Join Open Day at SDU in Kolding on 27 February

In Kolding, there are excellent opportunities to find a student job and to kickstart your career even before you've finished your studies. The city has a strong tradition of collaborations between local businesses and educational institutions to create student jobs and internships, so you can start applying your skills and gain work experience while you’re still studying.

You can take part in career events, get help with your resume and applications and meet companies, e.g. at the annual Business Lunch with more than 45 companies from the area.

Kolding is centrally situated in the heart of Denmark  and many companies are located in Kolding and the surrounding cities. You can reach Odense, Esbjerg, Skanderborg, and Aabenraa within an hour.

When you start looking for at place to live, you’ll really see the benefit of choosing a smaller student city. In Kolding, there’s guaranteed housing for all students moving to the city, with rent starting from as low as DKK 1400 per month!

There are over 1,200 youth and student housing options in Kolding, most of which are ideally located near the educational institutions and city centre. There are also private renting options, so you’ll have a good chance of finding accommodation that suits both your needs and your budget.

Kolding may not be a big city, but it has everything you will need as a student. The various educational institutions attract many young people, which gives the city a vibrant atmosphere.

The city centre is laid back and located right next to the large campus area. There’s high street shopping, independent boutiques, cafés, and plenty of student discounts. For a night out, Kolding has something for everyone, whether you’re into traditional pubs, trendy cafes or clubbing.

Student life in Kolding is more than just books. You can join communities, clubs, creative workshops and events to match your interests - or start your own. 

Kolding is known for art and design, and here are recognised cultural institutions and cultural events as well as theatres and venues where you can catch both upcoming and established artists.

At the Nicolai cultural complex, you’ll find an art cinema, a concert hall, a gallery and workshops where you can unleash your own creativity. In the courtyard, there are outdoor film screenings, free concerts and changing exhibitions throughout the summer.

Every year in the end of January, you can join the KOLD festival - a winter festival with a wide range of music artists and different genres such as jazz, pop, rap, elektronic/dance and R&B. 

Kolding is conveniently close to forests and water - perfect for the daily calm and for outdoor adventures. Marielund Forest is an extension of the city centre, Kolding River offers many scenic spots and the other nearby forests are gems for mountain bikers - and everyone else.

If you prefer water-based activities, the local beaches and the open-air swimming pool in the fjord provide the perfect setting for a swim, no matter the season.