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FAQs about Courses and Credits

1) What is a full-time study load for an exchange student?
 
2) Are there any courses offered in English and where do I find them?
 
3) Where can I see how many ECTS points a course is worth?
 
4) Where can I find out when the course starts?
 
5) Can you help me register for courses?
 
6) I would like to follow a course at a department I have not been admitted to. What should I do?
 
7) I need to get my learning agreement signed; can the International Office sign it?

1) What is a full-time study load for an exchange student?
A student needs to complete 30 ECTS per semester to be considered a full-time student. We expect our students to do a full-time study load during their stay.

2) Are there any courses offered in English and where do I find them?
Yes. The University of Copenhagen currently offers more than 500 courses in English. You find the courses in our online course catalogue.

3) Where can I see how many ECTS points a course is worth?
Most course descriptions will also indicate ECTS. You find the course descriptions in our online course catalogue.

4) Where can I find out when the course starts?
Most course descriptions will also indicate when the course begins. You find the course descriptions in our online course catalogue. Please also refer to our academic calender.

The first day of the semester at the University of Copenhagen is the 1st of February for the spring semester and the 1st of September for the autumn semester. It is important that you check the online course catalogue in order to find out the exact first day of class. Some classes begin a few days before the 1st and some a few days after. If  you are in doubt after checking the online course catalogue, please contact the department that offers the course or the teacher.

5) Can you help me register for courses?
Course registration is managed by each department and the procedure varies from department to department. Please refer to Registration for Courses and Exams or contact the relevant department.

6) I would like to follow a course at a department I have not been admitted to. What should I do?
You must be admitted to a department in order to follow a course there. Contact the relevant department directly, introduce yourself and ask if they can admit you. The department might ask to see your transcript and other relevant documents.

7) I need to get my learning agreement signed; can The International Office sign it?
The International Office will sign your learning agreement as the Institutional Coordinator after the Departmental Coordinator has approved and signed your learning agreement. The departmental coordinator is your academic coordinator and or advisor at the department. Use the University phone book to find their contact details. Please contact the International Office or the relevant department if you do not know who your departmental coordinator is.