The University College of Northern Denmark (UCN) is a higher education institution located in northern Denmark, with campuses in Aalborg, Hjørring and Thisted. UCN offers a variety of professional courses at undergraduate level, especially in the fields of business, health, education and technology. Here are some key information about the University College of Northern Denmark:

Overview

Established: January 1, 2008 (formed by the merger of several independent higher education institutions)

Institutional nature: public

Main campus locations:

Aalborg

Hjørring

Thisted

History

UCN was established in 2008 by the merger of several independent higher education institutions.

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

School strength

UCN has about 7,000 students and about 1,000 faculty and staff.

Provides undergraduate professional degree courses (AP Degree) and bachelor's degree courses (Bachelor's Degree).

Enjoys a good reputation in many disciplines, especially in nursing, teacher training, engineering technology and social work.

Educational philosophy

Emphasizes practical learning and encourages students to develop skills through internships and practical projects.

Focus on interdisciplinary cooperation, especially collaboration between different majors.

Attaches importance to international education, recruits international students, and provides courses taught in English.

Subject settings

Undergraduate courses (Professional Bachelor's degrees):

Nursing

Social Education

Social Work

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Elementary Education

Secondary Education

Engineering Technology

Information Technology

Business and Management

Tourism and Hotel Management

Professional degree courses (Academy Profession Degrees, AP Degrees):

Computer Science

Design Technology

Financial Management

Hotel and Tourism Management

Marketing Management

Courses taught in English:

International Business

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: teaches the theory and practice of social work and trains professionals who can support vulnerable groups.

Physiotherapy: trains physiotherapists to help patients restore physical functions.

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

Primary Education: trains primary school teachers with multidisciplinary teaching capabilities.

Secondary Education: trains secondary school teachers to focus on teaching specific subjects.

Engineering Technology: covers multiple directions such as mechanical engineering and electronic engineering.

Information Technology: teaches knowledge in fields such as computer science and software development.

Business and Management: trains professionals in business management and marketing.

Tourism and Hotel Management: trains professional managers in the tourism and hotel industries.

Research Centers

UCN has several research centers, such as:

Health Science Research

Social Science Research

Education Research

Technology Innovation Research

Campus

Aalborg Campus:

Located in the center of Aalborg, it is conveniently located.

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

Other Campuses:

The Hjøring and Thisted campuses also provide advanced teaching facilities and rich learning resources.

International Cooperation

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

It provides exchange student programs to promote students' international perspectives and cultural exchanges.

It offers courses taught in English for international students and preparatory courses.

Expenses

UCN is usually free for EU/EEA students, 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 Aalborg is relatively low, but you still need to consider the costs of accommodation, food and personal expenses.