University of Copenhagen consists of eight faculties and more than 100 departments and research centres. It is located in four campus areas in central Copenhagen. With over 37.000 students and more than 7.000 employees. University of Copenhagen is the largest institution of research and education in Denmark. University of Copenhagen is often ranked as the best university in Scandinavia.

History

With its more than 530 years, University of Copenhagen is one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. It was inaugurated on June 1^st 1479. At the beginning, the university was a part of the universal Roman Catholic Church. After many changes and revolutions, University of Copenhagen has developed into a comprehensive institution for research and education. After a merger with Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University and Danish University of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2007 University of Copenhagen now has the largest Health and Life Science Centers in Northern Europe.

Education and Research

The eight faculties offer over 200 programs for study in health sciences, humanities, law, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, sciences, social sciences, and theology.

The motivational force of the University's research activities is financially and politically independent, i.e. free basic research; however, specific collaborative endeavours with other institutions and companies also have a place among the countless research activities. The dissemination of knowledge and findings to other research environments and the general public is a natural element of the University's research efforts.

The diversity of academic environments and scientific approaches is the University of Copenhagen's distinguishing feature and strength.

Vision

• Maintain high quality in research and education.

• Secure and develop the diversity of academic fields of the University within education and research.
• Develop the interaction and exchange of knowledge with private and public companies, but still protect the independence and quality of research.
• Strengthen its position as a university focusing on internationalization without failing the national responsibilities.

International Students

University of Copenhagen offers more than 500 individual courses taught in English at either Bachelor (BA) or Master (MA) level each semester. The courses are open to both Danish and international students.

See how Chinese student YingTing Wu experiences studying at University of Copenhagen.

Exchange agreements with China

University of Copenhagen has established exchange agreements with the following Chinese universities:

• China Agricultural University
• Chinese Academy of Forestry
• Fudan University
• Nankai University
• Peking University
• Renmin University

University Alumni

If you are a former student at University of Copenhagen join the KU Alumni Network, Kubulus, and connect to former classmates and professors. Kubulus even has a special group for former students now in China (website in Danish).