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ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark is known for its international pull and thus attracts students and researchers from all over the world.

A truly international universityChoose the University of Southern Denmark and you will be part of a lively international student environment. Each year more than 1500 international students choose to study at the univer-sity. The Faculty of Business and Social Science has more than 150 exchange agreements with partner institutions across the world.

With a variety of international degree programmes in areas such as Economics, Finance, European Studies and International Mar-keting, the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences offers an inter-nationally acclaimed education with teaching at the highest level. Alongside wide-ranging career options, the international students are fully equipped to enter the business world.

International students are highly valued at the faculty, and their contribution to help shape the international environment is great-ly appreciated.

We look forward to seeing you.

Best regards

Nikolaj Malchow-Møller Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences offers 5 Bachelor and 30 Master programmes taught in English

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Contents

Welcome to an international universityA truly international university ................................................... 2

Being an international studentFive Campuses – one university ................................................. 6Facts about Denmark ................................................................. 7Study programmes ..................................................................... 8Courses - undergraduate .......................................................... 10Courses - graduate.................................................................... 14

Academic ExcellenceResearch ................................................................................... 20Journals and collaborations ...................................................... 20

Campus lifeCampus Odense ....................................................................... 23Student life ............................................................................... 23Odense - the city of festivals .................................................... 24Urban living close to nature ..................................................... 24

Campus Kolding ........................................................................ 27Social life .................................................................................. 27Kolding – the town of opportunity ........................................... 29An atmosphere of past and future .......................................... 29

Campus Esbjerg ........................................................................ 30The student is central .............................................................. 30Esbjerg – the city by the sea ..................................................... 32Young and international ........................................................... 32

Campus Sønderborg ................................................................. 35International study environment ............................................. 35Sønderborg – truly international .............................................. 37Students from all over the world .............................................. 37

Campus Slagelse ....................................................................... 38An international and modern study environment .................... 38Slagelse – historic and forever young ....................................... 40To study in Slagelse ................................................................... 40

Student lifeLiving in Denmark ........................................................................... 42

RequirementsInformation on becoming an exchange or guest student ............... 44Language requirement ................................................................... 44Exchange programmes ................................................................... 46Application deadlines ..................................................................... 46Admission requirements ................................................................ 46

Academic calendar ......................................................................... 46

Contact SDU International .............................................................. 46

Public holidays ................................................................................ 46

Exchange student ........................................................................... 47Tuition ............................................................................................ 47The process of becoming an exchange student ............................. 47

Guest student ................................................................................. 47Tuition ............................................................................................ 47The process of becoming a guest student ...................................... 47

Teaching methods and exams ........................................................ 49Academic Culture ........................................................................... 49Teaching and learning..................................................................... 49

Your responsibility as a student ..................................................... 50General and specific regulations .................................................... 50Grading system .............................................................................. 51

Life in DenmarkWorking and living in Denmark ..........................................................

Contact informationCampus informations and links .......................................... back page

Five campuses – one universityThe Faculty of Business & Social Sciences is a faculty at the Uni-versity of Southern Denmark, one of the eight universities in Den-mark which are all organised as independent and autonomous institutions.

The University of Southern Denmark has more than 30,000 stu-dents and 3,500 employees. The Faculty of Business & Social Sci-ences accounts for 40 % of all full time and part-time students at the University. The University of Southern Denmark is today the 3rd largest university in Denmark, and the Faculty of Business & Social Sciences shares the top 3 of Business Schools in Denmark with Copenhagen Business School and Aarhus University.

The university and the faculty is a multi-campus institution. The main campus is located in Odense with its 18,500 full-time stu-dents. The faculty is organised with departments at five of the uni-versity’s six campuses (in Odense, Kolding, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, and Slagelse), which are all in a distance of 70-130 km from Odense and can be reached easily by public or private transportation.

Campus Odense• Department of Marketing & Management • Department of Business & Economics • Department of Political Science and Public Management • Department of Law

Campus Kolding• Department of Entrepreneurship and Relationship Manage-

ment

Campus Esbjerg • Department of Environmental and Business Economics

Campus Sønderborg• Department of Border Region Studies

Campus Slagelse• Department of Leadership and Strategy

Denmark is one of the Nordic countries, it is located south of Nor-way and southwest of Sweden, and bordered to the south by Ger-many. It has a population of approximately 5,6 million inhabitants.

The country consists of a peninsula, Jutland and many islands, most notably Zealand and Funen. These three are connected by bridges. Zealand is the eastern located island, where our capi-tal Copenhagen is. We have one campus on Zealand – campus Slagelse. Zealand is connected by bridge to the central located island Funen. Our main campus Odense is located on Funen. Odense is the third largest city in Denmark. Funen is connected to Jutland, via a bridge, and on Jutland we have three campuses – campus Kolding, campus Esbjerg and campus Sønderborg. Jutland is connected to Germany by mainland.

Copenhagen •

DENMARK

Capital: Copenhagen

Inhabitants: 5.6 millions

Language: Danish

Currency: Danish Kroner, DKK

Climate: Mean temperatures in January and February of 0.0 °C and with a mean temperature in August of 15.7 °C

Political system: Representative democracy

Foreign relations: Member of the EU since 1973 and member of NATO since its founding in 1949

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences offers the following study programmes:

Bachelor and Master programmes:

Odense

Kolding

Esbjerg

Sønderborg

Slagelse International Bachelor programmes www.sdu.dk/sambac

International Master programmes www.sdu.dk/sammsc

International Bachelor programmes (Duration: 3 years)

BSc in Economics and Business Administration – International Economics & Business Relationships

Economics and Information Technology (professional bachelor´s degree, 3½ years)

BSc in Market and Management Anthropology

BSc in European Studies

BSc in Economics and Business Administration – Business Management NEW

International Master programmes (Duration: 2 years)

MSc in Economics and Business administration - profiles:

– International Business and Management

– Brand management and Market Communication

– Accounting and Finance

– Global Logistic and Supply Chain Management

– Marketing, Globalization and Culture

– Management of Innovation Processes

– International Business and Law

– Communication Management and Leadership

– Management of People

campus

The Faculty of Business and Social Sciences offers the following study programmes:

Bachelor and Master programmes:

– Strategy and Organisation

– Management Accounting

– International Business and Marketing

– Marketing and Innovation

– Sports and Event Management

– Global Marketing and Innovation Management

– Global Value Chain Management

– Strategic Entrepreneurship

– Change Management

MSc in Eonomics - profiles:

– Accounting and Economics

– Economics and Project Management

– Finance and Economics

– Health Care Management and Economics

– Macroeconomics: Growth and Fluctuations

– Microeconomics

Master of Social Science:

– Comparative Public Policy and Welfare Studies

– International Security and Law

– Cultural Sociology – Social Transformation Processes

– Cultural Sociology – Law, Power and Social Justice

Master of Science:

– Environmental and Resource Management

– Social Sciences – European Studies

Copenhagen •

UndergraduatePlease note, that this is a broad course catalogue and minor changes may occur until semester start. As an exchange student, you are allowed to choose courses from different study programs within the same campus as long as you meet the entry requirements of the courses.Se the updated list at: www.sdu.dk/bss/exchanges

COURSES

Autumn 2015 ECTS Spring 2016 ECTS

Campus Odense

Business Administration Economics

An Introduction to Economic History 10 Marketing (Marketing) 10

Brand Management 5 Business Law 5

Financial Investments and Corporate Finance 10Analysis of Quantitative Survey Data (Advanced Quantitative Analysis)

10

Introduction to Management Accounting (Supplementary)

5 Statistics 5

International Management 10

Management and Control 5

Organisation with Theory of Science 10

The Economics of European Integration 10

Market & Management Anthropology

Budget and Management Accounting 5 Business Anthropology 5

Global Organizations 5 Comparative Business Environments 10

Global Business Economics 10 Economic Anthropology 5

Introduction to Globalization 5 Global Consumer Cultures 5

Introduction to Social Anthropology 10 Global Value Chains 5

Principles of Management 10 Marketing and Strategic Communication 10

Autumn 2015 ECTS Spring 2016 ECTS

Public Management and Globalization 10 Perspectives on Law and Society 10

Social and Economic Statistics 5 Political Economy of Development 5

Project Management 5

Scandinavian Area Studies

Elective: Scandinavian Art and Design 10 The Scandinavian Welfare Society 10

Elective: Scandinavian Art and Design 5Elective: Hans Christian Andersen and the Golden Age

10

Scandinavian Welfare Culture 10Happiness and Its Discontents in Recent Fiction from Denmark, Norway and Sweden

10

The History of the Scandinavian Welfare State 10

Campus SønderborgEconomics and Business Administration

Organisation 1: Introduction to Organizational Be-haviour

10 Qualitative Inquiry 5

Entrepreneurship in Business Administration 10 Basic Marketing and Consumer Behaviour 10

Corporate Finance 10 Business IT 5

Intercultural Business Communication 5 Advanced Quantitative Analysis 5

Simulation Game/Role Play 5 Business Law 5

Innovation and Business Clusters 5Advanced Business Administration 1: Organisation 2

10

Social Networks 5 Advanced Business Administration 1: Finance 2 10

International Economics 10 Economics of International Integration 5

Advanced Business Administration 2: Marketing 2 10

Advanced Business Administration 2: Accounting 2 10

European Studies

Contemporary European History 5 Political Theory 5

European Identity and Culture 5 Collaborative Strategy of Regions 10

Regional Economics and Development 5 Cultural Analysis 5

Statistics 5 International Politics 10

Comparative Politics 10 Microeconomics 5

Autumn 2015 ECTS Spring 2016 ECTS

European Studies

Marketing 10 EU Institutions and EU Law 10

European Competition Law 5 Project Management 10

Policy Analysis 5

Contemporary Perspectives in Border Regions 5

Tourism 5

Campus Sønderborg

Autumn 2015 AND Spring 2016 - i.e. 2 semester courses

Tools for Quantitative Analyses 10

Microeconomics 10

Macroeconomics 10

Accounting 1 10

Economic Geography and Regional Economics 10

Campus SlagelseBachelor in Economics and Information Technology

Business Economics and Organization 1 10 Business Economics & Organization 10

Microeconomics 5 Macroeconomics 5

Systems Development 1 5 Systems Development 2 5

Software Construction 1 5 Software Construction 2 5

Communication and Presentation 5 International Business Law 5

Business Strategy 1 10 Business Strategy 2 10

Strategic Marketing 5 Information Technologies 5

Information Technologies 1 5 Systems Development 10

Systems Development 3 10 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 5

Corporate Finance 10

Statistics 10

E-Business and E-Commerce Strategy and Manage-ment

10

Autumn 2015 ECTS Spring 2016 ECTS

Campus EsbjergEconomics and Business Administration

Business Research Methods 5 Management Accounting - Costing and Controlling 5

Business Strategy 5 International Financial Management 5

Strategic Management Accounting 5 Business to Business Marketing 5

Human Resource Management 5 Economic Evaluation of Projects in Sport and Events 5

Sports Economics 7,5

Environmental and Resource Management

Environmental Economics 5 Globalization Economics (max 36 students in total) 5

Organisational Change and Development 5 Stakeholder Management 5

Energy Economics 5 Green Economic Growth 5

Applied operation research and management 5

Sociology and Cultural Analysis

Culture, Learning and Innovation 10 Project Planning 5

Human Rights 5 Modern society - its consequences and risks 10

Sociology of Sports 5

Autumn 2015 ECTS Spring 2016 ECTS

Campus Odense

Business Administration (cand.merc.)

Advanced Marketing Communication 10 Advanced Management Accounting 10

Business Development and Innovation Management 10 Advanced Strategy and Organization Theory 10

Doing Business in Emerging Markets 10 Business Strategy 10

Foundations of Organization 10 Corporate Communication 10

Foundations of Strategy 10 Corporate Strategy and Organization Design 10

Innovation Management and Marketing 10 Financial Accounting 10

International Market Relations 10 International Entrepreneurship 10

Management Accounting 10 International Management 10

Marketing Across Cultures 10 International Marketing Channels 10

Marketing Theory 10 Leadership and Organizational Communication 10

Supply Chain Inventory and Production Planning 10 Market and Communication Ethnography 10

Value Chain Design 10 New Market Development & Innovation 10

Organization of Innovation 10

Personnel Economics 10

Strategic Issues in Supply Chain Management 10

GraduatePlease note, that this is a broad course catalogue and minor changes may occur until semester start. As an exchange student, you are allowed to choose courses from different study programs within the same campus as long as you meet the entry requirements of the courses.Se the updated list at: www.sdu.dk/bss/exchanges

COURSES

Autumn 2015 ECTS Spring 2016 ECTS

Supply Chain Links and Enterprise Ressource Plan-ning

10

Theories and Methods of Technological Change 10

Economics (cand.oecon.)

Advanced Corporate Finance 10 Advanced Game Theory 10

Advanced Economic Evaluation 10 Asset Pricing 10

Advanced Health Economics 10 Dynamic Asset Allocation 10

Advanced International Macroeconomics and Trade 10 Econometrics with Applications 10

Advanced Microeconomics 10 Economic Growth 10

Advanced Statistics Empirical and Computational Finance

Derivatives and Risk Management 10 Housing and Urban Economics

Health Systems and Policy 10 Industrial Economics 10

Microeconometrics 10Long-run Determinants of Economic Outcomes (studygroup)

10

Project Management and the Consultant Role 10 Pharmaceutical Economics 10

Project Management and the Consultant Role 10

Time Series Econometrics with Applications in Macro and Finance

10

Law (cand.jur.)

Drafting Contracts 10 Business, Law and Society 10

European Company Law 10 Drafting Contracts 10

Introduction to the American Legal System 10 International Human Rights 10

Law, Power and Professions 10 International Transport Law 10

Law of the World Trade Organization 10 Regulating Competition in the EU 10

Law in Practice and Legal Consciousness 10 Regulating Maritime Activity 10

When Lawyers Meet Their Clients 10

Political Science (cand.scient.pol.)

Advanced Applied statistics 10 Advanced applied statistics– graded 10

Comparative historical perspectives on European political systems

10 Advanced applied statistics 10

Autumn 2015 ECTS Spring 2016 ECTS

Campus OdensePolitical Science (cand.scient.pol.)

Comparitive method and data 10 Causes of War in the Twenty First Century 10

Comparative Welfare State Policies 10 Comparative Welfare State Analysis 10

Development and Reform of the Welfare States 10Comparative welfare state and labour market analysis

10

Foreign Policy Analysis 10 Legitimacy and Power in International Relations 10

Humanitarian Intervention and Peace Building 10 New Wars and Conflict 10

Integration of Migrants in Western European socie-ties

10 Party Competition 10

Interest organizations and policy making 10 Policy Evaluation 10

International Order Since 1815 10 Political Psychology, Personality and Emotions 10

International Organizations 10 The Laws of War 10

Introduction to International Law 10The Political Economy of Transition in Europe: From the Collapse of Socialism to the Global Financial Crisis

10

Introduction to International Relations 10

Philosophy of International Law 10

Political behaviour and partly politics /Subtitle: Spe-cialized Analysis of Reform Politics

10

Quantitative methods (basics) 10

Specialised methods: Case studies 10

Transitional Justice and International Security 10

International Commerce and Modern Languages (cand.negot.)

Advanced Brand Management 10

HRM, Organisational Development and Communica-tion

10

Human Resource Management 10

Human Rights and Culture 10

Media and Communication Theory 10

Autumn 2015 ECTS Spring 2016 ECTS

Campus SønderborgMSc in Economics and Business Administration - Business Relationship Management (BRM)

Theoretical Seminar 10

The Business Plan 10

E-Business Strategy 10

Supply Chain Dynamics 10

MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Global Value Chain Management (GVCM)

Innovation in Value Chains 10 Inter-Organizational Relations Management 5

Supply Chain Management and Dynamics 10 Global CSR 5

Advanced Business Research Methods 10 International HRM 5

Global E-Business 5

Global Marketing Management 10

MSc in Social Sciences - European Studies

Boundaries, Territorial States and Sovereignty 10 European Border Region Development 10

European Regions, Regionalism, Regionalisation 10 European Integration and the Regional Dimension 10

Using Qualitative Research Methods 10 Social Change and Mobility 10

Campus Kolding*MSc in Economics and Business Administration - Strategic Entrepreneurship

Doing Entrepreneurship Research 15 Methods of Idea Evaluation 5

Idea generation 5 Network, Resources & Entrepreneurship Strategy 10

Internationalization and Growth 10 Organization & Entrepreneurship Facilitation 10

Intra-and Entrepreneurship Theory and Policy 10 Research Methods 5

Participatory Innovation 10

Project management 5

Strategic Communication 7,5

Sustainable Tourism Development 7,5

*Please note, that there is only one program offered at campus Kolding in English and we only recommend to choose Kolding if you are able to find enough courses that fits your program. You are welcome to contact Campus Kolding for further information.

Autumn 2015 ECTS Spring 2016 ECTS

Campus Esbjerg*MSc in Economics and Business Administration

Methodology of the Social Sciences and Qualitative Methods

7,5 Strategy and Competition 7,5

Social Media Networks and Marketing Communica-tion

7,5 Quantitative Market Research Methods 7,5

Entertainment Markets and Business 7,5 Sports Governance 7,5

Regional Effects of Sports and other Events 7,5 Innovation Management 7,5

Brand Management 7,5

Marketing Strategy 7,5

Buyer Behavior 7,5

Project Management 7,5

MSc in Environmental and Resource Management

Corporate Social Responsibility: Stakeholders, Strat-egy and Practice

7,5Advanced environmental and resource economics and management

7,5

Green Business 7,5Holistic design for sustainability: Systems, pro-cesses and products

7,5

Sustainability 7,5 Environmental Spatial Modeling with GIS 7,5

Risk Management 7,5

MSc in Cultural Sociology

Law in Practice and Legal Consciousness 7,5 Economic Sociology 7,5

Subculture, Counterculture and Social Change 7,5 When lawyers meet their clients 7,5

Body and Gender 7,5 Time, Space and Identity 7,5

Campus Slagelse**MSc in Economics and Business Administration

Advanced change management, strategy and innova-tion

10Industrial Sociology of Work and Management - Motivation, Teamwork and Change

10

Human Resource Management, Culture and Change 10 Organizational psychology and change 10

Advanced Methodology in Business Economics 5 Project Management 10

Team Project 5

*Please note, that on the graduate level in Esbjerg the semesters are divided into two quarters. You can find further information on the website**Please note, that we only recommend to choose Slagelse if you are able to find enough courses that fits your program. You are welcome to contact Campus Slagelse for further information.

ResearchThe research at Business and Social Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark covers a wide range of areas: Business Econom-ics, Economics, Human Resource Management and Entrepreneur-ship, European Studies, International Marketing and Global Con-sumer Culture, Political Science and Public Management, Law and Journalism. Furthermore the faculty comprises research groups focusing on rural research, maritime research and border region studies.

Research at the faculty is particularly keen in the following areas:

• Applied microeconomics• Accounting and financing• Strategy and management• Entrepreneurship and innovation• Branding and communication• Regulating financial business and services • The welfare state and politics• Municipal politics and public organisation

The high standard and the quality of the faculty’s research have undergone a transformation throughout the past years.

Today, the research at the faculty’s different departments and cam-puses complement each other and thereby contribute to the over-all research strategy of the faculty.

Journals and collaborationsThe faculty’s research is organized in research groups – some uni-departmental, others cross-departmental and cross-faculty. The faculty’s research groups perform research of international stand-ards and publish in the most reputable journals in the various academic areas – within the Marketing and Management area re-searchers publish in journals such as Organization Science, Journal of Consumer Research, and Marketing Theory. At our Department of Political Science and Public Management researchers publish in journals like Political Research Quarterly and European Political Sci-ence Review and collaborate with other researchers from universi-ties worldwide such as Oxford University and New York University.

Researchers at the faculty are often wanted as specialists in the daily press and media, both on television and in the radio. Because of the broad range of research areas, which the faculty presents, there is a need for them in the social debate.

As a student at the Faculty of Business and Social Science you will always experience teaching based on the most recent research.

Friday bar Nedenunder – an important social

phenomenon presenting concerts, cheap drinks,

flirt and fun!

Great facillities – both indoors and outdoors

Campus OdenseThe campus in Odense is situated a mere fifteen-minute bike ride from the city centre. Frequent bus services make it possible for you to travel easily to and from the university. The buildings are con-stantly being redeveloped to complement the growth of the uni-versity.

The Odense campus is the biggest teaching site of the five university campuses with more than 20,000 students enrolled within the five main areas of Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Busi-ness and Social Sciences, and Humanities, together offering more than 50 basic courses and an even greater number of degree courses.

Modern facilities in the form of reading rooms, laboratories, indoor swimming pool, computer room, lecture theatres, Friday bars, ca-fés, libraries, meeting place, fitness center and cosy corners all help to make your life at Campus Odense a happy experience. But cam-pus life is more than facilities, and you will find yourself embarking on a life in which a whole new world of knowledge and pursuit of knowledge opens up before you.

www.sdu.dk/Odense

Wide open horizonsand open minds ... The Odense campus is known for its high profes-sional standards and a vibrant study environment. Almost all stu-dents are gathered under one roof, and this means that you will meet lots of different students from various courses every day. You will be able to socialise and extend both your knowledge and your circle of friends.

When you come to Campus Odense, you will arrive at the campus square where you will find a Starbucks, the University Bookshop and several peaceful reading rooms.

Moving further down along Gydehutten, the main pathway on the campus, you will find seating arrangements and open areas, the university canteen, relaxation areas, footbridges and narrow pas-sages. You can read undisturbed in the study zones in a peaceful area. It is also further down Gydehutten that you will find the Uni-versity Library where you will be able to find all the text books and journals related to your course.

Student lifeThe Odense campus offers a varied student life with opportunities for various social and study-related experiences. If, for example, you are interested in quality films, you can join Filmklubben (the university film club). Club members can see a new film every week free of charge.

SDU Fitness is a fitness centre located on campus with the most modern equipment and facilities. It is affordable compared to other fitness centres and a great offer if you want to combine your studies with a healthy lifestyle.

Studentermenigheden, the student congregation and the university chaplain, is represented on campus, and it is open to everyone. Here you can offer your ideas and bring initiatives to life together with oth-er students. The university priest is the contact person for the newly established Meditation Room, which is open to all regardless of faith.

The Muslim Students’ Union is non-political and represents Muslim students’ social, academic and cultural interests. The association is especially focused on shared activities at the University of Southern Denmark; non-Muslim students are also welcome to participate.

Student life can include politicsThere are party-political associations such as Social Democratic Stu-dents and Conservative Students represented at the University of Southern Denmark.

Professional and social networks You can also join social networks together with other young people, for example Rotaract, which is independent with no political, reli-gious or financial interests.

If you like Icelandic sagas, Finnish saunas, new Swedish rock or the mountains of northern Norway the Association of Nordic Youth may be just what you are looking for. This association works to promote language and cultural understanding across borders.

ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK ODENSE (ESN Odense) consists of Danish and international students who provide peer support to in-ternational students. The student organization arranges social and cultural activities as well as excursions in and around Denmark for all students interested in participating.

Super league football. Odense’s local football team is called OB (Odense Boldklub) and plays at Fionia Park. OB plays in Denmark’s highest ranking league. Over the years, OB has had many memora-ble victories both nationally and internationally.

Odense - the city of festivalsWith approximately 200,000 inhabitants, Odense is the third largest city in Denmark. The name ‘Odense’ comes from Odin, chief of the ancient Viking gods. Odense was built around a sacred spot where Odin was worshipped more than 1,000 years ago.

Odense is world-renowned as the birthplace of fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen. However, it is also a modern city with a buzzing cultural and social scene. With more than 30,000 students, Odense has a young and lively atmosphere. The city is situated in the centre of Denmark, serviced by two international airports – Kastrup airport near Copenhagen and Billund airport in the middle of Jutland - which are easily reached in less than 90 minutes by train or car.

www.visitodense.com

www.oplev.odense.dk

Urban living close to nature

Odense’s festival diary is an impressive list of national and interna-tional events that attract well-known creative talents, artists and researchers of international standing to the city every year. They come to join the Film Festival, the Robot Festival, the Harbour Fes-tival, the H.C. Andersen festival and the International Blues Festival.

Enjoy OdenseFunen has been known as the Garden of Denmark since time im-memorial. As an old saying puts it, if you stick an apple bough into the soil of Funen, it will grow. The soil is more fertile on Funen than in other parts of Denmark, as reflected by the region’s large number of fruit and vegetable growers. Various fruit and vegetable growers sell their crops at Odense’s markets. They come from all over Funen with fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, meat and cheese, and the quality is always good. Many farms are completely organic.

Discover the Latin quarterExperience the Parisian atmosphere of the streets around Brandts. Surrounded by stylish specialist shops, homeware stores, each with its own unique character, new fashion designers and galleries, Brandts dominates the city’s Latin Quarter. Brandts is the place for art and culture on an international scale.

The former textile factory is one of Denmark’s most important exhi-bition complexes. It is home to the Art Hall at Brandts, the Museum of Photo Art and the Danish Media Museum.

Amfiscenen at Brandts Klædefabrik is an open-air stage right in the heart of Odense. It is used as a venue for both music and theatre.

Green spots everywhereEven if you are right in the centre of Odense, you will never be more than a five-minute walk away from a green oasis. Odense has no end of beautiful parks and gardens where you can laze about and enjoy a picnic on a warm spring day with friends and fellow stu-dents. Many of the city’s sculptures are situated in the larger parks, adding a special touch among all the greenery.

Odense RiverOdense River is the largest and longest watercourse on Funen. It is approximately 60 km long and runs through lots of lovely river valleys with flowering meadows and forests of reeds.

You can travel right through the city on the Odense River Cruise or in a canoe, rowing boat or kayak, enjoying the beauty of nature as you go. It passes close to Odense Zoo where you can stop at the gangway.

Hans Christian AndersenThe Danish poet and author was born on 2 April 1805 and died on 4 August 1875. He was born in Odense, where he grew up in poverty. He died as one of Denmark’s most famous poets and authors. Today he is one of the world’s most beloved and most widely-read authors. In Odense you can visit both the house where Hans Christian Andersen was born, the house where he grew up and a museum that displays

his life story.

Hans Christian Andersen is known for his fairy tales, including the Ugly Duckling, the Nightingale, the Little Match Girl and the Little Mermaid.

Many cafés offer 10-15%

discount to students. Just show your

student card

Enjoy creativity and join the

festivals

Roaring lions, fun sea lions, flocks of penguins, snakes in cages - at Odense Zoo you can meet hundreds

of different animals from every corner of the globe

In 2014 Campus Kolding moved into a brand-new,

low-energy, triangular building, also centrally

located in Kolding

Campus KoldingThe university in Kolding has in 2014 moved closer to the city center into a spectacular building that reflects Kolding’s strong commit-ment to design. With its triangular shape and spectacular front, the building is a new and significant landmark in the city. Not only is the campus now closer to the city but also to the train station and the harbor.

The new campus is drawn by Henning Larsen Architects and the architects attached great importance to openness in the six storey building. The campus now comprises 20,000 square metres for the university and 12,000 square metres for a future research park and car park. Inside, the social basis is a six storey atrium. Like the build-ing, the atrium is triangular, but the shape shifts a little from storey to storey. This makes the building adventurous and you will never stop seeing new things while you are moving about in the building.

The campus in Kolding is the first university building in Denmark that meets the strict Danish legal requirements for low energy con-sumption in 2015. The architectural design was an important part of the sustainable strategy. Among other things, the atrium skylight ensures an even dispersion of daylight to the entire building, and the geometry ensures that all square metres are utilized to perfec-tion.

The university in Kolding is characterized by close co-operation across the academic settings, by innovative initiatives within de-sign oriented research and education and by strong collaboration with the local business community and public institutions. The main areas of study in Kolding are entrepreneurship, design, relationship management and communication.

www.sdu.dk/Kolding

BookstoreThe student bookstore is located on the ground floor. Academic and other literature may also be purchased online on

www.studenterboghandel.dk.

CafeteriaThe cafeteria is also located on the ground floor. Here you will find a good selection of sandwiches, salads, hot meals, sweets and cold drinks.

Furthermore, there are vending machines around campus offering sweets and cold and hot drinks.

Social lifeThe Kolding Student Council, (in Danish: Studerendes Råd in Kold-ing (SRK)), is a non-political student organization for all students at the University of Southern Denmark in Kolding. SRK is your voice at campus Kolding, as the organization is in close dialogue with the campus management.

SRK plays an important role in the social life at campus Kolding, for example through pub crawls, freshman outings and parties.

When you enroll at campus Kolding, you are automatically a mem-ber of SRK and thereby have the possibility of influencing the social life on campus Kolding.

SRK has a close cooperation with Café Ubåden (The “Submarine”) – the student café in Kolding.

Båden (the boat), as it is colloquially called, is run by student volunteers, and any profit goes directly to the students in the form of parties and other events.

The Café U-boat is open Fridays from noon and until the last guests goes home

DesignInnovation

EntrepreneurshipCulture

Go taste Kolding:Ingefærbrød

(ginger bread)Slots øl

(beer from the local brewery in Kolding)

Kolding – the town of opportunityKolding is one of Denmark’s friendliest towns – large city and small village rolled into one. The municipality of Kolding has a population of more than 86,000, and is centrally located in relation to the rest of Denmark and Europe.

Kolding is a university town and a commercial centre, with easy access via the motorway as well as bus and train services. And Bil-lund International Airport is only half an hour’s drive away from Kolding. Kolding is well-known for its dramatic history, its beautiful countryside, its rich and varied cultural scene as well as its thriving business sector.

In Kolding, there is something for everyone. If you are looking for culture, art and new impressions, visit Koldinghus Castle or Trap-holt museum, while if you prefer rural surroundings, the town is situated in some of the most wonderful countryside – close to wa-ter, woods and beach.

www.visitkolding.dk

An atmosphere of past and future Koldinghus Castle forms a unique backdrop for the pedestrian streets, which twist and turn through the central town. In between the shops, you will find small, peaceful oases or historical places, which offer rich and lively stories.

The beaches in the Kolding area lie directly in the magnificent setting of The Little Belt. The beaches have white sand and shallow water, and offer a wealth of possibilities. Some beaches have a nature play-ground; some have beach volleyball courts.

Trapholt and Koldinghus CastleArt, applied art, design and architecture have a long tradition in Kolding. The creative environment spills over into the cultural events in the area. Creating art has a high profile – not in the least by virtue of the museums at Koldinghus Castle and Trapholt. Trap-holt is the only museum in Denmark, showcasing modern art, ap-plied art, design and furniture design. Koldinghus Castle is made up of impressive, weather-beaten buildings spanning five centuries, housing a great hall, castle chapel, library hall and a gloomy dun-geon. From the top of the giant tower there is a magnificent view over the town of Kolding and the castle lake.

Music and eventsKolding is known for annual events like the Culture Night, the Art Days, the Cartoon Festival and the Open Air Opera Festival at Skam-lingsbanken. The music venues in the town present a wide selec-tion of performances by national and international artists. Various clubs arrange large concerts and festivals.

Godset – Kolding’s Music Hall The music hall was exquisitely built according to advanced stand-ards and is rated one of the best music halls in Denmark by the musicians themselves. The focus is on rhythm music, but the hall is also used for theatrical productions, lectures etc.

The Nicolai BlockKolding’s new culture block is established in one of Denmark’s largest historical school complexes. Nicolai contains a cinema, a café, an archive of local history, a children’s culture house with an adventure universe for children. The Nicolai Theatre is a reg-ular base for a number of orchestras and a place of rehearsal for choirs, and Nicolai Art & Design accommodates professional artists and designers with workshops and attached exhibition facilities.

Campus EsbjergThe Esbjerg campus is ten minutes from the city centre by bicycle. The modern buildings provide for about 1400 students studying public health studies, sports management and business courses in the field of Marketing, Innovation and Environmental Economics and Sociology. The Esbjerg campus offers highly specialized research environments, inspiring places to meet, and a fine atmosphere for learning.

The University of Southern Denmark offers a number of study programmes at Campus Esbjerg. These programmes are in the fields of social sciences, humanities and health. The campus is the workplace for approximately 130 employees. Among the students, about 25 % are international students, either on an exchange pro-gramme or enrolled for a full programme. Aalborg University is located next door to the University of Southern Denmark. This uni-versity division also accommodates many students and research-ers.

www.sdu.dk/Esbjerg

The student is central At Campus Esbjerg we do our outmost to ensure that you, as a stu-dent, are comfortable. There is a close relationship between each and every student and the staff. The researchers often have open office hours. This quickly makes it perfectly natural to address your questions to the lecturers or administrative staff. Your communi-cation with the lecturers can be in the course of lectures, in the lecturers’ office or by e-mail.

We have nice, bright buildings and we have invested time and money in art which makes the buildings even more welcoming. We have group/study rooms available, where students can work, either on their own or in teams. Usually one or more computers will be available in the group rooms, but you can also bring your own laptop and connect it to the university’s wireless network. The university’s wireless network is available all over the campus.

Library serviceOur library has a semester shelf, where you will find the literature for the course for inspection. In addition, the library offers access to many facilities via the Internet.

Social interaction at Campus Esbjerg You will find many opportunities to be part of the social commu-nity on campus. The Beach Bar is the social meeting place, where on Thursdays you can relax with your fellow students and enjoy refreshments. On weekdays our students meet across study pro-grammes in the cafeteria which operates jointly with Aalborg University. The cafeteria offers hot and cold dishes together with sandwiches, bread, and fruit at reasonable, student-friendly prices.

SportYou also have the opportunity to exercise and participate in sports together with your fellow students in the sports association. The association organizes badminton sessions, for example, and one-time events like soccer matches on the Blue Water Arena, or ice hockey.

The municipality intends to expand the unique position within energy and energy technology

in close cooperation with Esbjerg Business Development Centre

Water, loads of space,

fresh air and great beaches

Try the world famous open sandwiches

"smørrebrød" with a local beer

Esbjerg – the city by the seaEsbjerg is Denmark’s youngest big city with a population of 83,000. The city is the place where unique scenic experiences combine with the pulsating life of the city and great sights and attractions.

All year round there is a wide variety of things on offer, with plenty of activities, get-togethers and exhibitions at Tobakken and the large stage of The Performing Arts Centre – designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, who is world renowned for his Sydney Opera House. Tob-akken is a musical venue and an activities centre that comprises four units: stage, workshops, café and meeting rooms. There is a total of about 200 events each year at Tobakken.

www.visitesbjerg.dk

Young and internationalThe beautiful Concert Hall of the West Jutland Academy of Music, housed in a former turbine hall, eloquently expresses a concert scene and a level of ambition that embrace both classical and mod-ern art. Famous names from home and abroad often and gladly make use of the city’s facilities, which can match the best by inter-national standards.

Esbjerg offers a Festival week, a chamber music festival and a num-ber of open-air music festivals with the top Danish and international names. And sandwiched between such major events you will find a number of small, intimate musical venues where all types of music are on offer – everything from blues and rock & roll to musical treas-ures that range from the galley-like popular folk music of the pubs, traditional jazz, modern jazz and funk to open promenade concerts, market square concerts and summer entertainment on the open-air stage of the City Park.

International tasteEsbjerg has an attractive town centre with Torvegade and Kon-gensgade, Denmark’s longest pedestrian street. In the centre you find an abundance of restaurants offering among others Greek, Ital-ian, Chinese and French dishes.

The many large and small eating places can cater for every notion of fine dining – and wallet. Traditional Danish cooking is of course also on the menu – hot or cold. Try, for example, the world famous open sandwiches “smørrebrød”, a delicious fish dish, a slice of smoked

Hjerting Salmon, or “bakskuld”, a salted, smoked dab with the skin removed, fried in butter – a local delicacy not to be missed!

The harbour – a special experienceEsbjerg Harbour can be experienced live, round the clock, all year round. Here, all the “disciplines” that are part of a major modern harbour are handled skilfully.

Be sure to visit Dock 2 which has a marina, restaurants, a museum, a lighthouse, ships and cruises on board the fishing boats.

Man meets the seaVisitors arriving in Esbjerg from the sea are greeted by Svend Wiig Hansen’s monumental sculpture Man meets the Sea. Because of its size (it is nine metres tall) the sculpture has become a landmark for Esbjerg. In clear weather, the four men, sitting there like unfurled sails, can be seen 10 kilometres away. Many students hang out at Hjerting Beach in the summertime.

SportsSwimming Stadium Denmark has the country’s finest waterpark and a 50-metre-long and 25-metre-wide competition pool. Just a stone’s throw away lays the athletics stadium and the city’s football stadium, where EfB plays premier league football. The Stadium Centre is also beautifully situated in Esbjerg Sports Park, as are the two skating rinks, where there is plenty of room for both the elegant skating prin-cesses and the tough guys of the ice hockey league. Here, you will find a curling centre, tennis courts, badminton hall and cricket pitch.

Water, loads of space,

fresh air and great beaches

EnergyMetropolis –

In the future, Esbjerg will be the energy capital of

Denmark

“I like studying here and people are very nice. The atmosphere at the university is very international, with students from all over the world, which I think is great.Sønderborg is a small, quiet and very clean town. I especially like the scenery, the beautiful old houses in town and that the water is close by wherever you go.”

Susan Lu Han, China, Student, Economics and Business Administration

Campus SønderborgAn extensive range of advanced international study programmes is offered at Campus Sønderborg. The campus is home to some 1,300 students and offers an international study environment, as the only teaching language is English.

The universities in the border regionA special feature of the University of Southern Denmark in Sønder-borg is its close working relationship with Flensburg University. This partnership between the two universities has resulted in an inter-national environment with Danish and foreign students and with lecturers from both sides of the border.

Danish and foreign students, lecturers and researchers are able to realise their dreams in an exceptionally unique architectural setting. The university provides state-of-the-art laboratory and teaching fa-cilities ensuring optimum conditions for researchers and students. At the same time, the research park provides a particularly innova-tive and international research environment with a strong focus on close cooperation and interaction with the business community.

AlsionSønderborg’s campus is called Alsion, and the buildings house students of Engineering, Economics and Business Administration, European Studies, and business courses in Chinese and other languages. The creative and fruitful environment is unique to Alsion.

www.sdu.dk/Soenderborg

International study environmentBeing a student at the University of Southern Denmark gives you the opportunity to meet people with different cultural back-grounds. We are well-known for our multicultural student life. Our study environment is characterized by friendly and close relations between students, lecturers and administrative staff.

Innovation Alsion opened in the autumn 2007 and is the state-of-the-art cam-pus that won several awards for architecture and design. It houses studies within engineering, business and social sciences as well as humanities and communication.

At the University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg, you will find a fantastic and dynamic learning environment with a focus on ca-reers and targeted courses. The campus’ direct contact with local businesses means you will have a good practical approach to your studies. This is a major strength when you have to go out into the real world after several years of study.

Sønderborg – truly internationalSønderborg is located on the island of Als in the southeast corner of Jutland, 30 km from the German border. It is in an ideal position between Hamburg and major centres in Denmark. The city has a population of approximately 70,000 and is keen to facilitate stu-dent life.

The large number of students living in Sønderborg lends the town a lively social life. Als and the area surrounding Sønderborg are home to around 300 industrial SMEs, many of which specialize in electronic, mechatronic and communication equipment. Den-mark’s largest industrial company, Danfoss Corporation, has its headquarters north of Sønderborg and a science amusement park.

The new university and cultural complex – Alsion – is an archi-tectural marvel situated at the harbour. Alsion is a magnet for

audiences seeking an exceptional experience. Apart from the univer-sity, Alsion also houses a concert hall and research park.

www.sonderborg.dk

Students from all over the worldSønderborg boasts numerous cosy cafés with live music and a vi-brant nightlife. The city’s shops range from department stores to small, fascinating specialty shops. City life is diverse and cultural with a symphony orchestra, a theatre, cinema, music festivals and arts centre devoted to art and culture.

Lots of activitiesNo matter what leisure activities you prefer, you are almost guar-anteed to find a sport or activity club to suit your needs: from para-chuting to soccer, athletics, fitness, fishing, rowing, sailing, surfing, riding, handball, hunting, golf and tennis. You just have to pick whatever is to your liking.

Nearby Danfoss Universe is a new science and experience park full of exciting technology and fun-filled activities.

Lots of beachesHere, you are surrounded by woodland, inlets, coves and beaches – and evidence of Danish history is found everywhere. Not many places in Denmark are as rich in history as this small geographi-cal area. Sønderborg Castle, Dybbøl Mill and the Battlefield History Centre are examples of some of the many centers of interest in the area.

Major student eventOxbridge on Alssund is a competition between students from the Sønderborg region, Kiel and Flensburg University, Germany. This spectacular sailing event takes place in 28-foot match race boats on Alssund in front of the university.

The town centre buzzes with life, with its pedestrian street,

small shops and "watering holes"

Shaped by the waters and with an amazing

history of war and reunion. There´s a lot to learn about

the Sønderborg area

Campus SlagelseCampus Slagelse offers a range of bachelor and master pro-grammes in the fields of economics, modern languages, marketing, organization and leadership.

At Campus Slagelse, the students know one another and you can’t become lost in the crowd. Campus Slagelse is characterized by the close relations between the individual study environments, teach-ers and programme administrators as well as close, fruitful links with local businesses and organizations. Several programmes offer excellent opportunities for putting together your own educational profile, partly through your choice of electives and partly through your study-related links with the business community.

ResearchAs a student, you will meet lecturers who also do research. You will also have access to the university’s many databases, and you will enjoy the benefits of this during your course and when you do projects.

Research and education at Campus Slagelse are organized in the Department of Leadership and Strategy under the Faculty of Busi-ness and Social Sciences and a modern languages/communication studies environment which is part of the Department of Language and Communication under the Faculty of Humanities. Focus areas are change management, strategic leadership and communication and knowledge.

www.sdu.dk/slagelse

An international and modern study environmentThe University of Southern Denmark in Slagelse is distinguished by its attractive physical environment in its lecture theatres, canteen and student café. It is the intention that the rooms reinforce the learning environment, and that as a student, you will want to stay on campus a little longer.

As a student at Campus Slagelse you will meet many different na-tionalities, such as the students from the international programme who comes from all around the globe. Campus Slagelse is charac-terised by the intimacy of its study environment. Students, teachers and administration all know each other. Among the student activi-ties are the Friday Bar and various student parties. Furthermore, students organize the annual freshman trip for new students.

Study abroadAs a student you will have an opportunity of a study period abroad during your studies. Learn about your possibilities at the Open House arrangement.

InternshipsSeveral programmes include periods of internship with a company. You will find it useful that Campus Slagelse works closely with the local business community.

LibraryAt the University Library at Campus Slagelse you will be able to con-sult the literature used in the various programmes. In addition, you may meet the library staff and learn about information retrieval etc.

Slagelse – historic and forever youngSlagelse has a population of around 38,000. The town is West Zea-land’s largest shopping hub with cosy and attractive squares and a lively café life. Copenhagen and Odense are within easy reach as there is excellent public transport (train and bus services) and the motorway is just outside town. The town is well-known for its many leisure and sports activities. Elite and grassroots sports are well provided for. Slagelse is especially renowned for its handball, badminton, hockey, gymnastics and golf, attracting the big names. And Slagelse Gladiators is a Danish-American football team that enjoys good results.

www.visitslagelse.dk

To study in SlagelseSlagelse is a town of many young people as it offers a wide variety of educational opportunities. Almost all educational institutions are centrally located, in terms of access to public transport as well as closeness to the town centre. The Campus is placed right next to the train station and still within short reach of the city centre.

Slagelse also offers a plethora of cultural experiences in the form of music, theatre and cinema, and the night life is very active.

It is relatively easy to find a place to live in Slagelse, as a large num-ber of youth housing units have been built in recent years, all with-in easy reach of the educational institutions and the town centre. For further information, visit Social Boligforening and FOB.

Lively, active and naturalThe students get together at the town’s student house, which hosts live music events almost every Friday and frequently arranges oth-er activities, such as political debates, film nights, stand-up com-edy, theme parties, football matches shown on big screens, poker tournaments and other entertaining events.

Slagelse Musikhus is the largest concert hall and live-music venue in the area. Over 100 concerts are given every year, covering all genres, and the three stages can seat between 100 and 800 guests.

Nice beachesSouthwest Zealand and the Great Belt Coast have 186 kilometres of beautiful coastline and lots of delightful beaches.

The beaches provide plenty of opportunity for swimming and are ideal for windsurfers and anglers. Many beaches are student hangouts in the summertime.

VikingsJust west of Slagelse is one of Denmark’s most impor-tant and beautifully situated monuments from the Vi-king Age, the viking fortress of Trelleborg. An exciting

and out-of-the-ordinary experience.

Slagelse offers a wealth of sporting

and leisure activities

Slagelse was the town where Hans Christian

Andersen attended the “Latin School” – the town remains an important seat

of learning to this day

Living in DenmarkWe will assist you in finding a place to live – there are several accommodation options

AccommodationFinding a place to live often takes time, so we advise you to apply for accommodation when you apply to become a student at the University of Southern Denmark. In that case, we will assist you in finding a place to live. There are several accommodation options:

• Room in a hall of residence (in Danish: kollegium ), price: EUR 250-400 per month.

• Privately rented room in a house or a flat, price: EUR 300-500 per month.

• A privately rented flat - rented alone or shared with other students – may vary considerably in price.

• As an incoming international student you are guaranteed to find a place to live through the accommodations office.

www.sdu.dk/sduinternational

Cost of livingThe cost of living in Denmark is similar to that of other northern European countries. You should estimate spending between 600 and 700 euros on a monthly basis. You also need to consider the cost of books and other teaching materials, transport and going out.

CPR numberAll Danes have a personal identification number, called a CPR num-ber. This number is used by educational institutions and all public organizations (e.g. the health care system). Any person staying in Denmark for more than three months must register at the National Register and get a CPR number when they have received their residence permit. Citizens of one of the Nordic countries must register at the National Register after six months. They do not need to apply for a residence permit first.

BanksBanks are open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 - 16.00. On Saturdays and Sundays all banks are closed.

Credit CardsCredit cards are accepted in most shops and restaurants; howev-er, some supermarkets only accept the special Danish debit card ‘Dankort’. Cash points for cash withdrawals using credit cards can be found outside several banks in the city centre and in the shop-ping centres. Please be aware that your bank imposes a limit on the amount you can withdraw at a time.

Electricity220 volts AC (50 Hz) is the Danish standard. If you are travelling with electrical or electronic devices, be sure to bring a two-pin con-tinental adapter with you.

Electronic equipmentLaptop computers capable of operating on both 110 and 220 volts can be used in Denmark, but remember to bring a two-pin con-tinental adapter with you since the plugs in Denmark may differ from those in your home country. For lap-top computers working on 110 volts only, converters are necessary.

SafetyFor international students who never have been to Denmark it is important to mention that Denmark is a very safe country to live in. Of course one has to take care of oneself when out and about, but generally crime rates are low and as long as normal caution is exercised, you can walk the streets peacefully day and night. Guns and weapons are not allowed and the police will be strict on the possession and use of any weapons. You should never hesitate to contact the police if you ever find yourself in a situation where

you feel threatened, violated or unsafe.

EqualityThe Danish constitution assures religious freedom for all citizens, but the constitution also emphasizes that the Evangelical Lutheran Church is the Danish state church and thus supported by the state. Denmark has a law on ethnic equality which bans ethnic discrimination and makes it illegal to treat people differently on the grounds of gender, race, sexuality, and religion. There are additional laws to ensure gender equality, and the country also has a minister for gender equality.

A few examples to illustrate

the price level in Denmark:

1 litre of milk EUR 1

1 kilo of pasta EUR 1

Beer at a pub EUR 4

Meal at a restaurant EUR 15

Cinema ticket EUR 10

Meal at McDonald’s EUR 7

Danish newspaper EUR 4

STUDENTLIFE

Bicycles In Denmark, cycling is a very common form of transportation. In most towns and cities there are bicycle paths. If you are inter-ested in purchasing either a new or a second-hand bicycle, you may try at a local bicycle dealer. Also, check out our Facebook page and see if there are any used bikes for sale!

Odense can show off a 360-km network of paths and cycle routes and ten free bike pumps in the city centre. So there is a very good reason why Odense has been voted Denmark’s No. 1 Cycle City.

Information on becoming an exchange or guest student

Language requirementA good standard of English is required, because being a student at the University of Southern Denmark typically involves student par-ticipation, class discussion, project work and student presentations.

Documentation of English skillsAccording to the Danish Ministry of Science’s Order no 181 of 23 February 2010 on Admission to Danish Universities, all international applicants to programmes taught in English must document English language qualifications comparable to the level of English taught at Danish upper secondary school (‘gymnasium’). This level compares to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference. This level must and can only be documented in one of the ways stat-ed below.

Exchange studentsYou can document your English skills by way of our language require-ment form. Alternatively as described below for degree and guest students:

If you are interested in applying for a full degree or as a fee-paying guest student, you will have to follow the language requirements described on the website:

www.sdu.dk/languagereq

Exchange programmesAll undergraduate exchange students must have graduated one year of their studies, which means they have to have 60 ETCS points before getting approved. To be admitted to courses offered in the international graduate programmes, you must have completed the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits in social sciences, i.e. business, economics, law or a similar field. The international graduate pro-grammes primarily consist of courses aimed at the full degrees of-fered in English at the relevant campus.

Application deadlinesTo find current deadlines - please visit our website at

www.sdu.dk

Admission requirementsYou must meet the entry requirements for the courses you wish to take. And furthermore you must make sure to meet the application deadline and enclose all relevant documents.

Academic CalendarAutum semester: Classes normally start September 1st and run to mid DecemberSpring semester: Classes normally start February 1st and run to mid May.

For more information visit www.sdu.dk/sduinternational for current Academic Calendar

Contact SDU International

Campusvej 55DK-5230 Odense M Tel. +45 6550 1050

int@sdu.dkFind more information at

www.sdu.dk/sduinternational

Public holidaysJanuary 1st - New Years Day (nytårsdag)Thursday before Easter Sunday - Maundy Thursday (skærtorsdag)Friday before Easter Sunday - Good Friday (langfredag)Monday after Easter Sunday - Second day of Easter (2. påskedag)Fourth Friday after Easter - Prayer Day (Store Bededag)40 days after Easter Sunday - Ascension Day (Kristi Himmelfart)Monday after Whitsunday - Second day of Whitsun (2. pinsedag)June 5th - Constitution day (grundlovsdag)December 24th-26th - Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day (Juleaften, 1. og 2. juledag)

Exchange studentA student sent from a partner institution who studies one or two semesters at the University of Southern Denmark. The course credits are to be transferred back to the degree studied in the home country.

TuitionExchange students do not pay tuition.

The process of becoming an exchange student

Guest studentA student who studies a semester or two at the University of Southern Denmark. The course credits are to be transferred back to the degree studied in home country. The student does not come as a part of an exchange agreement from a partner institution.

TuitionGuest students pay tuition fee, which is calculated pr. ECTS credits. For details, see the relevant faculty on our website: www.sdu.dk/en

The process of becoming an guest student

• Your home institution nominates you

• You submit your application, requirements and accommodation forms and enclose all required enclosures

• Your application is assessed. If the assesment is successful, you receive our enrolment pack containing your letter of enrolment, and information on practical mat-ters in the course of May/June or November/December

• You recieve information on accommoda-tion in July/December, or at the beginning of August/January

• End of August/January, each campus has an orientation programme for all new students

• The semester and classes start September 1 /February 1

• You send in your application with required enclosures to the University of Southern Denmark

• Your application is assessed. If the assesment is successful, you recieve our enrolment pack containing your letter of enrol-ment an information on various practical matters.

• You pay the tuition fee. • You recieve infomation on ac-commodation in July/december, or at the beginning of August/January

• End og August/January, each campus has an orientation pro-gramme for all new students

• The semester and classes start September 1/February 1

July-August/ December-January September/FebruaryAutumn/Spring

Autumn/Spring June/December July-August/ December-January September/February

Teaching methods and examsAcademic CultureThe relationship between students and teachers in Denmark is quite informal. Both students and teachers like to consider one another as equals. You are always encouraged to ask questions both in and outside of the classroom and to express your opinion on the themes discussed during the courses. The informal atmosphere does not imply, however, that an overly relaxed attitude towards the stud-ies would be accepted. On the contrary, the independent nature of university studies in Denmark presupposes that students show initiative and take responsibility in the planning of their studies and in keeping to their own schedules. Students are expected to be able to analyze and discuss material in class, in group work and in the fi-nal examination. Most studies involve both oral and written exams.

Teaching and learningTeaching and learning at the University of Southern Denmark builds on a principle of active learning and teaching. You become part of a committed learning community and we expect you to ac-tively participate, be proactive, curious and ready to learn.

We strive to teach in ways that generate in-depth learning and mo-tivate students to participate actively in the learning activities. We also strive to ensure alignment between learning objectives, teach-ing methods, and forms of examination as well as variation among these. Lessons consist of lectures, seminars, projects and case studies. You can also be asked to do oral presentations in class. Our experience tells us that many of our international students are not used to this active learning and we therefore consider it as impor-tant information to communicate in order for you to get the best possible experience when studying at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

We encourage students to form study groups across nationalities and other differences in their background to stimulate learning and develop skills for cooperation in multicultural and diverse teams. We find that study groups are beneficial not only in your academic learning but socially as well.

In the same way as there are various forms of teaching, the forms of examination differ as well. Exams can be either written or oral, sometimes a combination of both, where you hand in a paper and then have to present parts of it orally. The written exams will of-ten be at campus where you have perhaps four hours to answer an exam question. But exams can also be take home assignments where you have, for example, 48 hours to complete a paper. The form of examination will always be stated in the course description at the start of your course.

Your responsibility as a student As a student at the University of Southern Denmark, you must comply with the rights and responsibilities which follow from the regulations that apply to students at the University of Southern Denmark. Your responsibilities include keeping abreast on exami-nation regulations, i.a. be sure to bring your student ID in order to prove your identity at all exams, observe and comply with the rules relating to time limits for registration and withdrawal etc. There are a lot of things you have to keep in mind regarding exami-nation. We therefore advise you to visit our webpage to read some more detailed information. Here you can read about the following: how exams are conducted, and what you, as a student, must do be-fore, during and after an exam. You can also find information about the first-year examination and regulations about what to do in the case of illness.

• Before the exam • During the exam • After the exam • The first-year exam• Illness and examination

www.sdu.dk/exam

General and specific regulationsThere are several different forms of examination, and therefore it is important that you keep abreast with the requirements pertain-ing to each form of examination. You are advised first to read the general regulations to be found on the web. You also have to keep abreast with the more specific regulations and procedures that ap-ply to your study programme. Of particular interest may be submis-sion deadlines, use of PC and other aids, and of course the specific academic requirements for each exam. The specific regulations can be found in your curriculum or on your study programme’s web-site. Your student advisor can also answer questions about this. The University Act and the related ministerial orders, including the Order on Admission, the Order on Bachelor and Master’s Pro-grammes at Universities, the Order on Examinations and the Order on the Grading Scale constitutes the framework for the conducting of exams at the University of Southern Denmark.

Grading system The grading system used in all State-regulated education as from Au-gust 2007 is the 7-point grading scale. The grading scale is compat-ible with the ECTS grading scale.

Grade Description ECTS

12 For an excellent performance displaying a high level of command of all aspects of the relevant material, with no or only a few minor weak-nesses.

A

10 For a very good performance displaying a high level of command of most aspects of the rel-evant material, with only minor weaknesses.

B

7 For a good performance displaying good com-mand of the relevant material but also some weaknesses.

C

4 For a fair performance displaying some com-mand of the relevant material but also some major weaknesses.

D

02 For a performance meeting only the minimum requirements for acceptance.

E

00 For a performance which does not meet the minimum requirements for acceptance.

F

-3 For a performance which is unacceptable in all respects.

F x

Apart from the 7-point grading scale, pass/fail assessment may also be used. 02 is the minimum grade for passing an exam.

The student’s performance must be assessed according to aca-demic targets set for the specific subject or course (absolute grad-ing method). The relative grading method cannot be used.

Working and living in DenmarkAfter studying in Denmark you might want to continue to work and live here. There are numerous reasons for working in Denmark. Foreign national workers in Denmark have given some examples

A welfare stateWhen you work in Denmark, you have to pay taxes to the Danish Government. These taxes help to pay for the Danish welfare sys-tem, e.g. child care, access to doctors, education, elderly care, etc.

A safe countryForeign nationals who come to Denmark often cite safety and security as the country’s most important characteristics. Chil-dren walk to school alone and even well-known leaders in the business community do not have to surround themselves with bodyguards. The country’s parliament, the Folketing, is open to everyone and it is not unusual to see a government minister cycling through the city. Even the Queen can shop in Copenhagen or Aarhus with a minimum of bodyguards. That this notion of security is not just fiction is reflected in the sta-tistics that show the crime rate in Denmark is among the lowest in the world.

For more information visit this website: www.workindenmark.dk

High quality of lifePrevious studies have shown that a majority of foreign national workers in Denmark felt that their quality of life increased while living in Denmark. This is the result of many factors, but many high-light the positive balance between family and career in Denmark.

• Nearly all respondents said that their families enjoyed living in Denmark

• A majority of respondents felt that Denmark is a good place to raise children

• Many felt that Danish companies are good at respecting em-ployees’ family lives

• Generally, there is a high level of satisfaction with leisure and cultural opportunities in Denmark.

Danish business cultureDanish business culture is characterized by a horizontal structure and open dialogue between management and employees, and much is done to ensure a good working environment. Danish com-panies offer good working conditions, modern facilities and high-quality technical equipment. Competence development is highly prioritized and most workplaces regularly offer continuing educa-tion to their employees.

World leaders in some fields of productionDenmark is known for being among the world leaders in a number of fields of production and services, e.g. agricultural goods, furni-ture and clothing, interior design, sea freight, wind turbines, medi-cines and assistive medical technologies, equipment for automatic cooling and heating, sensitive measuring instruments, IT and com-munications, etc

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Campus OdenseUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARKSDU InternationalCampusvej 55DK – 5230 Odense MPhone: +45 6550 1050E-mail: int@sdu.dkwww.sdu.dk/Odensewww.studiebyen.odense.dkwww.odense.dkwww.visitodense.com

Campus KoldingUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARKSDU InternationalUniversitetsparken 1DK – 6000 KoldingPhone: +45 6550 1316E-mail: int@sdu.dkwww.sdu.dk/Koldingwww.kolding.dkwww.visitkolding.dk

Campus EsbjergUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARKNiels Bohrs Vej 9DK – 6700 EsbjergPhone: +45 6550 1502E-mail: am@sdu.dkwww.sdu.dk/Esbjergwww.esbjerg.dkwww.visitesbjerg.dk

Campus SlagelseUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARKSdr. Stationsvej 28 DK – 4200 Slagelse Phone: +45 6550 1000E-mail: int@sdu.dkwww.sdu.dk/Slagelsewww.slagelse.dkwww.visitslagelse.dk

Campus SønderborgUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARKSDU InternationalAlsion 2DK – 6400 SønderborgPhone: +45 6550 1241E-mail: int@sdu.dkwww.sdu.dk/Soenderborgwww.sonderborg.dkwww.visitsonderborg.dk

Contact informationOUR INTERNATIONAL TEAM – AT YOUR SERVICEAt SDU International, you can get help with practical matters. SDU International is involved in sending and receiving students. At present, the University of Southern Denmark cooper-ates with more than 550 universities within various Nordic and EU programmes (Nordplus and Erasmus) as well as other bilateral agreements.

www.sdu.dk/sduinternational

Find an overview of Bachelor programmes at www.sdu.dk/sambac

Find an overview of Master´s degree programmes at www.sdu.dk/sammsc

www.sdu.dkwww.studyindenmark.dkwww.visitdenmark.dk