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Copenhagen >> Øster Farimagsgade 5 A, 2., DK-1399 København K, Denmark K, København DK-1399 2., A, 5 Farimagsgade Øster >> Copenhagen

Slagelse >> Willemoesvej 2 B, DK-4200 Slagelse, Denmark Slagelse, DK-4200 B, 2 Willemoesvej >> Slagelse

Sønderborg >> Alsion 2, DK-6400 Sønderborg, Denmark Sønderborg, DK-6400 2, Alsion >> Sønderborg

Esbjerg >> Niels Bohrs Vej 9 - 10, DK-6700 Esbjerg, Denmark Esbjerg, DK-6700 10, - 9 Vej Bohrs Niels >> Esbjerg

Kolding >> Engstien 1, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark Kolding, DK-6000 1, Engstien >> Kolding

Odense >> Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M, Denmark M, Odense DK-5230 55, Campusvej >> Odense

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University University 40992 SDU omslag 08/01/08 14:36 Side 1 Side 14:36 08/01/08 omslag SDU 40992 40992 SDU omslag 08/01/08 14:36 Side 2 40992 SDU indhold 08/01/08 12:43 Side 1 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK [2] 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:43 08/01/08 indhold 2 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK [3] >> With Denmark’s highly efficient rail network and array of Denmark’s >> With >> Open and friendly, these people soon make you feel at home. >> Open and friendly, >> From magical castles and picturesque villages to cutting-edge design >> From magical castles and picturesque international airports, you are never more than a few hours away from a new international airports, you are never more than a few hours away from from travel adventure. Reach historical cities such as Berlin, London and Paris your base in Denmark. to Jutland’s beautiful lakes and Sealand’s endless meadows, Denmark’s varied endless meadows, Denmark’s beautiful lakes and Sealand’s to Jutland’s content. your heart’s countryside allows you to explore to MEET SCANDINAVIANS EXPERIENCE EUROPE And don’t worry if you can’t speak Danish. Everyone – from bus drivers and shop- And don’t worry if you can’t speak Danish. Everyone – from bus drivers and keepers to cinema ushers and sailing instructors - speaks English fluently. >> From the remote beaches of Skagen and the tranquil islands of southern Funen >> From the remote beaches of Skagen EXPLORE IDYLLIC LANDSCAPES Long white beaches. Island hopping. European travel. Choose to study in Denmark and you will quickly find Long white beaches. Island hopping. than you had ever imagined. Grasp the opportunity to study in the country has more to offer you a world of possibilities: gateway to Europe and you open up Scandinavia’s AND HISTORY DISCOVER DENMARK’S CULTURE Study in Denmark and 24-hour cities, experience a modern country steeped in tradition. and 24-hour cities, experience a modern 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:43 08/01/08 indhold 3 ESBJERG KOLDING SØNDERBORG SLAGELSE >> Located on the island of Als in southeast Jutland close to the >> Located on the island of Als in >> The capital of Denmark with a very lively cultural scene and many >> Located on Sealand only a short distance from Copenhagen, Slagelse >> The town dates back to around 1200 and is beautifully situated at the mouth of Kolding Bay. >> The town dates back to around 1200 >> Located on Jutland’s west coast in a popular holiday region, the town is the base for the region’s west coast in a popular holiday >> Located on Jutland’s >> Lively and youthful, the historical city on Funen has a bustling social scene and is little more >> Lively and youthful, the historical German border, the town has a rich social scene with an abundance of restaurants, the town has a rich social scene with German border, cafés and bars. SLAGELSE COPENHAGEN ESBJERG SØNDERBORG ODENSE KOLDING Founded in 1966, the University of Southern Denmark is a modern institution offering education and Founded in 1966, the University of day more than 1,400 researchers and 19,000 students build on the research at the highest level. Every At the multi-campus university you choose which reputation as a centre of academic excellence. University’s campus is located in Odense, birthplace of world-renowned storyteller location suits you best. The largest five campuses lie in Kolding, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, Slagelse and Hans Christian Andersen. The remaining Copenhagen. Experience the University University the Experience Denmark of Southern culture and the country’s offshore oil and gas industry. culture and the country’s big corporations. than an hour away from Copenhagen. than an hour away from Copenhagen. is a busy center for trade and education.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK [4] 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:43 08/01/08 indhold 4 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK [5] Lyndsi Witsaman, US, Scandinavian Area Studies. Witsaman, Lyndsi “I love riding my bike everywhere here. Back home, I couldn’t With the survive without a car. And Europe is on your doorstep. anywhere excellent public transport and budget flights, you can go number of you want – quickly and cheaply. I’ve lost count of the countries I’ve visited.” ODENSE 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:43 08/01/08 indhold 5 Shun Kulosawa, Japan, Scandinavian Area Studies. >> The University is committed to thinking and acting internationally – at all levels. >> The University is committed to thinking >> Several courses at master and bachelor level are taught in English, so you can get >> Several courses at master and bachelor >> Each year an increasing number of international students choose the University, so you of international students choose the University, >> Each year an increasing number “Everyone speaks English here, which makes life really easy. I didn’t “Everyone speaks English here, which makes life really universities need to speak the native language, unlike at many other but in Europe. It makes a huge difference, not just at the University after class too.” will be part of a growing and active community. will be part of a growing and active BENEFIT FROM A GLOBAL APPROACH ENJOY EASY COMMUNICATION MAKE NEW FRIENDS Choose the University of Southern Denmark and you will be part of a lively international student environment. Choose the University of Southern Denmark which has more than students choose to study at the University, Each year more than 2700 international institutions across the world. As an international student you can: 400 exchange agreements with partner Be part of a truly of a truly Be part university international Whether you are in the cafeteria or the classroom, the University’s international outlook means you can feel classroom, the University’s Whether you are in the cafeteria or the at home. by without Danish, in and out of the classroom. by without Danish, in and out of the

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“I feel really lucky to study here. The teachers are very friendly and the classes are really interactive. It’s a great opportunity for an international student.”

Magali Fannu, France, Graduate Programme in Business and Economics.

[8] K [9] >> E-learning and state-of-the-art laboratories offer you a vibrant learning environment >> E-learning and state-of-the-art laboratories >> Researchers and students work directly with industry and business thanks to the >> Researchers and students work >> work in significantly in class and tradition, students participate In true Scandinavian University’s extensive regional, national and international network. extensive regional, national and international University’s where innovation and tradition go hand in hand. where innovation and tradition go hand EXTENSIVE CONTACTS DYNAMIC TEACHING RESOURCES FIRST-CLASS World class resources and dynamic teaching at the University of Southern Denmark enable you to get the of Southern Denmark enable you dynamic teaching at the University class resources and World in science, the a new language or researching abroad. Whether you are learning best out of your study tools you need at your disposal. University puts the Enjoy quality in education quality Enjoy groups. There are generally no more than 30 students in one class. generally no more than 30 students groups. There are 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:44 08/01/08 indhold 9 Anne-Marie Kok, The Netherlands, International Undergraduate Programme in Business and Economics. “I really value the personal contact you get here. People know your “I really value the personal contact you get here. People face – sometimes even your name.”

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK [10] 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:44 08/01/08 indhold 10 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK [11] possibilities with a strong empha- >> An extensive network of public and >> As the University’s largest Faculty, >> As the University’s Humanities offers you an expansive and dynamic learning environment where new research areas complement traditional strong interdisciplinary approach and studies. The Faculty’s progressive research have achieved recognition at national and international level. THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES THE FACULTY private institutions benefits directly from research at the Faculty wide-ranging expertise and significant of Social Sciences. With internationalisation, the Faculty offers the education you need to deliver a mature and contemporary analysis of society. evention of disease. >> One of only three in Denmark, the Faculty of Health Sciences enjoys >> One of only three in Denmark, the >> State-of-the-art resources and global links with industry means you can >> State-of-the-art resources and global >> Learning is hands-on at the Faculty of Science, where modern laboratories >> Learning is hands-on at the Faculty cooperation with Odense University Hospital, industry and experts across the world. The cooperation with Odense University turn theory into practice at the Faculty of Engineering. Combining traditional disciplines with con- turn theory into practice at the Faculty and education you research temporary studies, the Faculty offers sis on internationalisation. THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING THE FACULTY From International Management and American Studies to Nanotechnology and Public Health, the to Nanotechnology and Public Health, Management and American Studies From International study programmes, many taught five faculties offer a wide range of Denmark’s University of Southern what suits you. in English. Just choose SCIENCES OF HEALTH THE FACULTY Choose one of five five one of Choose faculties respected and an emphasis on fieldwork give you the opportunity to put theory into practice. The Faculty’s and an emphasis on fieldwork give research areas such as biotechnology and nanotechnology, wide-ranging expertise, which includes area of interest alongside leading international specialists. offers you the chance to explore your close expertiseFaculty’s a first-class learning environment and play in public health means you can enjoy a key role in the treatment and pr 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:44 08/01/08 indhold 11 Stefan Hanke, Germany, Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Proteomics. Stefan Hanke, Germany, “Studying here has made a big difference to my research career. I am “Studying here has made a big difference to my research knowledge working alongside experts with a high degree of specialist leader in in a lab with excellent resources. The University is a world research.” my field, with a world wide reputation for high-quality

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK [12] 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:44 08/01/08 indhold 12 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK [13] >> The University’s extensive net- >> The University’s >> The University has several centres >> Our high-tech laboratories enable you >> Our high-tech laboratories enable to put your knowledge to the test. of excellence, chosen for pioneering research on a national and international platform. work of businesses, industry, and academic institutions work of businesses, industry, across the world grows each year. LEARN HANDS-ON WORK WITH THE BEST EXPLORE NEW POSSIBILITIES Research is about making a difference to the world. As an international student you have the Research is about making a difference level with first-class resources at your disposal. The opportunity to research at a high academic on expertise in areas such as biotechnolo- reputation is built University of Southern Denmark’s Discover management, literature and history. stem cell research, robotics, political science, gy, how your research can make a difference: Contribute to world Contribute class research 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:44 08/01/08 indhold 13 ound the suit you. >> From rowing and karate to cinema and stay friends with their Danish student after stay friends with their Danish student >> Open to all international students, ESN offers activities several times a week, >> Open to all international students, >> By living with other students, you are part of a lively >> The international café takes place every two weeks and >> The international café takes place the University has an activity to from sightseeing and kayaking to opera visits and football. The club also pairs exchange students up with from sightseeing and kayaking to opera take you to your accommodation and help arrange practicalities. Danish students, who meet you on arrival, Many international students their stay. world. is an opportunity for you to get at taste of food and culture from ar is an opportunity for you to get at taste of food and culture from community where local and international students socialise regularly. PARTICIPATE IN CLUBS AND SOCIETIES PARTICIPATE EXPERIENCE STUDENT LIFE MEET NEW FRIENDS JOIN THE ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK Studying abroad is about more than just exams and classes. It’s about making new friends. Soaking up foreign exams and classes. It’s Studying abroad is about more than just many extra- involved in the University of Southern Denmark’s culture. Challenging yourself. By getting your experience abroad, settle in quickly and make friendships that last curricular activities, you will enrich a lifetime. Making friends, having fun literature, literature,

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK [14] 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:44 08/01/08 indhold 14 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK [15] Tiago Nogueira, Portugal, Sports Science. Tiago “It was really easy to settle in. Within a week I had met many Danes “It was really easy to settle in. Within a week I had met to get to know and international students through ESN, a great way made friends people and have fun. It’s been a great experience. I’ve that I will keep in touch with for years to come.” 40992 SDU SDU 40992 Side 12:44 08/01/08 indhold 15 40992 SDU indhold 08/01/08 12:44 Side 16 40992 SDU omslag 08/01/08 14:36 Side 2