University of Southern Denmark
BSc in Artificial Intelligence
Vejle, Denmark
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 17,300 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The BSc in Artificial Intelligence at University of Southern Denmark (SDU) covers machine learning, robotics, optimization, programming, algorithms, mathematics, logic, data, ethics. You don't need prior programming; curiosity and mathematical aptitude matter. At SDU Vejle you'll study on international IT campus, work on company projects, and get lecturer support. Graduates earn the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Artificial Intelligence.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work across pharmaceuticals, IT, robotics, finance, manufacturing. Roles include AI specialist, software developer, risk analyst, modeling expert, and financial crime expert. The degree gives access to SDU Master's programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Quantum Computing.
The term artificial intelligence (AI) refers to machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. Far from being a distant vision of the future, AI is already part of our daily lives. When a streaming service recommends a new series, or when a drone surveys an area for invasive plants, AI is already at work.
Artificial intelligence covers a range of concepts. One of these is machine learning, where algorithms analyse data to make predictions about real-world events. AI is also central to robotics, providing the technology that enables the design and control of robots. At its core, AI seeks to teach machines, computers, and robots how to think, learn, and make decisions.
You do not need to know programming before you start – what matters most is an interest in learning it, along with a strong aptitude for logical and mathematical thinking.
Why study a Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence at SDU?
With a Bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, you will acquire skills that are already highly sought after by companies and organisations in Denmark and abroad. AI is spreading across industries at a rapid pace, ensuring a high level of job security for graduates.
At SDU Vejle, you will study in an international environment with like-minded students from a variety of IT study programmes at Denmark’s newest IT campus. You will also be in close proximity to some of the largest employers of IT specialists, making it relatively easy to find a relevant student job during your studies – and opening up excellent career opportunities after graduation.
Your lecturers on campus are highly accessible, ready to support and guide you with your assignments and projects.
What can I do with a Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence?
As a student on the Bachelor’s programme in Artificial Intelligence at SDU Vejle, you will learn to develop and apply the tools and methods that define this rapidly evolving field. You will gain knowledge about data, information, and software, and discover how AI can be used to solve real-world problems.
Your courses will include optimisation, machine learning, logic, programming, algorithms, mathematics, and ethics. Many courses also involve collaboration with companies working with AI, providing valuable hands-on experience through collaborative, project-based work.
In comparison to the Bachelor’s programme in Computer Science, the Artificial Intelligence programme places greater emphasis on the theory, development, and application of artificial intelligence, while covering fewer of the classic computer science topics.
Graduates of the programme are entitled to use the academic title Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Artificial Intelligence.
Teaching and structure
Academic content
The Bachelor’s programme in Artificial Intelligence is completed over three years, with each year divided into two semesters.
In your first year, you will acquire essential foundational skills, such as programming, to prepare you for more advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence.
In your second year, you will explore topics in greater depth, including machine learning, functional programming, and calculus.
In your third and final year, you will be able to tailor your studies to suit your interests through elective modules. The programme culminates in a Bachelor’s project.
Semester overview
You can see the recommended course of study in the semester overview below. On small screens, the overview is best viewed in landscape mode.
Career
What can you do with this degree?
Both small and large businesses and organisations are seeking employees with expertise in artificial intelligence, and many emerging start-ups also require these skills.
For example, you might be hired to improve and automate processes and decision-making frameworks. You may be responsible for assessing the relevance, usability, and feasibility of AI-based tools. Other positions involve evaluating the technical, social, and ethical implications of using artificial intelligence. You could also work on the development and implementation of AI tools.
There is a growing demand for such roles across a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, IT and high technology, robotics, finance, and manufacturing.
Master’s opportunities
The Bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence from gives you a legal claim for admission on the Master’s programme in Artificial Intelligence at SDU.
You can also apply for other programmes, for example:
- Master’s programme in Computer Science
- Master’s programme in Quantum Computing
The DIVA tool provides an overview of all your options at SDU.
Job prospects
You may pursue roles such as:
- AI specialist
- Financial crime expert
- Modelling expert
- Risk analyst
- Software developer