University of Copenhagen

Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is one of the oldest universities in northern Europe and has an international reputation for academic excellence. Today, the University of Copenhagen has around 37,500 students and is the largest institution of research and education in Denmark. The University has four campus areas in Copenhagen.

This exchange partner institution is available to students applying for Subject-specific exchange in the following subjects:

  • English Literature/Language
  • Law
  • Political Science/International Relations, including PPE 
  • Psychology
  • Scandinavian Studies
  • Social Anthropology
  • Sociology

If you are studying one of the above subjects, you should apply through the Subject-specific exchange route.

Students in other subject areas may also apply to the University of Copenhagen via the University-wide exchange.  

All University-wide applicants should check, before applying, that there are sufficient courses available in your subject area(s) and discuss your proposed choices with your School Exchange Coordinator.  You must meet the pre-requisite requirements for courses you wish to take. It is understood that quota limitations, normal timetabling and scheduling constraints apply to all students. 

This exchange is suitable for undergraduate students on single and joint honours degree programmes.  

Restricted subject areas

This is not a suitable destination for students in the following subject areas:
  • Business
  • Geography
  • Engineering
  • Philosophy  

Teaching is available in English and Danish.  

Scandinavian Studies students will be expected to study in Danish.  

Students on Subject-specific exchanges in the subject areas listed in the previous section should be able to take a full course load in English at this institution.

Students applying for University-wide exchange should check course availability to ensure that a full course load will be available in English.


Most courses offered in English are at Masters level but often examinations can be taken at BA level. Some departments accept 3rd and 4th year undergraduates into Master level courses. Every semester, the University of Copenhagen offers a range of very popular courses designed particularly for international students.

Please be aware, there may not be an up-to-date course catalogue available at this exchange destination. Please use the information available to get an idea about what you can study while on exchange.


Accommodation can be difficult to secure in Copenhagen due to high competition and rising prices. Students on exchange are advised to apply for accommodation through the University of Copenhagen’s Housing Foundation. 

Finding accommodation in Copenhagen has been very challenging for our exchange students in recent years and you should take this into consideration when applying to study at the University of Copenhagen.

Students looking for private accommodation should consider extending their search to suburbs and neighbouring areas, due to the high pressure on central accommodation in Copenhagen.


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What our students said about Copenhagen

It was modern, lively, efficient and the professors were inspiring; it felt very much like a hub of education should feel.

Amazing resources in the heart of an incredible city, with good teaching and student life.

Research different options. Student accommodation isn't the only option - it is however usually the more expensive option. Renting elsewhere has other benefits - you meet more people who live in the city out with the university and exchange bubble and can feel more homely

Often your options are more ubiquitous than you think - for example there were options to apply for individual halls in Copenhagen rather than just through the pooled process, so do lots of research and try not to panic!

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