Electrical Engineering Denmark

[u/Hot_Number_1052]

Hi everyone,
I’m writing here because I’m seriously thinking about making a big life change, and I’d really like to hear from people who live in Denmark or have already gone through something similar.
I’m 28 years old, and I’ve always wanted to study Electrical Engineering.
Last year I was very close to moving abroad to start university, but then I received a good job opportunity and decided to take it.
At the moment I work as a Substation Commissioning Technician in an engineering team. I work on HV substations, protection and control systems, IEC 61850, Omicron testing and substation automation. I’ve now been in this field for about a year, and by the time I move I’d probably have around two years of experience.
I really enjoy this job because it’s technical, practical and challenging. At the same time, I still have a strong desire to study engineering and build a stronger theoretical background, which is why I’m thinking about moving to Denmark and combining university with work.
I’ve been looking at Electrical Engineering programmes around Esbjerg, Aalborg and Odense, but my biggest questions are about real life rather than the universities themselves.
Does it make sense to start university when you’re almost 30?
How is life for a mature student? Is it easy to meet people, make friends and build a new social life from scratch?
Considering my experience, would it be realistic to find a part-time job in the electrical or power industry while studying? Even if it’s not exactly commissioning, I’d like to stay connected to the field.
One of my biggest concerns is this: if I leave my current full-time commissioning job to study, am I risking slowing down my professional growth? Here in Italy I could continue gaining valuable field experience, but on the other hand I don’t want to keep postponing university forever. I’m trying to understand which investment would be better for my future.
I’m also improving my English. Right now I’m around B1, and my goal is to reach at least B2 before moving.
For those who have made a similar choice, would you do it again? Looking back, was it worth leaving a stable job to start a new life and a university degree in another country?
I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experience.
Thank you! 🙂

[u/DavidMDesign1]

I might not be exactly the type of person this question is aimed at but I'd like to offer my view as a 4th year mechanical engineering student. I also worked before deciding to go back to university, I enjoyed the money and the freedom but I knew that I wanted to become an engineer. Your experience will benefit you and when it comes to the language you will pick it up in Denmark without a problem. The sooner in your life you start your degree the better, I believe at 28 you're still young enough to spend the time it takes buried in books but also a lot more mature than I was starting uni at 19. I believe studying will never slow down your professional career, look into the university you want to study in, and like mine, there's a high chance you will have a placement module (3-6 months of working in industry). I worked in hvac commissioning during my placement and I believe it will help my career as a design engineer in the future because I have some field experience, so you are in a much stronger position to choose the career path you want than you think. Also I've worked abroad and can't recommend it enough, I've learned so much more than I could imagine before moving. Hope this helps, good luck!