VIA University College
Headline
VIA University College is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Denmark with 8 campuses in 7 cities all across the Central Region of Denmark.
International atmosphere
VIA offers more than 40 study programmes in English – from bachelor’s and master’s degrees, AP degrees and top-ups to exchange programmes, summer schools and other short term programmes – in a wide array of academic disciplines including health sciences, engineering, design, business, education, film and animation and much more. We have around 18,500 students of which more than 2,500 are internationals.
Life at VIA
Independence in learning, personal responsibility and freedom characterize the student experience at VIA. All our study programmes consist of a combination of theoretical teaching and practice and most have obligatory internships at real workplaces. Outside of school there are plenty of options to engage in extracurricular activities both on and off campus.
Entrepreneurial spirit
VIA has been awarded with the prize as Denmark’s leading entrepreneurial institution of higher education in 2014, 2018 and 2019 and entrepreneurship in an integrated part of all study programmes. In addition, VIA offers guidance and counselling to students starting their own businesses.
Sustainability
Another key theme at VIA is sustainability. All VIA students have circular thinking, sustainability and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals on their curriculums, which means that VIA graduates will be able to contribute to a sustainable agenda and development in their future workplaces.
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Architectural Technology & Construction Management (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
Architectural Technology & Construction Management (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of VIA Architectural Technology & Construction Management, 30 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/architectural-technology |
Description
At Architectural Technology and Construction Management Exchange programme, you will be working with large and small construction projects from start to finish.
There are different modules available in English for exchange students, including Industrialised building design, Residential multi-storey buildings, Refurbishment/conversion of older multi-storey city house, and Construction management. They are all part of the Bachelor degree programme in Architectural Technology & Construction Management.
Read more about the programme here.
Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
At Architectural Technology and Construction Management Exchange programme, you will be working with large and small construction projects from start to finish.
There are different modules available in English for exchange students, including Industrialised building design, Residential multi-storey buildings, Refurbishment/conversion of older multi-storey city house, and Construction management. They are all part of the Bachelor degree programme in Architectural Technology & Construction Management.
Read more about the programme here.
Admission
Students who have completed 2 years = 120 ECTS of study at their home university may attend the exchange programme at the Department of Architectural Technology and Construction Management.Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at www.ufm.dkYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Jan 29
Architectural Technology and Construction Management
| Bachelor 3,5 years
Architectural Technology and Construction Management
Bachelor of Architectural Technology and Construction Management, 210 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Economics, commerce, management and accounting Mathematics, natural- and computer science| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 3,5 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7667 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/architectural-technology |
Architectural Technology and Construction Management
The Architectural Technology and Construction Management programme is CIAT-accredited and represents the nexus of architectural technology, engineering technology and project management. Architecture serves as the basis for this programme, while design, construction details, building materials, management and problem solving are core competencies.
At VIA, we prepare our students to independently plan, manage, and perform technical and administrative work in the design and execution phases of construction and civil engineering projects. Our graduates will be prepared to work in an international setting as they through their studies will become familiar with problem-solving and project work in intercultural groups.
The programme is taught entirely in English and focuses on problem-based learning planned around a semester project situated in different countries and current strategic markets. The difficulty level increases throughout the education.
Career opportunities:
If you are intrigued by designing construction, planning and cost control or management of the entire building and construction process, this programme provides an ideal professional background.
Typical places of employment include consulting engineers, contractors, architectural firms, authorities, manufacturers, suppliers and self-employment.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/architectural-technology
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Horsens
- Duration: 3.5 years (7
semesters/210 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7667 EUR
- Study start: August
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/architectural-technology
The Architectural Technology and Construction Management programme is CIAT-accredited and represents the nexus of architectural technology, engineering technology and project management. Architecture serves as the basis for this programme, while design, construction details, building materials, management and problem solving are core competencies.
At VIA, we prepare our students to independently plan, manage, and perform technical and administrative work in the design and execution phases of construction and civil engineering projects. Our graduates will be prepared to work in an international setting as they through their studies will become familiar with problem-solving and project work in intercultural groups.
The programme is taught entirely in English and focuses on problem-based learning planned around a semester project situated in different countries and current strategic markets. The difficulty level increases throughout the education.
Career opportunities:
If you are intrigued by designing construction, planning and cost control or management of the entire building and construction process, this programme provides an ideal professional background.
Typical places of employment include consulting engineers, contractors, architectural firms, authorities, manufacturers, suppliers and self-employment.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/architectural-technology
Branding and Marketing Management - Design, Technology & Business (AP degree)
| Academy Profession Degree 2 years
Branding and Marketing Management - Design, Technology & Business (AP degree)
Academy Profession Degree of Design, Technology and Business, 120 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Herning |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7800 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-technology-and-business-ap-degree |
Design,
Technology and Business, Branding and Marketing Management
Branding & Marketing Management is an area of specialisation within the Academy Profession (AP) Degree in Design, Technology & Business.
The speciality provides you with a basic understanding of branding and marketing and how it’s used in the fashion and lifestyle sector. Here you will get the opportunity to work with other international students that share your passion for branding and marketing. You learn to communicate, plan and carry through visual and strategic marketing for a specific target group. As a starting point for this programme, you will analyse a brand’s values as well as trends and tendencies in the global consumer market. You learn how to use various marketing channels, e.g. digital, and print media, and you will gain insights as to choosing the right channels for your concept.
With an AP degree in Branding and Marketing Management you get to work in teams with marketing professionals as well as designers, web managers etc. from the fashion and lifestyle sector. As a result, we aim to provide you with a broad knowledge of the variety of professions you may encounter once you finish your education.
Career opportunities:
The programme gives you the chance to work as an assistant within the fashion and lifestyle sector. You can become part of a creative team which ensures the best marketing of a company’s products.
Most of our AP degree graduates choose to follow a BA top-up programme, which gives you access to a wider range of career prospects.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-technology-and-business-ap-degree
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Herning
- Duration: 2.0 years (4 semesters/120 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7800 EUR
- Study start: September
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-technology-and-business-ap-degree
Branding & Marketing Management is an area of specialisation within the Academy Profession (AP) Degree in Design, Technology & Business.
The speciality provides you with a basic understanding of branding and marketing and how it’s used in the fashion and lifestyle sector. Here you will get the opportunity to work with other international students that share your passion for branding and marketing. You learn to communicate, plan and carry through visual and strategic marketing for a specific target group. As a starting point for this programme, you will analyse a brand’s values as well as trends and tendencies in the global consumer market. You learn how to use various marketing channels, e.g. digital, and print media, and you will gain insights as to choosing the right channels for your concept.
With an AP degree in Branding and Marketing Management you get to work in teams with marketing professionals as well as designers, web managers etc. from the fashion and lifestyle sector. As a result, we aim to provide you with a broad knowledge of the variety of professions you may encounter once you finish your education.
Career opportunities:
The programme gives you the chance to work as an assistant within the fashion and lifestyle sector. You can become part of a creative team which ensures the best marketing of a company’s products.
Most of our AP degree graduates choose to follow a BA top-up programme, which gives you access to a wider range of career prospects.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-technology-and-business-ap-degree
Branding and Marketing Management - Design & Business (Top-up degree)
| Top-up degree 1,5 years
Branding and Marketing Management - Design & Business (Top-up degree)
Top-up degree of Design and Business, 90 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Herning |
| Duration | 1,5 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7933 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up |
Design
and Business, Branding and Marketing Management
Branding and Marketing Management is an area of specialisation within the Bachelor top-up degree programme in Design & Business.
The speciality qualifies you to challenge and develop existing and new brands. You will be able to optimise a brand’s communication platform. You will learn to develop, plan, implement and evaluate marketing initiatives in a broad sense, both nationally and internationally. In this context, you will be able to identify, analyse and present data and trends in areas related to marketing and branding. You will be able to independently manage and develop brand strategies, conduct trend and market analysis, and develop media plans and event planning. You will become a specialist in ensuring that new concepts in the company are in line with the brand values. The joint projects that are part of the course programme will enhance your skills regarding interdisciplinary collaborations. The mandatory placement period provides you with the chance to expand your network and CV.
Career opportunities:
With a degree in Branding & Marketing Management, you will be able to work professionally with marketing and branding in the fashion and lifestyle industry. You will be able to develop, plan, implement and evaluate marketing initiatives both nationally and internationally. Your job role will usually be in a marketing department where you can work widely within branding and marketing.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Herning
- Duration: 1.5 years (3 semesters/90 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7933 EUR
- Study start: August
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up
Branding and Marketing Management is an area of specialisation within the Bachelor top-up degree programme in Design & Business.
The speciality qualifies you to challenge and develop existing and new brands. You will be able to optimise a brand’s communication platform. You will learn to develop, plan, implement and evaluate marketing initiatives in a broad sense, both nationally and internationally. In this context, you will be able to identify, analyse and present data and trends in areas related to marketing and branding. You will be able to independently manage and develop brand strategies, conduct trend and market analysis, and develop media plans and event planning. You will become a specialist in ensuring that new concepts in the company are in line with the brand values. The joint projects that are part of the course programme will enhance your skills regarding interdisciplinary collaborations. The mandatory placement period provides you with the chance to expand your network and CV.
Career opportunities:
With a degree in Branding & Marketing Management, you will be able to work professionally with marketing and branding in the fashion and lifestyle industry. You will be able to develop, plan, implement and evaluate marketing initiatives both nationally and internationally. Your job role will usually be in a marketing department where you can work widely within branding and marketing.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up
Character Animation
| Bachelor 3,5 years
Character Animation
Bachelor of Animation, 210 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Mathematics, natural- and computer science| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Viborg |
| Duration | 3,5 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7333 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/character-animation |
Character
Animation
The Character Animation (CA) programme focuses primarily on the theory and practice behind making a character come to life. In the first year, you begin with traditional exercises using pencil and paper, which allows you to explore the basics of drawing for animation before progressing to physics-based assignments and eventually acting scenes. Once the basics on paper are grasped, you are introduced to digital animation and begin using programs like TVPaint™, Adobe®, Toon Boom Harmony™ and After Effects®. You will also participate in a wide variety of film-making related courses like film history and culture, storyboarding, layout, and character design.
During the second year, you bring your 2D animation skills into the 3D platform using Maya® and experience animating computer graphic characters. You will also encounter other aspects of a 3D workflow such as previz and very basic modeling, rigging, lighting, and rendering.
In the final semesters, you have an internship and you also join other animation student to form production teams to create the bachelor projects which may include films, games or other creative ventures.
Career opportunities:
At VIA, we host recruitment sessions with companies who are hiring. As inspiration, see what our current alumni are working as: 2D Character Animators and/or 3D Character Animators for commercials, series, film, and games. Concept Artists, Visual Development Artists, Storyboard Artists, Previz Artists, Art Directors, Animation Film Directors and much more.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/character-animation
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Viborg
- Duration: 3.5 years (7 semesters/210 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7333 EUR
- Study start: August
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/character-animation
The Character Animation (CA) programme focuses primarily on the theory and practice behind making a character come to life. In the first year, you begin with traditional exercises using pencil and paper, which allows you to explore the basics of drawing for animation before progressing to physics-based assignments and eventually acting scenes. Once the basics on paper are grasped, you are introduced to digital animation and begin using programs like TVPaint™, Adobe®, Toon Boom Harmony™ and After Effects®. You will also participate in a wide variety of film-making related courses like film history and culture, storyboarding, layout, and character design.
During the second year, you bring your 2D animation skills into the 3D platform using Maya® and experience animating computer graphic characters. You will also encounter other aspects of a 3D workflow such as previz and very basic modeling, rigging, lighting, and rendering.
In the final semesters, you have an internship and you also join other animation student to form production teams to create the bachelor projects which may include films, games or other creative ventures.
Career opportunities:
At VIA, we host recruitment sessions with companies who are hiring. As inspiration, see what our current alumni are working as: 2D Character Animators and/or 3D Character Animators for commercials, series, film, and games. Concept Artists, Visual Development Artists, Storyboard Artists, Previz Artists, Art Directors, Animation Film Directors and much more.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/character-animation
Climate & Supply Engineering
| Bachelor 3,5 years
Climate & Supply Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Climate and Supply Engineering, 210 ECTS
Agriculture and environment Engineering Mathematics, natural- and computer science| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 3,5 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7733 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/climate-supply-engineering |
Climate
& Supply Engineering
The Climate & Supply Engineering programme will provide you with the theoretical and practical tools needed to become a Supply Engineer in water, waste water or district heating supply.
Through years of carrying out research and development in the field, VIA’s faculty is highly specialised and will offer you the latest knowledge and skills.
The degree programme is designed to allow you to work with relevant engineering tasks from the utility industry from day one. In all semesters you will work on a cross-disciplinary project that combines the different subjects taught during the semester.
Career opportunities:
With this degree, you will be a specialist in water, wastewater or district heating management, areas that are prioritised all over the world. As the global population and cities are growing, the effects of climate change require new solutions. Danish companies are leading in these fields and exciting career possibilities are waiting for you in Denmark as well as internationally.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/climate-supply-engineering
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Horsens
- Duration: 3.5 years (7 semesters/210 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7733 EUR
- Study start: August
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/climate-supply-engineering
The Climate & Supply Engineering programme will provide you with the theoretical and practical tools needed to become a Supply Engineer in water, waste water or district heating supply.
Through years of carrying out research and development in the field, VIA’s faculty is highly specialised and will offer you the latest knowledge and skills.
The degree programme is designed to allow you to work with relevant engineering tasks from the utility industry from day one. In all semesters you will work on a cross-disciplinary project that combines the different subjects taught during the semester.
Career opportunities:
With this degree, you will be a specialist in water, wastewater or district heating management, areas that are prioritised all over the world. As the global population and cities are growing, the effects of climate change require new solutions. Danish companies are leading in these fields and exciting career possibilities are waiting for you in Denmark as well as internationally.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/climate-supply-engineering
Computer Graphic Arts
| Bachelor 3,5 years
Computer Graphic Arts
Bachelor of Animation, 210 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Mathematics, natural- and computer science| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Viborg |
| Duration | 3,5 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7333 EUR |
| Website | https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/computer-graphic-arts |
Computer Graphic Arts
In the first year, the programme concentrates on foundations of artistic practice with several modules related to design, concept art, and animation & film history and culture. You will receive a thorough introduction to Maya® and Adobe®, and begin working with most aspects of the Maya pipeline. 3D modeling, both in regards to characters and environments, has the biggest focus. You will then learn how to integrate 2D and 3D elements into your projects and evaluate when to use which, depending on the available resources.
In the second year, you focus on texturing, shading, lighting, rendering and compositing. The year is built around two large projects and a smaller elective.
In the final semesters, you join other animation students and form production teams to create their graduation productions that culminate in the bachelor projects. Based on a selected pitch, the teams form and you specialize into elective roles to plan and manage a complex project and learn the importance of adhering to deadlines. Furthermore, you compile your portfolios and showreel, guided by the staff and teachers, to highlight your skills as you apply for internships and target the jobs of your choice.
Career opportunities:
At VIA, we host recruitment sessions with companies who are hiring. As inspiration, see what our current alumni are working as: Previz Artists, Character Modelers, Texture Artists, Environment Artists, Technical Directors, Look Development Artists, Compositors and Art Directors.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/computer-graphic-arts
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Viborg
- Duration: 3.5 years (7 semesters/210 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7333 EUR
- Study start: August
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/computer-graphic-arts
In the first year, the programme concentrates on foundations of artistic practice with several modules related to design, concept art, and animation & film history and culture. You will receive a thorough introduction to Maya® and Adobe®, and begin working with most aspects of the Maya pipeline. 3D modeling, both in regards to characters and environments, has the biggest focus. You will then learn how to integrate 2D and 3D elements into your projects and evaluate when to use which, depending on the available resources.
In the second year, you focus on texturing, shading, lighting, rendering and compositing. The year is built around two large projects and a smaller elective.
In the final semesters, you join other animation students and form production teams to create their graduation productions that culminate in the bachelor projects. Based on a selected pitch, the teams form and you specialize into elective roles to plan and manage a complex project and learn the importance of adhering to deadlines. Furthermore, you compile your portfolios and showreel, guided by the staff and teachers, to highlight your skills as you apply for internships and target the jobs of your choice.
Career opportunities:
At VIA, we host recruitment sessions with companies who are hiring. As inspiration, see what our current alumni are working as: Previz Artists, Character Modelers, Texture Artists, Environment Artists, Technical Directors, Look Development Artists, Compositors and Art Directors.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/computer-graphic-arts
Construction Technology
| Academy Profession Degree 2 years
Construction Technology
Academy Profession Degree of Construction Technology, 140 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Mathematics, natural- and computer science| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7667 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/construction-technology-ap-degree |
Construction Technology
Do you want to learn how to plan building projects? And would you like to have a broad understanding of the various building stages? Then be a building technician! As a building technician you are the site’s unifying leader. You will have the skills to discuss the general principles of construction with architects and builders. At the same time you will be the trademen’s sparring partner when solving technical challenges or choosing materials.
Career opportunities:
With a degree in construction technology, you can find work in many types of companies related to the construction industry – typically among architects, contractors, builders and manufacturers of building elements. You will not be limited to existing companies when it is times to finding a job. Several construction technicians have chosen to start their own companies. With your own firm, you can choose to work in precisely those areas you think are most exciting.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/construction-technology-ap-degree
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Horsens
- Duration: 2.0 years (4 semesters/140 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7667 EUR
- Study start: August
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/construction-technology-ap-degree
Do you want to learn how to plan building projects? And would you like to have a broad understanding of the various building stages? Then be a building technician! As a building technician you are the site’s unifying leader. You will have the skills to discuss the general principles of construction with architects and builders. At the same time you will be the trademen’s sparring partner when solving technical challenges or choosing materials.
Career opportunities:
With a degree in construction technology, you can find work in many types of companies related to the construction industry – typically among architects, contractors, builders and manufacturers of building elements. You will not be limited to existing companies when it is times to finding a job. Several construction technicians have chosen to start their own companies. With your own firm, you can choose to work in precisely those areas you think are most exciting.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/construction-technology-ap-degree
Crowdsourcing and strategic innovation communication on digital platforms
| Summer School 3 weeks
Crowdsourcing and strategic innovation communication on digital platforms
Summer School of crowd sourcing and innovation, 5 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Interdisciplinary Studies| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus C |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 786 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 538 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/summer-school/crowdsourcing_and_strategic_innovation_communication_digital_platforms |
The digital age has made it possible to communicate and collaborate online with crowds of people in order to create new, innovative ideas, products and services.
This course will give you the competences to understand and manage the complexities of an open innovation process, where the method is online crowdsourcing on digital platforms, and where strategic innovation communication plays a key role in the innovation process. This course combines relevant theories with actual challenges on VIA’s online crowdsourcing platform. Here, you will work online to organise, manage, facilitate and participate in online idea generation sessions in collaboration with external companies and organisations.
Learn more about the summer school and apply here!
Non-EU citizens = 5,850 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Students from VIA, VIA's partner institutions abroad and other Danish institutions are eligible for tuition fee waivers for this course, if they can provide documentation for approval of credit transfer.
Course fee includes: classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate. Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
This course will give you the competences to understand and manage the complexities of an open innovation process, where the method is online crowdsourcing on digital platforms, and where strategic innovation communication plays a key role in the innovation process. This course combines relevant theories with actual challenges on VIA’s online crowdsourcing platform. Here, you will work online to organise, manage, facilitate and participate in online idea generation sessions in collaboration with external companies and organisations.
Learn more about the summer school and apply here!
Admission
It is a requirement that you have completed 1 year of studies at bachelor level and that you are at least 18 years old when applying. Please note that VIA University College requires students attending VIA Summer School to be fluent in English. All summer schools require active participation both orally and in writing. This means students must have an English level of at least B2 (CEFR scale)Tuition/course fee
EU-citizens = 4,000 DKKNon-EU citizens = 5,850 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Students from VIA, VIA's partner institutions abroad and other Danish institutions are eligible for tuition fee waivers for this course, if they can provide documentation for approval of credit transfer.
Course fee includes: classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate. Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
31 July - 18 August 2023 (first week online)
Application date
Apr 01Start date
Jul 31
Deep Dive into Entrepreneurship
| Summer School 3 weeks
Deep Dive into Entrepreneurship
Summer School of Entrepreneurship, 5 ECTS
Interdisciplinary Studies| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus C |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 1257 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 733 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/summer-school/deep-dive-entrepreneurship |
Do you have a creative mindset, are you able to put ideas into action and can you work in a variety of professional settings?
The purpose of the course in entrepreneurship is to learn about the entrepreneurial process through theories, reflection and practical exercises. By learning through entrepreneurship, you will able to be able to put theories and reflections into practice. The aim is to make the student aware that entrepreneurship is about ideas, resources and taking action. This requires an entrepreneurial mind-set, and therefore, involves professionalism, personality, identity and values whether you make changes in existing organisations (Intrapreneurship) or start a new business (Entrepreneurship).
The course takes place over 3 weeks whereof the first week is online.
Learn more about the summer school and how to apply here!
EU-citizens = 5.450 DKK
Non-EU citizens = 9.350 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Students from VIA, VIA's partner institutions abroad and other Danish institutions are eligible for tuition fee waivers for this course, if they can provide documentation for approval of credit transfer.
Course fee includes classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate. Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
The purpose of the course in entrepreneurship is to learn about the entrepreneurial process through theories, reflection and practical exercises. By learning through entrepreneurship, you will able to be able to put theories and reflections into practice. The aim is to make the student aware that entrepreneurship is about ideas, resources and taking action. This requires an entrepreneurial mind-set, and therefore, involves professionalism, personality, identity and values whether you make changes in existing organisations (Intrapreneurship) or start a new business (Entrepreneurship).
The course takes place over 3 weeks whereof the first week is online.
Learn more about the summer school and how to apply here!
Admission
Students must have completed 1 year of study at bachelor level and be at least 18 years old to apply.Tuition/course fee
EU-citizens = 5.450 DKK
Non-EU citizens = 9.350 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Students from VIA, VIA's partner institutions abroad and other Danish institutions are eligible for tuition fee waivers for this course, if they can provide documentation for approval of credit transfer.
Course fee includes classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate. Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
31 July - 18 August 2023 (first week online)
Application date
Apr 01Start date
Jul 31
Design and Business (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
Design and Business (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Design and Business exchange programme, 30 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Interdisciplinary Studies| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Herning |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/design-and-business |
Description
Be part of an international semester focused on the fashion and lifestyle business. Choose between three areas of specialisation:Branding and Marketing Management
You learn to develop, plan, implement and evaluate marketing initiatives in a broad sense, both nationally and internationally. In this context, you can identify, analyse and present data, trends and currents in areas related to marketing and branding.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Qualify to work professionally with generating business ideas, projects, and concepts whether you want to establish your own company or work with development in an existing company.
Fashion Design
Get a profound knowledge of fashion design, collection building and construction/fitting, trends, sociology, idea generation and theory of science that enables you to work with the design process in an experimenting and creative manner.
Read more about the programme here
Admission
VIA Design expects international students who apply to take part of their degree course with us to have completed at least one year of study at their home university.If you are applying for the specialisation in Fashion Design, please be ready to send a portfolio to us showing your previous work when requested by e-mail to do so.
Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuitionFor Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Jan 29
Early Childhood Education and Daycare (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
Early Childhood Education and Daycare (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Early Childhood Education and Daycare in Denmark, 30 ECTS
Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Teacher's training| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Randers |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/early-childhood-education |
Description
Would you like to study social education focused on children aged 0-6 years in a different and innovative way? Join Early Childhood Education and Daycare based on a Danish pedagogical approach and learning style. We combine theory and methods with real life practice.Students go through three learning modules - 1. Professional judgement, knowledge and ethics, 2. Childhood, culture and learning, 3. Relation and communication.
As part of the course, you will participate in internship in Danish daycare institutions. This combination of theory and practice is crucial to Danish social education.
In Early Childhood Education & Daycare you will get a thorough introduction to the Danish pedagogical daycare practice; a pedagogy known for its recognition of the child and the creative approach, respecting the individual needs of the child concerning wellbeing, development and learning.
Study start early February and late August - precise dates will be announced at least 3 months in advance.
Read more about the exchange programme here!
Admission
The minimum requirement to apply for the course is to have passed the first two semesters at bachelor’s level at your relevant university or another institute of higher education.
With regards to language proficiency, it is required to have an English level, spoken and written, equivalent to B2, according to the Common European Framework.
Any student, from a partner university, is welcome to apply, but the programme is designed for students of social education, teaching and/or social work. If you do not know whether your home institution is among VIA's partners, please contact the international office at your home institution.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at www.ufm.dkYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Jan 29
Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Design & Business (Top-up Degree)
| Top-up degree 1,5 years
Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Design & Business (Top-up Degree)
Top-up degree of Design and Business, 90 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Herning |
| Duration | 1,5 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7933 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up |
Design and Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Entrepreneurship and Innovation is an area of specialisation within the Bachelor top-up degree programme in Design & Business. The programme is taught in English in Herning and in Danish in Aarhus.
The speciality qualifies you to work professionally with generating business ideas, projects, and concepts whether you want to establish your own company or work with development in an existing company.
Our focus will be on the creative sector, particularly the fashion and lifestyle industry. Through independent thinking and skilled action, you will learn to identify and apply new ideas for products and services. You will get familiar with project management and entrepreneurship.
Career opportunities:
With a BA degree specialising in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, you will have a variety of skills useful for generating and realising ideas and projects. The programme is a good match for a person who wants to establish a company or work with business development and/or innovation in an existing organisation (entrepreneurship).
You will also have opportunities for employment in a variety of project organisations and associations and in the public sector. You will learn to be independent, creative, and enterprising – skills which are in demand in many industries. All in all, this education is a good fit for people who want to create and realise their own visions.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Herning
- Duration: 1.5 years (3 semesters/90 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7933 EUR
- Study start: August
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up
Entrepreneurship and Innovation is an area of specialisation within the Bachelor top-up degree programme in Design & Business. The programme is taught in English in Herning and in Danish in Aarhus.
The speciality qualifies you to work professionally with generating business ideas, projects, and concepts whether you want to establish your own company or work with development in an existing company.
Our focus will be on the creative sector, particularly the fashion and lifestyle industry. Through independent thinking and skilled action, you will learn to identify and apply new ideas for products and services. You will get familiar with project management and entrepreneurship.
Career opportunities:
With a BA degree specialising in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, you will have a variety of skills useful for generating and realising ideas and projects. The programme is a good match for a person who wants to establish a company or work with business development and/or innovation in an existing organisation (entrepreneurship).
You will also have opportunities for employment in a variety of project organisations and associations and in the public sector. You will learn to be independent, creative, and enterprising – skills which are in demand in many industries. All in all, this education is a good fit for people who want to create and realise their own visions.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up
Fashion Design - Design & Business (Top-up degree)
| Top-up degree 1,5 years
Fashion Design - Design & Business (Top-up degree)
Top-up degree of Design and Business, 90 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Economics, commerce, management and accounting Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Herning |
| Duration | 1,5 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7933 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up |
Design and Business, Fashion Design
Fashion Design is an area of specialisation within the Bachelor (BA) top-up programme in Design & Business and is located in Herning.
During your studies, you will work on developing your personal image and mode of expression. The programme’s main focus is on idea generation and designing. During the AP degree programme, you worked within the limits of existing brands, but the top-up programme trains you to be original and groundbreaking. You will get to work with men’s wear, women’s wear, knitwear, and prints. You will get a profound knowledge of trends, idea generation, sociology and science, so you can take on the design process in an experimental and creative manner.
The programme will equip you to develop and present your own unique brand or mode of expression. An important part of the programme is understanding the design process from the first sketch all the way through to production, and being able to collaborate with other professions to produce a successful collection. To enhance your collaboration skills, the programme includes common projects that will include interdisciplinary collaborations, and the compulsory placement period provides you with the chance to expand your network and CV.
Career opportunities:
With a BA degree specialising in Fashion Design, you will typically be qualified for a job as a designer in a company in the fashion industry, or be ready to start your own business. The designer often sets the framework for a collection expression based on the company's target audience and design DNA. A part of the designer's work consists of research into new materials and trends that form the basis for inspiration and create the collection's flow. You will develop working drawings, select materials, and learn to ensure fit.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Herning
- Duration: 1.5 years (3 semesters/90 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7933 EUR
- Study start: August
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up
Fashion Design is an area of specialisation within the Bachelor (BA) top-up programme in Design & Business and is located in Herning.
During your studies, you will work on developing your personal image and mode of expression. The programme’s main focus is on idea generation and designing. During the AP degree programme, you worked within the limits of existing brands, but the top-up programme trains you to be original and groundbreaking. You will get to work with men’s wear, women’s wear, knitwear, and prints. You will get a profound knowledge of trends, idea generation, sociology and science, so you can take on the design process in an experimental and creative manner.
The programme will equip you to develop and present your own unique brand or mode of expression. An important part of the programme is understanding the design process from the first sketch all the way through to production, and being able to collaborate with other professions to produce a successful collection. To enhance your collaboration skills, the programme includes common projects that will include interdisciplinary collaborations, and the compulsory placement period provides you with the chance to expand your network and CV.
Career opportunities:
With a BA degree specialising in Fashion Design, you will typically be qualified for a job as a designer in a company in the fashion industry, or be ready to start your own business. The designer often sets the framework for a collection expression based on the company's target audience and design DNA. A part of the designer's work consists of research into new materials and trends that form the basis for inspiration and create the collection's flow. You will develop working drawings, select materials, and learn to ensure fit.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-and-business-bachelor-top-up
Fashion Design - Design, Technology & Business (AP degree)
| Academy Profession Degree 2 years
Fashion Design - Design, Technology & Business (AP degree)
Academy Profession Degree of Design, Technology and Business, 120 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Economics, commerce, management and accounting Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Herning |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7800 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-technology-and-business-ap-degree |
Design,
Technology and Business (Fashion Design)
Fashion Design is an area of specialisation within the Academy Profession (AP) Degree programme in Design, Technology & Business.
The course programme centres on women’s wear and offers you a basic understanding of the design profession as well as applied theories and methods within the fashion and lifestyle sector. You will gain basic design skills as well as insight into the entire design process, from the first sketches to production. You will learn about target groups, trends and tendencies, and how to navigate in the fashion industry. You will learn to take a position on existing brands, and to create a flow in your collection that matches the identity of a brand.
All sketches are done by hand but you are also taught Adobe’s Graphic Design tools so that you can work out a presentation of your collection.
With an AP degree in Fashion Design, you will get to work in teams with other designers as well as pattern designers, marketing professionals and web managers from the lifestyle and fashion sectors. The course will introduce you to the many different professions you will encounter once you finish your education.
Career opportunities:
With an AP degree specialising in Fashion Design you have the chance to work as an assistant within the fashion and lifestyle sector. On the basis of the designer’s premade sketches your job is to assist in developing the designer’s collection. For instance, you compile the right materials for the collection and work out a graphical presentation which is important for the production of the clothing.
Most of our AP degree graduates choose to do a BA top-up which gives you access to a wider range of career prospects.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-technology-and-business-ap-degree
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Herning
- Duration: 2.0 years (4 semesters/120 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7800 EUR
- Study start: September
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-technology-and-business-ap-degree
Fashion Design is an area of specialisation within the Academy Profession (AP) Degree programme in Design, Technology & Business.
The course programme centres on women’s wear and offers you a basic understanding of the design profession as well as applied theories and methods within the fashion and lifestyle sector. You will gain basic design skills as well as insight into the entire design process, from the first sketches to production. You will learn about target groups, trends and tendencies, and how to navigate in the fashion industry. You will learn to take a position on existing brands, and to create a flow in your collection that matches the identity of a brand.
All sketches are done by hand but you are also taught Adobe’s Graphic Design tools so that you can work out a presentation of your collection.
With an AP degree in Fashion Design, you will get to work in teams with other designers as well as pattern designers, marketing professionals and web managers from the lifestyle and fashion sectors. The course will introduce you to the many different professions you will encounter once you finish your education.
Career opportunities:
With an AP degree specialising in Fashion Design you have the chance to work as an assistant within the fashion and lifestyle sector. On the basis of the designer’s premade sketches your job is to assist in developing the designer’s collection. For instance, you compile the right materials for the collection and work out a graphical presentation which is important for the production of the clothing.
Most of our AP degree graduates choose to do a BA top-up which gives you access to a wider range of career prospects.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/design-technology-and-business-ap-degree
Film and Transmedia Storytelling - The Fashion Experience (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
Film and Transmedia Storytelling - The Fashion Experience (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Film and Transmedia Storytelling - The Fashion Experience, 30 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus "Filmbyen" (Film City) |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/fashion-experience-transmedia-storytelling |
Description
Get the latest knowledge in transmedia storytelling in fashion, with a focus on fashion film. Learn how to create a project from idea to concept development and end with a finished production.The course has an international perspective and focuses on internationally-oriented projects in collaboration with both established and upcoming companies in the media and fashion industry. Industry professionals and our Asssistant Professor will teach the course. The course is divided into 3 modules, The Branded Fashion Film, The Narrative Fashion Film and Fashion Transmedia, of 10 ECTS each, with graded projects concluding each module.
Read more about the programme here
Admission
In order to apply, you should have completed at least two years of studies in related areas and be 18 years old or more.Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition fees.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Autumn 2024
Application date
May 01Start date
Aug 26
Film and Transmedia Storytelling with Generative AI (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
Film and Transmedia Storytelling with Generative AI (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Film and Transmedia Storytelling with Generative AI, 30 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Mathematics, natural- and computer science| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus "Filmbyen" (Film City) |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/film-ai |
Description
VIA Film and Transmedia's international semester programme, FilmAI, provides students with the skills to create compelling film and transmedia narratives using cutting-edge technologies. With a focus on the construction of immersive fictional universes through generative AI, the curriculum also addresses important topics such as intellectual property protection, innovation in business models, and cultural entrepreneurship.The course is all about:
- Embracing new workflows and skills
- Building an innovative portfolio
- Exploring the Intersection of AI and Emerging Technologies
- Engaging in a Creative Learning Environment
Read more about the programme here
Admission
In order to apply, you should have completed at least two years of studies in related areas and be 18 years old or more.Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuitionFor Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Jan 29
Global Business Engineering (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 0,5 - 1 year
Global Business Engineering (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Business and Communication in Global Business Engineering, 30 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 0,5 - 1 year |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/business-and-communication |
Description
Do you want to learn how to make business decisions while studying in a multicultural environment? Do you want to develop your critical thinking and interpersonal skills in collaboration with other professions and thus enhance your employability? Then join the Global Business Engineering programme.The programme focuses on developing your marketing, economics and cross-cultural communication skills through active student-centred learning. During the programme, you will develop your business and communicative competences and your ability to work in multicultural teams.
Study start early February and late August - precise dates will be announced at least 3 months in advance.
More information on the exchange programme here!
Admission
Before you begin the exchange programme at VIA University College, you must have completed a part of and usually this means you have completed the first two years of a bachelor's degree at your home university. You also have to document your English level.Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/enYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Jan 29
Graphic Storytelling
| Bachelor 4 years
Graphic Storytelling
Bachelor of Graphic Storytelling, 240 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Mathematics, natural- and computer science| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Viborg |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7333 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/graphic-storytelling |
Graphic Storytelling
From a narrow focus on the art and craft of comics, Graphic Storytelling gradually expands into neighboring fields, allowing for exploration and specialisation.
The first year is all about the fundamentals of comics, from various approaches to drawing and story to digital and traditional tools. We furthermore focus on clarity in visual storytelling and short narratives, culminating in a collaborative anthology magazine project.
In the second year, we work with illustration for books, magazines, and newspapers, as well as world-building and IP generation. Then we explore a range of different storytelling genres and methods, culminating in a graphic novel pitch.
The third year focuses on fields outside of comics, including background design, storyboarding, and video games. Furthermore, you will be introduced to interactive comics and start to create your professional portfolio. Then we deepen into more advanced sequential storytelling, including advanced writing techniques.
In the final year, you have your internship and begin your Bachelor project where you create original comics, illustrated books or story bibles.
Career opportunities:
The Graphic Storytelling programme prepares you for a career in publishing, newspaper, movie, media, game and advertising businesses. Examples of future career options are:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/graphic-storytelling
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Viborg
- Duration: 4.0 years (8 semesters/240 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7333 EUR
- Study start: August every other year (odd years only)
- Application deadline: 15 March (August intake)
- Website: https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/graphic-storytelling
From a narrow focus on the art and craft of comics, Graphic Storytelling gradually expands into neighboring fields, allowing for exploration and specialisation.
The first year is all about the fundamentals of comics, from various approaches to drawing and story to digital and traditional tools. We furthermore focus on clarity in visual storytelling and short narratives, culminating in a collaborative anthology magazine project.
In the second year, we work with illustration for books, magazines, and newspapers, as well as world-building and IP generation. Then we explore a range of different storytelling genres and methods, culminating in a graphic novel pitch.
The third year focuses on fields outside of comics, including background design, storyboarding, and video games. Furthermore, you will be introduced to interactive comics and start to create your professional portfolio. Then we deepen into more advanced sequential storytelling, including advanced writing techniques.
In the final year, you have your internship and begin your Bachelor project where you create original comics, illustrated books or story bibles.
Career opportunities:
The Graphic Storytelling programme prepares you for a career in publishing, newspaper, movie, media, game and advertising businesses. Examples of future career options are:
- Self-employed comic book creator either as freelance or in your own company,
- Developer of visual concepts and graphic universes for publishing, movies, TV, cross media and games,
- Artist in specialized fields of comic book production: Inker, colorist, storyboard artist etc.,
- Commercial comic book artist for advertising, media agencies etc.,
- Positions within the businesses around the comic book industry, for instance editor, comic book writer, illustrator or teacher
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/bachelor-programmes/graphic-storytelling
Head - Heart - Hands (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
Head - Heart - Hands (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Head - Heart - Hands , 30 ECTS
Health care, social services, and care services Teacher's training| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus C |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/head-heart-hands |
Description
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to work with social care work using creative methods? And do you want to help develop the democratic welfare state? Join Head - Heart - Hands!The Head - Heart - Hands programme will increase your capabilities for social care work. You will develop skills to carry out social care work and use creative subjects as a method in social education work.The overall aim in this semester is to work on improving creativity and aesthetic learning methods and living conditions by means of innovative processes and solutions. Teaching will consist of theories and methodology of social education, creative subjects (drama, music, movement, arts and craft) and field work/studies.
Students will gain theoretical understanding and practical skills in working with social pedagogy in a Danish and an international context. In addition, you will learn about exclusion and inclusion and the significance of participation as an approach in care work and social pedagogy. Lastly, students will develope competencies in using creative subjects as a method in pedagogical work with children, youths and adults.
Study start early February and late August - precise dates will be announced at least 3 months in advance.
Read more about the exchange programme here!
Admission
The minimum requirement to apply for the course, is to have passed the first two semesters at bachelor’s level at your relevant university or another institute of higher education.With regards to language proficiency, it is required to have an English level, spoken and written, equivalent to B2, according to the Common European Framework.
Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/enYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Jan 29
Humanity Centred Design Workshop
| Short-term programme 5 weeks
Humanity Centred Design Workshop
Short-term programme of Mechanical Engineering, 10 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/short-term-programmes/humanity-centred-design-workshop |
Description
In the 5-week Humanity Centered Design Workshop, you will learn to design for humanity with professional teamwork and digital technologies.Technological disruptions, environmental impacts and societal uncertainties have been changing the world rapidly. Being innovative is essential for designing a product that could meet the complex needs of user (i.e. the person using the product) while not compensating the environmental responsibility.
This workshop emphasizes “learning-by-doing” in which various human centered design methods are introduced and practiced with guidance through completing a group based design project. The core of the workshop is to learn how to conduct UX design research, ideate innovatively, iterate design process bolstered with environmental responsible decisions, run usability testing, and more.
Amongst others, tools/methods introduced in the workshop include:
- 3D scanning and VAR rendering for UX design research.
- System thinking for eco-system’s causal interdependency evaluation.
- Prototyping skill including 3D printing for usability testing.
- CDIO compliant project basis.
Admission
The short term exchange programme is founded in VIA's Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree programme, but is open to all students is the engineering field who is interested in product design and teamwork. Students are expected to have basic engineering skills within the areas of materials, technical drawings and 3D CAD.Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at www.ufm.dkYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Dec 01Start date
Feb 05
Information and communication technology - international project
| Short-term programme 5 weeks
Information and communication technology - international project
Short-term programme of Software technology engineering, 10 ECTS
Engineering Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Mathematics, natural- and computer science| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/short-term-programmes/information-communication-technology |
Description
Want to improve your ability to research, document and communicate about complex problems and solutions within software technology engineering? Then join our Information and communication technology international project!The purpose of the Project is to evolve the student’s ability to solve a relevant Software Engineering problem and document the solution. The more specific problems chosen to be dealt with shall be connected to the student’s background from her/his home university.
In a group, students must be able to analyse, design, implement and test complex problems and be able to carry out well-documented and tested solutions. Each project group must consist of at least 3 students.
After having completed this course, the students must master the knowledge about:
- Searching and scoping relevant project information
- Project and team work planning
- Communication and documentation skills
- Testing
Admission
The short term exchange programme is founded in VIA's Software Technology Engineering bachelor's degree programme, but is open to all students is the engineering field. Applicants must have completed 3. semester at a European engineering programme.Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at www.ufm.dkYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Winter 2024
Application date
Dec 01Start date
Feb 05
International Class in Teacher Education (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
International Class in Teacher Education (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of International Class in Teacher Education, 30 ECTS
Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Teacher's training| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus C |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/international-class-and-teacher-education |
Description
If you are interested in acquiring relevant professional competences, studying new innovative teaching approaches in an international study environment and doing fieldwork in Danish Schools, then the International Class in Teacher Education exchange programme is perfect for you!The programme will provide a close look at Danish school culture, from both a theoretical and practical perspective. This includes a two week field study at a Danish primary, lower secondary school or a bording school, giving you the opportunity to see how Danish students learn in various environments.
Students at International Class in Teacher Education choose 3 course modules among subjects such as physical education, general teaching competencies and 21st century English skills - providing international outlook and a fresh take on the teaching profession. Graduates will be able to structure and design devlopment and teaching plans with international and intercultural perspectives.
Study start early February and late August - precise dates will be announced at least 3 months in advance.
Read more about the exchange programme here!
Admissions
The minimum requirement to apply for the course is to have passed the first two semesters at bachelor’s level at your relevant university or another institute of higher education.With regards to language proficiency, it is required to have an English level, spoken and written, equivalent to B2, according to the Common European Framework.
Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/enYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Jan 29
International Health: Welfare Technology and Dementia
| Summer School 4 weeks
International Health: Welfare Technology and Dementia
Summer School of Welfare Technology and Dementia, 10 ECTS
Health care, social services, and care services Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Interdisciplinary Studies| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus C |
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 1720 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 1062 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/summer-school/international-health |
Dementia is a rapidly growing health problem in the population, and good measures are needed to tackle this rising issue. This summer school gives you great insight into how our healthcare technology system can help citizens with dementia better their overall well-being and quality of life.
The course deals with an inter-professional approach to the theme. You will deal with questions like:
You must be a student in a health-related programme at bachelor’s level or above, e.g. nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psycho motor therapy, medical laboratory technology, radiography, miwives, nutrition and health. Students must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Non-EU citizens = 12.800 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Students from VIA, VIA's partner institutions abroad and other Danish institutions are eligible for tuition fee waivers for this course, if they can provide documentation for approval of credit transfer.
Course fee includes: classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate. Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
The course deals with an inter-professional approach to the theme. You will deal with questions like:
- How to implement person-centered care in your professional work?
- What kind of psychosocial interventions is used in dementia care?
- How can health and welfare technology help people with dementia maintain autonomy in their lives?
- What are the benefits and disadvantages for the individual citizen?
- When is health technology ethically acceptable?
Admission
You must be a student in a health-related programme at bachelor’s level or above, e.g. nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psycho motor therapy, medical laboratory technology, radiography, miwives, nutrition and health. Students must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Tuition/course fee
EU-citizens = 7.900 DKKNon-EU citizens = 12.800 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Students from VIA, VIA's partner institutions abroad and other Danish institutions are eligible for tuition fee waivers for this course, if they can provide documentation for approval of credit transfer.
Course fee includes: classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate. Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
31 July - 25 August 2023
Application date
Apr 01Start date
Jul 31
Market Research and Product Development
| Short-term programme 5 weeks
Market Research and Product Development
Short-term programme of Global Business Engineering, 10 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/short-term-programmes/market-research-and-product-development |
Description
Want to get an international experience while developing a product or concept, doing market research and drawing up a business plan for it? Then join the Market Research and Product Development Project short term exchange programme.The main purpose of the programme is to develop or further develop a product or concept (with a focus on sustainability), carry out a market survey and draw up a business plan based on this.
The key words of the programme are:
Project management, sustainable concept/product development, market analysis, business plan, pretotyping.
During the work on the project you will gain knowledge on selection of theories, models and methods from the subjects in relation to the solution of the semester project assignment as well as:
- Pretotyping and needs analyses
- Business plan
- Project planning
- Technical Sustainable solutions.
Admission
The short term exchange programme is founded in VIA's Global Business Engineering bachelor's degree programme, but is open to all students in the engineering or business fields.
Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at www.ufm.dkYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Dec 01Start date
Feb 05
Multi-Storey Timber Constructions
| Summer School 3 weeks
Multi-Storey Timber Constructions
Summer School of Multi-Storey Timber Constructions, 5 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus C |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 1257 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 652 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/summer-school/multi-storey-timber-construction |
Considering multi-storey timber construction opens up new ways to build innovatively, efficiently and in an environmentally conscious way. The construction industry has become aware of these opportunities and is asking for skills and expertise in order to be able to develop projects within this field
During the course, you will be exposed to international state-of-the-art projects, as well as focus on pre-fabrication in the construction process and how to work with wood-based structures such as CLT (cross-laminated timber). In addition, you will specifically study topics of sustainability within construction, as well as the value and advantage of working with multi-storey timber constructions compared to steel-, concrete- or brickwork structures. Structural design, knowledge of fire safety and circular design (design for separation) will be central subjects of the different projects.
The summer school will be structured around cases featuring multi-storey timber construction design, which will be processed in groups. The course will finish with the presentation of a final project from each group.
Learn more about the summer school and apply here!
Non-EU citizens: 9.350 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Course fee includes classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate. Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
During the course, you will be exposed to international state-of-the-art projects, as well as focus on pre-fabrication in the construction process and how to work with wood-based structures such as CLT (cross-laminated timber). In addition, you will specifically study topics of sustainability within construction, as well as the value and advantage of working with multi-storey timber constructions compared to steel-, concrete- or brickwork structures. Structural design, knowledge of fire safety and circular design (design for separation) will be central subjects of the different projects.
The summer school will be structured around cases featuring multi-storey timber construction design, which will be processed in groups. The course will finish with the presentation of a final project from each group.
Learn more about the summer school and apply here!
Admission
This course is designed for students and professionals within construction, engineering or architecture. Students must be at least 18 years old to apply and have an English level of at least B2 (CEFR scale)Tuition/course fee
EU-citizens: 4.850 DKKNon-EU citizens: 9.350 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Course fee includes classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate. Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
31 July - 18 August 2023
Application date
Apr 01Start date
Jul 31
Nature in Social Education (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
Nature in Social Education (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Nature in Social Education , 30 ECTS
Health care, social services, and care services Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Teacher's training| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus C |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/nature-in-social-education |
Description
Do you want to work with nature, well-being and sustainable development as perspectives in social education? Do you want to explore and participate in the development of pedagogical practice? Then join Nature in Social Education!Nature in Social Education focuses on how body, nature, nature experiences, outdoor surroundings and activities can support the personal development and learning processes of children and others and how this can promote interest in nature, environmental issues and sustainability.
The programme is a combination of theoretical teaching, practical training and an internship. You will also get the opportunity to apply and develop new skills involving Nature in Social Education in projects in collaboration e.g. with local partner institutions in Denmark such as after-school centers, daycare centers or cultural institutions focusing on nature and outdoor.
During the programme, you will develop capabilities in reflecting on social education theories and carrying out social education work along with implementing nature and outdoor activities in social education work.
Study start early February and late August - precise dates will be announced at least 3 months in advance.
Read more about the programme here
Admission
The minimum requirement to apply for the course, is to have passed the first two semesters at bachelor’s level at your relevant university or another institute of higher education.With regards to language proficiency, it is required to have an English level, spoken and written, equivalent to B2, according to the Common European Framework.
Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Jan 29
Nursing - Healthcare in a global community (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
Nursing - Healthcare in a global community (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Nursing - Healthcare in a global community, 30 ECTS
Health care, social services, and care services| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Viborg |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/nursing |
Description
Come to VIA Nursing for an international exchange experience and get a global perspective on challenges in the healthcare sector. You can choose between two different exchange programmes:- "Healthcare in a global community" consists of one semester (19 weeks) with both theoretical and practical studies (30 ECTS).
- The nursing exchange programme can also consist of 100% practical studies in a hospital or in home healthcare setting (typically 10-20 ECTS).
Read more about the programme here
Admission
VIA University College expects international students applying to take a portion of their degree course at VIA University College to have already completed part of their degree course at their home university. This would usually be the first year of a B.Sc.Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuitionFor Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/enYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Oct 01Start date
Jan 29
Occupational Therapy (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme Individual
Occupational Therapy (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Occupational Therapy, 30 ECTS
Health care, social services, and care services| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus N |
| Duration | Individual |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/occupational-therapy |
Description
Join the Occupational Therapy exchange programme for an international exchange experience and get a deeper understanding of occupational therapy on a professional and personal level.An exchange programme at the Department of Occupational Therapy is planned individually for each student. The exchange programme can consist of a theoretical teaching, clinical training or a combination of both. A typical Erasmus exchange programme consist of 10 weeks clinical training and 3 weeks theoretical teaching.
Students will learn how to make creative solutions to help citizens to master everyday tasks. In addition, you will learn to handle and analyse human needs, communication and how to support citizens/patients in handling life crises. As an exchange student, you will also be trained in handling intercultural communication and be introduced to the Danish healthcare system.
Study start is planned individually for each student.
Read more about the exchange programme here!
Admission
We only accept exchange students that are already studying Occupational Therapy, and you need to have completed a year and a half (the first three semesters) at your home institution.Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuitionFor Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Physiotherapy
| Short-term programme Individual
Physiotherapy
Short-term programme of Physiotherapy exchange,
Health care, social services, and care services| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus N |
| Duration | Individual |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/physiotherapy |
Description
Join the Physiotherapy exchange programme for an international exchange experience and get a deeper understanding of physiotherapy on a professional and personal level. The exchange programme is planned individually for each studentAs a physiotherapist you will come into contact with a lot of different people. Therefore you have to be ready to use and give a lot of yourself, both mentally and physically. The exchange programme can combine theory and clinical training, where you get to work with people of all ages and all walks of life. Physiotherapy is about health promotion, prevention and treatment.
Depending on the length and composition of your programme, you will gain knowledge of body and movement and learn about treatment and prevention of muscle and joint injuries. Teaching typically includes physical education and movement, anatomy and physiology.
The programme is offered at Campus Holstebro or Campus Aarhus N.
As the programme is planned individually for each student, study start varies.
Learn more about Physiotherapy exchange!
Admission
We only accept exchange students that are already studying Physiotherapy, and you need to have completed two years (the first four semesters) at your home institution.Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuitionFor Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://en.fivu.dk/You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Jan 29
PRO Summer School / Toon Boom Harmony 2D Animation
| Summer School 3 weeks
PRO Summer School / Toon Boom Harmony 2D Animation
Summer School of 2d TV animation, 10 ECTS
Architecture, design and visual arts| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus C |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 2394 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 1345 EUR |
| Website | https://animationworkshop.via.dk/programmes-and-courses/professional-training-courses/pro-summer-school-2d-animation |
The course is based on the programme element “Animation Physicality”, which relates to the core area: 2D Character Animation Theory, Methods and Techniques” of the bachelor in Character Animation.
You will be practicing your ability to animate characters in 2d walking and dancing, implementing the principles of acting and physicality. Moreover, rhythm, sound and music will be addressed in regards to how it relates and influences an animated scene. Students will gain insight into how to develop believable and consistent characters through 2d animated performance.
Throughout the course, you will be animating in Toon Boom Harmony, which will be introduced at the beginning of the course. Since the software is industry standard for animated TV-series, the course will provide relevant practice for you who are interested in entering that work field.
Learn more about the summer school and apply here!
The course is open for professionals and students who have studied for at least one year at a Bachelor's degree programme or have some professional experience in visual arts. Applicants should already have acquired basic knowledge of animation, either because they already study animation or another subject, where an introduction to animation was taught, or because they learned it elsewhere, for example as part of their professional work or in a course. Additionally, good drawing skills are needed to be able to follow the class.
You will be practicing your ability to animate characters in 2d walking and dancing, implementing the principles of acting and physicality. Moreover, rhythm, sound and music will be addressed in regards to how it relates and influences an animated scene. Students will gain insight into how to develop believable and consistent characters through 2d animated performance.
Throughout the course, you will be animating in Toon Boom Harmony, which will be introduced at the beginning of the course. Since the software is industry standard for animated TV-series, the course will provide relevant practice for you who are interested in entering that work field.
Learn more about the summer school and apply here!
Admission
The course is open for professionals and students who have studied for at least one year at a Bachelor's degree programme or have some professional experience in visual arts. Applicants should already have acquired basic knowledge of animation, either because they already study animation or another subject, where an introduction to animation was taught, or because they learned it elsewhere, for example as part of their professional work or in a course. Additionally, good drawing skills are needed to be able to follow the class.
Tuition/course fee
The tuition fee is DKK 10.000 (approx. EUR 1.345) for EU citizens, and DKK 17.800 (approx. EUR 2.394) for non-EU citizens.7-25 August 2023
Application date
May 01Start date
Aug 07
Product Development and Design of Mechanical Equipment
| Short-term programme 5 weeks
Product Development and Design of Mechanical Equipment
Short-term programme of Mechanical Engineering, 10 ECTS
Engineering| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 5 weeks |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/short-term-programmes/product-development-and-design-of-mechanical-equipment |
Description
Want to get an international experience and learn how to work problem- and project based in a group focused on Mechanical Engineering subjects? Then join our Product Development and Design of Mechanical Equipment short term exchange programme.Here is what to expect:
- Experience interdisciplinary project work with different elements and complexity of Mechanical Engineering subjects
- Be introduced to problem- and project-oriented work, along with project methodology and -management
- Gain competences within applied methods and tools in product development
- Develop skills to systematically solve problems in collaboration with your project group
- Learn to plan and document the project process and results in a technical report
- Define and analyse a problem, then use idea generating tools to develop a mechanical equipment
- Design and dimension a product, including material selection and manufacturing technologies
- Have fun with your project group developing your own mechanical equipment
Admission
The short term exchange programme is founded in VIA's Civil Engineering bachelor's degree programme, but is open to all students is the engineering or business fields.Prerequisites for joining the course:
- Basic knowledge within statistics, strength theory and dynamics
- Understanding of various manufacturing technologies and engineering materials
- Knowledge within 3D CAD software
- Skilled in creating technical drawings
- Ability to illustrate machine elements according to standards
- Basic knowledge within dimensioning and machine design
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at www.ufm.dkYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Dec 01Start date
Feb 05
Professional Teamwork, Sustainability and Digital Tools Workshop
| Short-term programme 6 weeks
Professional Teamwork, Sustainability and Digital Tools Workshop
Short-term programme of Civil Engineering, 10 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Engineering Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Interdisciplinary Studies| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 6 weeks |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/short-term-programmes/professional-teamwork-sustainability-and-digital-tools |
Description
Want to get an international experience and learn about professional, interdisciplinary teamwork in construction projects? Then join the Professional Teamwork, Sustainability and Digital Tools Workshop!Students will carry out an interdisciplinary project in teams. The project will be based on given lectures within various subjects:
- Theories behind successful professional teamwork, teambuilding, cultural understanding and conflict handling.
- Teamwork in practice in the Danish construction industry and international collaboration.
- Worksharing (BIM) as a teamwork tool in the construction industry.
- Digitalisation as a path to sustainability.
- Sustainable architecture, buildings and materials.
- Sustainable structural and energy design (Building Design ).
- Smart cities and sustainable infrastructure
- Sustainable road design and geotechnical engineering. (Infrastructure Design)
- Introduction to digital tools and software such as: Autodesk Revit (3D drawing and calculate), Bentley OpenRoads (road and bridge designs), LCAbuild (calculate carbon footprint), MagiCAD (MEP Software), FEM Design (Structural Analysis Software), Tactplan (location based scheduling software) and access to Professional BIM models.
Admission
The short term exchange programme is founded in VIA's Civil Engineering bachelor's degree programme, but is open to all students is the engineering field. Applicants must have completed 3. semester at a European engineering programme.Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at www.ufm.dkYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Winter 2024
Application date
Dec 01Start date
Feb 05Spring 2024
Application date
Feb 01Start date
Apr 01
Psychomotor Therapy (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
Psychomotor Therapy (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Psychomotor Therapy, 30 ECTS
Health care, social services, and care services Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Randers |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/exchange/psychomotor-therapy |
Description
The Psychomotor therapy exchange programme focuses on your own reflections and personal development. Starting from awareness of your own body, we proceed to reflect upon the role of a professional therapist and develop methods of being one in harmony with the person you are.
In Denmark, manual treatment is a fundamental part of the studies. Physical contact, with touch or massage of a patient wearing clothes, enables us to relate muscular tensions and dynamics of the body to psychological aspects.
Apart from manual treatment the distinctive subjects are:
- Free movement and training of body consciousness
- Rehabilitation and preventive psychomotor therapy
- Psychomotor therapy directed towards certain segments e. g. children, elderly, disabled or people with mental illnesses
Read more about the programme here.
Admission
We only accept exchange students who are already studying psychomotor therapy, and you need to have completed the first year of study at your home university.Please note that we accept students from universities with whom we have an exchange agreement only. If your university does not have an exchange agreement, please ask your coordinator to contact us in order to make one.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at www.ufm.dk/enYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Feb 05
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (exchange programme)
| Short-term programme 1 semester
Software Technology Engineering
| Bachelor 3,5 years
Software Technology Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Software Technology Engineering, 210 ECTS
Engineering Mathematics, natural- and computer science| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Horsens |
| Duration | 3,5 years |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 7733 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 0 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/software-technology-engineering |
Software Technology Engineering
The Software Technology Engineering programme offers three different specialisations depending on the choice of electives:
Data Engineering
Interactive Media
Internet-of-Things
Career opportunities:
This programme qualifies you to handle business functions such as: Software Engineer, R&D Manager, Software Developer, Embedded Engineer, Database Constructor and Solutions Architect.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/software-technology-engineering
- Institution: VIA University College
- Campus: Horsens
- Duration: 3.5 years (7 semesters/210 ECTS)
- Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH): 7733 EUR
- Study start: August
- Application deadline: 15 March
- Website: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/software-technology-engineering
The Software Technology Engineering programme offers three different specialisations depending on the choice of electives:
Data Engineering
Interactive Media
Internet-of-Things
Career opportunities:
This programme qualifies you to handle business functions such as: Software Engineer, R&D Manager, Software Developer, Embedded Engineer, Database Constructor and Solutions Architect.
Admission:
More information on admissions requirements and how to apply: https://en.via.dk/programmes/bachelor/software-technology-engineering
Sustainable Intrapreneurship – become an organisational change agent
| Summer School 3 weeks
Sustainable Intrapreneurship – become an organisational change agent
Summer School of Intrapreneurship, 5 ECTS
Economics, commerce, management and accounting Engineering Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Interdisciplinary Studies| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus C |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 1257 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 731 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/summer-school/sustainable_intrapreneurship |
Sustainable Intrapreneurship is a summer school course that focuses on how to drive sustainable change in existing organisations through entrepreneurial action.
It is inarguable that there is a need for sustainable change and why not activate the immense resources already located in private companies? Intrapreneurship, is the employee driven, bottom-up approach to corporate entrepreneurship. It concerns the process from idea generation to implementation and thus value delivery in already established organisations.
This course primarily targets students from technical and business educations at a bachelor level.
Learn more about the summer school and apply here!
Non-EU citizens = 9,350 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Students from VIA, VIA's partner institutions abroad and other Danish institutions are eligible for tuition fee waivers for this course, if they can provide documentation for approval of credit transfer.
Course fee includes: classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate. Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
It is inarguable that there is a need for sustainable change and why not activate the immense resources already located in private companies? Intrapreneurship, is the employee driven, bottom-up approach to corporate entrepreneurship. It concerns the process from idea generation to implementation and thus value delivery in already established organisations.
This course primarily targets students from technical and business educations at a bachelor level.
Learn more about the summer school and apply here!
Admission
Students must have completed 1 year of study at bachelor level and be at least 18 years old to apply. Please note that VIA University College requires students attending VIA Summer School to be fluent in English. All summer schools require active participation both orally and in writing. This means students must have an English level of at least B2 (CEFR scale).Tuition/course fee
EU-citizens = 5,450 DKKNon-EU citizens = 9,350 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Students from VIA, VIA's partner institutions abroad and other Danish institutions are eligible for tuition fee waivers for this course, if they can provide documentation for approval of credit transfer.
Course fee includes: classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate. Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
Summer 2023, 31 July-18 August
Application date
Apr 01Start date
Jul 31
United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and Co-Creation
| Summer School 4 weeks
United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and Co-Creation
Summer School of Sustainable development and co-creation, 10 ECTS
Agriculture and environment Health care, social services, and care services Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Interdisciplinary Studies Law, public administration, public order and safety| Institution | VIA University College |
| Campus | Campus Aarhus C |
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Tuition per term (Non-EU/EAA/CH) | 1720 EUR |
| Tuition per term (EU/EAA/CH) | 1062 EUR |
| Website | https://en.via.dk/programmes/summer-school/united-nations-sustainable-development-goals |
This summer school unfolds the United Nations’ sustainable development goals through student participation in a cross cultural and cross educational context. You will get a unique opportunity to obtain new knowledge, while learning to solve real-life problems related to the Sustainable Development Goals through problem-based learning.
As an important part of the summer school, you will get real-life challenges from co-creative partners outside VIA University College. The co-creative partners can be NGOs, private companies, socio-economic enterprises or public authorities. Students are free to choose among several challenges all related to the UN’s 17 SDGs. You will work in close cooperation with the partners to find relevant and useful solutions to the challenges. The solutions will contribute to the partners’ daily activities. The course focuses mainly on goals related to issues such as social equality and social inclusion, nutrition, health and culture combined with environmental issues.
Learn more about the summer school here
Non-EU citizens = 12.800 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Students from VIA, VIA's partner institutions abroad and other Danish institutions are eligible for tuition fee waivers for this course, if they can provide documentation for approval of credit transfer.
Course fee includes: classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate
Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
As an important part of the summer school, you will get real-life challenges from co-creative partners outside VIA University College. The co-creative partners can be NGOs, private companies, socio-economic enterprises or public authorities. Students are free to choose among several challenges all related to the UN’s 17 SDGs. You will work in close cooperation with the partners to find relevant and useful solutions to the challenges. The solutions will contribute to the partners’ daily activities. The course focuses mainly on goals related to issues such as social equality and social inclusion, nutrition, health and culture combined with environmental issues.
Learn more about the summer school here
Admission
Students must have completed 1.5 years of studies at bachelor level and be at least 18 years old to apply.Tuition/course fee
EU-citizens = 7.900 DKKNon-EU citizens = 12.800 DKK
Please be aware that the above prices are estimated prices, and are subject to change. The final prices will be updated in the near future.
Students from VIA, VIA's partner institutions abroad and other Danish institutions are eligible for tuition fee waivers for this course, if they can provide documentation for approval of credit transfer.
Course fee includes: classes and tuition, social programme including a number of different events, electronic graduation certificate
Accommodation, meals (food and drink), insurance, visa and travelling expenses to and from Denmark are not included in the fee.
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (exchange programme)
Short-term programme of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 30 ECTS
Health care, social services, and care services Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts Teacher's trainingDescription
All over the world, people encounter social difficulties and challenges in relation to the world´s current problems. There is a need to find global solutions, which relate to living conditions, environment and health.These challenges demand creativity, fresh thinking and decisive action by professionals working for the well-being of children, young people and adults.You will encounter new ways of thinking, new approaches and acquisition of tools and skills that will help you become an innovative professional with facilitation skills at the Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation exchange programme.
During the semester, you will initiate, implement and lead activities that further new solutions to social problems regarding living conditions, environmental issues, health, and physical stimulation. You will gain knowledge about innovative processes that support people's quality of life, well-being and motivation for physical activity.
The semester includes a 3 week internship and field work as a part of the projects you will work with.
You have the opportunity to focus on one of the following target groups: Children and young people, people with social difficulties, people with mental and/or physical disabilities.
The programme is aimed at students of teaching or health..
Study start early February and late August - precise dates will be announced at least 3 months in advance.
Read more about the exchange programme here!
Admission
The minimum requirement to apply for the course, is to have passed the first two semesters at bachelor’s level at your relevant university or another institute of higher education.Concerning language proficiency, it is required to have an English level, spoken and written, equivalent to B2, according to the Common European Framework.
Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA.
If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities.
Tuition
Exchange students do not pay tuition.For Further Information
Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/enYou will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition
About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System
Spring 2024
Application date
Nov 01Start date
Jan 29