The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is a comprehensive public university located in southern Denmark. Here are some key information about the university:

Overview

Founded: 1966

Institutional nature: public

Main campus locations: Odense (main campus), Kolding, Esbjerg, Sonderborg, Slagels, Copenhagen

History

The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and was originally named Odense University.

In 1998, it was officially renamed the University of Southern Denmark through the merger of the Southern Denmark School of Business and Engineering, Odense University and South Jutland University.

School Strength

The university has about 32,000 students and more than 4,000 employees.

It offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs covering a wide range of fields including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences and technical sciences.

It enjoys an international reputation in many subject areas, especially in communications, information technology, engineering and life sciences.

Educational philosophy

It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-based learning (PBL), and encourages students to actively participate in the learning process.

We focus on combining theory with practice, and emphasize innovative thinking and social responsibility.

We attach great importance to international education, recruit a large number of international students, and provide a variety of courses taught in English.

Disciplines

College/Department:

College of Humanities

College of Social Sciences

College of Natural Sciences

College of Engineering

College of Health Sciences

Majors:

Humanities: such as history, philosophy, linguistics, etc.

Social Sciences: such as economics, political science, sociology, etc.

Natural Sciences: such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Engineering Sciences: such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, etc.

Health Sciences: such as medicine, nursing, public health, etc.

English-taught courses: A variety of undergraduate and master's programs taught in English are available, including but not limited to:

Business Management

Computer Science

Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Biotechnology

Environmental Management

Logistics Management

Public Health

Economics

International Business and Management

Information Technology

Software Engineering

Medicine

Nursing

Psychology

Research Centers

The University of Southern Denmark has several research centers, such as:

Center for Molecular Biomedical Imaging

Center for Environment and Resources Research

Research Center for Information Technology and Computer Science

Research Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Technology

Research Center for Health Sciences

Rankings

According to the QS World University Rankings, the University of Southern Denmark is usually ranked around the top 400 in the world.

In specific fields, such as environmental science and mechanical engineering, the University of Southern Denmark is also often ranked among the best in the world.

International Cooperation

The University of Southern Denmark actively participates in international exchange programs and has established cooperative relations with many universities around the world.

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

Danish courses, English courses and preparatory courses are offered for international students.

Campus

The main campus is located in Odense, and other campuses are located in Kolding, Esbjerg, Sandborg, Slagelse and Copenhagen.

The campus has modern teaching facilities, libraries, laboratories and sports facilities.

It provides a rich campus life, including various clubs, cultural activities and social opportunities.

Cost

For EU/EEA students, the University of Southern Denmark 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 6,500 and 13,900 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, although the cost of living in Southern Denmark is relatively low, you still need to consider the costs of accommodation, food and personal expenses.