University of Copenhagen

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City:

Copenhagen

Website:

http://studies.ku.dk/

Approximate semester dates:

Semester 1 (Autumn): September-January
Semester 2 (Spring): February-June

Academic Calendar

Language of instruction:

Danish, English

Full time load equivalent:

30 ECTS credits per semester

Fields of Study Available:

This is not an exclusive list of
the disciplines available.

Disciplines listed here can
provide a full-time load of study. (In English)

All other available courses
can be found in the course catalogue.

UNDERGRADUATE

Humanities & Social Sciences:

International Studies	Asian Studies
Danish Culture	History
Anthropology	Sociology

Sciences & Health Sciences:

Biochemistry	Biology
Physics	Geography & Geoinformatics
Geology-Geoscience	Exercise & Sport Science
Chemistry	Mathematics
Molecular Biomedicine

Technologies:

Information Technology (Spring Semester Only)	Computer Science
Nanotechnology	Science & IT

Law:

Law**

Note: Law at The University of Copenhagen is offered at a Postgraduate level; undergraduate students are able to take these courses, however we recommend talking to your academic advisor before persuing this option to see if it is right for you.

POSTGRADUATE

Humanities & Social Sciences:

Cognition & Communication	Film & Media Studies
Philosophy	History
Art History	Middle East Studies
Theology	Sociology
Political Sciences	African Studies

Sciences & Health Sciences:

International Health & Disaster Management	Public Health
Bioinformatics	Biochemistry
Biology	Physics
E-Science	Geography & Geoinformatics
Geology-Geoscience	Chemistry
Mathematics

Technologies:

Computer Science

Nanotechnology

Law:

Law

Courses in English

Restricted Fields of Study:

Semester long exchange only

The University of Copenhagen doesn't offer Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Engineering, Design or Architecture.

Approximate living expenses:

DKK5,500 per month
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Living expenses breakdown

Additional information:

Crown Princess Mary Scholarship Available - Students who wish to be considered for this scholarship must undertake their exchange in UQ's semester 1.

Danish Culture Courses: Each semester the University of Copenhagen offers a very popular Danish Culture Course and a range of intensive courses about Danish cultural and historical issues such as Danish Cinema, Nordic mythology and the Royal Danish Court. The courses are open to all exchange students. There is unlimited access to most of these courses. Danish culture courses are optional. Click here for more information.

The Mentor Program: UC offers a mentoring program for incoming students. These mentors can help with practical matters in connection and arrival information (e.g. picking up keys for the room, assisting with applying for a CPR number (Danish personal identity card). For more information click here.

Accommodation: UC does not offer on-campus housing. For more information on housing for exchange students click here.

Fact Sheet

Insurance information

FUN FACTS:
- Copenhagen plays host to a legal graffiti competition held in the urban space of Copenhagen in Sydhavnen. More Info.
- Check out KultuNaut, it's Denmark's largest electronic cultural calendar.
- The University of Copenhagen is ranked no. 52 in 2011/12 in the QS World University Rankings!
- ESN-Copenhagen is a student organisation dedicated to supporting student exchange and promoting the local culture. They organise events, parties and trips around Europe.

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