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Denmark
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Denmark
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STUDENT GUIDE 2013-2014
University of Southern Denmark
EDITOR
Contact our editorial team:
bok@sdu.dk
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CAMPUS
CITIES 5
UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTHERN DENMARK
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 study programmes offer exibility
and choice so you can shape your future.
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International
Student
Guide
PROGRAMMES
2013 / 2014
Second Edition January 2013
4 FACTS AND FIGURES
5 INDEX
Study in Denmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
University of Southern Denmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Your chance to explore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Choose one of five respected faculties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
International Brainstormers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
The five cities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
- Odense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
- Snderborg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
- Slagelse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
- Kolding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
- Esbjerg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Study Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
International Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Survival Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Bachelor introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Index - Bachelor Degree Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Business and Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Master introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Index - Master Degree Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Business and Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
How to apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Get to know more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
NEED TO KNOW
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE
Index
6 FACTS AND FIGURES
STUDY IN
DENMARK
7 FACTS AND FIGURES
STUDY IN
DENMARK
Long white beaches. Island hopping. Europe-
an travel. Choose to study in Denmark and you
will quickly nd that the country has more to
offer than you had ever imagined. Grasp the
opportunity to study in Scandinavias gateway
to Europe and open up a world of possibilities.
8 STUDY IN DENMARK
IT IS ALL ABOUT
HYGGE
HYGGE
If a conversation with Danes
gets a bit slow, you can always
ask them about the concept of
hygge. A Dane will love the
fact that you are interested in the
concept that characterises the
whole way of being together in
Denmark. And at the same time
you will get to know your inter-
locutor a little better, since there
are as many opinions on what is
hyggeligt as there are Danes.
Hygge is about being together.
About hot chocolate and freshly
baked buns. About a nice dinner.
About lounging on the couch
with a good book and a warm
blanket. About sitting outside
till the wee hours on a summer
night. About candlelight. Or
just laughing together. Perhaps
the concept of hygge is rooted
in the countrys cool climate
and the long winters: it helps
Danes enjoy the days they have
Why venture North to this little Scandinavian country for studies abroad?
There is a unique atmosphere here that we like to call hygge- once you
experience it for yourself, we know you will love it!
9 STUDY IN DENMARK
> There are about 5.6 million people in Denmark
> The most common Danish surname is Jensen
(there are 268,346 Jensens)
> The Danes favourite foods are meatballs, sausages and potatoes,
as well as Italian dishes like lasagne and pizza
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THE DANES
DANES DO NOT FALL FOR
SUPERFICIAL COMPLIMENTS
OR CALL YOU DARLING THE
FIRST TIME YOU MEET. BUT
IT DOES NOT TAKE TOO
MUCH CONVERSATION TO
GET TO KNOW A DANE, AND
YOU WILL FIND THAT THEY
ARE ACTUALLY PRETTY
WARM-HEARTED AND
HOSPITABLE.
10
FUN FACTS
to spend indoors. All Danes en-
joy hygge even tough guys
look forward to getting home
for a cosy evening in.
BICYCLE MADNESS
Are Danes fitness freaks? Can
they not they afford cars? Or
are they taking part in some
collective bike race? Whether
you are going to uni on a spring
morning, coming home from
town at night or out grocery
shopping in the afternoon, you
will not be the only cyclist on
the road. Danes love riding their
bikes so much so that nine out
of ten Danes own a bicycle.
The cycling culture is part of
the Danes green thinking. The
air in Denmark is clean, and
even in the cities a bicycle trip
is a breath of fresh air. There is
plenty of room for cyclists, and
they have good conditions in
Denmark: lots of cycle paths and
green spaces make Denmark a
wonderful cycling country.
So get yourself a bike and you will
fit right in. But first you will have
to decide whether you want a
granny-bike with a handlebar
basket for groceries and flowers
or whether you are the racing type
who likes getting your heart rate
going and leading the rush-hour
pack all the way to university...
THE DANISH WAY
OF LEARNING
You may have been told that
Danes are reserved. If so, you
will probably be surprised at the
informal tone that is so natural
for Danes, even in educational
situations.
In Denmark it is perfectly normal
to question what your teacher says.
In fact, most teachers appreciate
a good, well-argued discussion.
This creates a situation where
you take active part in your own
learning. And in which learning
means much more than poring
over books. Even if the teacher
is lecturing to a large group of
students, you are welcome to ask
questions. After all, you are the
one who is going to be examined
when the semester is over
STUDY IN DENMARK
> A popular Danish tongue twister is: Rdgrd med de
(Strawberry Pudding with Cream)
> 86% of Danes enjoy a cup of coffee
> In the city of Odense, there are
over 500 km of cycle paths
> More than one in four of all
trips in Odense are made by
bicycle
DENMARK:
A COUNTRY
OF CYCLISTS
12 FACTS AND FIGURES
The total population of Denmark is 5.58 million and the population
density is 129 people per square kilometre. The capital is Copenhagen,
which has approximately 1.2 million inhabitants. Denmarks official
language is Danish. The number of immigrants has doubled over the
past 20 years and now account for about 10 percent of the population.
Denmark is part of the European Union. Despite open borders, European
countries still retain their individuality. Denmark has voted against
joining the Euro, so you must change money if travelling in Europe.
In most German border towns, however, it is usually possible to use
Danish money.
SDU
-YOUR BEST
CHOICE
YOU WILL HAVE MANY
QUESTIONS BEFORE
AND AFTER ARRIVING
AT THE UNIVERSITY.
YOU ARE WELCOME TO
ASK US AND WE WILL
DO OUR VERY BEST TO
GUIDE YOU.
POPULATION AND LANGUAGE
13 FACTS AND FIGURES
POLITICS
Denmark is a modern welfare state and a constitutional monarchy
with a history of monarchy dating back to year 1000. A democrati-
cally elected government and a parliament, Folketinget, govern the
country. Many political parties are represented in the parliament
(often around 10 parties). Denmark has one of the highest standards
of living in the world. Since 1963, industry has accounted for the
majority of exported goods. However, North Sea oil and natural
gas have become increasingly important to the economy, as have
biotechnology and information technology.
A very high percentage of women are active on the labour
market and the unemployment rate has been relatively low
since the mid-1990s. Denmark has a high level of social
security and free public services, including a high qual-
ity educational sector.
TAXES
DENMARK HAS A HIGH
LEVEL OF SOCIAL
SECURITY AND FREE
PUBLIC SERVICES,
INCLUDING A HIGH
QUALITY EDUCATIONAL
SECTOR. A RELATIVELY
HIGH TAX RATE MAKES
IT POSSIBLE TO
PROVIDE THIS SERVICE
LEVEL.
THE DANISH
CURRENCY IS THE
KRONE
1 krone = 100 re.
7.50 kroner = 1 .
5.60 kroner = 1 US$.
14 FACTS AND FIGURES
UNIVERSITY
OF SOUTHERN
DENMARK
15 FACTS AND FIGURES
UNIVERSITY
OF SOUTHERN
DENMARK
The University of Southern Denmark is a
modern institution offering education and
research at the highest level. Every day more
than 1,400 researchers and 24,000 students
build on the Universitys reputation as a centre
of academic excellence.
16 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK
At the multi-campus
university you choose
which location suits
you best. The largest
campus is located in
Odense, birthplace of
world-renowned story-
teller Hans Christian
Andersen. The remain-
ing four campuses with
international students
lie in Kolding, Esbjerg,
Snderborg and
Slagelse.
ODENSE
Lively and youthful, the historical
city on Funen has a bustling social
scene and is little more than an
hour away from Copenhagen.
KOLDING
The town dates back to around
1200 and is beautifully situated
at the mouth of Kolding Bay.
ESBJERG
Located on Jutlands west coast
in a popular holiday region, the
town is the base for the regions
culture and the countrys off-
shore oil and gas industry.
SNDERBORG
Located on the island of Als in
southeast Jutland close to the
German border, the town has a
rich social scene with an abund-
ance of restaurants, cafs and bars.
SLAGELSE
Located on Sealand only a short
distance from Copenhagen,
Slagelse is a busy center for trade
and education.
A TRULY INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
Choose the University of South-
ern Denmark and you will be
part of a lively international stu-
dent environment.
Each year more than 1,500 inter-
national students choose to study
at the University, which has more
than 500 exchange agreements
with partner institutions across
the world.
As an international student, you
can enjoy easy communication in
and out of the classroom as many
courses are taught in English at
both master and bachelor level.
Modern facilities
characterise the
facilities on every
SDU campus
Students conduct
research in
state-of-the-art
laboratories
Inviting work
spaces make
studying
comfortable
The main cam-
pus hall is the
centre of student
academic life
17 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK
MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Each year an increasing number
of international students choose
the University, so you will be
part of a growing and active
community.
BENEFIT FROM A
GLOBAL APPROACH
The University is committed
to thinking and acting interna-
tionally at all levels. Whether
you are in the cafeteria or the
classroom, the Universitys
international outlook means
you can feel at home.
ENJOY QUALITY
IN EDUCATION
World class resources and dyn-
amic teaching at the University
of Southern Denmark enable
you to get the best out of your
studies abroad. Whether you are
learning a new language or re-
searching in science, the Uni-
versity puts the tools you need
at your disposal.
DYNAMIC TEACHING
In true Scandinavian tradition,
students participate significantly
in class and work in groups.
FIRST-CLASS RESOURCES
E-learning and state-of-the-art
laboratories offer you a vibrant
learning environment where
innovation and tradition go
hand in hand.
EXTENSIVE CONTACTS
Researchers and students work
directly with industry and
business thanks to the Uni-
versitys extensive regional,
national and international
network.
CONTRIBUTE TO WORLD
CLASS RESEARCH
Research is about making a
difference to the world. As an
international student you have
the opportunity to research at a
high academic level with first-
class resources at your disposal.
The University of Southern
Denmarks reputation is built
on expertise in areas such as bio-
technology, stem cell research,
robotics, political science, man-
agement, literature and history.
Discover how your research can
make a difference.
LEARN HANDS-ON
Our high-tech laboratories
enable you to put your know-
ledge to the test.
WORK WITH THE BEST
The University has several
centres of excellence, chosen
for pioneering research on
a national and international
platform.