1. Meet UCL University College
In Denmark

2. Strong regional higher education institution
UCL University College is a strong regional higher education institution with campuses in the cities of Odense, Svendborg, Vejle, Jelling and Fredericia (satellite).
UCL University College is the result of a merge between Business Academy Lillebaelt and University College Lillebaelt, which took place 1 August 2018.
The primary benefits are:
To strengthen the profile and cross-disciplinary cooperation between the professions.
To enhance and further develop educational programmes in order to secure quality of the educations and relevance for the workplaces and the professions
To create a solid platform for research, innovation and growth
To enhance and further develop the potential of technology and digitalization
To support the national educational policy and strengthening growth and welfare in general. (Excellence in education).
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3. Facts about UCL University College
More than 10,000 students
40 higher education programmes
A wide range of continuing professional development programmes
About 1,000 employees
Campuses in 5 cities*
Turnover: DKK 800 million annually
The 7th largest educational institution in Denmark (based on enrolments)
The 3rd largest university college in Denmark (based on enrolments)
* Including a satellite in Fredericia
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4. Number of enrolments in Denmark 2017-18
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5. Number of enrolments in the region of Southern Denmark 2017-18
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6. Close to real life
Every day, UCL University College cooperates closely with workplaces and institutions regarding :
Student placements and projects
Applied research
Centres of Excellence
Continuing professional development and organisational development
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7. Organisation
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8. 4 cities – 6 campuses
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9. 40 higher education programmes
Academy and professional higher education programmes (AP-degree programmes, Professional BA programmes and BA Top Up programmes), with several full degree programmes taught in English;
Business
Technology and Buildings
Education and Social Sciences
Health Sciences
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10. Continuing professional development and organisational development
Continuing professional development aimed at professionals in many fields, for example animation, technology, education, (theory and practice), health, and management in private and public organisations.
Organisational development and practice-oriented (applied) research in close cooperation with local, regional, national and international companies, institutions and organisations.
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11. The Danish Higher Education System
Public higher education institutions in Denmark are regulated by national legislation concerning degree structures, teacher qualifications and examinations.
Accreditation in higher education is undergoing transition from programme-based accreditation to institutional accreditation.
Programmes and institutions are accredited by national, independent accreditation agencies and the Accreditation Council.
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12. Higher education institutions in Denmark
Higher education is offered by five types of higher education institutions:
Business academies (Erhvervsakademi) offering professionally oriented short cycle and first cycle degree programmes.
University Colleges (Professionshøjskole) offering professionally oriented first cycle degree programmes.
Maritime Education and Training Institutions offering professionally oriented short cycle and first cycle degree programmes.
General and specialised research universities (Universitet) offering first, second and third cycle degree programmes in academic disciplines.
University level institutions offering first, second and third cycle degree programmes in subject fields such as architecture, design, music, and fine and performing arts.
Most higher education institutions are regulated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science (type 1-5). The Ministry of Culture regulates a number of higher education institutions offering programmes within fine and performing arts (type 5).
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13. Degrees in the Danish Higher Education System
Danish qualifications levels
Ordinary higher education
degrees
Adult/continuing higher education
Qualifications Framework for the European Higher Education Area – Bologna Framework
European/National
Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning
– EQF/NQF
Academy
Profession level
Academy Profession (AP) degree
( ECTS)
Academy Profession (AP) degree (60 ECTS) (also known as Further Adult Education (VVU) degree)
Short cycle
Level 5
Bachelor’s level
Professional Bachelor’s degree ( ECTS)*
Diploma degree
(60 ECTS)
First cycle
Level 6
Bachelor’s degree (within the arts) (180 ECTS)
Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS)
Master’s level
Master’s degree (within the arts) ( ECTS)
Master degree
(60-90 ECTS)
Second cycle
Level 7
Master’s degree (120 ECTS)**
PhD level
PhD degree (180 ECTS)
Third cycle
Level 8
* Can be obtained through a full regular bachelor’s programme ( ECTS) or a top up bachelor’s programme following an Academy Profession degree. ** A few Master’s programmes are up to 180 ECTS.
Higher education institutions measure study activities in ECTS credits. 60 ECTS correspond to one year full-time study.
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