University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
- 1479
- Founded
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- International Students
- 20
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About University of Copenhagen
The University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet - UCPH) is the oldest and most prestigious university in Denmark and the second oldest in Scandinavia, established in 1479 by King Christian I. A founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and the 4EU+ European University Alliance, UCPH is internationally renowned for breakthrough discoveries in quantum mechanics, molecular biomedicine, structural biology, macroecology, and public economics. Home to nine Nobel laureates, the university conducts world-class education and research across six faculties spread across four distinct metropolitan campuses in Copenhagen.
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Free (EU/EEA/Swiss/Exchange) / DKK 100,000 – DKK 130,000 / year (~€13,400 – €17,400 for non-EU/EEA degree-seeking students)Fees vary by course and degree level.
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- Application fee: DKK 1,120 (~€150 non-refundable application fee for non-EU/EEA applicants; credited towards the first tuition fee payment upon admission; free for EU/EEA/Swiss/exchange students)
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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