Located in the Region of Southern Denmark and with a population of over 25,000 inhabitants is Sønderborg city. It is home to campus branches of the University College South and University of Southern Denmark.

Education in mechatronics involves study and research in a wide variety of laboratories. Specialized laboratories for robotics, microprocessor systems, control systems, and sustainable energy are often utilized. CAD/CAM systems and multimedia computer equipment are also used in mechatronics education.

Denmark's higher education puts emphasis on a technical higher education through the university learning. Most of the Danish universities also offers quality international students culture due to its relaxed Scandinavian attitude.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.