Kolding is Denmark's 5th Best Student City

Kolding has been ranked as the 5th best student city in Denmark in 2025 by Studentum!

Only Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, and Aalborg are ahead – making Kolding the top choice among the smaller student cities.

Culture and Leisure

Kolding has a vibrant cultural scene with everything from exhibitions, concerts, and events to art museums, talks, and local festivals. There are also great opportunities to get involved in clubs and volunteer communities – a chance to be part of something bigger.

All of this helped Kolding earn an impressive 4th place for culture and leisure in Studentum’s national study!

Strong Academics

Whether you're into design, business, tech, social sciences, or something completely different, Kolding offers study programs that truly make a difference.

The teachers are passionate about what they do, and many programs work closely with local businesses – so you don’t just learn the theory, you also gain hands-on experience.

It’s this mix of academic focus, engaged teaching, and real-world relevance that earned Kolding an impressive 6th place in the 'Academic Quality' category.

Close to Everything

In Kolding, everything is within easy reach – whether you're heading to class, the gym, meeting up with friends, or catching the train home for the weekend.

Study life, city life, and nature are always just a short bike ride away – and if you're commuting, there are great connections by train and bus.

Want to know more about why Studentum ranks Kolding as one of Denmark’s best student cities? Check out the full study here.