COVID-19: Information for exchange and guest students
Last updated: June 2021
Please consult the Danish authorities joint website for COVID-19 information. The guidelines from the Danish Authorities will continue to change. This website will be updated regularly, but it is your own responsibility to get the newest information from the link above.
All students and PhD students have access to reading rooms, group rooms, common areas and libraries. However, there will still be limited face-to-face teaching and exams on campus.
Information for exchange/guest students at UCPH
Last updated: June 2021
All students and PhD students have access to reading rooms, group rooms, common areas and libraries. However, there will still be limited face-to-face teaching and exams on campus.
- Faculty of Social Sciences: All courses will be online for the spring semester 2021. Please go to KUnet and your Absalon page for more information.
- Faculty of Humanities: Courses will be online until further. Please go to KUnet and your Absalon page for more information.
- Faculty of Science: Courses will be online until 23 April. Please go to KUnet and your Absalon page for more information.
- Faculty of Law: All courses will be online for the spring semester 2021. Please go to KUnet and your Absalon page for more information.
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences: Courses will be online until further notice. Please go to KUnet and your Absalon page for more information.
- Faculty of Theology: Courses will be online until further notice. Please go to KUnet and your Absalon page for more information.
Last updated: June 2021
We are working hard to plan a good orientation programme for you. Before the start of the semester, we will be sending more information to your UCPH e-mail about the orientation and mentor programs.
Last updated: June2021
Fully vaccinated foreigners who are habitually resident in a yellow or orange EU or Schengen country are exempt from the requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to entry into Denmark and the requirement to have a worthy purpose.
The rules for entering Denmark will continue to change. It is important that you check the authorities website to get the latest information about entry to Denmark: https://en.coronasmitte.dk/rules-and-regulations/entry-into-denmark.
Requirements regarding test and isolation when entering Denmark
Read about what specific requirements that applies to you when you enter Denmark on the Danish authorities COVID-19 website.
Arrivals Hotline of the Danish Police
We recommend all international incoming students to contact the Arrivals Hotline of the Danish Police, to make sure you can enter Denmark.
Telephone: +45 7020 6044
Hotline opening hours
Monday-Wednesday 08.00-16.00 (8 am - 4 pm)
Thursday 08.00-15.00 (8 am - 3 pm)
Friday 08.00-14.00 (8 am - 2 pm)
Last updated: June 2021
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.
You can find more information about the national guidelines here: https://en.coronasmitte.dk/
Last updated: June 2021
If you do NOT yet have a Danish health card/CPR number and no NemID
Please read the instructions on this page, if you do not have a CPR number and you need a COVID-19 test: https://www.ssi.dk/covidresults-guidance
If you have a Danish health card/CPR number and a NemID
- You can book a timeslot for a PCR COVID-19 test. Book a timeslot here.
- You can take a quick test without a reservation. Find nearest test center here.
Last updated: June 2021
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.
Joint Danish Authorities website: Requirements for entering Denmark, health guidelines and frequently asked questions.
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: June 2021
If you have any questions or concerns about the spring 2021 semester, please contact us at int-admission@adm.ku.dk.