University College of Northern Denmark

University College of Northern Denmark
Professionshøjskolen University College Nordjylland
Type	University College, (Danish: professionshøjskoler)
Established	2008
Rector	Niels Horsted
Administrative staff	750
Students	15,500
Undergraduates	AP, BA
Postgraduates	-
Doctoral students	-
Location	Aalborg, Hjørring, Thisted, Denmark
Campus	Aalborg Hjørring Thisted
Website	http://www.ucn.dk/

University College of Northern Denmark^[1] (Danish: Professionshøjskolen University College Nordjylland) is one of seven new regional organizations of different study sites in Denmark (Danish: professionshøjskoler) offering courses of professional relevance. Some courses are considered on par with bachelor level if enrolling in a university.^[2]

UCN presently has four schools - health, education, technology & business and further and lifelong education. The most recent merger took place in 2009 and UCN now has branches in Aalborg and Hjørring and Thisted. UCN works in association with Aalborg University AAU.

Besides the provision of first cycle higher education, University College of Northern Denmark is also active in applied research, innovation, development and continuing education. UCN University College of Northern Denmark has 10.000 full-time students, 8000 part-time students, 1200 international full-time students, and 750 employees. UCN has more than 100 partner universities worldwide.

UCN is an institution of the UAS type with applied sciences and close contact with the public and private business sector.

Programmes

Occupational therapist
Physiotherapist
Midwife
Teacher
Nature and culture guide
Pedagogue
Radiographer
Nurse
BA Architectural Technology and Construction Management
AP Degree Hospitality Service and Tourism Management
BA International Hospitality Management
AP Degree Marketing Management
BA International Sales and Marketing Management
AP Degree Financial Management
BA Financial Management and Services
BA Sports Management
AP Degree Computer Science
AP Degree Multimedia Design and Communication
AP Degree IT Network and Electronics Technology
AP Degree Design and Technology (Graphics)
BA Web Development
BA Software Development

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Aalborg

Neighborhoods and administration	Aalborg Øst Gug Hasseris Nørresundby Skalborg Vejgaard Aalborg Hospital Hospital of the Holy Ghost, Aalborg Aalborg Municipality Aalborg Charter Almen Kirkegård

Landmarks	Aalborghus Aalborghallen Aalborgtårnet Aalborg Teater Aalborg Zoo Abbey of Our Lady, Aalborg Budolfi Church Jens Bang's House John F. Kennedys Plads Jomfru Ane Gade Jørgen Olufsen's House Karolinelund Kildeparken Musikkens Hus Nordkraft Nytorv Square Old City Hall Østre Anlæg Utzon Center

Culture	Aalborg Carnival Aalborg Symphony Orchestra

Museums	Aalborg Historical Museum Aalborg Søfarts- og Marinemuseum Defence and Garrison Museum Gråbrødrekloster Museum KUNSTEN Museum of Modern Art Aalborg Lindholm Høje

Education	Aalborg Business College Aalborg Cathedral School Aalborg University Aalborghus Gymnasium Academy of Music Tech College Aalborg University College of Northern Denmark

Sports	AaB Fodbold Aalborg Golf Klub Aalborg Håndbold Aalborg Pirates Aalborg Boldspilklub Aalborg RK Gigantium Nordjyske Arena

Companies and retail	1000Fryd AaB A/S Aalborg CSP Aalborg Portland Aalborg Storcenter Bladt Industries Cembrit Danish Distillers Huntsmen Corps Nordjyske Stiftstidende North Flying Spar Nord Salling

Transport	Aalborg Air Base Aalborg Airport Aalborg station Aalborg Vestby station Lindholm station Skalborg station Aalborg Shipyard Port of Aalborg Marina Fjordparken Østre Havn Skudehavnen Vestre Badehavn

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