Any references to costs, fees, financial evidence and visa information are for general guidance purposes only and is subject to change at any point.
Please ensure you refer to information provided by host universities and respective government/embassy webpages for the latest updates.
University of Southern Denmark, commonly known as SDU, has been open since 1966. It is home to approx. 20,000 students students, and of these 20% are from countries other than Denmark. The University's campuses stretch across 6 cities - Odense, Esbjerg, Kolding, Slagelse, and Sønderborg and a research center located in Copenhagen. From 2026, SDU will be present in seven cities, adding the city of Vejle to ths list. Campus Odense is the main campus, and it is located approx. 3km from the city centre with easy access by tram and bike. Campus Odense represents all SDU's five faculties of Business and Social Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science.
It will not be possible to complete a year abroad at this University if you have any assessments, such as supplementary or deferred exams, during the August assessment period at Swansea University.
Who can study here?
The following subject areas have an exchange partnership with this university:
- Biosciences
- Business Management
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Maths
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a semester/year abroad programme are subject to a competitive selection process.
Important information
ACADEMIC YEAR: Runs September to June.
COSTS: The cost of living in Southern Denmark will vary depending on the type of accommodation you select and your lifestyle. Southern Denmark signposts students to Living in Denmark webpage for a breakdown of living expected costs.
VISA: You will need a student residence permit to study in Denmark. SDU will initiate the application for a residence permit in the first instance when you have been accepted as an exchange student. You must complete step 2 of the application following instructions from SDU and submit the application to th Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) who processes applications for residence permits. You must pay a processing fee of approx. DKK 2,250 for your residence permit (subject to change). More information can be found here.
You must allow enough time to complete the application, apply before the deadline and for your residence permit to be sent to you. There can be significant delays so please do not leave this until the last minute as you cannot travel to Denmark without it.
ACCOMMODATION: On campus accommodation is guaranteed for exchange students, if you apply before the deadline. You will be informed of the deadline when completing your exchange application. More information on accommodation is available here.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You will be required to purchase health insurance before your arrival in Southern Denmark.
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