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Education for young people in the Sonderborg area
In Sonderborg, all forms of education are within reach – all the way from ABC to Ph.D. Within primary schools and upper secondary education, the Sonderborg area offers a wealth of opportunities.
With nine youth and higher education institutions, Sonderborg is a hub for education in Southern Jutland.
Here you will find an overview of the youth education and higher education programs that can be found in your local area.
Although Sonderborg is not the world's largest educational city, it is precisely the clarity and the close network between the people of the area that appeals to many young people who come to the city. Not least, the city has a strong study environment, which is also very international and inclusive - there is room for everyone!
Sonderborg is known for close cooperation between educational institutions and companies, including when it comes to teaching, internships, projects and student jobs.
Here are also some of the country's largest, global industrial groups with an undergrowth of approximately 2000 companies, and a large part of them are involved in technology. The area has strong cluster networks, especially within mechatronics and green energy, CLEAN, but also within food safety and welfare technology.
If you are unsure about what to do, please contact eVejledning via e-guide.dk, visit the digital education guide ug.dk or contact the Youth Education Guidance via myguide.dk
Youth education
- Business College South
High school, vocational training, etc. - Alssund High School (AGS)
Gymnasium – Secondary education in The Netherlands with classical curriculum. - Sonderborg Statsskole
Gymnasium – Secondary education in The Netherlands with classical curriculum. - The Blue High School
Business school - EUC Syd
Vocational education, technical high school and IB Diploma - Graasten Agricultural School
Farmer-related education programs - SOSU South in Sonderborg
Social and health school, where you can take several educational tracks in Sonderborg on Campus Ahlmann - Preparatory Basic Education (FGU)
Competency-providing education that leads to vocational or youth education - IBC HF and VUC Sonderborg
Secondary school supplementary education, courses and vocational training
Higher education
- University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Bachelor's, diploma and master's degree programmes as well as individual subjects and continuing education programmes - Southern Denmark Business Academy (SEA)
Vocational education - Mechanical engineer training
Other schools
- Sonderborg Music School
Musical courses that prepare you for other higher education programs - Sønderjyllands Kunstskole
Visual Arts Basic Course, which prepares you for other art programs as well as the art and design program. - Mommark Commercial Boarding School
Course and competence center - After-school program EPOS
- Dybbøl Secondary School
- Adventure Afterschool School South Jutland
- Nordborg Castles Secondary School
- Sonderborg College of Sports Studies
Why study in Sonderborg?
The Sonderborg area is absolutely fantastic, and here are four good reasons why you should go to Sonderborg to study.
Reason 1: Job guarantee for engineering students in Sonderborg
As an engineering student at SDU Sonderborg, you are guaranteed your first job after you have completed your education. Companies in the Sonderborg area and SDU have joined forces to create a unique first-job-guarantee scheme, which offers recent graduates a six-month employment after graduation. The scheme will come into effect for students starting the Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science programs at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU Sonderborg in September 2020.
Reason 2: Study at Denmark's most international campus
SDU Sonderborg is Denmark's most international campus, offering a unique, international environment with researchers and students from more than 50 countries. Furthermore, Sonderborg has a very international pulse, as many companies recruit workers from abroad.
Reason 3: Educate yourself from ABC to Ph.D.
In the Sonderborg area you can train in most areas. We have good kindergartens, schools and plenty of opportunities within youth, higher education and continuing education.
Reason 4: You won't be bored
Not only does the Sonderborg area have a strong association life, but we also have an area teeming with lots of exciting events and initiatives for young people that ensure you have an exciting study environment.
For example, you can take a look at Alsion's study café, visit the youth café or explore the various networks for young people.
Sonderborg is a place that wants young people and wants to help ensure that young people experience a good youth life during their time as young people in Sonderborg Municipality.