University College of Northern Denmark
Strengths
The university has 1,400 international students from 50 nationalities spread over 3 campuses. 16 programs are offered in English.
Major, Academics
Anglo-Saxon way of teaching: few hours of lessons but a lot of homework.
You have access to the different Business programs but you will only be able to take one – mixing classes from different programs is not possible. Programs available:
– Export & Technology Management (only in Autumn)
– International Hospitality Management (1 and 1/2 year-program)
– International Sales and Marketing (1 and 1/2 year-program)
– Marketing Management (2-year program)
– Multimedia Design
Hospitality and Tourism Management
– Sport Management
more info : https://www.ucn.dk/english/programmes-and-courses?filter=exchange
Please note: the number of places is very limited on each program, your acceptance is not guaranteed.
UCN offers 2nd and 3rd year Bachelor level classes for the 1.5-year “Top Up” programs.
UCN offers 1st and 2nd year Bachelor level courses for 2-year programs.
Campus
Business courses are only offered on the Hobrovej campus in Aalborg.
UCN provides you with modern academic spaces for studying. You can enjoy pleasant places around the classrooms where you can sit down to have a cup of coffee or do some group work. Danish design is very well implemented in the buildings, making it a very conducive environment to study. You will also find the campus library.
To discover
As a former city where Viking ships sailed the Limfjord, Aalborg has become a cultural place with a spectacular waterfront and iconic architectural buildings.
Do not miss : the Utzon Center which offers exhibitions on Nordic architecture and design highlighting their astonishing innovative spirit, the remarkable House of Music, taste the street food in an old furniture factory on the seafront, visit the old town (cobbled streets and cozy cafes with a view of giant murals or leaning 15th century houses), the Limfjord harbor swimming pool, an open-air swimming place.
Good to know
Plan €200-270 / month for food, €50 for books. Also plan to buy a second-hand bike for € 50-200.
Public transportation is very developed there, bicycle being the most practical. Getting around by bike is extremely easy. It is recommended to buy a second-hand bike for a cost of around € 50-200. Otherwise, Danish law states that all bicycles left on public roads belong to whoever finds them (they have a yellow ring on the wheel).
Aalborg Lufthavn Airport is located 6 km away from the city center.
What's going on?
Le nombre de places en Erasmus+ est limité. L’attribution de la bourse n’est donc pas automatique et le montant versé peut varier. Nous vous invitons toutefois à postuler car des places en échange (hors Erasmus+) peuvent être proposées. Merci de vous référer à la page Erasmus+.
This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL score : 550
ABS: 2nd, 3rd, 4th year
ESAM : 2nd, 3rd and 4th year
ICD PGE
Documents required
Resume in English
Grades transcript
ID Document
Cover letter in English
Additional documents will be requested according to the destination
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start: early September
End of lectures and exams : end of January
SPRING
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : early February
End of lectures and exams : end of June
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
No visa is required : Schengen area.
No specific medical insurance is required. Health coverage by the French social security (European Health Insurance Card).
Accommodation
In private flats. Plan between €200 and €400 per month.
Websites recommended by the university:
– Facebook group “Roommate Aalborg”
– www.housinganywhere.com
– www.findroommate.dk
– www.boiaalborg.dk (Danish only)
– www.aku-aalborg.dk/eng/forside/
