Statistics and figures

Find the number of applicants and other numbers for the master's degree programmes at The University of Copenhagen.

Master's application and admission statistics

See admission statistics from recent years

Available study places in 2026

Admission statistics 2025

Admission statistics 2024

Admission statistics 2023

In 2025, The University of Copenhagen admitted 6.734 new students to master's programmes.

Statistics on the number of applicants and admitted students in 2026 are expected to be published in October 2026.

See statistics for individual master's programmes

Understanding the statitics

Learn how to interpret the admission statistics and the terms used.

The total number of applicants admitted to the master's programme. 

If a number appears in parentheses, it indicates how many of the admitted applicants started their studies in February.

Applicants are divided into those who have a legal right of admission to the master's programme based on their bachelor's degree and those who do not. 

The percentages show the distribution of admitted applicants between these two groups.

The total number of applicants to the programme. If a number appears in parentheses, it indicates how many of the applicants applied for a February start.

The average age of admitted applicants at the start of the programme.

The percentages show the distribution of admitted applicants between Danish citizens and international applicants.