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Financial Aid

 

Receive Financial Support While Studying at CADA!

Financial Aid: State Educational Grants (SU)

 
CADA's 3D Digital Artist education is approved by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, enabling our students to apply for SU (state-funded student grants).
 

SU Income Rates and Financial Support Options

SU and SU-Supplement: As a private education provider, our students commonly utilise the SU and the available SU-supplement to cover a significant portion of their tuition fees. Learn more about the SU-supplement here. You must be a Danish or EU/EEA citizen to be eligible for SU.

SU Rates:

  • For students living independently: DKK 7,086 (EUR 950) per month.
  • For students residing with their parents: Between DKK 1,101 – 3,055 (EUR 147 - 409) per month, varying based on family income.
  • SU-supplement: Up to DKK 2,766 (EUR 370) per month, specific to private education.

In total you can get up to DKK 9,852 (EUR 1,320) in SU per month. This is not a loan — it’s direct financial assistance from the Danish government to help you focus on your education.

SU-Loan: Additionally, students may opt for an SU-loan up to DKK 3,625 (EUR 486) per month to further assist with expenses.

Please note, the SU rates mentioned are as of 2025 and subject to change.

Educational Programme

Semester Overview

Here you can find a brief overview of the education and the semesters. You can click into each semester to learn more about them.
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Foundation theory and practice

 

The students will be introduced to the fundamental subjects within 3D pipeline such as modelling, texturing, lighting, simulation, rigging, simple animation, rendering, as well as pre and postproduction. There are no exams in the 1st semester.

Topics covered
  • 3D Basics
  • Modelling I
  • Modelling II
  • Style Matching
  • Game Character

As part of the above-mentioned topics the following will be covered:

  • Pipeline Literacy
  • Productivity Literacy
  • Technical Literacy
  • Visual Literacy
  • Concept and Editorial Literacy
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Character animation and production

The students will be introduced to the fundamental subjects associated with producing 3D for narrative formats such as game worlds and animation short films. The semester is structured around project-oriented work.

Topics covered
  • Animation 1
  • World Creation
  • Environmental LookDev 
  • Short Film
  • Exam Prep

As part of the above-mentioned subjects the following will be covered:

  • Concept and Editorial Literacy
  • Game Literacy
  • Cinematography Literacy
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Mastering Theory and Practice I

The students will be advancing their knowledge in several specialized areas. Focus is on individual assignments.

Topics covered
  • Visual Understanding (2 ECTS)
  • Rigging II (5 ECTS)
  • Animation II (5 ECTS)
  • Hair and Fur (2 ECTS)
  • Procedural (8 ECTS)
  • Shading, lighting, and Rendering (3 ECTS)
  • XR production (5 ECTS)
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Mastering Theory and Practice II

The students will be advancing their knowledge in several specialized areas. Focus will be shifting between individual assignments and project-oriented work. In the end of the semester, the student will take on a 3-week individual project.

Topics covered
  • Sculpting (4 ECTS)
  • Shading, lighting, and rendering II (4 ECTS)
  • Virtual Production I (4 ECTS)
  • Film production (10 ECTS)
  • Individual project (8 ECTS)
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Game production

The students will expand their knowledge of game production through project-oriented work in collaboration with external partners, e.g. DADIU, The Danish Film School or Aalborg University. Subjects covered through the semester includes game pipeline, game production methodology, iterative and collaborative processes, game art and technology.

Topics covered
  • Game production
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Thesis

The students will explore a subject of their own choice throughout the semester in the framework of a thesis project. The project consists of a practical hand-in, a written hand-in and an oral defense.

Topics covered
  • Thesis project
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Internship

The students will intern in one or more relevant companies, enabling the student to apply his or hers skills in a professional environment. The semester is concluded with a hand-in of a showreel demonstrating the students work.

Topics covered
  • Internship

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Financial Aid (SU) a loan I have to repay?

No, you can receive up to €1,300 EUR per month in financial support that you don’t have to repay. If you choose to add the optional SU loan, only the loan amount needs to be paid back.

Can International Students receive SU?

Yes, students with EU-citizenship are eligible for SU.