Engineering for Sustainability

The SDU International Summer School will in 2026 offer courses in both Odense and Sønderborg, and you will be a part of a truly international learning environment giving you a network of friends all over the world. Use SDU International Summer School as a unique opportunity to combine studies with cultural experiences and travel. Be a part of one of the best learning environments in Europe and meet our inspiring professors who will teach you the latest within academics and research. Enjoy and explore the happy spirit of Denmark and take part in the lively programme of social and cultural activities in and around the cities of Odense and Sønderborg, arranged by the SDU International Summer School. All courses are open to Danish and international full-time students, exchange students and guest students. SDU offers all students enrolled in the SDU International Summer School accommodation service and visa service. Find information about what courses SDU Summer School offers, how to apply and much more at www.sdu.dk/summerschool. We believe that engineers can contribute to creating sustainable solutions for our future. This requires understanding of the interactions between technologies and systems with the world on a global scale. It requires a holistic approach, getting an insight in the consequences of our decisions: How can we create a solution that solves one problem without generating another problem somewhere else? The course provides you with skills for understanding the challenges of sustainable development. You will get an introduction to Environmental System Analysis theory, methods and tools. You will learn when and how to apply such methods to the engineering tasks of assessing and designing sustainable solutions. We apply a systems approach throughout the course, and you will get insight in some of the societal frameworks and concepts to sustainability such as Industrial Ecology, Industrial Symbiosis, Circular Economy and Bio-Economy as well as the concept of Cleaner Technology/Best Available Technology and its role in EU environmental regulation. You will get an introduction to some of the core tools, e.g. Material Flow Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment. Further, you will get a good insight in the advanced Danish initiatives of sustainable development of the societal infrastructure systems such as energy and waste management systems. Level: Bachelor | Offered in Odense | Offered by: SDU Life Cycle Engineering