University of Southern Denmark
EXCHANGE STUDENT GUIDE Five campuses IN FIVE CITIES
See the world. Build your career. Find friends for life. Make studying abroad what you want it to be at the University of Southern Denmark. Our international Exchange programmes offer flexibility and choice so you can get the most out of your time here.
Kolding Universitetsparken 1, 6000 Kolding Odense Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M Esbjerg (Main campus) Niels Bohrs Vej 9-10, 6700 Esbjerg
Slagelse Sdr. Stationsvej 28, 4200 Slagelse Sønderborg (Currently no Alsion 2, exchange available) 6400 Sønderborg
Tel: +45 6550 2264 · Email: [email protected] · www.sdu.dk Facebook.com/SDUInternational & Facebook.com/unisouthdenmark 3 | Exchange Student Guide
Why? Become an Exchange Student ...... 7 Denmark ...... 8 Join the Erasmus Student Network ...... 12 University of Southern Denmark ...... 14 Study in - Odense ...... 19 - Sønderborg ...... 21 - Slagelse ...... 23 - Kolding ...... 25 - Esbjerg ...... 27
What? Programmes offered ...... 28 Useful information for Exchange Students ...... 30
How? The process of becoming an Exchange student ...... 32
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Velkommen...
This guide is intended for people who enjoy expanding their knowledge while at the same time, like to see new places, discover new cultures and make new friends from all around the world. If that sounds like you, then we cordially invite you to become an Exchange Student, at the University of Southern Denmark. More commonly known as Syddansk Universitet (SDU).
By choosing SDU you will become part of a Participate in dynamic teaching lively international student environment. Each In true Scandinavian tradition, students year more than 1500 international students participate significantly in class and work in choose to study at the University, which has groups. more than 500 exchange agreements with partner institutions across the world. As an Delight in Denmark exchange student you can: Both SDU and Denmark have much to offer. Denmark is famous for its high quality of life, Enjoy Easy Communication beautiful countryside, friendly people and cosy Many courses at Master and Bachelor level are atmosphere. taught in English, so you can get by without Danish, both in and out of the classroom. Feel Welcome The university does everything it can to make Make New Friends exchange students feel welcome. You can find 1 in 5 of our students come from outside help during the application process, as well as Denmark, so you will get to know not just before and after your arrival. Danes, but people from all over the World. This guide is just one of the many resources Benefit from available to you. More information about the International Experience university and the exchange programme By being an Exchange Student in Denmark, descriptions can be found on the website you will equip yourself with a range of skills (www.sdu.dk/en). If you have any questions, and experiences that will increase your please do not hesitate to contact SDU employability. International ([email protected]).
Enjoy Quality in Education We hope that we can guide you along the road World class resources and dynamic teaching at to the University of Southern Denmark. the University of Southern Denmark enable you to get the best out of your study abroad. A decision we guarantee you’ll not regret! Whether you are learning a new language or doing research in science, the university puts All the best, the tools you need at your disposal. The Editorial Team
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Become an EXCHANGE STUDENT
Student years are meant to be the most enriching and enjoyable years in life. They are a time of exploration and self-discovery, of new experiences and lasting memories.
Education is not restricted to the classroom. to be transferred back to the degree studied in Life experiences and personal development the home country. are just as important as passing exams on the road to success. Combine all three with an Study possibilities Exchange abroad. See the World, make new As an exchange student, you can study at friends, and broaden your horizons. Stand out one of our four campuses that offer courses and have an education and experience for life. in English: Odense, Kolding, Esbjerg and What are you waiting for?! Sønderborg. The university offers a large number of programmes taught in English to Who are exchange students? exchange students. In addition, the Faculty A student sent from a partner institution who of Humanities also offers courses taught in studies one or two semesters at the University German and Spanish at bachelor and master of Southern Denmark. The course credits are level.
Reasons to do an Exchange at The University of Southern Denmark
Reason no 1 Reason no 2 NOTHING TO LOSE, EVERYTHING TO NEW PERSPECTIVES. You will meet new GAIN. Home will always be there, no matter cultures and people with a very different how far you roam. But when you return, you background than you. You will make friends will be different. You will gain so much more for life, and gain an international network you than just an education. can use in the future. You will learn to cope with unfamiliar situations and learn a lot about your own tolerance, your insight and yourself. 8 | Exchange Student Guide
Why do an Exchange IN DENMARK
Long white beaches. Island hopping. Easy travel around Europe. Choose an exchange in Denmark and you will quickly find that the country has more to offer than you had ever imagined. Grasp the opportunity to study in Scandinavia’s gateway to Europe and open up a world of possibilities.
A Happy Country Health and Cycling Time and time again the Danes come out on Everyone has a bike here! And it’s used for top of the World Happiness Index’. Live here to almost every trip! It helps that the country experience why. is breathtakingly flat, so there are no hills to climb. Danes are also big fans of a balanced A Safe Country diet, with organic products being on top of the People who have visited Denmark often list when it comes to food priorities. emphasize how safe the country feels. Children walk to school on their Hygge own and even the Queen can be The closest translation of ‘hygge’ is seen doing her own shopping cosy, but it is so much more than with a minimum of security. The “Children walk to school that and has to be experienced. statistics confirm this image of on their own and even the It could be time spent in good Denmark as the country has one Queen can be seen doing company, enjoying nice food, of the lowest crime rates in the her own shopping” drinks and humour. It is a very world. important aspect of the Danish mentality. Welfare State Denmark is a highly advanced welfare state Scandinavia’s Gateway characterized by universal healthcare, free to Europe education and social security for all citizens. Denmark’s location makes it a gateway to The country has a high degree of income other Scandinavian countries and the rest redistribution facilitated by the tax system and of Europe. Berlin is just an hour’s flight away. the relatively small gap between rich and poor. London and Paris can be reached in less than two hours. And Barcelona, Rome, Vienna and Equality Prague are all just a few hours flight away. Freedom of expression and equality for all are part of the Danish philosophy. In 2014 Denmark was the 4th most gender-equal country in the world. 9 | study in denmark
Name: Jekaterina Kovalkova Country: Latvia Study Programme: Business, Language and Culture MSc
“Oh, it’s great! My advice to everyone is to go on an exchange abroad! It may be scary in the beginning, but it will change you forever” 10 | Exchange Student Guide
Good to know about Denmark
Facts Education System The Kingdom of Denmark in Denmark includes two autonomous The emphasis is on practise, countries building on theory in the North Atlantic Ocean: the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Group work is in virtually every course Denmark is a small country, it consists of 406 islands and has 7314 Innovation is encouraged kms of coastline. International and dynamic POPULATION: 5,627,235 (2014) learning environment
CAPITAL: Copenhagen /”the most An innovative educational livable city in the world” 1,246,611 system of high international quality (2014) Other major cities: Århus 259.754, Direct contact with Odense 172.512, Aalborg 109.092 local business (2014) Friendly atmosphere LANGUAGE: Danish with between students and English as a second language. teachers – no hierarchy
CURRENCY: Danish Kroner, DKK Over 600 programmes 1 Krone = 100 Øre taught in English (~1 EUR = 7.5 DKK) It’s free to do an COUNTRY DIALING CODE: +45 Exchange there! 11 | Exchange Student Guide
Reason no 3 EXPLORE EUROPE. You can explore while studying in Denmark, as Scandinavia’s gateway to Europe, Denmark is close to historical cities such as Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Oslo and Paris.
Reason no 4 FREEDOM to travel without being questioned. It will not be as easy to travel when you are not a student. 12 | Exchange Student Guide
The Erasmus STUDENT NETWORK (ESN)
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is the • Organising events, trips and activities biggest student association in Europe. The for students – this includes many parties mission of ESN is to create a more mobile and throughout the year, discounted trips to flexible education environment by supporting neighbouring cities, and the legendary Viking and developing student exchange. At the sea battle, where over 2000 students are on a same time ESN also wishes to provide an cruise ship in the Baltic Sea. intercultural experience to those students, who are not able to study abroad. ESN works • The Buddy program – experienced SDU in the interest of exchange students and wishes students are matched with incoming to improve the social and practical integration students, to hand over accommodation keys, of exchange students. help them get settled in, and to show where all the best places in town are. ESN is not just for European students, but for all International Students. The main branch • Promoting mobility among local students – of ESN in Denmark is located on our main The exchange experience doesn’t end with campus in Odense. It is run by both local and you coming to Denmark. It is an ongoing international student volunteers who work to exchange of culture, language and fun. enrich the exchange student experience by: • Involving international students in the local community by organising charitable, environmental and educational activities.
Reason no 5 LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE Or practice your English. Everyone speaks perfect English here, but you are encouraged to take the free Danish lessons to enhance your experience. “It’s totally worth it“ Andrea, Spain
Name: Andrea Sanz Home Country: Spain Study Programme: International Business and Marketing MSc
“I was an Erasmus student two years ago when I fell in love with Denmark and the Scandinavian culture, so when I had the chance to come back (for a masters) I did not have to think twice!
Getting to meet people from so many different places, to lose the fear of living alone, being independent, learning a new language… so many things that have made me improve as a person and broadened my perspective. Studying abroad is a bit like skydiving, at first you’re completely terrified but it’s totally worth it afterwards.” 14 | Exchange Student Guide
The University of SOUTHERN DENMARK
A truly international university. With over 500 exchange agreements around the world, SDU is truly an International University. 1 in 5 of our 30,000 students are not from Denmark, so you can find many nationalities in one class.
Academic excellence Learn hands-on The University of Southern Denmark is a You have the freedom to use our high-tech modern institution offering education and laboratories 24/7, enabling you to put your research at the highest level. Every day 30,000 knowledge to the test. students build on the university’s reputation as a centre of academic excellence. Work with the best The university has several centres of excel- First-class resources lence, chosen for pioneering research on a E-learning and state-of-the-art laboratories national and international platform. offer you a vibrant learning environment where innovation and tradition go hand in hand.
Extensive contacts Reason no 6 Researchers and students work directly with INDEPENDENT LEARNING Our industry and business thanks to the university’s study programmes encourage students extensive regional, national and international to take on an active role in their network. education. Social and leisure interests Students choose their project work topic and decide how to explore the By getting involved in the university’s many subject. Project work allows students to extracurricular activities, you will enrich your develop strong analytical and problem- experience abroad, settle in quickly and make solving skills. friendships that last a lifetime. Students also learn how to search Choice and process information. Normally conducted in small groups, project work With 5 campuses covering Denmark, you can offers students valuable experience in choose what courses and location suits you teamwork, communication and project best. planning. These skills are highly valued in today’s workplace, where small teams are often required to work together to complete specific tasks. Name: Florian Staben Home Country: Germany Study Programme: BSc European Studies
“Don’t only think about going abroad, DO IT! There is so much to see, so much to explore and so much to discover. Learn Danish during your stay and you will be able to get an even more intensive view into the Danish culture, you won’t regret it!” 16 | Exchange Student Guide
The faculty OF YOUR CHOICE
Do you dream of white lab coats or old books? About saving lives or learning more about the world around you? Whatever sparks your interest, you will find the exchange programme of your dreams at the University of Southern Denmark
The Faculty of Engineering research and traditional study programmes at If it is robots, screws and electronics that interest the Faculty of Humanities. Academics around you, the Faculty of Engineering will be right the world are impressed with the Faculty’s up your street. And at the same time, you interdisciplinary approach and progressive can raise your international profile with our research. state-of-the-art resources and strong global connections. The Faculty of Health Sciences If you dream of becoming more knowledgeable The Faculty of Business about the body and the prevention and and Social Sciences treatments of diseases, you can gain practical If the problems of the world and society around and academic experience at the Faculty of you are always on your mind, the Faculty of Health Sciences, which works closely with Business and Social Sciences can give you the Odense University Hospital, industry and education you need to construct a mature and experts worldwide. up-to-date analysis of society. An extensive network of public and private institutions is The Faculty of Science directly based on research conducted at this If you are interested in the origins of life, if Faculty. you want to develop bio and nanotechnology, or like to learn about the natural world, from The Faculty of Humanities proteins to whales the facilities and leading If you are into media, communication and international specialists are at the Faculty of language, you can combine new fields of Science to guide your curiosity.
Faculty of Odense Kolding Esbjerg Sønderborg Slagelse* Health Sciences Science Engineering Humanities Business and Social Sciences
* Currently no courses taught in English available The Campus Cities Campus city ODENSE
Visit www.odense.dk www.odensezoo.dk www.museum.odense.dk www.visitodense.com 19 | Exchange Student Guide
Campus city ODENSE
With some 200,000 inhabitants, Odense is the third largest city in Denmark. Its name comes from Odin, chief of the ancient Viking gods. Odense was built around a sacred spot where Odin was worshipped more than 1000 years ago.
A Fairytale City A Green City Odense is world-renown as the birthplace of Even if you are right in the centre of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen. However it is also you will never be more than a five-minute walk a modern town with a buzzing cultural and away from a green oasis. Odense has no end of social scene. beautiful parks and gardens where you can laze With more than 30,000 students, the town about and enjoy a picnic on a warm spring day has a lively and young atmosphere. The town with friends and fellow students. lies in the centre of Denmark, serviced by two Odense has an agreeable blend of both green international airports, easily reached in less spaces as well as bustling areas for shopping, than 90 minutes by train or car. coffee and hangouts. The endless summer days usually end up in the expansive park area A Festival City where there is often music and bbqs to fill the Odense’s festival diary is an impressive list night with friends. of national and international events that attract well-known creative talents, artists History and Art and musicians of international standing to If you want a more artistically advanced the city every year. They come to join the cultural experience, Odense is home to a Hans Christian Andersen festival, film festival, fascinating history as told by its assortment the robot festival, the harbour festival the of statues and museums throughout the city. international blues festival and not to mention There are many art gallerys such as Brandt’s, Tinderbox. where changing exhibitions and activities will keep you busy throughout the year. Nightlife If you like to party, Odense has ample opportunity! From beer-pong tournaments to pub-quizzes and karaoke. There are even bars where they serve free beer during happy hour. As much as you like! Campus city SØNDERBORG
Visit www.sonderborg.dk www.museum-sonderjylland.dk www.discover-sonderborg.dk www.visitsonderborg.com
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Campus city SØNDERBORG
Sønderborg is located on the island of Als in the Southeast corner of Jutland, close to the German border. Sønderborg is ideally situated between Hamburg and Major centres of Denmark.
The university and cultural complex – Alsion – is Go sailing an architectural marvel situated at the harbour. Oxbridge on Alssund is a competition between Alsion is a magnet for audiences seeking an students from the Sønderborg region, Kiel and experience out of the ordinary. The concert Flensburg university. This spectacular sailing hall forms the venue for activities ranging from event takes place in 28-foot match race boats classical concerts to avant-garde music and rock. on Alssund in front of the new Alsion complex. Due to its flexibility, lectures, conferences, fashion This event is easy to follow from convenient shows, opera, theatre and other cultural events vantage points on the shoreline close to the are staged here. The municipality of Sønderborg sailing course. has approximately 80,000 inhabitants and is keen to facilitate student life. Lots of beaches Here you are surrounded by forest, fjords, The large number of students living in Sønderborg coves and beaches – and Danish history is lends the town a lively social life, with numerous found everywhere. Not many places in Denmark cosy cafés with live music and a vibrant nightlife. are as rich in history as this small geographical The city’s shops range from department stores area. Sønderborg castle, Dybbøl Mill and the to small, fascinating speciality shops. City life is battlefield history centre are examples of some diverse and cultural with a symphony orchestra, of the many centres of interest in the area. a theatre, cinema, musical festivals, and an arts centre devoted to art and culture.
Lots of activities No matter what leisure activities you prefer, you are almost guaranteed to find a sports or activity Reason no 7 club to suit your needs. LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE, or From parachuting to soccer, athletics, fishing, practice your English. English is the rowing, sailing, surfing, riding, handball, hunting, principal tuition language for exchange and golf of course. Nearby, you will find Danfoss students, but you are encouraged to Universe, a science and experience park full of take the free Danish lessons. You’ll be exciting technology and fun-filled activities. If surprised how quickly you become you love watersports, Sønderborg is for you! bilingual. Visit www.visitsydvestsjaelland.dk www.dit-slagelse.dk
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Campus city SLAGELSE (Currently no exchange available)
Slagelse has around 32,000 inhabitants and is West Zealand’s largest shopping town 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 Viking Age the different sporting disciplines. The town is Slagelse is one of Denmark’s oldest towns, also home to the Slagelse Gladiators which is a founded in the Viking Age with the Trelleborg Danish American Football team. ring fortress. A site that has at times been compared to Stonehenge with its mysterious Nice beaches construction and conspicuous location. Com- Southwest Zealand and the Great Belt Coast pared to other sacred Viking locations, King have 186 kilometres of beautiful coastline and Harald Bluetooth’s impressive ring fortress lots of delightful beaches. from the late 900s is the best preserved of its The beaches provide plenty of opportunity for kind. swimming and are ideal for windsurfers and anglers. Many beaches are student hangouts in Culture and Sport the summertime. The town is well-known for its many leisure time and sports activities. You can The Campus explore an active cultural life with Slagelse The recently renovated campus shines as an Theatre, Denmark’s largest amateur theatre achievement of an elegant blending of urban “Krabasken” and Slagelse Music Hall. Within space with an educational institution. Campus the field of sports, both the elite and the Slagelse strives to cultivate an environment general public are well taken care of. Slagelse of connections with its many activities that is especially renowned for its handball, bridge between the city’s students, citizens, badminton, hockey, gymnastics and golf researchers, entrepreneurs and business teams and attracts big names from across community. Campus city KOLDING
Visit www.visitkolding.dk www.visitdenmark.dk
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Campus city KOLDING
Kolding is one of Denmark’s friendliest towns – a large and small village rolled into one. The municipality of Kolding has more than 86,000 inhabitants, centrally placed in relation to the rest of Denmark.
Kolding is a university town and a commercial for a number of orchestras and for orchestra centre, with easy access via the motorway, buses and choir rehearsals. Nicolai arts & design and train services. Billund international airport is houses professional artists and designers with only half an hour’s drive away from Kolding. The workshops and exhibition facilities. town is well-known for its dramatic history, its beautiful countryside, its rich and varied cultural Trapholt and Koldinghus life, as well as its thriving business sector. Art, applied art, design and architecture have a long tradition in Kolding. The creative In Kolding, there is something for everyone. If you environment spills over into the cultural events are looking for culture, art and new experiences, in the area. Creating art has a high profile – visit Koldinghus castle or Trapholt Museum, not in the least by virtue of the museums at but if rural surroundings are more for you, the Koldinghus and Trapholt. Trapholt is the only town is situated in some of the most wonderful museum in Denmark where there is modern art, countryside – close to water, woods and beaches. applied art, design and furniture design. Dating back five centuries Koldinghus is made up of An atmosphere of impressive, weather-beaten buildings housing a past and future great hall, castle chapel, library hall and a gloomy Koldinghus castle forms a unique backdrop for dungeon. From the top of the giant tower there is the pedestrian streets that twist and turn through a magnificent view over the town of Kolding and the central town. In between shops, you will find the castle lake. small peaceful oases of historical places, which offer rich and lively stories. Beaches The beaches in the Kolding area lie directly in the The Nicolai Block magnificent setting of the Little Belt. The beaches Kolding’s new culture block is established in one have white sand, shallow water and many of Denmark’s largest historical school complexes. different possibilities. Some beaches have a natural playground, and some have beach volley Nicolai contains a cinema, a café, an archive on courts. Some have bathing jetties, others have local history, and a children’s venue culture house camp sites. Some have kiosk and toilet facilities, with an adventure universe for children aged others are undisturbed beaches. 2-12 years. The Nicolai theatre is a regular venue Campus city ESBJERG
Visit www.visitesbjerg.dk www.studiebyenesbjerg.dk www.efb.dk
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Campus city ESBJERG
Esbjerg is Denmark’s youngest big city with 115,000 inhabitants (Esbjerg municipality). Esbjerg is the place where unique nature experiences are combined with the pulsating life of the city and great sights and attractions.
In Esbjerg’s backyard is the world UNESCO site the skin removed, fried in butter – a local delicacy the Wadden Sea national park, this is among the not to be missed! most valuable wetland areas in the world and of crucial importance for breeding birds, fish, Young and international marine mammals and plant life. Bike paths curve The beautiful concert hall of the Eest Jutland around the seafront and into parks. The oldest academy of music and dramatic arts, housed city in all of scandinavia, Ribe lies only 30 minutes in a former turbine hall, eloquently expresses a from Esbjerg and was voted “Europe’s best big concert life and a level of ambition that embrace time small destination” in 2014. both classical and modern art. Famous names from home and abroad appear often and gladly The harbour make use of the “live” city’s facilities, which can – a special experience match the best international standards. All year round you can experience Esbjerg har- bour, which has a marina, restaurant, museum Sports life lighthouse ship and friendly cruises on board the Swimming stadium Denmark has the country’s cutters. finest water park and a 50 metre-long and 25 metre-wide competition pool. Take the ferry to Fanø which is a small island in Just a stone’s throw away you’ll find the athletics the north sea for sandy beaches, the national park stadium and the city’s football stadium, where and great experiences out in the countryside. In Esbjerg plays premier league football. The the summer there are boat trips from the harbour stadium centre is also beautifully located in in Esbjerg. Esbjerg sports park, which is also home to two skating rinks, where there is plenty of room for International taste both the elegant skating princesses and the tough In the centre you will find an abundance guys of the ice hockey league. There is also a of restaurants with Greek, Italian, Chinese, curling centre, tennis courts, badminton hall and Indian, Argentine, Turkish and French dishes. cricket pitch. Traditional Danish cooking is of course also on the menu – hot or cold. Try, for example, the As it’s right on the sea, there are many water sport world- famous open sandwiches (smørrebrød), activities. Or you can just hangout on the beach a delicious fish dish, a slice of smoked hjerting as many students do! salmon, or “bakskuld”, a salted, smoked dab with 28 | Exchange Student Guide
Exchange Programmes (Subject to change. Visit www.sdu.dk/en)
You can choose courses from any study programme offered at the university provided you have the prerequisites for the courses. Courses are offered in English at four campuses: Odense, Kolding, Esbjerg, and Sønderborg. We recommend that you take all your courses at one campus. If you are able to follow courses in Danish, you find information on these by looking at the information of the relevant programme at www.sdu.dk.
Reason no 8 IT COULD BE YOUR LAST CHANCE. It’s a big world, student years are a special opportunity to explore it. In a few years you could find yourself in a busy job, with no time to travel. 29 | Exchange Student Guide
Engineering
Applied Physics – master level Chemical Engineering – bachelor level Chemical Engineering – master level Civil Engineering – bachelor level Electronics – master level Environmental Engineering – master level Health and Welfare Technology – bachelor level Health and Welfare Technology – master level Information and Communication Technology – bachelor level Innovation and Business – bachelor level Innovation and Business – master level Integrated Design – bachelor level Interaction Design – bachelor level IT Product Design – master level Learning and Experience Technology – bachelor level Learning and Experience Technology – master level Manufacturing and Management – bachelor level Mechanical Engineering – bachelor level Mechatronics Engineering – bachelor level Mechatronics Engineering – master level Operations Management – master level Product Development and Innovation – bachelor level Product Development and Innovation – master level Robot Systems – bachelor level Robot Systems – master level Software Engineering – bachelor level Software Engineering – master level Structural Engineering – bachelor level 30 | Exchange Student Guide
Health Science
Courses at Public Health Sciences Medicine internship and courses Sports science and health
Humanities
Scandinavian Area Studies Courses taught in English from the programmes below: · American Studies - bachelor and master level · Business, language and culture (negot) - bachelor and master level · English studies - bachelor and master level · International Business Communication - bachelor and master level · IT Product Design - master level · IT Web Communication Design - master level · Media Study - bachelor and master level · Middle East Studies - master level · History - bachelor and master level • International Tourism and Leisure Management - master level • Maritime Archaeology - master level • Philosophy - bachelor and master level
Science
Advanced algorithmics (master level course package) All science courses in English Aquatic environmental biology (master level course package) Chemistry (master level course package) Experimental biology (master level course package) Geometry and theoretical physics (master level course package) Physics – theoretical and experimental (master level course package) 31 | Exchange Student Guide
Business and Social Sciences
MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Accounting and Finance MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Brand Management and Marketing Communication MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Communication Management and Leadership MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – International Business and Law MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – International Business and Management MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – International Business and Marketing MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Management Accounting MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Management of Innovation Processes MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Management of People MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Market Anthropology MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Marketing, Globalization and Culture MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Strategy and Organization MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Sports and Event Management (Esbjerg) MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Marketing and Innovation (Esbjerg) MSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Strategic Entrepreneurship (Kolding) Master in Comparative Public Policy and Welfare Studies Master of Social Sciences in International Security and Law MSc Cultural Sociology in Social Transformation Processes (Esbjerg) MSc in Economics (3 profiles) MSc in Environmental and Resource Management (Esbjerg) BSc in Economics and Business Adm. – Business Management BSc in Economics and Business Adm. – International Economics and Business Relationships European Studies BSc Market and Management Anthropology BSc in international Business administration and modern languages
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Partner Universities (Subject to change. Visit www.sdu.dk/en)
As a SDU student, you can study abroad at any of these institutions for free. This list changes frequently. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Nordplus partners:
Denmark University of the Faroe Islands Norway Bergen University College University of Greenland Handelshøyskolen BI Estonia University of Tartu HiST Sør-Trøndelag University College Tallinn University of Technology Norwegian School of Economics Finland Hanken School of Economics Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Lappeenranta University Norwegian University of Science and of Technology Technology (NTNU) Novia University of Applied Sciences Oslo and Akershus University College Saimaa University of Applied Sciences of Applied Sciences Savonia University of Applied Sciences Sogn og Fjordane University College TAMK - Tampere University of Telemark University College Applied Sciences University of Agder Tampere University of Technology University of Bergen University of Eastern Finland University of Oslo University of Helsinki University of Stavanger University of Jyväskylä University of Tromsø University of Lapland Østfold University College University of Oulu Sweden Bleking Institute of Technology University of Tampere Chalmers University of Technology University of Turku Karlstad University University of Vaasa Karolinska Institutet Åbo Academy University Linköping University Aalto University Linnaeus University Island Reykjavik University Luleå University of Technology University of Akureyri Mid Sweden University University of Iceland Mälardalen University Latvia Riga Graduate School of Law Stockholm School of Economics Lithuania Mykolas Romeris University Swedish School of Sport and Vytautas Magnus University Health Sciences Umeå University University of Gothenburg University of Lund University of Stockholm University of Uppsala Örebro University
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Erasmus+ partners:
Austria Fachhochschule Salzburg Estonia Tallinn University of Applied Sciences FH Joanneum Tallinn University of Technology FHS Kufstein Tirol University of University of Tartu Applied Sciences Finland Kymenlaakso University of Graz University of Technology Applied Sciences Karl-Franzens Universität Graz Oulu University of Applied Sciences Management Center Innsbruck TAMK - Tampere University of MODUL University Vienna Applied Sciences Universities of Applied Sciences University of Eastern Finland Upper Austria University of Oulu University of Applied Sciences Wiener University of Vaasa Neustadt Åbo Academy University Universität Wien France ECE Paris - Graduate School Belgium Ghent University of Engineering Haute Ecole ICHEC-ISC St Louis- Ecole Centrale de Lyon ISFSC, Bruxelles Ecole Centrale De Nantes Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Ecole Centrale Marseille Universite Catholique de Louvain École Centrale Paris/Centrale Supélec Universiteit Hasselt Ecole de Management de Normandie University College Ghent Ecole des Metiers d l´Environnement Bulgaria Sofia University ‘Saint (EME) Kliment Ohridski’ Ecole Internationale des Sciences du Technical University of Sofia Traitement de I’Information (EISTI) Croatia University of Zadar École Nationale d’Ingénieurs du Val de Cyprus University of Cyprus Loire Czech Brno University of Technology École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie Republic de Rennes (ENSCR) Charles University in Prague Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon Czech Technical University in Prague Ecole Superieure de Commerce La Czech University of Life Sciences Rochelle Prague Ecole Superieure des Sciences Masaryk University Commerciales d´Angers - ESSCA Metropolitan University Prague EFREI Ecole d ingenieur University of Economics, Prague ESC Montpellier University of Palacky ESC Rennes School of Business University of Pardubice ESCE - Ecole Superieure du University of West Bohemia Commerce Exterieur
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France Business School Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel Groupe ESC Clermont Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen Groupe ESC Troyes EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und IAE de Grenoble Universite Pierre Recht Mendes Europa-Universität Flensburg INSA Centre Val de Loire Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt Institut de Preparation a (Oder) l.Administration et a la Gestion (IPAG) Europäische Fachhochschule Rhein / Institut National des Sciences Erft GmbH (EUFH) Appliquees de Lyon - INSA Fachhochschule Flensburg Institut National des Sciences Fachhochschule für Technik und Appliquées de Toulouse - INSA Wirtschaft Berlin Institut National Polytechnique de Fachhochschule Kiel Grenoble Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt ISC Paris - School of Management Freie Universität Berlin Kedge Business School Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Science Po Lille Erlangen-Nürnberg SIGMA Clermont (tidligere Institut Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena Francais de Mecanique Avancee German Sport University Cologne (IFMA)) Hamburg University of Applied SKEMA Business School Sciences Toulouse Business School Hamburg University of Technology Université Blaise Pascal Clermont II Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf Université Bordeaux 1 Hochschule Bremen Université de Lille II Droit et Santé Hochschule für Angewandte Université de Strasbourg, EM Wissenschaften Kempten Strasbourg Business School Hochschule für Technik und Universite de Technologie de Troyes Wirtschaft des Saarlandes Université Jean Moulin Lyon III Hochschule Karlsruhe - Université Joseph Fourier Technik und Wirtschaft Université Pierre et Marie Curie Hochschule München (UPMC) Hochschule Offenburg Université Savoie Mont Blanc Hochschule Pforzheim University of Versaille Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Germany Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau Julius-Maximilians-Universität Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg Würzburg
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Erasmus+ partners: (continued)
Germany Karlsruhe Institute Athens University of Economics (Continued) of Technology and Business Leibniz Universität Hannover Technical University of Crete Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Technological Educational Institute München (T.E.I.) of Larissa Magdeburg-Stendal University of University of Thessaly Applied Sciences Hungary Central European University - CEU Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Ireland University College Cork Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms- University College Dublin Universität Bonn Waterford Institute of Technology Ruprecht-Karls-Univeresität Island Reykjavik University Heidelberg University of Iceland RWTH Aachen University Italy Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia Technische Hochschule Deggendorf Università Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC) Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt Universita degli Studi di Bergamo Technische Universität Berlin Universita degli Studi di Brescia Technische Universität Braunschweig Universita Degli Studi Di Ferrara Technische Universität Chemnitz Universita degli Studi di Firenze Technische Universität Kaiserslautern Università degli studi di Milano Technische Universität München Università degli Studi di Napoli Universität Bayreuth Federico II Universität Bielefeld Universita degli Studi di Parma Universität Bremen Universita degli Studi di Pavia Universität Duisburg - Essen Universita degli Studi di Roma Universität Hamburg - La Sapienza Universität Kassel Universita degli Studi di Roma Universität Leipzig - Tor Vergata Universität Regensburg Universita degli Studi di Roma Universität Rostock ‘Foro Italico’ Universität Stuttgart Universita degli Studi di Torino Universität Saarlandes Università degli Studi di Trento Universität zu Köln Universita degli Studi di Trieste Universität zu Lübeck Universita degli Studi di Udine Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Universita di Bologna Münster Universita di Pisa Zeppelin University University of Salerno Greece Aristotle Universityof Thessaloniki Latvia Latvian Academy of Sport Education
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Riga Graduate School of Law Telemark University College Riga Technical University University of Bergen University of Latvia University of Oslo Lithuania Kaunas University of Technology University of Stavanger Klaipeda University University of Tromsø Lithuanian Sports University Poland Adam Mickiewicz University Vilnius Gediminas Technical Bialystok Technical University University Collegium Civitas Vilnius University Cracow University of Economics Vytautas Magnus University Kozminski University Malta University of Malta Medical University of Silesia Nether- Fontys University of Medical University of Warsaw lands Applied Sciences Military University of Technology HAN University of Applied Sciences Poznan University of Medical Sciences Hanzehogeschool Groningen Silesian University of Technology Hogeschool Inholland Technical University of Lodz Hogeschool van Amsterdam University of Finance and Hogeschool Zeeland HZ Management, Bialystok University of Applied Sciences University of Gdansk Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden University of Lodz Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen University of Rzeszow Rijksuniversiteit Groningen University of Warsaw Saxion University of Applied Sciences Warsaw University of Technology Technische Universiteit Eindhoven West Pomeranian University of Tilburg University Technology, Szczecin Universiteit Leiden Wroclaw University of Technology Universiteit Maastricht Portugal Instituto Politecnico de Lisboa University of Twente Instituto Politécnico do Porto Wageningen University IPAM (Instituto Português Windesheim University of Administracão de Marketing) Applied Sciences ISCTE Instituto Universitario Norway Bergen University College de Lisboa Handelshøyskolen BI Universidade Catolica Portuguesa Lillehammer University College Universidade de Aveiro Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Universidade de Lisboa Oslo and Akershus University College Universidade do Algarve of Applied Sciences Universidade do Minho
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Universidade do Porto Universidad Politecnica de Valencia University of Coimbra Universitat de Barcelona Rumania Babes-Bolyai University Universitat de Girona Politehnica University of Timisoara Universitat de Lleida Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava Universitat de Vic Technical University of Cluj Napoca Universitat Jaume I Titu Maiorescu University Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya Transilvania University of Brasov (UPC) University of Oradea University of Oviedo Slovakia Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice Sweden Chalmers University of Technology Slovak University of Technology Jönköping University in Bratislava Karolinska Institutet Trnava University Luleå University of Technology Slovenia University of Ljubljana Stockholm University of the Arts - University of Maribor School of Dance and Circus (DOCH) Spain Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Umeå University Universidad de Alcala University of Gothenburg Universidad de Alicante University of Lund Universidad de Almeria University of Stockholm Universidad de Deusto University of Uppsala Universidad de Granada Switzer- Hochschule land Universidad de la Coruña Luzern Universidad de La Laguna Université de Lausanne Universidad de la Rioja University of Applied Sciences and Universidad de Leon Arts Northwestern Switzerland Universidad de Malaga Universität Bern Universidad de Murcia Universität Zürich Universidad de Navarra ZHAW School of Management and Law Universidad de Politecnica de Madrid Turkey Adnan Menderes University Universidad de Salamanca Anadolu University Universidad de Santiago Bahcesehir University de Compostela Bilkent University Universidad de Vigo Bogazici University Universidad de Zaragoza Gazi University Universidad del Pais Vasco Hacettepe University Universidad Loyola Andalucia Koc University Universidad Miguel Hernandez De Elche
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Middle East Technical University - Swansea University METU University of Cumbria Sakarya University University of Gloucestershire Yeditepe University, Istanbul University of London, Birkbeck Yildiz Technical University University of Portsmouth UK Bath Spa University University of Salford Nottingham Trent University University of Wolverhampton Southampton Solent University University of Worcester
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Exchange partners outside EU/EØS:
Australia Deakin University China Beijing Foreign Studies University Federation University Australia Fudan University Griffith University Hong Kong Baptist University James Cook University Hong Kong Polytechnic University Murdoch University Huazhong University of Science and Queensland University Technology of Technology (QUT) Macau University of Science and Swinburne University Technology of Technology Northwestern Polytechnical University University of Tasmania (NPU) in Xi’an University of Wollongong Sun-Yat-sen University Brazil Pontificia Universidade Catolica Shanghai Polytechnic University SSPU do Rio de Janeiro Shanghai University, SHU-UTS SILC Universidade Federal do Business School Rio Grande do Sul University of Macau Universidade Tecnológica Xi’an Jiaotong University Federal do Paraná Georgia Caucasus University Canada Centennial College of Applied Arts Ghana Ghana Institute of Management and and Technology, Toronto Public Administration (GIMPA) Mount Allison University India Jain University St. Francis Xavier University Indonesia Gadjah Mada University Universite du Quebec a Montreal Institut Teknologi Bandung University of Calgary Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember University of Northern British Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta Columbia Universitas Indonesia University of Ottawa University of Surabaya University of the Fraser Valley Japan Chuo University University of Waterloo Gakushuin University Chile Pontificia Universidad Catolica Hiroshima University of Economics de Chile Kwansei Gakuin University Osaka University Ritsumeikan University Yamaguchi University Kenya Univeristy of Nairobi Malaysia Taylor’s University University of Malaya Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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Mexico Guanajuanto University USA California State University, Bakersfield Instituto Technologico y de Estudios California State University, Superiores de Monterrey Monterey Bay Universidad Panamericana Fort Lewis College Morocco Ecole de Gouvernance et Hawaii Pacific University D’Economie de Rabat Iowa State University Peru Universidad Esan Kutztown University Philippines Ateneo de Manila University Marquette University University of Santo Tomas New Mexico State University Russia Moscow International Higher Ohio University Business School ‘MIRBIS’ San Francisco State University Petrozavodsk State University The University of Arizona, Tucson Siberian Federal University University of Florida Ural Federal University University of Idaho Singapore Nanyang Technological University University of Miami National University of Singapore University of Minnesota South Chung-Ang University of New Mexico Korea University University of North Carolina at Dongguk University, Dongguk Greensboro Business School University of North Florida Hankuk University of Foreign Studies University of Virginia Keimyung University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Konkuk University University of Wyoming Seoul National University Venezuela Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Sungkyunkwan University Administración Sri Lanka University of Colombo Vietnam International University - Vietnam University of Peradeniya National University in Ho Chi Taiwan National Chengchi University Minh City National Taiwan University of Science Vietnam National University, and Technology - Taiwan Tech University of Economics and Tanzania Mzumbe University Business, Hanoi Thailand Chulalongkorn University Kasetsart University King Mongkut University of Technology Northern Bangkok Mahanakorn University of Technology Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University
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Information for EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Academic structure Admission requirements The relationship between students and You must meet the entry requirements for the teachers in Denmark is quite informal. Both courses you wish to take, meet the application students and teachers like to consider one deadline and enclose all relevant documents. another equals. You are always encouraged To follow courses at master level, you must to ask questions both inside and outside of have completed what compares to 180 ects the classroom and to express your opinion on credits within a relevant field. the themes discussed during the courses. The informal atmosphere does not imply, however, Language requirements that an overly relaxed attitude towards your A good standard of English is required because studies would be accepted. On the contrary, teaching at the university typically involves the independent nature of university studies student participation, class discussions, in Denmark presupposes that students project work and student presentations. show initiative and take responsibility in the This means that you must have a command of planning of their studies and in keeping to their the English language equivalent of the IELTS own schedules. score of 6.5 Or the TOEFL score of 575/239/88. Students are expected to be able to analyse and We ask you and your home university to discuss material, both in class, in group work document your English skills through our and in the final examination. Most studies language requirement form (available during make use of both oral and written exams. application).
Academic system Arrival Bachelor level = undergraduate (3 years or 3.5 You must arrive in time for our orientation Years) = 180 or 210 ects credits days which take place a few days before the Master level = graduate (2 years) = 120 ects semester starts. In rare circumstances we credits on top of the 180/210 ects credits from accept late arrivals on request. the bachelor level Accommodation Academic calendar All five campuses guarantee accommodation Autumn semester: classes normally start for students from partner universities if we September 1 and run to mid December. Exams have received a complete application by our can be held as late as January 31st. application deadline (by May 1 / November 1). Spring semester: classes normally start More information can be found at: February 1 and run to mid May. Exams can be www.sdu.dk/en held as late as June 30th.
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Contact Tel: +45 6550 2264 Email: [email protected] www.sdu.dk/en
Living costs in Denmark Tuition Rent in Denmark costs on average 2,200 – Exchange students do not pay tuition. 3,000 dkk per month, with groceries costing around 2,000 – 2,500 dkk per month, depen- Application deadlines ding on your lifestyle. If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you have to A monthly budget might be: apply earlier than EU/EEA citizens to have Between 4,500 dkk to 7,000 dkk. enough time to apply for residence permit. 10 Danish kroner are equivalent to € 1.34. It takes up to three months for Non-EU/EEA citizens to get a residence permit Orientation day A few days before classes start each campus Autumn semester has an orientation programme for new April 1: Non-EU/EEA citizens exchange students. During these days students May 1: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens are introduced to the university in general and the relevant faculty. Spring semester October 1: Non-EU/EEA citizens Ects credits November 1: EU/EEA and Swiss citizens A full semester workload equals 30 ects credits. Two semesters equal 60 ects credits. Master courses often count as 10 ects credits, i.e. a third of one semester. Master students Reason no 9 typically have 10-15 teaching hours per week. EMPLOYABILITY. “International You are expected to take a full workload during Experience” is more frequently being your stay at the university, including exams. asked for in job descriptions. By being Ects = european credit transfer system. an Exchange Student in Denmark, you Danish language courses will equip yourself with a range of skills and experiences that will increase your You can sign up for Danish language courses employability. You will have the ability at language schools in town. These take place to work independently and work in during the semester. groups, while gaining a much sought after International Profile.
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The process of becoming AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Autumn/spring various practical matters September/ 1) your home institution in the course of May/June February nominates you. or November/ December. 6) the semester and classes start September 1/ 2) you submit your online July-August/ February 1. application with all December-January required enclosures and 4) you receive information Make sure to read the general online application for on accommodation in entry requirement and accommodation, before July/December, or at the any possible specific entry the relevant application beginning of August/ requirements of the courses deadlines. January (if you applied for you would like to follow. accommodation through Specific entry requirements 3) your application the university). are listed under the course is assessed. If the information or course assessment is successful, 5) end of August/January, package information. you receive our enrolment each campus has an pack containing our orientation programme online enrollment email, for all new students. and information on
Reason no 10 Reason no 11 Reason no 12 ENJOY IT! You’re NEW FOOD. Maybe SAFE COUNTRY. abroad for a good you don’t like pickled Denmark is one of time, not a long time! herring, but how do the safest countries you know unless in the world, as you try? indicated by the low crime rate.
Name: Mingle Home Country: Lithuania Study Programme: Bachelor in Economics and Business administration
“I definitely encourage everyone that is in doubt or feels afraid to leave their home country. It is tremendous experience, a chance to become very open-minded, to grow as a personality and get one-step closer to what you imagine yourself in the future.” 46 | Exchange Student Guide
How to APPLY
At SDU International ([email protected]), you can get help with practical matters. SDU International is engaged in sending and receiving students. At present the University cooperates with more than 500 universities within various Nordic and EU programmes (Nordplus and Erasmus+) as well as other bilateral agreements.
• Fill in the online form, found at www.sdu.dk/en You could also come to Denmark as a fee paying • Upload all required enclosures to the online Guest Student, where you will have greater application form. Do not send them by email freedom to choose your own study path. or ordinary mail. • Upload language requirement form (paper More information about becoming a guest form: print out, fill in, scan and upload) student can be found at www.sdu.dk/en · Apply online if you wish for SDU to find accommodation for you. In Odense, our main campus, there is an Erasmus Student Network / ESN group which organises events at least once a week for both international and Danish students. As an exchange student, you can expect to enjoy invitations to these events, as well as the social events organised by your course group and your student guidance counsellor.
Reason no 13 Reason no 14 Reason no 15 The Erasmus THE DOWNSIDE is WE WELCOME YOUR Student Network having to leave, with PERSPECTIVE! The more (ESN). all the friends you’ve diverse our International made, the goodbye Environment, the more is the hardest thing enriching the student life is about an exchange. for everyone. Your culture, language, personality and perspective are welcomed. 47 | study in denmark 48 | Exchange Student Guide
Residence AND WORK PERMIT
Any student studying for more than three months in Denmark must apply for a residence permit. Special rules apply to Nordic citizens. If you are a citizen of the EU or the EEA countries, you must apply for your residence certificate once you have arrived in Denmark.
If you hold a non- EU/EEA citizenship, you If you come from outside Europe you must must apply for residence permit through the apply at least three months before the semester Danish Embassy or Consulate in your country starts to get your residence permit in time. before you go to Denmark. A student residence permit allows you to work 15 hours a week. For more information visit: www.newtodenmark.dk.
Do’s and don’ts Don’t leave home without: • Do signal when stopping and turning on a • Google translate app bike. Always! • Passport photographs (you’ll need when • Do not greet a Dane with a kiss on the cheek! applying for residence) • Do take a number at the post office/bakery • A check up at the Dentist, it is expensive in DK • Do not show up early or late when invited • Gloves, hat, scarf (winter) • Do dress casually unless stated otherwise • Flip flops, shades (summer) • Don’t be alarmed about unisex toilets! • Pen • Do not ask “what is the occasion?” when • Rainclothes, even if the sky is blue – you presented cake (no need for a reason is the would not believe! answer!) Name: Arne Koch Home Country: Germany Study Programme: MSc Economics and Project Management
“The more time I spend outside of my “comfort zone” the more I learn and develop personally.” 50 | Exchange Student Guide
Useful DANISH PHRASES
Nej Må jeg be’ No om to øl Can I have two beers Hvor er du fra? Where are Skål you from Hvor meget Cheers er dette? How much is this Hjæl p Help Farvel Hej Goodbye Hello 51 | Exchange Student Guide
Tak Thank you Undskyld Sorry Hvordan har du det? How are you
Fint tak Måske Fine thanks Maybe Det ved jeg ikke I don’t know
Ja Yes Useful websites Denmark’s official website: www.denmark.dk Official travel guide to Denmark: www.visitdenmark.com About education in Denmark: www.studyindenmark.dk Information on Odense: www.visitodense.com Danish Immigration Service: www.newindenmark.dk Odense Municipality: www.odense.dk Taler du engelsk Find a job in Denmark: www.workindenmark.dk Guide on living abroad: www.justlanded.com Do you speak www.study2study.com English University of Southern Denmark
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