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www.viauc.dk

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VIA Organisation

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• School of Education and Social Studies

• School of Health Science

• School of Technology and Business

• School of Design and Business

• School of Continuing Education

VIA University College – facts & figures

• 17.000 students (year equivalents)

• 2.500 staff members

• 39 addresses

• Third biggest institution in Denmark

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MAP OF DENMARK

In Denmark everything is close by

VIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Welcome to our School of Technology and Business

CAMPUS HORSENS

PRESENTATION OF

Canteen Area ”The Square”

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THE SQUARE

Goals and challenges

• Increase the number of students in higher education in Central Denmark Region

• Large-scale operation, establish large units with strong economy

• Cover the whole region with a wide variety of programmes

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Approximately 900 incoming exchange students each year from international partners

Students’ Origin

• VIA UC Horsens has a housing association: ”Drosselbo”

• International students live in shared flats and halls of residence.

• Room facilities:Bed, duvet and pillow, bed linen, desk, desk lamp, office chair, and wardrobe, shared kitchen – cooker, refrigeratorshared bathroom

• Rent single room: € 250 - 440/month on average• Deposit: € 600

• Accommodation must be booked online.

ACCOMMODATION

ACCOMMODATION

BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS AROUND HORSENS

CLOSE TO THE SEA

WELCOME TO HORSENS

Population 60.000

Main cities around Horsens:

Aarhus (40 km from Horsens)

Billund (Airport, 60 km)

SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

• Semester trip (Integration)• International Day• Special Graduation Ceremony for exchange students

INTERNATIONAL DAY AT VIA

CAMPUS FACILITIES

Breakfast & lunch can be bought in the Canteen

Book shop Library

VIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGEREASONS FOR CHOOSING

• International study environment – where you meet other cultures

• Programmes are based on real life project-based tuition in small groups

• Programmes in English

• Credit transfer to further education at other universities

• Housing guarantee – we help you find a place to live during your studies

• Free health insurance

• Sports and athletic activities

• Work permit to work for 15 hours a week and full-time during vacations

• An international education offers good opportunities for your future job

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION

Further information: www.viauc.com

• International co-ordinator, Lise Hjerrild – lh@viauc.dk

• ERASMUS co-ordinator, Hanne Miller – hami@viauc.dk

Application and Admission

• Study start February and August

• Application deadline: 1st December and 1st June

• Application procedure: www.viauc.com click relevant exchange programme