Academic matters - Guest students

Login to KUnet using your student ID number and your PIN code assigned to you by the University of Copenhagen.

If you have forgotten your PIN code, you should send an e-mail to the International Education & Grants office at int-admission@adm.ku.dk. We will re-send you your PIN code to your private e-mail account as soon as possible.

When you are admitted to the University of Copenhagen, you will be assigned an university e-mail account. You will receive information about this in your letter of admission. The University uses this e-mail address to contact you both prior to and during your stay in Copenhagen, so please make sure to check your University of Copenhagen account regularly.

Guide to the University of Copenhagen Intranet and Email.

Access your KUmail (university e-mail account)

You access the e-mail account by logging on to KUnet using your student ID number and the PIN code assigned to you by the University of Copenhagen.

If you have forgotten your PIN code, you should send an e-mail to the International Education & Grants office at int-admission@adm.ku.dk. We will re-send you your PIN code to your private e-mail account as soon as possible.

Send your university e-mails to external e-mail clients

It is not possible to forward your university e-mails to an external e-mail client. Instead, you have to set up your private e-mail account to retrieve e-mails from your KUmail.

Guide to retrieving your university e-mails.

As a student at UCPH, you will need a student ID card. You can read about how to get your student ID card on the webpage for UCPH IT for students.

Use of the ID card 

The card identifies you as a student at the University and you must remember to bring it when you sign up for and sit your exams. You also use the card as a key to access University facilities outside regular opening hours, to benefit from student discounts in bookshops, museums, theatres, etc., and as a library card.

If you lose your ID card

You can block your Student ID card at KUnet. The function in KUnet is in Danish. In order to block your card, log on to KUnet, choose Student Self-Service --> ID kort --> spær ID kort --> tick the box and click "spær valgte". A new student ID card will automatically generated within a few working days. 

The study structure at the University of Copenhagen is divided into three levels and follows a 3+2+3 structure. This means three years of undergraduate studies leading to a bachelor’s degree, two years leading to a master’s degree, and three years of postgraduate work leading to a PhD degree. Only a few degrees differ from this model.

At the University of Copenhagen you will experience many different types of teaching during your studies. Each programme consists of a mix of lectures and tutorials. Some include student presentations and project-based work, and many programmes also have practical assignments as well as lab- and fieldwork.

Students are assessed after taking one of the following types of examinations: paper, written examination, oral examination, or active participation. In addition, some courses may require the successful completion of written, oral, or practical assignments during the course.

The University of Copenhagen uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which defines a full study load for one year as 60 ECTS. The number of credits awarded for each course varies depending on the workload.

Your exam will be assessed according to the Danish 7-point scale (see below) or by pass/fail. The lowest passing grade is 02.
Pass grades cannot be changed to a numeric grade or vice versa. Therefore, it is important that you check with your home university if you can receive credit for courses for which only “pass” will be assigned.

Grading Scale

12: For an excellent performance
10: For a very good performance
  7: For a good performance
  4: For a fair performance
02: For an adequate performance
00: For an inadequate performance
 -3: For an unacceptable performance

More information about the Danish grading system.

Publication of examination results

Results of ordinary examinations will be published under ‘Self Service' on KUnet.

Accessibility: Assistance for physically handicapped students

If your mobility is limited by a disability and you have questions concerning the University of Copenhagen’s physical accessibility, please contact Special Educational Support unit at sps@adm.ku.dk

Special dispensation

If you suffer from a documented disability that prevents you from, for example, taking exams on equal terms with other students or completing your studies within the prescribed time period, you are able to apply for dispensation for:

• Special conditions during your exams
• Exemption from student activity requirements
• Exemption from maximum study period requirements

Applications for dispensation must be submitted to the board of studies at your department/faculty at UCPH. Before submitting your application, we suggest that you get in touch with the contact person at your faculty in order to receive advice on your options as well as the application process – for example, not all study programmes require you to apply for dispensation in order to receive extra time for your exam.

Note! Please be aware that extension of your study period is not guaranteed.

Advice and assistance outside the University

At the University of Copenhagen, we will do all we can to help and assist you, but there are some issues for which we cannot provide solutions at this time. If you are in need of a helper/assistant the university can help connect you with a relevant entity. However, the University cannot cover the costs of the support. As a general rule, prepayment is required.