Look beyond the university name
The University of Southern Denmark has campuses located in Southern Denmark and on Zealand. It offers a number of joint programmes in co-operation with the University of Flensburg and the University of Kiel. Contacts with regional industries and the international scientific community are strong.
| Location | Odense, South Denmark, Denmark |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 108,686 |
| Total citations | 6,649,995 |
| Rector | Jens Ringsmose |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of Southern Denmark?
University of Southern Denmark offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Physical Activity and Health, Genetic Associations and Epidemiology, Health Policy Implementation Science, Advanced Proteomics Techniques and Applications.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at University of Southern Denmark
According to OpenAlex, University of Southern Denmark has 108,686 indexed research works with 6,649,995 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Asbjørn Hróbjartsson — 214,532 citations
- Andrés Santiago González Moreno — 117,078 citations
- Jørgen Vestbo — 16,095 citations
- Bente R. Finsen — 14,977 citations
- Torben F. Hansen — 12,724 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads University of Southern Denmark?
The current Rector is Jens Ringsmose.
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Campus & student life
University of Southern Denmark is located in Odense, South Denmark, Denmark.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of Southern Denmark
Official website: https://www.sdu.dk ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Southern Denmark founded?
University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1998.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the rector?
Jens Ringsmose.