University College Lillebælt (UCL) is a Danish higher education institution with campuses in several cities, including Vejle. The college offers a wide range of professional courses at undergraduate level, especially in the fields of health sciences, social sciences and technology. Here are some key information about University College Lillebaelt, Vejle:

Overview

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

Institutional nature: Public

Main campus locations:

Vijle

Odense

Svendborg

Jelling

Fredericia (satellite campus)

Official website: www.ucl.dk

History

UCL was founded in 2008 from the merger of several independent higher education institutions, including Lillebaelt Business School and Lillebaelt Institute of Education.

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

School Strength

UCL has about 7,000 students and about 1,100 faculty and staff.

It offers undergraduate-level professional courses covering a variety of fields, such as nursing, social work, teacher training, physical therapy, etc.

It enjoys 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 Setting

Undergraduate courses (Professional Bachelor's degrees):

Nursing

Social Education

Social Work

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Primary Education

Secondary Education

Engineering Technology

Information Technology

Product Development and Integrated Design

English-taught courses:

International Nursing

International Social Education

Engineering Technology

Information Technology

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 train professionals who can support vulnerable groups.

Physiotherapy: Train physiotherapists to help patients restore physical functions.

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

Primary education: Train primary school teachers with multidisciplinary teaching capabilities.

Secondary education: Train secondary school teachers to focus on teaching specific subjects.

Engineering technology: Covers multiple directions such as mechanical engineering and electronic engineering.

Information technology: Teach knowledge in fields such as computer science and software development.

Product development and integrated design: Combine engineering technology and design thinking to cultivate students' innovative ability in product development.

Research Center

UCL has several research centers, such as:

Health Science Research

Social Science Research

Education Research

Technological Innovation Research

Campus

Vyborg Campus:

Located in the center of Vyborg, with convenient transportation.

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

Other campuses:

Odense, Svendborg, Jelling and Fredericia campuses also provide advanced teaching facilities and rich learning resources.

International cooperation

UCL actively participates in international exchange programs and has established cooperative relationships with many higher education institutions around the world.

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

English-taught courses are offered for international students, and foundation courses are also available.

Costs

For EU/EEA students, UCL is usually free, but a small registration fee is required.

For non-EU/EEA international students, tuition fees vary depending on the major, generally between 6,000 and 14,000 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 Viborg is relatively low, but you still need to consider the costs of accommodation, food and personal expenses.