career. Visit en.via.dk/programmes/career sciences – with a total of 19,000 students of whom 3,500 are international students from all over the world. We invite you to become a part of Denmark’s largest, most entrepreneurial and most international university of applied sciences. VIA University College is home to 19,000 students of whom 3,500 are international students from all over the world. The strength of our programmes continues to be the combination of the latest research-based theoretical teaching with profes- sional training. Here are some of the main reasons why studying in Denmark and at VIA is a choice that you should feel confident and se- cure about. Unique Career Opportunities Denmark is a popular place to work and live. Right now, the Danish labour market is calling for skilled work and internatio- nal talent. This means that Denmark offers unique career op- portunities after graduation. International Bachelor’s Degree Programmes VIA University College DENMARK About Denmark The Danish society is a modern, knowledge-based society. The constant search for new knowledge Facts has made Denmark one of the frontrunners in Population the development and implementation of green Denmark has 5.5 million inhabitants – 9 out of 10 own bicycles technology. Denmark is a world leader in wind as 36% of adults bike to work, while 45% of children bike to power technology. More than 20% of Denmark’s school (Source: Cycling Embassy of Denmark). energy already comes from renewable energy, and the goal is to reach 100% by 2050. Language The native language is Danish. However, about 80 % of the po- Denmark ranks above average in many dimensions pulation speak English and many Danes speak a third language. in the OECD Better Life Index: work-life balance, social connections, environmental quality, civic Geography engagement, education and skills, jobs and Denmark is a part of Scandinavia in the north of Europe. It is earnings, subjective well-being and personal a small green country which consists of the peninsula of Jut- security. land and around 406 islands. In Denmark, you are never more than 50 kilometres away from the sea. Denmark has one of the world’s oldest democracies which could explain the high ranking. Climate Danish society supports social as well as gender Denmark has a temperate coastal climate where the average equality with equal opportunities for men and temperature in the summer is 20°C and in the winter around women. And the Danish welfare system guarantees 0°C. education and healthcare for everyone through a taxation-based wealth distribution system. Safety Denmark is one of the world’s safest, least corrupt countries In addition, Denmark has some of the world’s best with the happiest people in the world (source: 2014 World public hospitals and healthcare facilities and a Happiness Report and Transparency International). reliable public transportation system. Denmark is a safe destination for your future studies and career. International Bachelor’s Degree Programmes VIA University College International Bachelor’s Degree Programmes VIA University College 11 CAREER IN DENMARK MEET OUR PROGRAMMES Kick-start Your Meet Our Programmes Career in Denmark Experience shows that international students need to learn Danish and establish a Danish network to VIA University College offers 17 degree programmes in English. With a diploma from VIA, you will obtain a better secure a future job in Denmark. Therefore, VIA University College is working on several initiatives to professional bachelor’s degree and a full set of professional skills that will make you ready to take on a job prepare our international students for a career in Denmark. The Career Service Centre at VIA is a unique straight after graduation. service that provides free career advice for all our students and acts as a link between our students and local companies. A professional bachelor’s degree takes 3.5-4.5 years or 210-270 ECTS to complete. The degree is offered at a level corresponding to university bachelor’s programmes but with a stronger focus on professional practice, and will also give access to further studies, e.g. at master’s level. From you first day on campus, our consultants are here to Our job is to guide you and help you succeed in your journey to- Discover our fields of study: advise you on matters such as: wards a future career in Denmark. We are in contact with many local companies and know that they are looking for internation- - How to find a student job, internship and full time job al talent. Therefore, we organise events such as Company Dat- in Denmark? ing where you can meet company representatives face-to-face - How to write a CV and cover letter adapted to the in order to find a study relevant job, internship, project work or Business Design Danish job market? full time job. Our business programmes prepare you to add value to the ben- Our design programmes provide you with many different job - How the Danish job market works? efit of the company’s customers and owners. You may work on opportunities. The programmes are characterised by a close - How to get in touch with businesses and organisations business strategies, market analyses, sales or marketing ap- link between theory and practice and between design and busi- for collaboration on projects and internships? proaches. Or you will learn how to increase the efficiency of a ness. By focusing on the fashion and lifestyle industry, you company’s work processes working with business management will learn how to spot and create future trends.