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Roskilde University (RUC)

Denmark

Address: Universitetsvej 1, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark

Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences, Environmental Science

Established in 1972, Roskilde University (RUC) is a Danish public university known for its unique interdisciplinary approach and project-based learning, similar to its counterpart in Aalborg. It offers a critical and experimental approach to education and research.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Chemistry, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Project Management

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

RUC emphasizes collaboration with external partners, from NGOs to private companies, as an integrated part of its project-oriented study programs.

Research:

Research at RUC is often interdisciplinary and challenge-oriented, focusing on social, cultural, and environmental issues. Key research areas include social entrepreneurship and environmental modeling.

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

1500

Current students***:

7500

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

40000

Pros

The project-oriented and interdisciplinary learning model fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. The university has an informal and egalitarian atmosphere.

Cons

The unique educational model can be unstructured and may not suit students who prefer a more traditional academic environment. It is less focused on hard-core technical engineering than other universities.

Best For

Students who are self-motivated and prefer an interdisciplinary, problem-based approach to learning that challenges traditional academic boundaries.

Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Project Management, Sustainability Practices, Sustainable Development

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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