University of Copenhagen

Overview

The University of Copenhagen (UCPH), founded in 1479, is the oldest and largest university in Denmark and one of the Nordic countries' most prestigious institutions. Ranked #97 in QS 2025, UCPH is a comprehensive research university with world-class programs in pharmaceutical sciences (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is ranked #1 in the world by several measures), law, medicine, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Copenhagen is consistently ranked as one of the world's best student cities (QS Best Student Cities #2 in recent years), combining excellent universities, high quality of life, progressive values, safety, and a vibrant cultural scene. UCPH receives the highest research funding per capita of any Danish university.

Admission Process

Danish students: direct application via KOT/optagelse.dk. International: Coordinated Enrollment (October 15 deadline for summer programs, February for autumn). IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 83 typically required. Many master's programs taught entirely in English.

Programs at University of Copenhagen

• MSc Computer Science (Master's) — 12,000 EUR/year
• Master of Business Administration (Master's) — 16,000 EUR/year
• MSc Data Science & AI (Master's) — 18,000 EUR/year
• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) (Bachelor's) — 22,000 EUR/year
• Master of Science in Engineering (Master's) — 12,000 EUR/year
• PhD in Natural Sciences (PhD) — 16,000 EUR/year
• BSc Computer Science (Bachelor's) — 10,000 DKK/year
• BSc Business Administration (Bachelor's) — 12,000 DKK/year
• BSc Economics (Bachelor's) — 15,000 DKK/year
• BA International Relations (Bachelor's) — 18,000 DKK/year
• BSc Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's) — 22,000 DKK/year
• BSc Civil Engineering (Bachelor's) — 10,000 DKK/year
• BSc Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's) — 12,000 DKK/year
• MBA Sustainability & ESG (MBA) — 136,539 DKK/year
• MSc Biomedical Engineering (Master's) — 76,466 DKK/year
• MSc Marketing (Master's) — 119,362 DKK/year