University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen

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Study at UCPH

Study at UCPH

Application and admission

UCPH offers more than 50 Master’s degree programmes taught in English and welcomes students from all over the world.

Apply for a master's programme

See the wide range of master's degree programmes taught in English.

Denmark's largest quantum computer is here

Captivating podcasts

Please explain

Closing the gap - between teaching and research

Copenhagen Legal Tech Lab

The Global Health Adventures of Professor Ib

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New insights

AI can now be our eyes and ears

Animal sounds combined with artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize biodiversity monitoring both on land and in aquatic settings.

This is why we stop faking orgasms

When we stop faking orgasms, it can be a sign that we have developed better sexual communication with our partners.

Seven new frog species discovered in Madagascar

Researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests of Madagascar.

A world-class
research university

Driven by intellectual creativity and critical thinking since 1479, researchers and students at the University of Copenhagen have expanded horizons and contributed to moving the world forward. With its 5,000 researchers and 37,500 students, the University boasts an international research and study environment and is highly ranked among the world's best universities.

Facts and figures

5th best university in Europe

10 UCPH scientists have received a Nobel Prize

DKK 5 is what Denmark gets back for each krone invested in the University

DKK 28 billion is the University’s annual contribution to the Danish economy

18,916 applied for the undergraduate programmes at UCPH in July 2024

7,215 were on 26 July 2024 offered a place on an undergraduate programme at the University

36,528 students are enrolled

5,337 graduated in 2023 from the University

834 were awarded the PhD degree in 2023

290 start-ups are established every year from the University

13,000 scientific articles are published each year

100 times a day, the University’s researchers are quoted in the media

37 UCPH alumni have become Prime Minister of Denmark

34 Olympic medals have been won by 21 UCPH alumni

18% is how much the University has reduced its climate footprint per FTE since 2018