Ungdomshøjskolen ved Ribe is a general, Danish youth folk high school for students between the ages of 16 to 19. Choose from more than 50 different subjects. The subject areas Music, Drama, Design, Art, Sports, Outdoors, Media, Journalism and Sustainability. You can also learn Danish language. A strong student democracy will influence your stay.
About the school
You meet a lot of exciting young people from all over Denmark and the rest of the world. You get professionally strong teachers and committed staff who want the very best for you. You choose your subjects yourself, and you shape your stay by taking an active part in democracy.
A year at the Youth folk high school at Ribe gives you the peace of mind to find out what you really want with your life and your education. You become part of a warm and strong community, and make friends for life.
We have really good facilities: Student wing with both single and double rooms, cozy lounges, sports hall, group room and music studio, art studio, design room, outdoor facilities with great equipment and fantastic outdoor areas with space for lots of sports, outdoor life and fun.
We try to live by these values:
- A school for everyone
- Curiosity and life education
- Dialogue
- Responsibility
Our mission
At UHR we see it as our mission to help you as young person, to find clarification of who you are and what is important in your life. You should at UHR fell seen, heard and as a unique human being in a committing community.
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Our core subjects
Sustainabilty og Ecology
Danish for Foreigners
Design
Art
Sports
Outdoor
Journalism
Media Literacy
Music
Theater
Courses and topics
You will choose your own classes with professional teaching and room for contemplation.
Subjects
We have subject for everybody - no matter what your interests are. We have electives within:
Our classrooms, music studios, gaming room, gym and fitness are open from morning to evening, so you are more than welcome to use the rooms in your spare time and between classes. Daytrips, study trip, parties etc. are also part of your time at the school.
Learn Danish language
As a part of your course at Ungdomshøjskolen ved Ribe, you can choose to learn Danish language. We offer classes in both the autumn and the spring semester.
Student counsling
Further we have student guidance at the school, to help you find your path in life. So you should see your stay as a supplement to your normal school education. At the end of your course you will receive a diploma.
Practical information
We are located in the countryside of western Jutland right in the National park Waddensea. Our nearest town is Ribe, which is the oldest town in Denmark. It has a cozy and amazing atmosphere. From Ribe, you can go everywhere in Denmark with train.
At the school, we have room for around 80 students, who live in four different wings with the common areas a central meeting point at the school.
Our courses have a duration of either 19, 25 or 44 weeks and start in August or January. Please contact the school if you have interest in applying or questions about economy.
Read more here, or please write kontoret@uhr.dk if you have any questions