Founded in 1966, Syddansk Universitet (University of Southern Denmark) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Odense (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Region of Southern Denmark. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Esbjerg, Kolding, København, Slagelse, Sønderborg. Officially recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Denmark), Syddansk Universitet (SDU) is a large coeducational Danish higher education institution. Syddansk Universitet (SDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Danish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Danish higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.