University of Southern Denmark: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #382 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #151 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #4 of 27 | In Denmark |
| #1 of 3 | In Odense |
| #46 of 1,015 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 209 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.sdu.dk
- Languages
- Danish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 59% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (studentereksamen) or Højere-Forberedelseseksamen or Handelseksamen, or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
We've calculated the 59% acceptance rate for University of Southern Denmark based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Southern Denmark is a world-class research university with 50,604 scientific papers published and 1,289,139 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Pathology, Genetics, Psychology, and Physics.
University of Southern Denmark majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 23 |
| 1991 | 9 | 28 |
| 1992 | 10 | 32 |
| 1993 | 14 | 37 |
| 1994 | 19 | 74 |
| 1995 | 12 | 113 |
| 1996 | 12 | 154 |
| 1997 | 21 | 175 |
| 1998 | 42 | 174 |
| 1999 | 119 | 264 |
| 2000 | 316 | 755 |
| 2001 | 426 | 1852 |
| 2002 | 543 | 3499 |
| 2003 | 695 | 5167 |
| 2004 | 727 | 7680 |
| 2005 | 796 | 10634 |
| 2006 | 982 | 13611 |
| 2007 | 1015 | 16711 |
| 2008 | 1205 | 20548 |
| 2009 | 1416 | 23910 |
| 2010 | 1623 | 29151 |
| 2011 | 1857 | 35213 |
| 2012 | 2075 | 42810 |
| 2013 | 2263 | 48353 |
| 2014 | 2752 | 56050 |
| 2015 | 2887 | 63511 |
| 2016 | 3121 | 69849 |
| 2017 | 3314 | 79647 |
| 2018 | 3338 | 86645 |
| 2019 | 3760 | 103473 |
| 2020 | 4340 | 129943 |
| 2021 | 5094 | 176869 |
| 2022 | 4311 | 183483 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Southern Denmark gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | DKK 49,500 |
| Master's Degree | DKK 60,000 |
| PhD Program | Free |
The University of Southern Denmark has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Southern Denmark.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelorgrad (Bachelor's degree) | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Kandidatgrad (Master's degree) | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Engineering, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Ph.d.-grad (PhD degree) | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Education, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Nils Ušakovs
- Enrolled in the University of Southern Denmark
- In 2002 graduated with magister degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Nils Ušakovs is a Latvian Russian politician, former mayor of Riga and former journalist. He has been the board chairman of the left-wing party alliance Harmony Centre (2005–2014) and afterwards board chairman of the Social Democratic Party "Harmony" (2014–2019). In 2009 Ušakovs was elected the Mayor of Riga, becoming the first Riga Mayor of Russian descent since Latvia's restoration of sovereignty in 1991, a position he continuously held until his dismissal in 2019.
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Alex Vanopslagh
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Alex Dominique Kristensen Vanopslagh is a French-born Danish politician. He is a member of the Folketing, and party leader of the Liberal Alliance. He is a former chairman of its youth wing, Liberal Alliance Youth.
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Andreas Küttel
- Enrolled in the University of Southern Denmark
- 2013-2017 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy
- Occupations
- physical education teacherski jumper
- Biography
-
Andreas Küttel is a Swiss former ski jumper who currently works in the field of sports science at the University of Southern Denmark.
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Katrina Swett
- Occupations
- politiciantalk show host
- Biography
-
Yvonne Katrina Swett is the President of the Lantos Foundation. She is also an American educator and the former chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom from 2012 to 2013, and then in 2014 to 2015. She ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic candidate for Congress in New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district during the 2002 United States midterm elections.
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Pernille Weiss
- Years
- 1968-.. (age 55)
- Enrolled in the University of Southern Denmark
- 2000-2004 graduated with Master of Science
- Occupations
- businesspersonpoliticiannurseself-employment
- Biography
-
Pernille Weiss is a Danish politician, and businesswoman who was elected as a Conservative People's Party (part of the EPP Group) Member of the European Parliament (MEP) in the 2019 European parliamentary election in Denmark. She is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Archimed, a healthcare and architectural consultancy.
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Carina Christensen
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Carina Christensen is a Danish politician representing the Conservative People's Party. She was the Minister of Family and Consumer Affairs in the Cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen II from 15 December 2006 to 23 November 2007. She replaced Lars Barfoed after he had been criticized for poor official food quality inspections. Such inspections fall under the portfolio of the Family and Consumption Ministry.
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Christel Schaldemose
- Enrolled in the University of Southern Denmark
- Graduated with Cand.mag. in history
- Occupations
- historianpolitician
- Biography
-
Christel Schaldemose is a Danish politician who has been serving as a Member of the European Parliament since 2006. She is a member of the Social Democrats, part of the Party of European Socialists.
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Kåre Johannessen
- Occupations
- historianlecturercuratortelevision presenterwriter
- Biography
-
Kåre Johannessen is a Danish historian, writer, lecturer and presenter. He is the former curator of the museum of Trelleborg and Middelaldercentret, where he worked from 1994 to 1999 and again from 2004 to 2015. Today, he is a self-employed historian. While working at Trelleborg he recreated the Viking game of knattleikr and injured his knee so badly that he had to use crutches for a time.
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Sara Hald
- Enrolled in the University of Southern Denmark
- Studied pharmacy
- Occupations
- handball player
- Biography
-
Sara Trier Hald is a Danish handball player who plays for Odense Håndbold.
University of Southern Denmark faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Business and Social Sciences | Business and Commerce, Economics, European Studies, Journalism, Law, Political Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Biotechnology, Engineering, Mechanics, Robotics |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Chiropractic, Health Sciences, Medicine, Sports |
| Faculty : Humanities | American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, Danish, English, French, German, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mass Communication, Middle Eastern Studies, Nordic Studies, Philosophy, Religion, Spanish, Tourism |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | SDU Syddansk Universitet |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education and Science |
| Colors | black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campusvej 55 Odense M, 5230 Denmark |
|---|---|
| City population | 177,000 |