University of Southern Denmark, SDU

An Overlooked Source

Sandy seabeds

An Overlooked Source

of Greenhouse Gas

A new study reveals that methane can form in the upper layers of sandy seabeds 鈥� something that has taken scientists by surprise. Special microorganisms are at work, and the phenomenon may be happening along coastlines all over the world.

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Our study programmes

7 October

Online Open Day

Meet our current students, our Counsellors, get an introduction to student life in Denmark and get to know our English-taught programmes.

Latest news

Donation

03.10.2025

Large donation from the Otto M酶nsted Foundation paves the way for a new student entrepreneurship centre at the University of Southern Denmark

SDU is on the verge of a remarkable strengthening of its efforts to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among students. The Otto M酶nsted Foundation has decided to support the university with a generous donation of DKK 50 million - one of the largest single donations from the foundation to date - for the establishment of a new, creative innovation house on campus in Odense.

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Research Prize

03.09.2025

Claes de Vreese receives the 2025 Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize

Professor Claes de Vreese receives the prize for his extensive and internationally recognised research into the role that artificial intelligence plays in democratic processes.

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SDU Science & Innovation Park

22.08.2025

SDU and Odense Municipality in ambitious collaboration

Odense Municipality and the University of Southern Denmark today presented SDU Science & Innovation Park Odense - an ambitious project that will strengthen collaboration between the university's research environment, business and civil society and translate knowledge into concrete solutions that create value for society and the region.

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Campus Kollegiet

21.08.2025

Join us for an open day: Campus Kollegiet celebrates its 10th anniversary

At the end of the month, you can visit the iconic building that houses Campus Kollegiet, which was donated 10 years ago by A.P. M酶ller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney M酶llers Fond til almene Formaal. Here you can get an insight into the beautiful building and enjoy one of the city's best views.

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AACSB accreditation

07.08.2025

World-class business school 麻豆社区: Now globally accredited

Only six percent of the world鈥檚 business schools achieve AACSB accreditation 鈥� now the University of Southern Denmark Business School is among them with an internationally recognised seal of approval.

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Applications 2025

27.07.2025

4.415 applicants have been offered a student place 麻豆社区

On Monday 28 July, 4,415 applicants have been offered a student place at the University of Southern Denmark. Higher admission requirements mean th麻豆社区 offers 229 fewer places than in 2024.

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Applications 2025

05.07.2025

Strong interest in SDU's education programmes

Despite new admission requirements, SDU is experiencing an overall increase in applications. The university's education programmes are attracting great interest from Danish and international applicants, and new programmes such as Psychology in Esbjerg are attracting record numbers of applicants.

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26.06.2025

SDU has been awarded the EU鈥檚 HR Excellence in Research Award

The University of Southern Denmark has now officially been awarded the EU's HR Excellence in Research Award. This emphasises SDU's commitment to creating the best possible environment for researchers

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RANKING 2025

25.06.2025

SDU moves up in recognised ranking list

The University of Southern Denmark moves up to its highest ranking ever at number 303 on the recognised ranking list from QS. This places SDU fourth best among Universities Denmark, where SDU has also delivered the biggest improvement compared to last year.

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Sapere Aude 2025

24.06.2025

SDU researchers receive prestigious Sapere Aude grants

Four excellent researchers from SDU have been awarded DKK 6 million from Independent Research Fund Denmark for groundbreaking research in quantum technology, solar cells, heart disease and the deep sea. Read more about their projects.

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