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Guide for International Students [1]
[2]
Welcome to Odense
This guide is intended for exchange students at University
College Lillebaelt, Denmark.
It contains information that we hope will be useful for you during
your exchange in Denmark.
Wishing you a pleasant stay in Odense!
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Contents
About UCL 5
The Danish Way of Teaching 6
The Danish Grading System 7
Studying at UCL 8
Accommodation 9
Private Accommodation 11
Social Activities 12
General Practical Information 13
Extra Information for Students
Staying in Denmark for Longer 17
Than 3 Months
Arrival/Departure 20
Useful Addresses 21
Useful Links 23
International Staff 24
[4]
About University College Lillebaelt
We educate social educators, teachers, nurses, radiographers, physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, biomedical laboratory scientists, public administrators and
social workers.
University College Lillebaelt covers part of the Southern Region of Denmark and
has approximately 7,000 students and 700 employees.
University College Lillebaelt delivers educational programmes of the highest quality
with research based education and a focus on practical training.
At University College Lillebaelt, students are encouraged to begin a lifelong personal
and professional educational journey. We give students the opportunity to become
more independent, reflect on their professional and personal development and begin
a professional career.
University College Lillebaelt is spread out over the Southern Region of Denmark in
four cities from Vejle and Jelling in Jutland to Odense and Svendborg on Funen. The
administration is placed in Vejle and the International Office in Odense.
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
[5]
The Danish Way of Teaching
Danish higher education has a long tradition of combining academic excellence with
a dynamic and innovative approach to education and research.
Danish higher education is well-known for its high international standards.
Educational institutions offer a dynamic study environment, emphasizing independent
study, initiative and project-oriented learning. Studying in Denmark can be an
excellent stepping stone for your future career, and will provide you with new skills
and a unique experience.
Studies
As a student at a Danish higher education institution you are expected to play an
active role in your learning process, and take responsibility for planning and carrying
out your projects, either independently or together with other students. In addition
to attending lectures you will be expected to participate in discussions and
continuously develop your critical thinking and analytical skills.
For international students, the Danish approach to teaching and learning can
introduce a whole new way of studying and thinking, which will challenge you and
provide you with an excellent platform for your future career.
Practice placements
During the practice placement you will gain valuable hands-on experience within
your field of study which will prepare you for entering the “real life” after finishing
your studies.
Although you will be assigned to a supervisor, it is important that you are
independent and take responsibility for your own learning, as this is an important
part of the Danish way of learning and it helps you to gain the most of your practice
placement.
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The Danish Grading System
The 7-point grading scale used in Denmark is compatible with the ECTS grading
scale. Pass/fail assessments may also be used.
12 For an excellent performance displaying a high A
level of command of all aspects of the relevant
material, with no or only a few minor weaknesses.
10 For a very good performance displaying a high B
level of command of most aspects of the relevant
material, with only minor weaknesses.
7 For a good performance displaying good C
command of the relevant material but also some
weaknesses.
4 For a fair performance displaying some command D
of the relevant material but also some major
weaknesses.
02 For a performance meeting only the minimum E
requirements for acceptance. (This is the
minimum grade for passing an exam).
00 For a performance which does not meet the F
minimum requirements for acceptance.
-3 For a performance which is unacceptable in all F
respects.
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Studying at University College Lillebaelt
Academic calendar
The autumn semester: Starts in August or September and ends in December or
January.
The spring semester: Starts in January or February and normally ends in June.
Holidays
Summer holiday: July 1st until August 31st.
Public holidays
January 1st, New Year's Day (Nytårsdag)
Thursday before Easter, Maundy Thursday (Skærtorsdag)
Friday before Easter Sunday, Good Friday (Langfredag)
Monday after Easter Sunday, Second day of Easter (2. påskedag)
Fourth Friday after Easter, Prayer Day (Store Bededag)
Ascension Day (Kristi Himmelfartsdag)
Monday after Whitsunday, Second day of Whitsun (2. pinsedag)
June 5th, Constitution day (Grundlovsdag)
December 24th-26th Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Second Day of Christmas
(Juleaften, 1. og 2. juledag)
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Accommodation
You apply for accommodation through our online MoveOn application system. If
you have applied for accommodation through Move On, you can expect that a
furnished room will be assigned to you. The room will be furnished with a bed,
table, chair and lamp and information will be sent to you. And if you wish to share a
room with another student we will do our best to help you find a roommate of the
same gender.
Bed linen is provided for students who will be staying in our house at Anderupvej 40
– 42 in Odense (see page 10 for pictures of this hourse).
However, if you will be staying at the Rasmus Rask dormitory or in private
accommodation, you normally have to bring or buy your own bed linen. Some
students will get rooms with their own toilet and bathroom. However, you should
be prepared to share these facilities with other students – both male and female – in
some cases.
The rent for a room varies according to the location and size of the room. The
monthly rent is approximately DKK 2.750 and includes Wi-Fi, heating, electricity
and water. All students also have to pay a deposit of approximately DKK 5.000. This
amount will be returned to your bank account after you have moved out – unless
there are damages to the room or the common areas.
If you have questions regarding student accommodation, please contact the
International Office at: international@ucl.dk
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Anderupvej House
TV room
Single room with its own
toilet and bathroom
Single room with shared
toilet and bathroom
Common room
[10]Private Accommodation
In the case of the dormitory being full, some students will be offered
accommodation with private landlords,
Students living with private landlords will receive individual lease agreements, which
might differ in content from what is written in other lease agreements. In most
cases, private accommodation lease agreements are less strict regarding the moving
in/out dates, payment of rent/deposits and other conditions.
Students staying with private land lords will not pay more than max DKK 2.750 per
month and a max of DKK 5.000 in deposits.
Please contact your private landlord, should you have any questions regarding the
content of the lease agreement.
[11]Social Activities
At University College Lillebaelt we work hard to ensure the social integration of our
international exchange students. To do this, University College Lillebaelt arranges a
variety of social and cultural activities for our international exchange students.
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN), situated in Odense, offers help in both the
social and practical integration process. This is mainly done through activities such as
trips to various places within the country, movie nights, international food fests,
sport activities and last, but not least, parties. Among other things, there is a
welcome party, a trip to Germany and an international dinner each semester.
The main focus of the network is on current exchange students, who might find it
difficult to move to another country, far away from family and friends.
The activities are carried out by Danish students, who work voluntarily on helping
and supporting our international exchange students.
By bringing international exchange students together with Danish students at UCL,
we aim to bridge the gap between cultural boundaries, but also to let our students
gain valuable knowledge, new perspectives, and important networking opportunities
for their future careers.
Read more at www.esnodense.dk or www.ucl.dk/international
[12]General Practical Information
Insurance
University College Lillebaelt does not cover any medical costs for exchange
students (including accidents in connection with studies). All students are
responsible for their own health, accident and travel insurances. Do not forget to
take insurance that covers all of these during both your stay in Denmark and your
travel to and from Denmark. For eventual leisure time excursions, it is advisable to
make sure that the insurance is valid in Denmark´s neighboring countries as well.
Students from EU countries must also bring their European Health Card with them.
For further information on the card, please contact the social insurance office in
your home country. Note that the European Health Insurance Card is not valid
during your travels to and from Denmark or during any excursions to a third
country.
Remember to bring a valid copy of your insurance policy with you. The citizens of
EU countries are entitled to all health services in Denmark, if they are covered by
health insurance in their home country and they have the European Health Card.
Even so, all exchange students need separate insurance that covers the whole
exchange period.
For more information visit: www.newtodenmark.dk
How to get in touch with a doctor
Phone your doctor in his or her office hours, typically in the morning, to make an
appointment. The name, telephone number and address of your doctor are written
on your health insurance card. You can also look it up in the telephone directory
under Læger. You must always remember to bring your yellow health insurance card
with you. It is also a good idea to bring an accurate and complete physical and
mental health information document to secure a safe and healthy study abroad
experience.
[13]Doctor on duty
If you need to consult a doctor outside regular working hours on weekdays (i.e.
between 16:00 and 08:00), on weekends or public holidays, you must call the
Doctor on Duty (Lægevagten). Phone 7011 0707. It should only be used in case of
an acute illness. You have to call in advance to talk to a doctor before going to see
him/her.
Emergency
In cases of a serious emergency, dial 112 (free call from pay phones). Ask for an
ambulance, the police or the fire department (whatever is relevant), state your
name, address and the telephone number you are calling from. Stay by the telephone
until your information has been confirmed.
If you need emergency treatment you can contact the Emergency Room at Odense
University Hospital, phone 6541 2270 or 6611 3333 (Skadestuen), which is open day
and night for injuries incurred within the last 24 hours. On those conditions,
emergency treatment is free. In case of acute illness outside the doctor’s opening
hours (08:00-16:00), please use the “Lægevagten” phone: 7011 0707.
How to get in touch with a dentist
If you need dental treatment you are free to choose your dentist. Look in the
telephone directory under Tandlæger, or ask a friend to recommend one. Please
note that you will usually have to make an appointment in advance, and that dental
treatment is fairly expensive in Denmark.
Shops/ Groceries
The cheapest shops are: The most expensive shops are:
- Aldi - Super Brugsen
- Netto - Magasin
- Fakta - Føtex
- Lidl
[14]Føtex:
Føtex is a semi-expensive shop to shop for groceries, but it has kettles, bed linen
etc. for reasonable prices.
Second-hand shops (“Genbrug”)
Shops where people hand in things they don’t use anymore, which are then sold for
very little money.
There are several genbrug shops in the city centre as well as further out. E.g. there
is one in the parking lot at Lidl, and close to Føtex there is Red Cross (Røde Kors)
shop, and there is another one at the bottom of Kongensgade etc.
Mobile Providers:
You can buy a SIM-card for your mobile at any petrol station or in most of the
shops. The most popular mobile providers to call abroad are Lebara and TELE2. Be
aware that TDC is quite an expensive provider.
Transportation
Public Transport
Monthly ticket, which can be purchased at the Odense Bus Station, costs
approximately 400.00 DKK (for two areas). If you wish to purchase a monthly bus
card, please contact the International Office for a possible discount. To make a
[15]monthly ticket you will need: One passport sized picture 3*4, information about
you, your address and your Letter of Enrollment.
Bicycles
In Denmark bicycling is a very common form of transportation. In most towns there
are bicycle paths. If you are interested in purchasing either a new or a second-hand
bicycle, you may contact a local bicycle dealer. For used bicycles you can attend an
auction of lost properties at the Police Station in Kochsgade 79, 5000 Odense C.
The auction usually takes place every second Wednesday at 14:30. To find out more
please contact the Police Station on 0045 66 14 14 48.
Taxi
If you want to pay with your bankcard, please inform the driver at the beginning.
Phone number taxi: +45 6615 4415 or +45 6612 2712
[16]Extra Information for Students Staying in
Denmark for Longer Than 3 Months
Registration at the National Register (Folkeregistret)
The National Register (Folkeregisteret) is the central register for all residents in
Denmark, where also foreign nationals must register if they plan to stay in Denmark
for more than three months. Foreign nationals are considered Danish residents
when staying in Denmark for more than three months. All registered residents
receive a personal registration number (cpr.nr.) which also serves as identification in
connection with contact to all public and many private institutions, services, offices,
etc. In order to register you need a Danish address which can also be a c/o address.
(!) It is each and every exchange student’s own responsibility to get registered at the
National Register.
Registration at the National Register (EEA countries and Switzerland)
All exchange students arriving from any EU country and Switzerland are required to
go to Statsforvaltningen (see address below) and get themselves registered in
Odense, Denmark. On your first day at UCL, you will receive an Application Form
(http://www.statsforvaltningen.dk/stats_resources/759.pdf) which you will be
required to fill in and to deliver it in person to Statsforvaltningen.
A few weeks after having handed in an Application Form in Statsforvaltningen you
will receive an invitation to go to Borger Service Center (see address below) and to
receive a personal registration number.
Registration at the National Register (non-EEA students)
All exchange students arriving from any non-EU country are required to go to
International Citizens Service Center (see address below) and receive a personal
registration number.
(!) Please note that if you change your address during your stay in Denmark, the
National Register must be notified no later than five days after you have moved. It is
also advised to inform the post office as your mail will then automatically be
transferred to your new address. When you leave Denmark, you must notify the
[17]National Register no later than five days prior to your departure. You must also
notify the University College (preferably via e-mail).
Statsforvaltningen
Address: Opening hours:
Mogensensvej 24 C Monday – Wednesday 10 – 15
5000 Odense C Thursday 10 – 16
Denmark Friday 10 – 13
Borger Service Center
Address:
Skulkenborg 1
5000 Odense C
Denmark
Opening hours:
Monday – Wednesday 10 – 15
Thursday 10 – 18
Friday 10 – 13
[18]International Citizens Service Center
Address: Opening hours:
Dannebrogsgade 3, 1. Floor Tuesday 12 – 16
5000 Odense C Thursday 12 – 16
Denmark
Outside of the Centre’s opening hours you are welcome to call this number: 7220-
5420 or send an email to South@icitizen.dk
The routes are directed from the train station to either Statsforvaltningen, Borger
Service Center or International Citizens Service Center.
[19]Arrival/Departure
On arrival
If you are an EU/EEA citizen who will stay for more than 3 months and you have
not applied for a residence permit from your home country, please contact
Statsforvaltningen Syddanmark to do so immediately.
When you have received your residence permit, you must go to the National
Register (Folkeregistret) to be registered and receive the Danish central
registration number (cpr. nr.), provided your stay exceeds three months (special
rules for Nordic citizens apply). Remember to bring your passport and residence
permit. Some of our departments arrange to follow students to the National
Register. Please ask the international coordinator.
Pay deposit and rent for the first month at the local post office (does not accept
credit cards) or at the Nordea Bank, Vestergade 64, 5000 Odense C (accepts
some credit cards).
During your stay
You will have to pay rent and it is due on the 1st every month. You will be
forwarded a bill every month, but it is your responsibility to pay the rent in due
time. If the rent is not paid in due time you will be added a fee of DKK 255.00,- on
your next bill.
Before your departure from Denmark
Notify the National Register (Folkeregistret) that you will be departing the
country
Hand in your Danish Health Insurance Card at the National Register
(Folkeregistret)
EU citizens must send their residence permit to Statsforvaltningen Syddanmark
with information on their planned day of departure
Please give notice of termination of tenancy no later than 3 months before
departure.
[20]Useful Addresses
International Office
University College Lillebaelt
Blangstedgaardsvej 4
DK - 5220 Odense SOE
Phone: +45 6318 3114
Mail: international@ucl.dk
Doctor on duty
Phone: +45 7011 0707
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 16:00 – 08:00
Weekends and public holidays 24 hours
Emergency room (Skadestuen)
Odense Universitetshospital
J.B. Winsløvsvej
DK - 5000 Odense C
Phone: +45 6541 2271 / +45 6611 3333
Police Station in Odense
Hans Mules Gade 1-3
DK - 5000 Odense C
Phone: +45 6614 1448
Emergency call: 112
National Register (Folkeregisteret)
Odense Kommune, BorgerServiceCenter
Skulkenborg 1
DK - 5000 Odense C
Phone: +45 6613 1372
E-mail: borgerservice@odense.dk
[21]Opening hours:
Monday – Wednesday 10:00 –15:00
Thursday 10:00 –18:00
Friday 10:00 –13:00
Odense Tourist Bureau
Rådhuset
DK - 5000 Odense C
Phone: +45 6612 7520
Library
The Main Library Odense Banegård Center
(The Railway Centre)
Østre Stationsvej 15
DK - 5000 Odense C
Phone: +45 6551 4301
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday 10:00 –19:00
Friday 10:00 –16:00
Saturday 10:00 –14:00
[22]Useful Links
University College Lillebaelt: www.ucl.dk/international
Denmark’s official website: www.denmark.dk
Official travel guide to Denmark: www.visitdenmark.com
About education in Denmark: www.studyindenmark.dk
Information on Odense: www.visitodense.com
Danish Immigration Service: www.newindenmark.dk
Odense Municipality: www.odense.dk
Find a job in Denmark: www.workindenmark.dk
Guide on living abroad: www.justlanded.com
Take-away delivery: www.justeat.dk
Facebook groups for international students – find them under:
UC LILLEBAELT AUTUMN 2015
or:
UC LILLEBAELT SPRING 2016
Etc. (Based on the semester and year you start your studies)
[23]International Staff
International Relations at University College Lillebaelt are organised at a central and
department level. The central International Unit closely cooperates with the
International Coordinators at each of the departments.
Søren Brolund Ulriksen
International Relations Officer, International Unit
Tel: +45 2046 0412
E-mail: sbul@ucl.dk
Christina Højsgaard Madsen
Head of International Unit
Tel: +45 6318 3114
E-mail: chhm@ucl.dk
Charlotte Birk Olsen
International Coordinator,
Dept. of Biomedical Laboratory Science
Tel: +45 2154 5348.
E-mail: cbol@ucl.dk
Mette Bro Jansen
International Coordinator,
Dept. of Nursing
Tel: +45 6318 3113
E-mail: mmbj@ucl.dk
Annie Klint
International Coordinator,
Dept. of Social Work & Public Administration
Tel: +45 6318 4721
E-mail: ankl4@ucl.dk
[24]Grethe Egmont Nielsen
International Coordinator,
Dept. of Occupational Therapy
Tel: +45 6318 3159
E-mail: gren@ucl.dk
Camilla Søholm
International Coordinator,
Dept. of Radiography
Tel: +45 2034 8972
E-mail: capo@ucl.dk
Susanne Holm
International Coordinator,
Dept. of Radiography
Tel: +45 6318 3183
E-mail: suho@ucl.dk
Mette Richter
International Coordinator,
Dept. of Social Education
Tel: +45 6318 4556
E-mail: jamr@ucl.dk
Gabriella Dahm
International Coordinator,
Dept. of Teacher Education
Tel: +45 6318 4321
E-mail: aned@ucl.dk
[25]Leif Zebitz
International Coordinator,
Dept. of Physiotherapy
Tel: +45 6318 3179
E-mail: leze@ucl.dk
[26]We look forward to welcoming you at
University College Lillebaelt!
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LILLEBAELT
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Blangstedgaardsvej 4
DK – 5220 Odense SOE
Phone +45 6318 3114
international@ucl.dk
www.ucl.dk/international
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