University chaplains

The university chaplains offer free confidential counseling, guidance and individual help to all students at UCPH on personal, study-related, social and existential-related/religious issues.  

Students are free to share their personal struggles and concerns without fear of preaching or being judged. Many students find that talking to the university chaplains helps clarify their situation. You are welcome to contact the university chaplains anonymously if you prefer.

The university chaplains also offer baptism and wedding ceremonies. Furthermore, the university chaplains offer social events and activities. 

What is a university chaplain?

A university chaplain has a degree in theology and is employed by the Danish National Church. However, you don't have to be Christian or religious to talk to a university chaplain. All conversations are bound by confidentiality, and the chaplains keep no records.

Why should you contact the university chaplains?

As a student at UCPH, you are welcome to contact the university chaplains for all kinds of issues and concerns. They are almost always available – and talking to them is free.

My job is to listen to the students. Some of them feel lonely and isolated. But they are not alone.

Nicolai Halvorsen, University chaplain at UCPH
Student-chaplain-at-UCPH-Nicolai-Halvorsen

Typical student issues

Students typically contact the Universitychaplains regarding these issues. However, you are free to contact the university chaplains about other issues as well. 

Facts about the university chaplains at UCPH

  • You do not have to be Christian or religious to talk to the university chaplains.  
  • All conversations are bound by confidentiality, and the university chaplains keep no records.
  • Al inquiries are for free.
  • The university chaplains also offer baptism and wedding ceremonies.

More information about the university chaplains (only Frederiksberg Campus)

Get to know:

Students listening to presentation at UCPH

Events for students

The university chaplains at UCPH arrange events for students such as fishing trips, mindfulness, concerts, walks in nature etc. 

Contact the university chaplain at your faculty

Are you studying at UCPH and do you need someone to talk to?

Contact the student chaplain covering your education at UCPH. Find contact information for the local chaplain connected to your faculty in the list below.

Faculty of Humanities

Inger Lundager

Contact me via phone, email or come see me at my office

+45 40 14 64 26 
ilk@km.dk 

North Campus

Emil Holms Kanal 2, lok. 22.0.20, DK-2300 Copenhagen S

Inger Lundager, University chaplain at Faculty of Humanities, UCPH
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences and Faculty of Science

Nicolai Halvorsen

Contact me via phone, email, or come see me at my office:

+45 28 75 70 94
praest@sund.ku.dk 

North Campus

Blegdamsvej 3B, lok. 15.2.1., DK-2200 Copenhagen N

Nicolai Halvorsen, university chaplain at Faculty og Health and Medical Science
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Charlotte Cappi Grunnet

Contact me via phone, email or come see me at my office:

+45 30 30 64 94
ccg@km.dk

Frederiksberg Campus

Porcelænshaven 24A, 4. sal, 4.55, 2000 Frederiksberg

Charlotte Cappi Grunnet University chaplain at the Faculty of Health and  Medical Science
Faculty of Law, Faculty of Theology and Faculty of Social Sciences

Camilla Aggersbjerg

Contact me via phone, email or come see me at my office:

+45 51 41 10 50
caag@km.dk

South Campus

Kigkurren 8C, 2. th., DK-2300 Copenhagen S

Camilla Aggersbjerg, Faculty of
Faculty of Science, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Dorthe Thomsen

Contact me via phone, email or come see me at my office:

0045 61 22 26 54

doth@km.dk

Frederiksberg Campus
Porcelænshaven 24A, 4. sal, 4.56, 2000 Frederiksberg

Picture of of Dorthe Thomsen