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It can be overwhelming and feel a little daunting to start a new education programme, perhaps even more so when it involves moving to a new city. But it won’t take you long to settle in.

Study Start is crammed with both academic and social activities, which the experienced student tutors will guide you through. Take part in everything you can – it will give you a good foundation for student life, and the relationships you establish during Study Start will see you through the rest of your studies and perhaps also further in your career – and life.

In Kolding, Study Start is organised across all fields of study, with academic and social activities firmly in focus. And the study start festival ‘Kontur’ is a great way to meet fellow students, create networks and get your student life off to a flying start. The festival extends over two days and brings together students from all of the higher education institutions in Kolding.

Daily life and the demands of studying at university are different from what you are used to. The academic level is high, everything is new and your fellow students are talented. But so are you, and you are studying precisely what you find most exciting, so it won’t take you long to settle in.

Teaching methods

At university, you will encounter different forms of teaching and working, including lectures, classroom teaching, group work and projects.
Being a student is a full-time job, and even if not every hour in your weekly timetable is allocated to classes, you should expect to spend at least as many hours on self-study and preparation.

From school pupil to student

At university, you are not a school pupil, and you are not given homework. Here, you are a student, and you attend classes and lectures. You are responsible for your own learning, and it takes self-discipline to find the balance between lectures, group work and self-study with an extensive and complicated exam syllabus. 

You can get loads of guidance and good advice on study techniques and much more via the University Library of Southern Denmark.

SDU Kolding is a modern campus that is tailored to your learning and well-being, where you have access to:

• Inspiring study area and study spaces 
• Reading room open to students 24/7
• Rooms you can book for group work
• Canteen
• Workshop facilities in SDU’s MakerLab in Pakhuset
• Friday bar and café
• The training container

When you start looking for at place to live, you’ll really see the benefit of choosing a smaller student city. In Kolding, there’s guaranteed housing for all students moving to the city, with rent starting from as low as DKK 1400 per month!

There are over 1,200 youth and student housing options in Kolding, most of which are ideally located near the educational institutions and city centre. There are also private renting options, so you’ll have a good chance of finding accommodation that suits both your needs and your budget.

Kolding is known for art and design, but there are also many other cultural events as well as theatres and venues where you can catch both upcoming and established artists.

At the Nicolai cultural complex, you’ll find an art cinema, a concert hall, a gallery and workshops where you can unleash your own creativity. In the courtyard, there are outdoor film screenings, free concerts and changing exhibitions throughout the summer.

Kolding is conveniently close to forests and water. Marielund Forest is an extension of the city centre, Kolding River offers many scenic spots and the other nearby forests are gems for mountain bikers – and everyone else.

If you prefer water-based activities, the local beaches and the open-air swimming pool in the fjord provide the perfect setting for a swim, no matter the season.

Kolding may not be a big city, but it has everything you will need as a student. The various educational institutions attract many young people, which gives the city a vibrant atmosphere.

The city centre is laid back and located right next to the large campus area. There’s high street shopping, independent boutiques, cafés, and plenty of student discounts. For a night out, Kolding has something for everyone, whether you’re into traditional pubs, trendy cafes or clubbing.