BSc in IT Product Development
Aarhus, Denmark
BSc
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Mar 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 16,300 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* summer 2026 | Application opens: 1 February 2026
** for non-EU/EEA students only | EU/EEA/Swiss citizen students study for free
Key Summary
Learn about Aarhus as a student city, Aarhus University, our English taught Master's and Bachelor's programmes from staff and students.
If you're passionate about creating the digital solutions of the future and fascinated by how technology and design merge to make a difference in people's lives, then IT Product Development is a perfect fit for you.
What is IT Product Development?
IT Product Development involves designing, programming, and constructing IT products that not only solve problems but also create new opportunities for individuals, businesses, and communities.
In this program, you'll learn about software development, product and interaction design, prototyping, augmented reality (AR), algorithms, computer architecture, and much more.
Prior experience with programming is not a requirement as you'll learn it from scratch. You'll also conduct user research, as this forms the basis for your new, innovative digital and physical products.
You'll experience how creativity and logic go hand in hand as you evolve your ideas into physical prototypes. You can be involved in creating solutions for smart home technology, health technology, interactive furniture, tools for online collaboration, or digital installations for the entertainment industry.
Below, you can read more about the structure of the program, your career opportunities, and student life at IT Product Development.
Program structure
Below, you'll find the academic regulations for the Bachelor’s program in IT Product Development. In the academic regulations, you can read more about the requirements you must meet as a student and about the program structure. You can also read about the types of examinations and the exam requirements.
The language of instruction for the program is English.
The diagram below shows how the program is structured.
1st semester:
- Introduction to Programming - 10 ECTS
- Principles of Product Design - 15 ECTS
- Database Using - 5 ECTS
2nd semester:
- Business Statistics - 10 ECTS
- Product Design Project - 10 ECTS
- The Use of New Media - 5 ECTS
- Product Production - 5 ECTS
3rd semester:
- 3D Modeling and Rendering - 10 ECTS
- Computer Controlled Prototyping - 10 ECTS
- Project Managing - 10 ECTS
4th semester:
- Business Statistics - 5 ECTS
- Design of Products Service - 10 ECTS
- Academic Writing - 5 ECTS
- Developing Web-based Systems - 10 ECTS
5th semester:
- Service Design IT- 30 ECTS
6th semester:
- Bachelor Thesis - 15 ECTS
- Executive Project in Product Development - 15 ECTS
IT specialists continue to be in great demand all over the world, and this is also the case in Denmark. Our graduates have an excellent reputation and are in very high demand for exciting and well-paid jobs in and around Aarhus or abroad.
Close Contact with the Business Community during Your Education
The IT Product Development program places great emphasis on a strong connection to the business community. Therefore, as a student, you will work on projects in collaboration with leading IT companies during your education.
What you learn can immediately be applied, and there are many opportunities to become a student programmer, student instructor, or get other relevant student positions. Many research projects utilize student programmers, giving you the opportunity to delve into the latest research. As the Department of Computer Science is centrally located in the IT city of Katrinebjerg, there is easy access to many study-relevant jobs at companies close to the university. You can find open positions, project collaborations, and full-time positions on our Job Wall
Every year, 50+ IT companies gather to meet students in the IT city of Katrinebjerg when the Department of Computer Science hosts the major IT career fair - Katrinebjerg Career Day (also known as Kdag).