#79 University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
Basic Infomation:
World Position: No. 79
Nature of University: Public
Research Findings: Very High
Number of students: 30,311
Number of Teachers: 7,293
Number of international students: 4,135
University of Copenhagen (UCPH) (Danish: Københavns Universitet) is located in Copenhagen, the capital of the Kingdom of Denmark. It is the highest university in Denmark, 4EU+ Alliance, International Research University Alliance, European Research University Alliance, European Capital University Alliance, European University Association member. The university was founded in 1479 and has a history of more than 500 years. From the beginning, it was only open to celebrities. Now it has developed into a world-leading research university with comprehensive disciplines, education and scientific research. University of Copenhagen is one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. It is the geographic center of Greater Copenhagen—the center of science and innovation in Northern Europe. It has numerous research institutions and a thriving entrepreneurial environment. UCPH has four campuses, and each campus has its own unique atmosphere and environment. The campus structure ranges from historic buildings in the city center to high-tech laboratories and auditoriums.
As one of the top educational and scientific research institutions in Europe, the University of Copenhagen has 6 colleges, including 36 departments and more than 200 research centers, and ranks among the top in the world.
The University of Copenhagen is a research university that provides research and education of the highest international standards.
With more than 40,000 students and more than 9,000 employees, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is one of the largest research and educational institutions in the Nordic countries. According to the QS World University Rankings® 2016, UCPH is the highest ranked university in the Nordic region and 20th in Europe.
The University of Copenhagen is a member of the world's leading international research alliances such as IARU (International Research University Alliance) and LERU (European Research University Alliance).
The university has established partnerships with private sector companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Microsoft, Novo Nordisk, Novozymes and VELUX. Talented researchers work together to bring scientific discoveries in the laboratory to society. In addition, UCPH signed the contract. 800 cooperation agreements are signed with listed companies and private companies every year.
Competitive research funds account for 40% of the total research budget, and UCPH is one of the top 5 universities in Europe to attract funding from the European Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Framework Program.
International full-degree students account for 10% of the total number of students, and UCPH welcomes approximately 2,000 international exchange students every year. UCPH cooperates with world-class institutions around the world to attract talented students and researchers, and the university’s international learning environment is supported by more and more international researchers and academic staff.
The University of Copenhagen’s research funding ranks fourth in Europe, second only to Cambridge University, Oxford University and ETH Zurich. As of the end of 2018, 39 alumni have won the Nobel Prize. The University of Copenhagen ranks 79th in the 2022QS World University Rankings; 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 84th; 2021 U.S. News World University Rankings 34th; 2020 Shanghai Academic Ranking of World University Rankings 33rd.
About Undergraduate：
All bachelor programs at the University of Copenhagen are taught in Danish, and Danish language proficiency is the entry requirement. The university does not offer a complete undergraduate degree in English, but offers a large number of semester courses taught in English.
The UCPH International Summer Program offers a very limited number of bachelor-level summer programs. These courses are open to students who are not registered for degree courses at UCPH, and international students are welcome to apply.
UCPH offers free online courses that anyone can join as a way to expand knowledge in their preferred academic fields or explore new areas of interest.
About Postgraduate：
The University of Copenhagen is a leading research university in the world, where teaching and research go hand in hand.
Master degree
The University of Copenhagen offers 54 master's degree programs taught in English. For students in these courses, knowledge of Danish is not required or required.
Courses are usually a combination of lectures, research projects, and small seminars. The active participation of students is expected to produce the most exciting learning environment, as well as experimental and debate forums. The learning environment is friendly and relaxed, with teachers and students debating and exchanging opinions.
The university prepares students for a wide range of jobs in the private and public sectors. Many degree programs include elements of credit or research project internships, usually in collaboration with private companies.
Admission
Each individual course outlines the entry requirements. It is recommended that prospective students pay attention to the requirements, such as the type of bachelor's degree that meets the requirements, including the requirements of a specific course. There may also be language tests, minimum GPA requirements, etc.
Deadline and fees
For non-EU/EEA applicants, the application deadline for most courses is January 15. For EU/EEA applicants, the application deadline is March 1.
Non-EU/EEA students need to pay tuition fees. Depending on the course, the cost is between 10,000-16,000 Euros per academic year.
Deadline, tuition, etc. vary from course to course, so please refer to individual course descriptions.
