COVID-19: Information for master students

Last updated: 30 June 2020

Due to the measures in place and the guidelines on social distancing, UCPH is currently working on how to organise the autumn semester so that we can offer a positive learning experience, follow the national guidelines, and ensure the health and safety of both students and staff.

Our faculties and departments are currently planning a blended learning approach, combining both online and in-person teaching for the autumn semester. You will receive more details about this before the start of the semester.

Please note that even though courses may include online teaching, it is not possible to take the semester online only – you need to be present.

Last updated: 23 June 2020

Each faculty at UCPH has introduction activities planned for you. Information about this will either be sent to you directly or it will be available online on your faculty’s orientation pages for which you will find a link on www.orientation-programmes.ku.dk.

You will need to plan your travel dates accordingly.

Please direct any questions about this to your admissions unit, see Questions & Concerns below.

Last updated: 10 August 2020

What documentation do I need when entering Denmark?

To enter Denmark, you will need the following:

• your letter of admission
• passport/ID
• a confirmation of enrolment (the university will send this to you no later than 1 August.)

When can I enter Denmark?

The Danish Police have recently updated their guidelines for when students can enter Denmark. Depending on whether you are travelling from an "open" or "banned" country, there are certain requirements if you will be entering Denmark more than 14 days before the start of your studies.

We urge all students to read the Danish Police’s guidelines before travelling to Denmark: 

https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travel-in-or-out-of-denmark/entry-into-denmark

If you have questions about entering Denmark, please contact the Danish Police’s Arrivals Hotline: +45 7020 6044 (weekdays from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm CEST).

If you are travelling through another country

If you are travelling through another country before entering Denmark, please make sure to check whether that country has any additional requirements.

Last updated: 10 August 2020

Residence permit (ST1)

All citizens of Non-EU/EEA countries are required to obtain a residence permit through the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, i.e. the Danish immigration services (called SIRI for short).

Where do I get an ST1 form?

Your admissions unit has already send your residence permit application form (ST1) to your personal e-mail address, through the application system or to your new UCPH e-mail. If you had a late admission, keep checking all these e-mail accounts on a regular basis. If you cannot find the e-mail, please remember to check your junk/spam mail folder.

Check that the offices processing residence permits (ST1) in your country are open

Due to the measures taken in response to COVID-19, the offices for processing residence permits are closed in many countries; however, for those with a worthy purpose for entering Denmark (being admitted as a student is considered a worthy purpose), it may still be possible to apply.

Due to the closure of offices and the corona-situation in general the deadlines for having your biometrics taken has been extended to 31 August 2020. You can read more at the homepage of the Immigration Services in Denmark (SIRI). 

Since a valid residence permit is critical for entering Denmark, we strongly urge you to check that the offices for processing a residence permit application are open in your country and that they will be able to process your residence permit application in time for you to travel to Denmark. You can find an overview of the Danish missions that can process the application here:

https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/where-to-apply/

What if I am not able to submit my ST1 form?

If you are not able to submit your ST1 form and receive a valid resident permit, it will unfortunately not be possible to travel to Denmark and begin your semester. If this is the case, please let your admissions unit know. Find a list of e-mails below at Questions & Concerns.

What documentation do I need when entering Denmark?

To enter Denmark, you will need the following:

• your letter of admission
• passport/ID
• residence permit
• a confirmation of enrolment (the university will send this to you no later than 1 August)

When can I enter Denmark?

The Danish Police have recently updated their guidelines for when students can enter Denmark. Depending on whether you are travelling from an "open" or "banned" country, there are certain requirements if you will be entering Denmark more than 14 days before the start of your studies.

We urge all students to read the Danish Police’s guidelines before travelling to Denmark: 

https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travel-in-or-out-of-denmark/entry-into-denmark

If you have questions about entering Denmark, please contact the Danish Police’s Arrivals Hotline: +45 7020 6044 (weekdays from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm CEST).

If you are travelling through another country

If you are travelling through another country before entering Denmark, please make sure to check whether that country has any additional requirements.

Last updated: 10 August 2020

Residence permit (ST1)

All citizens of non-EU/EEA countries are required to obtain a residence permit through the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, i.e. the Danish immigration services (called SIRI for short).

If you are not able to obtain your visa you can still enter Denmark with a passport from a visa-free country. With the enrolment letter in hand you will be able to prove a “worthy cause” for entering Denmark, and have your biometrics taken at a local centre shortly after.

Where do I get an ST1 form?

Your admissions unit has already send your residence permit application form (ST1) to your personal e-mail address, through the application system or to your new UCPH e-mail. If you had a late admission, keep checking all these e-mail accounts on a regular basis. If you cannot find the e-mail, please remember to check your junk/spam mail folder.

Check that the offices processing residence permits (ST1) in your country are open

Due to the measures taken in response to COVID-19, the offices for processing residence permits are closed in many countries; however, for those with a worthy purpose for entering Denmark (being admitted as a student is considered a worthy purpose), it may still be possible to apply.

Due to the closure of offices and the corona-situation in general the deadlines for having your biometrics taken has been extended to 31 August 2020. You can read more at the homepage of the Immigration Services in Denmark (SIRI). 

We urge you to check that the offices for processing a residence permit application are open in your country and that they will be able to process your residence permit application in time for you to travel to Denmark. You can find an overview of the Danish missions that can process the application here:

https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/where-to-apply/

What if I am not able to submit my ST1 form?

If you are not able to submit your ST1 form and receive a valid residence permit, it is still be possible for citizens from visa-free countries to enter Denmark and submit an application once you have arrived in Denmark. 

What documentation do I need when entering Denmark?

To enter Denmark, you will need the following:

• your letter of admission
• passport/ID
• residence permit (to be confirmed)
• a confirmation of enrolment (the university will send this to you no later than 1 August)

When can I enter Denmark?

The Danish Police have recently updated their guidelines for when students can enter Denmark. Depending on whether you are travelling from an "open" or "banned" country, there are certain requirements if you will be entering Denmark more than 14 days before the start of your studies.

We urge all students to read the Danish Police’s guidelines before travelling to Denmark: 

https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travel-in-or-out-of-denmark/entry-into-denmark

If you have questions about entering Denmark, please contact the Danish Police’s Arrivals Hotline: +45 7020 6044 (weekdays from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm CEST).

If you are travelling through another country

If you are travelling through another country before entering Denmark, please make sure to check whether that country has any additional requirements.

Last updated: 17 August 2020

Below we have provided information about staying safe when in Denmark and on the UCPH campus. However, it is still important to read the Danish Health Authorities' health guidelines and advice.

Social distancing

The Danish Health Authority recommends keeping at least a 1-metre distance between people in public spaces. However, they recommend keeping at least a 2-metre distance in situations where there might be an increased risk of droplet spread or where there are special considerations, such as:

• if you are anxious about your own or someone else’s respiratory symptoms (e.g. if you are on your way home from work and feel unwell or if you think someone else looks like they have a cold etc.).
• when visiting nursing homes, hospitals, persons at higher risk, etc.
• during activities involving heavy exhalation where droplets are formed and scattered further away from the person than during normal speech, such as singing, shouting, lectures, plays, physical exertion, etc.
• during activities in motion (e.g. roller coasters).
• when in confined spaces with limited space, poor ventilation, etc. – such as basements, narrow corridors/walkways, etc.

Mask-wearing

While it is generally not considered necessary to wear a face mask in public, the Danish government do now (from 22 August) require everyone (with the exception of children under 12 years) to wear a face mask on public and collective transport (e.g. metro, buses, trains, taxis, ferries). Please note that this also includes train stations and bus stops/stations.

For more details, please see the Danish Health Authority's website for details (see under "On face masks").

Remember! You must continue to adhere to the general advice on physical distancing and hygiene even when wearing a mask.

Food and shopping

If you have to self-quarantine, you can order groceries online to be delivered to your door. Search for “grocery delivery Copenhagen” in a search engine to find the best option for you.

If you do have to leave your accommodation to buy groceries, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask, always practice social distancing, and maintain good hand hygiene.

Orientation

You will receive information about your orientation programme directly from you faculty or department.

Housing

Follow the guidelines on Housing Foundation’s webpage: https://housingfoundation.dk/your-stay-arrival/.

If you do go out in public when you are self-quarantining, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask, always practice social distancing, and maintain good hand hygiene.

Please remember that the situation continues to develop, and the Danish authorities are updating their guidelines regularly. For the latest information, please see the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark’s website.

Last updated: 3 July 2020

Below are links to the Danish authorities and important information about, for example, travelling to Denmark, health guidelines, etc. Please remember to check these regularly. 

The Danish Police: Requirements for entering Denmark and frequently asked questions. For an overview of open and banned countries, see the Danish Police's list here.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark: Information on applying for a residence permit, visa-processing offices around the world, information on entering Denmark.

The Danish Health Authority: Information on the COVID-19 situation in Denmark and guidelines for how to stay safe.  

Last updated: 30 June 2020

If you have any questions or concerns about the autumn 2020 semester, please contact your admissions unit at the faculty of enrolment:

• Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences: MSc-admission@sund.ku.dk
• Faculty of Humanities: fulldegree@hum.ku.dk
• Faculty of Law: LLM@jur.ku.dk
• Faculty of Science: msc-admissions@science.ku.dk
• Faculty of Social Sciences: admissions@samf.ku.dk
• Faculty of Theology: admission@teol.ku.dk