University of Southern Denmark

The University of Southern Denmark is the third-the largest university in Denmark with more than 21,000 students. Approximately 27,0000 students are there at the university, out of whom, 1 in 5 is an international student. The main campus of the university is the Odense campus. The regional campuses of the university is located in 5 cities namely Copenhagen, Kolding, Slagelse, Esbjerg, and Sønderborg.

The University of Southern Denmark campuses are represented in 6 cities: Odense, Kolding, Slagelse, Esbjerg Copenhagen, and Sønderborg. Over 21,000 students are there at SDU. The main campus of the university is the Odense campus and almost all the university’s programs are represented here. Furthermore, the university has 5 faculties. More than 100 programs are offered at the university. The programs at the master’s as well as bachelor’s level are offered.

A few of the things that SDU students can do over the weekends are:

• Get together with the classmates. Students can go out and check out what Odense City offers
• Visit the zoo or take a walk in one of the gorgeous parks of the city
• Try to visit the malls and cafes the city has to offer

A few of the tips for students starting their first semester at Uni Southern Denmark are:

• Get a bike in order to travel in Odense city. This city is one of the bike-friendly cities in Denmark
• By Odense standards, Odense is cheaper than Copenhagen and Arhus, so, it is easier to find accommodations here
• Also, make a study group. This way students will be in the habit of completing assignments on time
• Stick to a routine and maintain a healthy lifestyle apart from managing the studies

Both SDU and Copenhagen Business School are reputed institutions that have their own areas of expertise and strengths. The better university for a student is going to based on various factors such as academic interests, tuition fees, location, career goals, etc. According to a few reviews on an unofficial source, SDU is easier to get admission into. There are 4 campuses of SDU offering a wide range of programs. In the context of business courses, CBS is a better business school. A comparison of SDU and Copenhagen Business School is given below:

The names included in the notable alumni of Uni Southern Denmark are given below:  

The housing options for international students of SDU are Rasmus Rask student experience, Campus House, Dalum Landbrugsskole, etc. The housing cost (monthly rent) is given below:

• Rasmus Rask student experience – DKK 2,600
• Campus House – DKK 3,600
• Dalum Landbrugsskole – DKK 4,000
• Østerbro 1- DKK 3,600 – DKK 4,100
• H. C. Ørstedskollegiet- DKK 2,200

SDU guarantees housing at the University of Southern Denmark for full-time international students. However, to be guaranteed student housing, students are required to apply by the designated deadline. The housing options in Odense are given below:

• Rasmus Rask student experience
• Campus House
• Dalum Landbrugsskole
• Østerbro 1
• H. C. Ørstedskollegiet

The University of Southern Denmark ranks at #261 place in U.S. News & World Report 2023 rankings (Global Universities category). Whereas, in the QS rankings, it ranks at #326 position in 2024 and in THE rankings, the university is placed at #251-300. A few of the reasons that make SDU a good university:

• Relaxed teaching and learning environment
• Numerous programs taught in English
• Uni Southern Denmark is very digital. This in turn makes studying, exams, and everyday life a lot easier
• Access to housing for international students

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In the QS World University Rankings 2024, SDU ranking is #326. In 2023, the university was placed at #347 position. This indicates that the university’s rank has improved by 21 places. The university has managed to score the highest 83.2 in the International Faculty Ratio. A few of the parameters on which the universities are evaluated in the QS rankings are academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, citations per faculty, international student ratio, etc.