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College Info
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Official website
www.ku.dk/english/DenmarkQS #5 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue★ Top 3 in Country★ Top 500 Global★ EUA (European University Association)★ LERU
University of Copenhagen
The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is Denmark's largest and oldest university, located in the capital city of Copenhagen. Established in 1479, it is a public research university with a strong emphasis on both teaching and research. UCPH is known for its contributions to various fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and health sciences. The university is part of the prestigious Copenhagen University System, which includes other institutions like the Technical University of Denmark and the University of Southern Denmark.
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Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #4 · 2026ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #36 · 2026CWUR #38 · 2026US News & World Report #2024 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2025 · 2026Times Higher Education #4 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
10/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
6/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies by season
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
80% placement rate
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Student Life
35,000 students (10,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Climate: Varies by season
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteriaUniversity Hospital
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 20%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 20%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.87, p25=3.73, p75=4 (n=2)
💡Typical apply window for Denmark: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake