Sino-Danish Center has gathered all Danish universities to collaborate with Chinese GUCAS on modern MSc programmes. By uniting researchers from nine different universities and two different countries we aim at developing cutting edge Master's education. All programmes will be taught in English by Danish and Chinese researchers.

In a globalised world with expanding exchange between East and West the need for graduates with broad cultural understanding is increasing intensively.

China has recently positioned itself as the world's second largest economy. Not only business is developing rapidly in China also research activities have increased remarkably. Huge investments in research over the past years have created a strong research environment and made Chinese research institutions attractive to western researchers.  

Access to unique natural and human resources

The fact that the programmes are taught in China gives students and researchers the unique opportunity of:

• accessing natural resources such as eight different climatic zones, some of the world's most polluted lakes etc.
• accessing societal resources and the possibility to draw data from a society with the worl'd largest population
• working and studying together with elite Chinese researchers and students
• accessing scientific machinery of a much larger scale than in Denmark
   

Double insight - double outcome

As a SDC student you will have the opportunity to specialize in a specific subject at the same time as you gain competencies in inter-cultural understanding and communication - competencies that will be valuable to future employers as well as to your personal development.

The teaching will take place in Beijing which means that you will be living in a buzzling Chinese mega city. This gives you an unique chance to get to know China and modern urban culture from the inside. Also you have the chance to learn Chinese alongside your studies.

As proof of your double insight you receive a double degree upon fulfilment of the programme - one from a Danish University and one from Chinese GUCAS .

Danish quality

The SDC MSc programmes will be accredited in both Denmark and China.
The Danish accreditation guaranties that the educational programme has the same quality as any other Master's programme taught at Danish universities. 
SDC MSc programmes are based on the principles of research-based education, fusing Danish and Chinese research with modern teaching and learning methods. 

To ensure students influence on their own education a Student Forum (SF) with elected student representatives will be established. The SF will advice the two directors on matters related to teaching and student affairs. By inviting students to share their experiences, SDC will be able to benefit from an important inside-perspective in the further development of its educational activities.
 

Become a global pioneer

By joining one of the SDC Master's programmes you will become a global pioneer as SDC is first of its kind worldwide. The fact that all universities in Denmark unite in an effort to establish research and education across borders gives SDC an incomparable strength. Through SDC researchers and students from many institutions and with very different backgrounds join forces in innovative collaboration.

As SDC student you will become a part of this exciting global project. You will work in a group of dedicated researchers and students who all share the will to create a something brand new. You will have the chance of influencing the creation of an important linkage between Denmark and China.

Improved job opportunities

The fact that SDC candidates have detailed knowledge of the linkages and differences between Danish and Chinese societies makes them especially attractive to Danish companies and organisations carrying out activities in China. 

To ease the way into the labour market for future SDC candidates, collaboration with industries will be incorporated in the Master's programmes. This gives students a great chance to combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience throughout their studies. Private companies are thought to take part in SDC's educational activities through internships and stipends.