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International programs & student supports

University of Copenhagen

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Website: University of Copenhagen's Information for Exchange Students
Language of instruction: first language of instruction is Danish, but a number of courses are offered in English
Terms: Autumn semester (September-End of January) and Spring semester (February-June). The University also offers an eight week summer course in Danish language and culture.
Part-time registration: Must register in minimum 22.5 ECTS per term to meet UCPH requirements.

Highlights

  • The university represents the greatest single concentration of academic resources in Denmark, with a teaching staff of over 2,100 and a student body of more than 37,000
  • Although Copenhagen is a capital city, everything is close at hand, including museums, historic buildings, shops, restaurants, the canals, the famous Tivoli Gardens and the Little Mermaid

Accessibility

 Students can apply for Special Education Support (SPS) at the University of Copenhagen, students are encouraged to contact the counsellors to get an overview of available supports. Non-EU Citizens are required to first apply for equal rights status according to Danish or EU law. See more information on how to apply for SPS as an exchange student at the SPS page.

Area of study

  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Science

Exchange students will need to meet certain requirements to take courses in some faculties. You can see the specific requirements at the course requirements page. These requirements apply to the following subjects:

  • International Business and Economics
  • Child Development and Diversity
  • Marine Biology and Ecology
  • Architecture
  • Health Sciences

 See course information for exchange students and the course catalogue for a full list of available courses.

Exchange credit history

See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from the University of Copenhagen. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.

Housing

  • On-campus housing: not available
  • Off-campus housing: available (International Office will assist in finding alternative off-campus accommodation in shared flats and halls of residence). Please check the University of Copenhagen's Housing website for further details.

Immigration, Medical Insurance & Arrival

Non EU/EEA students must apply for a residency permit to study in Denmark for an exchange stay lasting 1 or 2 semesters. Shortly after you have been admitted, The unviersity will send you the residence permit/visa application form (in PDF format) with instructions on how to apply. You can learn more about the visa process at the Danish residence permit page.

How to apply

Learn how to apply or sign up to receive emails about studying on exchange at a partner university. We will send you information about events, application deadlines, funding opportunities, and more!