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SDU University at sdu.dk

2024 Ranking and Overview

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world rank  533

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Overview

Founded in 1966, the Syddansk Universitet (University of Southern Denmark) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Odense (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Region of Southern Denmark. This institution also has branch campuses in Esbjerg, Kolding, København, Slagelse and Sønderborg. Officially recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Denmark), Syddansk Universitet (SDU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Danish higher education institution. Syddansk Universitet (SDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 58-year-old Danish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Danish higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Syddansk Universitet's Control Typepublic

Entity

Syddansk Universitet's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Syddansk Universitet' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Syddansk Universitet's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Profile

Name
Name (English) University of Southern Denmark
Acronym SDU
Founded 1966 In 1998 Odense University merged with other universities to relieve the universities located in the bigger cities. After the merge, the name became the University of Southern Denmark.
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Campus Location

Address Campusvej 55
Odense
5230 Region of Southern Denmark
Denmark
Syddansk Universitet Phone Number +45 6550 1000
Syddansk Universitet Fax Number +45 6550 1090
Other locations Esbjerg, Kolding, København, Slagelse and Sønderborg

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Syddansk Universitet's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Syddansk Universitet's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Syddansk Universitet's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Syddansk Universitet.

University of Southern Denmark: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Syddansk Universitet's admission information.

Syddansk Universitet's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Syddansk Universitet's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Syddansk Universitet a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Syddansk Universitet's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Syddansk Universitet's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Southern Denmark has more than 2500 international students.

Syddansk Universitet's Admission Office Admission Office

Campusvej 55
Odense 5230
6550 1000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Syddansk Universitet.

Syddansk Universitet's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Syddansk Universitet has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Syddansk Universitet's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Syddansk Universitet's Control Type Control Type

Syddansk Universitet is a public higher education institution.


Syddansk Universitet's Entity Type Entity Type

Syddansk Universitet is a non-profit higher education institution.


Syddansk Universitet's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Syddansk Universitet's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Syddansk Universitet does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Syddansk Universitet's main facilities:


Syddansk Universitet's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Syddansk Universitet's Library


Syddansk Universitet's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Syddansk Universitet's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Syddansk Universitet's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Syddansk Universitet's main services:


Syddansk Universitet's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Syddansk Universitet's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Syddansk Universitet's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Syddansk Universitet's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Syddansk Universitet's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Syddansk Universitet's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Syddansk Universitet is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2014


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Syddansk Universitet's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Danish Accreditation Institution


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Syddansk Universitet's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Evidence in Research and Action (EIRA)
  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Syddansk Universitet 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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