University Overview
Founded in 1966, 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), 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 59-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 aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | University of Southern Denmark |
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| Name | Syddansk Universitet |
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| 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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| Colours | Black and white |
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| Address | Campusvej 55 Odense 5230 Region of Southern Denmark Denmark |
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6550 1000 |
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6550 1090 |
| Other locations | Esbjerg, Kolding, København, Slagelse and Sønderborg |
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