The mission of the Sino-Danish Center is to establish unique collaboration between Denmark and China on research, master education and PhD training. By providing an efficient organisational structure and a modern physical environment SDC aims at:

• achieving excellence in graduate education and research by combining the best competencies, teaching traditions and research environments in the two countries
   
• increasing mobility of students, researchers and scientific personnel between Denmark and China
   
• enhancing Sino-Danish scientific and technological collaboration by creating a platform for joint education and research activities
   
• strengthening linkages between research, educational establishments and private companies in Denmark and China 
   
• developing and commercialising new knowledge and technology to the benefit of both countries with due respect to intellectual property rights
    
• increasing networking and cultural understanding between Denmark and China
   
• facilitating mutually beneficial interaction between universities and private companies