Is University of Southern Denmark prestigious?

From Politicians & Businessmen to Journalists & Authors, the University of Southern Denmark has given many notable individuals to a number of industries.

Some of the most prominent alumni members include: Christel Schaldemose, Mai Mercado, Amira Smajic, Henrik Stiesdal, Nils Usakovs & Pernille Weiss among others.

Yes, the city of Odense is known for its relatively low crime rate & presence of friendly members in the community.

The city is described as well-lit & walking alone at night is usually quite secure. The public transport system is good remaining active even during late nights and the overall consensus among those living there is the city is pretty safe however always staying vigilant is advised.   

SDU graduates are of high demand to some prominent public & private organizations in Denmark & abroad due to their highly skilled nature as a result of the industry standard rigorous curriculum they go through. Some prominent organizations offering employment to SDU graduates includes: Novo Nordisk, Odense Kommune, the LEGO group & OUH Odense University Hospital among others.

SDU has an international student acceptance rate of around 35%, making the university somewhat selective at granting admissions to international students.

The institute prioritises highly qualified individuals & therefore interested candidates must perform well in academics as well as entrance exams & maintain a solid resume to have a better chance of securing a seat at the university.

Studies in Denmark can be costly depending on the university, course & the type of accommodation students opt for.

The per-semester tuition costs ranges between INR 6.2 L-INR 7.5 L at the University of Southern Denmark while the estimated cost of living in Southern Denmark as per student data given by the university is around INR 7.2 L annually.

This includes the cost of accommodation, food, phone & internet, books & study supplies, gym membership & transportation.