Admission of Exchange Students – University of Copenhagen

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Admission Process for Exchange Students

Before you Apply

For you to get the most out of your studies at the University of Copenhagen, we recommend that you have completed at least two years of full-time studies at your home university. Contact the International Office at your home institution about going on exchange.

The Application

If you are selected and nominated by your home university to study at the University of Copenhagen, you will receive an invitation from us by e-mail with access to filling in our online application form. The invitation will have detailed information on how to do so. Remember to check your spam folder, as the invitation e-mails sometimes get caught there.

As part of the application you are required to describe your proposed study-programme at the University of Copenhagen, and your studies at your home university. You will also be asked to upload an official transcript of your studies at your home university. This is essential in order to decide whether you are qualified for admission, and whether the University can offer you the appropriate courses. If you wish our assistance in finding a place to stay in Copenhagen, to participate in a pre-semester Danish language course, and would like to have the help of a mentor, you must indicate this when you apply on-line.

Application Deadlines

1 May for entry in September (autumn semester)
1 October for entry in February (spring semester)

Admission

The processing of your application takes a few weeks. At all times you will be able to check the status of your application online. If your application is successful, you will receive the following from the International Office at the University of Copenhagen:

  • Official  “Letter of Admission” 
  • Visa application form (if required)
  • Letter regarding “University of Copenhagen student ID-card”
  • Email regarding “Assignment of e-mail account and pin code”

Extension of Admission

If you are admitted to the University of Copenhagen and decide that you would like to extend your stay, you may apply for an extension of your admission period.