University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Quick facts
- World rank
- #101
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Students
- 39,000
- International students
- 23%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1479
Overview
Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is the oldest and largest university in Denmark and one of the leading research universities in Europe. It comprises six faculties — Humanities, Law, Science, Social Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, and Theology — spread across four campuses in Copenhagen: City Campus, Frederiksberg Campus, North Campus, and South Campus. UCPH is ranked 5th best university in Europe and has produced 10 Nobel Prize laureates among its scientists. It enrolls approximately 39,000 students, including 5,500 international students, and offers programmes in both Danish and English. Bachelor's programmes are taught in Danish, while master's programmes are largely taught in English. The university also offers PhD programmes, continuing education, and professional master's degrees.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Law
- Theology
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Science
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Pharmacy
- Veterinary Sciences
- Food Science
- Environmental Sciences
- Linguistics
- History
- Philosophy
- Archaeology
- Religious Studies
- Geography
- Education
Accreditation: Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- February, September
- Application deadlines
- January 15 (Non-EU/EEA Master's, study start September)
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
DKK 7,000 – DKK 17,000 / year
From about $1,015 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Regular bachelor's and master's programmes are tuition-free for EU/EEA/Swiss students. Non-EU/EEA students pay tuition fees that vary by programme. PhD tuition fee: DKK 85,000 per year (from 1 January 2027). Continuing education programmes have separate fee structures.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Computer Science (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Computer Science (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Economics (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Environmental Science (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Global Health (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD Programme (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | 3 years | DKK 85,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Professional Master at the Centre of African Studies (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | 1 year | DKK 16,000 / total | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.