The University offers researchers and students the opportunity to develop their talent and launches ambitious interdisciplinary initiatives to support its strong academic communities. Through research-based teaching – and by involving them in research – students are equipped to address society's challenges and needs.
Top reasons to study here
- The University of Copenhagen is the highest-ranking university in Denmark and often the highest-ranking University in the Nordic Region.
- The University of Copenhagen has had a positive development in some rankings over the past ten years, while positions in other rankings have varied.
Short Courses
Medicine & Health (5)
- Short Course Interdisciplinary Aspects of Healthy Aging
- Short Course Internal Medicine
- Short Course One Health
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
Social Sciences (3)
- Short Course Econometrics1
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Short Course Shelter and Settlements in Disasters
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Short Course Environmental Management in Europe
About
History
Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is not only Denmark's oldest university, but also one of the oldest in Northern Europe. Its location in the capital city makes the University's development, key people and events part of the history of Denmark. Read more about the history of The University of Copenhagen
Education
- The University of Copenhagen is the largest educational institution in Denmark.
- The University aims to prepare students for a broad range of jobs in the private and public sectors. For this reason, education at the University covers specific skills and scientific methods as well as other more theoretical skills that will enable graduates to improve their qualifications.
- Teaching and research are closely integrated in order to achieve this, first and foremost by according them equal importance in the daily work of the academic and scientific staff and whenever possible basing the teaching on research.
Research
The motivational force of the University's research activities is financially and politically independent, i.e. free basic research; however, specific collaborative endeavours with other institutions and companies also have a place among the countless research activities.
Career
UCPH wishes to ensure continual academic development and satisfactory career pathways for individual faculty and academic staff, which includes ensuring that potential career pathways are clear for individual researchers and that there is systematic support for career management.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
33 -7
2019
26 3
2018
29
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
76 5
2020
81 -2
2019
79
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
-
2020
101 15
2019
116
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
-
2020
32 2
2019
34
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- The University of Copenhagen has a range of student counseling offices which provide advice with academic as well as personal issues.
- In addition to the student advisory service available to all students at the University of Copenhagen, you will find that many departments and faculties have advisors, especially for international students. Check with your faculty or department to get further information about their services.
- The Student Counselling Service provides advice for students who need help in relation to social, psychological and psychiatric issues. Staff includes psychologists, medical consultants and social workers.
Housing services
- The University of Copenhagen Housing Foundation (UCPH Housing Foundation) is an independent entity which assists international students coming to University of Copenhagen in finding accommodation while in Copenhagen.
Library services
- Copenhagen University Library services approximately 5,000 researchers and 39,000 students. We give access to millions of digital and physical journals, articles and books and top-grade environments for studying and learning.
ICT services
- As a student or employee at University of Copenhagen you are able to download and install certain software in accordance with the University of Copenhagen generel licence agreements.
- Eduroam is a free, wireless network for students, researchers, and employees at universities around the world, which also applies at UCPH.
Student Life
Campus life
- The University of Copenhagen has four campus areas. As distances in Copenhagen are relatively small, it is easy to get from one campus to the other either by bicycle or public transportation. The campus areas are integrated into the city of Copenhagen and students use the facilities available in the city, adding a lively buzz to the streets and cafés of Copenhagen.
- The University premises range from historic buildings in the medieval city center to modern buildings being constructed today to develop the campus areas and accommodate state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities.
Sports facilities
KSI is the University’s student sports association (‘forening’), offering more than 70 sports teams with levels ranging from beginners to intermediate, experienced and skilled. The club is a non-profit association, so prices are reasonable.
Student clubs
Students at the University of Copenhagen have access to a range of extra-curricular activities through university clubs and associations and places affiliated with the university.
The following is a sample of what is offered.
- Sports
- Cultural and social associations
- The Student House
- Music
- Friday bars
Other programmes from this university
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