SOSU Nykøbing Falster

What SOSU Nykøbing Falster does

SOSU Nykøbing Falster is a publicly funded Danish vocational school (erhvervsskole) headquartered in Nykøbing Falster, Denmark, specializing in social and healthcare education and pedagogical training for the Lolland-Falster and Southern Zealand region. The school delivers three primary vocational programs — Social- og sundhedshjælper (Social and Health Helper, SSH), Social- og sundhedsassistent (Social and Health Assistant, SSA), and Pædagogisk assistent (Pedagogical Assistant, PA) — built on Grundforløb foundational courses, supplemented by AMU continuing education, the Vejen til SOSU immigrant-readiness program, and twice-weekly Studiecafé homework support. Operations span three physical campuses at Nykøbing Falster, Nakskov, and Vordingborg, with a reported headcount of 34 employees.

The school's technology layer is built on third-party educational platforms: Meebook for assignment and lesson-plan delivery, and Studie+ (UDDATA+) for student intranet, schedules, and teacher communication via web and mobile. Its primary differentiator is physical infrastructure — twelve læringsstationer (learning stations) distributed through open common areas for self-directed practice, alongside simulation-teaching environments for healthcare scenarios — rather than proprietary software.

The business model is government-funded vocational education under Danish law. The institution receives taximeter-based state grants tied to enrollment and completion, supplemented by SU (state education support) flows to students and wages paid via municipal apprenticeship (elevstillinger) and voksenelevløn contracts. There is no tuition charge to students. Revenue concentration sits with the Danish Ministry of Children and Education as the funder and with four public-sector employers — Guldborgsund, Lolland, and Vordingborg municipalities, plus Region Sjælland — as the primary apprenticeship and clinical-placement counterparties. On December 15, 2025 the Ministry approved a merger with CELF to form UCE - UddannelsesCenter Sydøstdanmark, consolidating 26 vocational programs plus gymnasium tracks (HHX, HTX, EUX) effective May 1, 2026.

Name

SOSU Nykøbing Falster

Legal name

SOSU Nykøbing Falster

Website

https://sosunyk.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SOSU Nykøbing Falster is a publicly funded Danish vocational school delivering SSH, SSA, and pedagogical assistant programs across three campuses in Lolland-Falster and Southern Zealand, serving youth, adult learners, and municipal healthcare employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Healthcare and Pedagogical Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational healthcare education
• Social health training
• Pedagogical assistant programs
• Continuing education courses
• Vocational school Denmark

Headquarters

HQ city

Nykøbing Falster

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: As a publicly funded vocational school under Danish law, SOSU Nykøbing Falster receives government funding based on student enrollment and completion rates. The school is part of UCE (UddannelsesCenter Sydøstdanmark) following a merger with CELF, approved by the Ministry of Children and Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SOSU Nykøbing Falster is a publicly funded Danish vocational school (erhvervsskole) that delivers health, care, and pedagogical education programs — primarily Social- og sundhedshjælper (Social and Health Helper), Social- og sundhedsassistent (Social and Health Assistant), and Pædagogisk assistent (Pedagogical Assistant) — supplemented by preparatory courses, AMU continuing education, and instructor training. The school combines classroom instruction at three regional campuses (Nykøbing Falster, Nakskov, Vordingborg) with work-integrated apprenticeship placements at municipal and regional healthcare employers.

Product overview

SOSU Nykøbing Falster is an educational institution providing vocational training programs in health, care, and pedagogy. The school operates as a unified platform of educational offerings centered around three primary vocational programs: Social- og sundhedshjælper (Social and Health Helper), Social- og sundhedsassistent (Social and Health Assistant), and Pædagogisk assistent (Pedagogical Assistant), each built upon foundational Grundforløb (Basic Courses). Supporting these core programs, the school offers the Meebook learning management system for accessing curriculum materials, the Studie+ student information system for schedules and communications, and supplementary services including the Vejen til SOSU preparation course for foreign nationals, AMU continuing education courses, and a weekly Studiecafe homework help program. The institution has campuses in Nykøbing Falster, Nakskov, and Vordingborg, and has recently merged with CELF to form UCE (UddannelsesCenter Sydøstdanmark).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social- og sundhedshjælper (Social and Health Helper) A vocational education program training students to work as social and health helpers providing care and promoting well-being in elderly care, home care, and nursing home settings.
• Social- og sundhedsassistent (Social and Health Assistant) A vocational education program training students to work with professional care and nursing in hospitals, psychiatry, care homes, institutions, or home care services.
• Pædagogisk assistent (Pedagogical Assistant) A vocational education program training students to work with children or young/adults with special needs in pedagogical settings.
• Grundforløb (Basic Course 1 and 2) Foundational courses (GF1 and GF2) that prepare students for the main vocational programs in health, care, and pedagogy.
• Vejen til SOSU A preparatory language and introduction course for foreigners who want to enter SOSU vocational education, offered in collaboration with Lolland, Guldborgsund and Vordingborg municipalities.
• AMU Kurser og efteruddannelse (Continuing Education) Workforce development courses (AMU) and continuing education for employees in the health and pedagogical sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full SSH education now available in Nakskov since 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lolland Kommune (Lolland Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025Partnership to offer SSH to SSA upgrade education in Nakskov. Lolland Municipality provides apprenticeship placements and employment opportunities for graduates. The collaboration enables local residents to receive education without daily commute to Nykøbing Falster.
• Guldborgsund Kommune (Guldborgsund Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on 'Vejen til SOSU' pathway program for immigrants and job seekers. Municipality employs graduates and provides practical training placements. Supports recruitment and retention of healthcare workers in the region.
• Vordingborg Kommune (Vordingborg Municipality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Vejen til SOSU' pathway program. Provides apprenticeship positions and employment for graduates. Contributes to local healthcare workforce development in Southern Zealand.
• Region Sjælland (Region Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority providing clinical training placements at hospitals and psychiatric facilities for SSA students. Ensures practical training aligns with regional healthcare employer needs.
• UCE (UddannelsesCenter Sydøstdanmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOSU Nykøbing Falster has merged with CELF to form UCE. This combined institution offers 26 vocational programs, GULD10, gymnasium programs (HHX, HTX, EUX), and extensive AMU continuing education courses across Lolland-Falster and Southern Zealand.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SOSU Sjælland: SOSU school covering Sjælland region with the same healthcare vocational programs. May have partial geographic overlap with SOSU Nykøbing Falster's Sydsjælland catchment post-UCE merger.
• SOSU Nordjylland: North Jutland SOSU school offering SSH, SSA, and PA programs under the national framework. Closely matched in operating model, funding structure, and reliance on municipal apprenticeship partnerships.
• SOSU Fyn: Funen-based SOSU school delivering the same social and healthcare vocational programs. Operates under identical Danish vocational education regulations with similar municipal employer pipeline.
• SOSU Østjylland: Regional SOSU school serving East Jutland with identical vocational programs and municipal employer partnerships. Directly comparable structure, funding model, and student segments.
• SOSU C: Another of the six regional Danish SOSU schools, providing healthcare and pedagogical vocational education in its catchment area with the same SSH/SSA/PA program structure and municipal apprenticeship model.
• SOSU Hovedstaden: Regional Danish vocational school offering identical SSH, SSA, and PA programs in the Copenhagen area. Most direct functional peer, operating under the same national SOSU framework with apprenticeship-based learning and municipal partnerships.

Emerging players

• EUC Nordvestsjælland: Danish vocational education center focused on technical and trade programs but operating under the same erhvervsskole framework. Adjacent competitor for vocational education market share with similar apprenticeship model.
• Zealand Erhvervsakademi: Danish vocational academy offering higher vocational education (erhvervsakademi) programs. Geographic peer in the Zealand region with some overlap in adult learner segment but different educational level (post-secondary).

Others

• University College Absalon: Danish university college covering Sjælland including teacher, nurse, and educator training. Broader scope than SOSU but trains overlapping healthcare and pedagogical professions and serves similar regional catchment.
• University College Lillebælt (UCL): Danish university college offering professional bachelor's programs including nursing and teaching. Indirect competitor in graduate healthcare workforce development and shares regional workforce-development mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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