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The Danish University of Education (Danmarks Pædagogiske Universitet, DPU) was a specialized institution renowned for its focus on pedagogical research and educational sciences. It was best known for its comprehensive programs in education, teacher training, and educational psychology. While it no longer exists as an independent university, having merged with Aarhus University in 2007 to become the Danish School of Education (DPU), its legacy continues. As an independent entity, it offered a more specialized environment for international students interested in educational theory and practice, likely with some English-taught courses at the graduate level and standard support for international exchange. Its distinctive characteristic was being the sole national university dedicated entirely to advancing pedagogical knowledge and practice in Denmark.
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