Quick Summary
Situated in Copenhagen, Denmark, University of Copenhagen is a public research university established in 1479. Ranked #100 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 36173 students including 14% from outside Denmark. Known for strengths in Life Sciences & Medicine, Veterinary Science, Agriculture & Forestry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UCPH is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Northern Europe, offering a high quality of life, tuition-free education for EU/EEA students, and world-leading research in health and life sciences.
Subject Strengths
Life Sciences & MedicineVeterinary ScienceAgriculture & ForestryPharmacy & PharmacologyDentistryAnthropologyAnatomy & Physiology
Founded1479
TypePublic Research University
Total Students36173
Intl Students14%
Faculty Ratio7.5
CampusUrban / City-integrated
Campus Size450 acres
Affiliated HospitalsRigshospitalet,Bispebjerg Hospital,Herlev Hospital,Gentofte Hospital
AccreditationDanish Accreditation Institution
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#100
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#103
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#32
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,PhD,Professional Doctorates
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Niels Bohr Institute,Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research,Centre for Ice and Climate,Copenhagen Center for Glycomics
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Danish Accreditation Institution
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL83
Min GPA3
GRENot required for most programs
GMATNot required for most programs
SATNot required
ACTNot required
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · March 15 (Undergraduate), January 15 (Masters for Non-EU)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · September 1 (Select Master's only)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on academic prerequisites specifically matching the Danish undergraduate degree requirements. For Master's, the 'Legal Right of Admission' exists for their own bachelor students, making external competition high.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Danish Krone
UG Tuition
kr.85,000/yr
per year · DKK
Living Cost
kr.125,000/yr
per year · DKK
PG Tuition
kr.110,000/yr
per year · DKK
Application Fee
$110
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
kr.210,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · DKK
Scholarships AvailableDanish Government Scholarships,Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees,Fulbright Commission,Nordplus
Avg Scholarship$10,000
Financial AidSU (Statens Uddannelsesstøtte) for eligible EU/Danish citizens
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,PhD,Professional Doctorates programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Physics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Economics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Public Health | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Theology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Global Health | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$65,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Novo Nordisk, Maersk, and Carlsberg Group
Industry Connections
Novo NordiskLundbeckLeo PharmaØrsted
Notable Alumni
Niels Bohr,Søren Kierkegaard,Tycho Brahe,Helle Thorning-Schmidt,Caspar Wessel
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Sports Association (USG),Fitness centers,Kayaking clubs,Gymnasiums
Student Clubs
Studenterrådet,Erasmus Student Network,University Post,Academic Game and Strategy Club
Library Resources
The Royal Library (Det Kgl. Bibliotek) with over 6 million items.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available