Program Overview
About University of Southern Denmark
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) was established in 1998. SDU has 5 academic faculties: Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Engineering. The campuses of the university are represented in 6 cities: Odense, Esbjerg, Kolding, Copenhagen, Slagelse, and Sønderborg - all with main focus on education and research.
Odense campus
Odense is the main campus of SDU, and nearly all the university’s programmes are represented here.
University of Southern Denmark in Odense is the university’s largest campus and at the same time the largest educational institution of the Region of Southern Denmark. Nearly all the university’s programmes are represented here. The campus is located roughly three kilometers from the city centre and is larger than the Principality of Monaco. Upwards of 20% is woodland area, and we use just as much energy as a town of 15,000 inhabitants.
Sonderborg campus
The university and the local companies are closely connected in Sonderborg. The main aim is to create synergy between students, researchers and companies in order to facilitate entrepreneurship and innovation. This ensures an attractive study environment and a flow of knowledge which all parties benefit from. With researchers and students from more than 50 countries, SDU Sonderborg offers a unique international environment.
Term date
- Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
- You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
- Please CLICK HERE for more information on host institution’s term dates.
Eligibility (for students applying via School of Engineering)
You are eligible to apply for the exchange program if you are:
- Currently enrolling in an undergraduate degree program (either 3-year or 4-year) with the 1st major in the School of Engineering;
- In Year 2 standing or above in the mentioned programs by the time the application is submitted, and will NOT have completed all degree requirements at the start of the exchange term;
- Will have attained a CGA (Cumulative Grade Average) of 2.50 or above (Applicants with a CGA in the range of 2.15 to 2.499 will be considered on a case basis)
- by the end of Fall if the application is for exchange in Fall of the following academic year; or
- by the end of Spring if the application is for exchange in Spring of the following academic year; and
- Have no record of uncleared failure in any required course in the major program
Application Process
To apply, click the “Apply Now via SENG” button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.
Visa Information
CLICK HERE for details on visa and residence permit.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required by law in some countries. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.
