Student Life
Study Environment
The structure of the programme with compulsory courses during the first year, group work and a three-week field course abroad ensures a lively study environment and close interaction with your fellow students.
For general information about student life and studying at UCPH, see Student life at UCPH.
Living in Copenhagen
Check out what our former student Gus thinks about living in Copenhagen
Accommodation
Since it can be difficult to find accommodation in Copenhagen, foreign students are strongly advised to make arrangements concerning accommodation before leaving for Denmark.
The International Office at UCPH has some very useful information on their website about finding your own accommodation in Copenhagen.
Information from the International Office is primarily intended for exchange students. However, as a full-degree student, you can also apply for student accommodation. An useful website:
Another option is The Housing Foundation Copenhagen which is an independent organisation that assists international students coming to the University of Copenhagen in finding accommodation.
For more information about housing options, how to apply for housing, and practical information regarding your arrival, your stay, and also your departure, please visit Housing Foundation Copenhagen's website.
All questions about the Housing Foundation should be directed at contact@housingfoundation.ku.dk
Expenses
Tuition at Danish educational institutions is free of charge for EU/EEA students. Support for students’ living costs is awarded by the State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme (Danish acronym: SU). If you are not a Danish citizen, you must meet certain conditions to apply.
Find out whether you are entitled to apply for SU at SU as a foreign citizen.
City Campus
The students say:
Fatima Tambajang, Denmark and Gambia:
"For me it is great that during our final year, we have the opportunity to tailor our studies to our specific interest through doing elective courses, an internship or an exchange abroad"
Mathias Bruhn Lohmann, Denmark:
"The academic level is high and challenging. The international student group and the motivated teachers constitute an inspiring and motivating study environment"
Yigit Mahmutoglu, Turkey:
"I am very happy about the attractions that Copenhagen city has to offer, how friendly and nice Danes are and also about the friendships that I developed so far"
Ran Zhao, China:
"I get to work with outstanding young people from very diverse academic and cultural backgrounds. We have know-hows in different disciplines and we are often inspired by each other when trying to solve problems together"