Ungdomshøjskolen ved Ribe

Ungdomshøjskolen ved Ribe is a 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, Games, Journalism, Kitchen and Sustainability. You get the chance to learn Danish language and culture. A strong student democracy will influence your stay. Here you will find the space to be you!

About the school

You meet 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 wings with both single and double rooms, cozy lounges, student kitchen, sports hall, music room and studio, art studio, media room with photo atelier, design room, journalism with cozy nooks, movie room, drama stage and cool backstage, outdoor facilities with great equipment and fantastic outdoor areas with space for lots of sports, outdoor life and fun.

You design your own schedule so that you get the subjects you are most interested in. There are plenty to choose from, and with four teaching periods each semester, you have a great opportunity to try a lot of different things.

We 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 and heard as a unique human being in a committing community.

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 20, 25 or 45 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