Fact Sheet University Name University of Southern Denmark (SDU) Website www.sdu.dk Address (SDU International) Campusvej 55, DK-5230 Odense M Country Denmark Tel. / Email +45 65502264 / [email protected] University Erasmus Code DK ODENSE01 SDU International Contact Persons Functions Contact Data SDU International Main contact +45 65502264 [email protected] Staff Mobility [email protected] SDU Summer School [email protected] Karina Højgaard Jensen Institutional Erasmus+ Coordinator [email protected] Sonia Washuus de Carvalho Erasmus+ KA107 Coordinator [email protected] Ida Funder Team responsible for students to/from: [email protected] Lone Anneberg Mikkelsen Faculty of Humanities (Campus Odense) Ida Thøstesen Team responsible for students to/from: [email protected] Mette Østergaard Pedersen Faculty of Business and Social Sarah Barfoed Sciences (Campus Odense) Karina Højgaard Jensen Team responsible for students to/from: [email protected] Sonia Washuus de Faculty of Engineering Carvalho (Campus Odense) Tijana Matijasec Inger Marie Jessen Team responsible for students to/from: [email protected] Anne Mette Ditlev Faculty of Science Faculty of Health Science (Campus Odense) Birte Nissen Responsible for students coming to [email protected] Campus Sønderborg Anette Møller Responsible for students coming to [email protected] Campus Esbjerg Campus Kolding Stefan Knudsen Director International [email protected] Tine Noto Assistant Director International [email protected] Didde Marie Bielefeldt- Secretary [email protected] Petersen Fall/Winter Semester 2021 Spring Semester 2022 Application 1 April for a student from a non- 1 October for a student from a non- Deadlines EU/EEA country EU/EEA country 1 May for an EU/EEA and 1 November for EU/EEA and Nordic Nordic citizen citizens Nomination As application deadlines above As application deadlines above Deadlines Information Required nomination information: Required nomination information: Name Name E-mail E-mail Study cycle Study cycle Faculty (applied for at SDU) Faculty (applied for at SDU) Programme (home institution) Programme (home institution) Nationality Nationality Exchange semester (spring/fall) Exchange semester (spring/fall) Orientation Last two weekdays prior to semester Last two weekdays prior to Session start semester start Classes 1 September – 31 December 1 February - 31 May Exam Period Ordinary exam: 1 January – 31 Ordinary exam: 1 June – 30 June January (sometimes exams will be in May, see Re-exam: 1 February – 28 February course description) Re-exam: 1 August – 31 August Deadline for 1 May for the Winter semester (Sept. 1 November for the Spring Semester (Feb. – Accommodation – Jan.) June) Application - Application is online Documents - Language Requirement Form - Transcript of records - Proof of nomination from home university - Copy of Passport or National ID Card - More information about General Entry Requirements Level/Courses/Programs - Undergraduate / Bachelor level offered for exchange students - Postgraduate / Master level Find a list of the courses we offer for Exchange and Guest students. TOEFL / IELTS Not required. (for exchange students) Instead we require a signed Language Requirement Form from the student’s home university. With this form, the university confirms that the student has the necessary language proficiency. Course Please see our offered programmes Information/Syllabus Course Selection/Procedure Pre-selection before arrival. Final selection will be made after arrival Course load per semester 30 ECTS Language of Instruction English and Danish Danish language course Not available at the university. Courses are offered in the local city Accommodation: approx. € 300-370 / month Approximate Expenses, per month in Euros Food: approx. € 300 -340 / month Public Transport: approx. € 40 / month Others: approx. € 70-80 for books Total: approx. € 710 - 830 Accommodation At SDU we guarantee to find accommodation for incoming exchange students if they apply within the deadline (please see above). Application is online Contact [email protected] Arrival Information Students will receive arrival information according to the campus stated in the enrolment letter Administrative Formalities upon arrival To be confirmed before arrival Accommodation We recommend that you take out insurance before you leave for Health insurance Denmark. It is also possible to take out insurance while in Denmark, but the insurance policy will most likely only be available in Danish. Personal liability insurance Campus Facilities Modern facilities in the form of reading rooms, laboratories, Friday bars, libraries, meeting places and cozy corners help to make life at university a happy experience. Miscellaneous Please see Practical Information for international exchange students. SDU #sdusummerschool sdu.dk/summerschool International Summer School #sdusummerschool 9 – 20 August 2021 → Info → Courses → How to apply 1 SDU International Summer School Welcome to the perfect summer Summer School courses ranging from Drone Technology to Management and Computer Science This year SDU offers summer school courses on two campuses – Odense and Sønderborg – both known for their state-of-the-art facilities. The robot valley in Odense attracts all kinds of companies as does Sønderborg with the world-famous companies situated here. At the centre of this high-tech development is SDU with multiple study programmes and extensive research in business, engineering and science. Our rich student life with cafes, concerts, parks and bike lanes across the cities makes it a perfect place to update your skills – and get to know Danish language and culture. 2 A summer with state-of- the-art facilities Spend 2 weeks in Denmark and experience the Danish approach to teaching: Here you will study in state- of-the-art laboratories and classrooms and meet our most inventive and skilled professors in a study environment that cooperates closely with relevant innovative companies. sdu.dk/summerschool SDU International Summer School Summer in Denmark Summertime in Denmark fills the cities with young people. You can BBQ in the park. Or go for a swim in the ocean or the harbour swimming pool. Find new adventures at a local concert. In both Odense and Sønderborg the entire city is bubbling with adventures in August! Social life Your summer school also means weeks of fun, experiencing Scandinavian culture and lifestyle and making new friends. Festivals Odense is famous for the annual H.C. Andersen Festival which transforms Odense into a living fairy tale with theatre performances, street art, concerts, lightshows, art exhibitions, storytelling, street performances and more. Should you have the opportunity to extend your stay after our Summer School, you will get the chance to join in on some of the festivities. Meeting fellow students The cities have a vivid student life: You can hang out with fellow students at the university or take your bike to the city centre. In Odense you will find a student house in the city centre. It is open for all students every day – even on Sundays. Here you can hang out, meet other international and Danish students, enjoy the café and bar and throw yourself into all the summer activities and events. Sightseeing Odense was the birthplace of the famous fairy tale- writer Hans Christian Andersen which makes Odense a charming fairy tale city. Follow his footprints around Odense to be the main character in your own fairy tale. The beautiful Sønderborg Castle at the waterfront whispers the royal history of this charming, cobbled city at the water. Pssst: Check out the traffic lights in the city center of Odense – they have been ‘fairytaled’. 4 sdu.dk/summerschool So much tech So much choice #sdusummerschool Hands on Informal relationships We believe in a hands-on learning One of the most noticeable differences philosophy: The more you try yourself, for the international students at discuss with your professors and SDU in Denmark is the informal develop your own ideas, the better relationship between students and a future employee you will be. professors. This creates a very friendly learning Work with the industry environment where all questions are Rapidly growing industries are working welcome and encouraged. very closely together with SDU in education, research and development. Company visits Odense is known as the robotics SDU has close ties to many companies, hub of Denmark with more than working together on research and 100 companies working in the field. development and student activities. Also in Sønderborg SDU works closely Some courses will include visits to with local industry like Danfoss, Linak, some of these highly interesting Ecco, and others to offer the best companies. graduates to the companies. 5 SDU International Summer School Small groups! Intense learning! Learning in small groups gives you the opportunity to discuss with your fellow students and ask your professors questions. This makes learning more intense and allows you to experiment with your new knowledge. International classes A summer school gives you a unique opportunity to enhance your international profile and improve your network. All courses are taught in English. Close to everything The university is close to everything; your accommodation is just around the corner. The city with cafés and shopping is close to the university in both Sønderbog and Odense. Beautiful nature is just waiting for you all around. 6 Where to stay? You will live close to the university in both Odense and Sønderborg. We will help you find the perfect place during your Summer School. Of course, it will