University College Absalon (UCA) is a higher education institution in Denmark that provides education in the field of applied sciences. The school has campuses in several cities, including Sorø. Here are some key information about University College Absalon, Sorø:

Overview

Established: 1 January 2008 (from the merger of several independent higher education institutions)

Institutional nature: Public

Main campus locations:

Sorø

Slagelse

Roskilde

Hillerød

History

UCA was established in 2008 from the merger of several independent higher education institutions, including Sorø Erhvervsakademi, Roskilde Erhvervsakademi, etc.

The college is affiliated to the Danish Ministry of Education and is an independent self-managed institution.

School strength

The college has about 5,000 students and about 600 faculty and staff.

Provide professional courses at the undergraduate level, covering a variety of fields, such as nursing, social work, teacher training, physical therapy, etc.

Enjoy a good reputation in multiple disciplines, especially in health and social sciences.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on practical learning, encouraging students to develop skills through internships and practical projects.

Focus on interdisciplinary cooperation, especially between different majors.

Attach importance to international education, recruit international students, and provide courses taught in English.

Subject settings

Undergraduate courses (Professional Bachelor's degrees):

Nursing

Social Education

Social Work

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Primary Education

Secondary Education

Physical Education and Sports

Music Therapy

Public Administration

English-taught courses:

International Nursing

International Social Education

Professional Direction

Nursing: Train professional nurses who can work in a variety of environments such as hospitals and nursing homes.

Social Work: Teach the theory and practice of social work and cultivate professionals who can support vulnerable groups.

Physical Therapy: Train physical therapists to help patients restore physical functions.

Occupational Therapy: Teach the principles and techniques of occupational therapy to help people improve their daily living ability.

Primary education: training primary school teachers with multi-disciplinary teaching ability.

Secondary education: training secondary school teachers, focusing on teaching specific subjects.

Research Centers

UCA has several research centers, such as:

Health Science Research Center

Social Science Research

Education Research

Campuses

Soro Campus:

Located in the center of Soro, with convenient transportation.

The campus has modern teaching facilities, laboratories, libraries and social spaces.

Other campuses:

Slagels, Roskilde and Silkeborg campuses also provide advanced teaching facilities and rich learning resources.

International Cooperation

UCA actively participates in international exchange programs and has established partnerships with many higher education institutions around the world.

Provide exchange student programs to promote students' international vision and cultural exchange.

English-taught courses are offered for international students, and preparatory courses are provided.

Fees

UCA is usually free for EU/EEA students, but a small registration fee is required.

For international students from outside the EU/EEA, tuition fees vary depending on the major, generally between 7,500 and 13,000 euros per year. The specific fees should be consulted directly with the school or visit its official website for the latest information.

In terms of living costs, the cost of living in Solo is relatively low, but you still need to consider the costs of accommodation, food and personal expenses.