University chaplains

University chaplains at UCPH

The university chaplains offer free confidential counseling, guidance and individual help to all students at UCPH on personal, study-related, social and existential-related/religious issues.

Students are free to share their personal struggles and concerns without fear of preaching or being judged. Many students find that talking to the university chaplains helps clarify their situation.

You are welcome to contact the university chaplains anonymously if you prefer.

See what the university chaplains offer students

My job is to listen to the students. Some of them feel lonely and isolated. But they are not alone.

Are you new student at UCPH?

Starting at university is like beginning a new, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming chapter with new friends, new surroundings, and perhaps even a new city.

You may be fortunate enough to experience a smooth transition and quickly find your footing. However, like many other students, you might find it challenging at times to leave behind the life and routine you once knew, making it difficult to find your balance. Perhaps you feel lonely or sad? Or maybe you start to doubt whether you can manage your studies, or even if you've chosen the right path?

If that's the case, and you need someone to share your thoughts with, we encourage you to reach out to the student chaplain assigned to your study program and faculty at the University of Copenhagen.

We are here to talk with you about anything big or small, and about all the things that can weigh on your mind and leave you feeling confused or down.

What is a university chaplain?

A university chaplain has a degree in theology and is employed by the Danish National Church. However, you don't have to be Christian or religious to talk to a university chaplain. All conversations are bound by confidentiality, and the chaplains keep no records.

Definition of the university chaplains

The university chaplains offer free confidential counseling, guidance and individual help to all students at UCPH on personal, study-related, social and existential-related/religious issues.

Students are free to share their personal struggles and concerns without fear of preaching or being judged.

Many students find that talking to the university chaplains helps clarify their situation. You are welcome to contact the university chaplains anonymously if you prefer.

The university chaplains offer both baptism and wedding ceremonies, social events and activities.

Why contact the university chaplains?

You are most welcome to contact the university chaplains, no matter the issue.

Students typically contact the University chaplains regarding the following issues. However, you are free to contact the university chaplains about other issues as well.

Stress, exams, and burnout
Lack of self-esteem
Anxiety and loneliness
Family, friends, and partners
Illness, sickness, grief, and loss
Identity crisis, faith, religion, and the meaning of life.

You do not have to be Christian or religious to talk to the university chaplains.
All conversations are bound by confidentiality, and the university chaplains keep no records.
Al inquiries are for free.
Students can join social events and activities for free.
The university chaplains also offer baptism and wedding ceremonies.

Student offers

As a student at UCPH, you are welcome to contact the university chaplains for all kinds of issues and concerns.

They are almost always available – and talking to them is free.

See contact information

Events for student

The university chaplains at UCPH arrange events for students such as fishing trips, mindfulness, concerts, walks in nature etc.

See upcoming events (in Danish)

A group of you people are gathered at a events for international students, organised by the university chaplains at UCPH

Contact the university chaplain at your faculty

Are you studying at UCPH and do you need someone to talk to?

Contact the student chaplain covering your education at UCPH. Find contact information for the local chaplain connected to your faculty in the list below.