Studying in the Øresund Region

Two countries, one region

The Øresund Region is unique because it spans two countries: Denmark and Sweden. These countries are different in many ways, but share common features such as outstanding educational systems, an international orientation and modern welfare systems. As a student at one of the 12 universities in the Øresund University consortium, you are part of a cross border collaboration and you have a unique opportunity to get the best out of two countries culture, nature and rich student life.

Study in two countries at the same time!
If you are a student at one of the 12 member universities, you have the possibility of applying to take one or more courses at other member universities, even those located in the neighbour country. Because the universities in the region are located within 1-2 hours of travelling from each other, this makes it possible to study at institutions in both countries at the same time.

High and internationally recognised academic level of education
The region is considered one of Europe’s leading centres of research and education, with some of the faculties at the universities being among the highest ranking faculties in Europe in subjects such as social sciences, business, and humanities.

Excellent study options in English for international students
The universities in the Øresund Region offer hundreds of courses taught in English. At the same time there, are plenty of opportunities to become familiar with the native languages of Sweden and Denmark, if you are interested in gaining further knowledge of the culture and traditions of the region.

Focus on internationalisation
The Øresund Universities put great emphasis on internationalisation. Every year, thousands of students from around the world come to the Øresund region to study and regional students in turn go abroad to study. This exchange of both students and researchers gives the universities an international atmosphere and international students receive a warm welcome when they come to study in the region.

A dynamic knowledge and science region
The Øresund Region is a dynamic and vibrant region. There is a high standard of living in these modern welfare societies, and the force is well educated. The knowledge and science skills concentrated in Øresund have contributed to placing the region at the forefront globally in areas such as medicine and biotechnology, IT, environmental engineering, food technology, logistics, and nano technology.

Both cities and nature
The Danish capital of Copenhagen marks the centre of the Øresund region on the Danish side, while Sweden’s third largest city, Malmö, is right on the other side of the Sound – both sides are connected by the Øresund Bridge. There are large numbers of museums, cinemas, theatres, and many other cultural offerings in the cities in the Øresund region, and café life is thriving. At the same time, the miles of clean beaches, forests, hills and plains, great climbing and hiking trails found in the region offer many opportunities to get away from city life and enjoy the Scandinavian outdoors.