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Overview

Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark. This institution also has a branch campus in Tåstrup and Fredensborg. Founded in 1479, Københavns Universitet (KU) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet. KU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 547-year-old Danish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. KU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Københavns Universitet's Control Typepublic

Entity

Københavns Universitet's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Københavns Universitet' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Københavns Universitet's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Copenhagen
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym KU
Founded 1479
Motto Coelestem adspicit lucem
Looking at the celestial light
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Location

Address Nørregade 10, Postboks 2177
Copenhagen
1165 Capital Region of Denmark
Denmark
Københavns Universitet's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Københavns Universitet Phone Number 3532 2626
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Other locations Tåstrup and Fredensborg

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University of Copenhagen's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Københavns Universitet is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1479


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Københavns Universitet's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Københavns Universitet you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Københavns Universitet Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Københavns Universitet is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Københavns Universitet's academic range and degree level offering.



Københavns Universitet: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Københavns Universitet Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Københavns Universitet Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Københavns Universitet categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Københavns Universitet.



Københavns Universitet: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Københavns Universitet Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Københavns Universitet website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Københavns Universitet Admission Info


Københavns Universitet's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Københavns Universitet is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Københavns Universitet's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Københavns Universitet has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Københavns Universitet 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Københavns Universitet's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) has more than 5000 international students. The University provides the following information for international students:

  • One in eight students at the master's level are international students (with no bachelor's degree in English).
  • Resources on employment during studies and after graduation are available at "Job & Career": https://studies.ku.dk/job-and-career/


Københavns Universitet's Admission Office Admission Office

International Office, Frue Plads 4
Copenhagen 1168
3532 2626


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Size and Profile

Københavns Universitet Size and Profile


Københavns Universitet's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Københavns Universitet has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Københavns Universitet's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Københavns Universitet has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.


Københavns Universitet's Control Type Control Type

Københavns Universitet is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Københavns Universitet's Entity Type Entity Type

Københavns Universitet is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Københavns Universitet's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Københavns Universitet's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Københavns Universitet's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Københavns Universitet adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Københavns Universitet's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Københavns Universitet is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Københavns Universitet's Library University Library

Yes Visit Københavns Universitet's Library


Københavns Universitet's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Københavns Universitet's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Københavns Universitet's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Københavns Universitet Services


Københavns Universitet's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

Københavns Universitet provides financial aid options, including the Danish Government Scholarships sponsored by the Danish state and administered by Danish universities. Every year, KU selects 50 students based on merit to receive these scholarships. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, obtaining one can be challenging.


Københavns Universitet's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Københavns Universitet's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Københavns Universitet's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Københavns Universitet's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Københavns Universitet Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Københavns Universitet consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Theology

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Memberships and Affiliations

Københavns Universitet Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Københavns Universitet's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU)
  • League of European Universities (LERU)
  • 4EU+


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Københavns Universitet public or private?

Københavns Universitet is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Københavns Universitet profit or non-profit?

Københavns Universitet is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Københavns Universitet in terms of enrollment?

Københavns Universitet has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Københavns Universitet in terms of academic staff?

Københavns Universitet has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.

Is Københavns Universitet a coeducational institution?

Københavns Universitet is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Københavns Universitet use?

Københavns Universitet adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Københavns Universitet affiliated with?

None.

Does Københavns Universitet admit international students?

Yes.

Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) has more than 5000 international students. The University provides the following information for international students:

  • One in eight students at the master's level are international students (with no bachelor's degree in English).
  • Resources on employment during studies and after graduation are available at "Job & Career": https://studies.ku.dk/job-and-career/

What is Københavns Universitet's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Københavns Universitet 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Københavns Universitet KU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Københavns Universitet KU located?

Københavns Universitet is located in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark. Address: Nørregade 10, Postboks 2177.

Is Københavns Universitet KU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Københavns Universitet is accredited by Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (since 1479).

Does Københavns Universitet offer financial aid?

Yes

Københavns Universitet provides financial aid options, including the Danish Government Scholarships sponsored by the Danish state and administered by Danish universities. Every year, KU selects 50 students based on merit to receive these scholarships. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, obtaining one can be challenging.

Does Københavns Universitet offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Københavns Universitet have a university library?

Yes

Does Københavns Universitet provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Københavns Universitet have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Københavns Universitet offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Københavns Universitet offer career services?

Not reported

Does Københavns Universitet offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Københavns Universitet have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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