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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.

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Control

University of Copenhagen's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Copenhagen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Copenhagen' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Copenhagen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) University of Copenhagen
Name
Name (Non Latin)
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
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University of Copenhagen Phone Number 3532 2626
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Other locations Tåstrup and Fredensborg

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Website

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University of Copenhagen's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Copenhagen 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 this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Copenhagen as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Copenhagen Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Copenhagen 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 University of Copenhagen'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

University of Copenhagen Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Copenhagen Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Copenhagen 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 University of Copenhagen.



University of Copenhagen: 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 University of Copenhagen Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Copenhagen website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Copenhagen Admission Info


University of Copenhagen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Copenhagen is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Copenhagen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Copenhagen has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Copenhagen '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


University of Copenhagen'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/


University of Copenhagen's Admission Office Admission Office

International Office, Frue Plads 4
Copenhagen 1168
3532 2626


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Size and Profile

University of Copenhagen Size and Profile


University of Copenhagen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


University of Copenhagen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Copenhagen has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.


University of Copenhagen's Control Type Control Type

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


University of Copenhagen's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Copenhagen 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.


University of Copenhagen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Copenhagen's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Copenhagen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Copenhagen 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.


University of Copenhagen's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Copenhagen is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Copenhagen Facilities


University of Copenhagen's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Copenhagen's Library


University of Copenhagen's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Copenhagen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Copenhagen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Copenhagen Services


University of Copenhagen'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.


University of Copenhagen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Copenhagen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Copenhagen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Copenhagen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Copenhagen 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

University of Copenhagen 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Copenhagen public or private?

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

Is University of Copenhagen profit or non-profit?

University of Copenhagen 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 University of Copenhagen in terms of enrollment?

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

What is the size of University of Copenhagen in terms of academic staff?

University of Copenhagen has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.

Is University of Copenhagen a coeducational institution?

University of Copenhagen is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Copenhagen use?

University of Copenhagen 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 University of Copenhagen affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Copenhagen 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 University of Copenhagen's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Copenhagen '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 University of Copenhagen 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 University of Copenhagen KU located?

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

Is University of Copenhagen KU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Copenhagen is accredited by Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (since 1479).

Does University of Copenhagen 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 University of Copenhagen offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Copenhagen have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Copenhagen provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Copenhagen have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Copenhagen offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Copenhagen offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Copenhagen offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Copenhagen have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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