University College of Northern Denmark (UCN) School of Technology and Business is an educational institution that offers realistic professional training for those who want a fast and successful start in business.
The faculties are located in 3 lively parts of the city of Aalborg with easy access to public transport. The city itself is located in the northern part of Denmark and is full of events and activities both during the day and in the evenings. For example, the largest carnival in Northern Europe takes place in Aalborg at the end of May.
The university has well-equipped facilities that are available to students around the clock. Free internet access is also available throughout the building.
Why Choose UCN?
- The programs are mainly practice-oriented;
- Classes are small, which allows for dialogue with every student and group projects;
- More than 17 programs taught entirely in English in the fields of Business, Tourism, Design, Sport, Information Technology and Architecture;
- A dynamic, relaxed environment where everyone has the opportunity to express themselves and share their opinion;
- There are many accommodation options in Aalborg, and the university itself helps students find accommodation.
Accommodation in UCN
The university offers accommodation in a residence hall - Aalborg Technical College Hostel, where many of the international students live and life is certainly fun and dynamic.
The rent for a single room is 1995DKK per month; upon move-in, the first month's rent of 1995DKK + a security deposit of 3990DKK, must be paid, for a total of 5985DKK.
The apartments consist of 2 single rooms, which means that two students share a hallway, a bathroom and a refrigerator. Each floor has shared kitchen facilities that everyone can use. Everyone in the residence hall has free internet access.
UCN also works with the residence halls of Aalborg College, where the price of a double room is 4,200DKK per person per month, which is a relatively good price since breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. The rooms are fully furnished with new furniture, and there is internet access everywhere. There is an initial deposit of 4,200DKK, which is returned to the student at the end of the year provided there is no damage to the room.
UC House is the newly built residence hall of UCN. It is located less than 2 km from the university by car and about 800 m by bike. It is also right next to one of the busiest shopping streets in the city of Aalborg. The rooms are spacious and fully equipped. Free internet access is available throughout the building. There is also a large common room where students can relax and get together. There is a spacious yard with a barbecue, where events can be organized and students can spend their free time. UC House also has a laundry room and fully equipped kitchens. Prices range between 1,850DKK and 2,450DKK for single rooms and between 1,325DKK and 1,525DKK per person in double rooms.
Bachelor's Programs:
Service, Hospitality & Tourism Management
Marketing Management
Multimedia Design & Communication
Design, Technology & Business (Graphics)
Financial Management
Computer Science
Architectural Technology & Construction Management
Final year and Top-up Programs:
International Sales and Marketing Management
Sport Management
International Hospitality Management
Digital Concept Development
Product Development & Integrative Technology
Web Development
Software Development
Duration of Study:
2/2.5 years - Bachelor's degree
1.5 years - Final and Top-up Programs
Most programs are taught in English.
Tuition Fee:
For EU citizens - FREE
Admission Requirements:
For a Bachelor's degree: *All documents must be translated into English by a licensed translator or by the issuing institution.
- High school diploma;
- English proficiency at level B (minimum 210 hours). The following certificates are accepted: Dream Foundation Language test; Cambridge English; IELTS - 6.0; TOEFL - 85+ (internet-based); CAE - Level C; TESA - B2;
- Mathematics at level C (minimum 125 hours);
- Letters of recommendation - minimum 1;
- Motivation letter.
Final and Top-up Degree: *All documents must be translated into English by a licensed translator or by the issuing institution.
- Bachelor's degree diploma related to the chosen program - minimum 2 years of study;
- Official proof of English proficiency: Dream Foundation Language Test; Cambridge English, IELTS - 6.0; TOEFL - 85+; Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Level C; TESA - B2;
- Letters of recommendation - minimum 1;
Motivation letter.