Are you interested in becoming an exchange student at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH)?
If your home university has an exchange agreement with UCPH (e.g. Erasmus, bilateral exchange, 4EU+, Nordplus/Nordlys), you can apply for an exchange stay of 1–2 semesters at the University of Copenhagen.
We look forward to welcoming you to UCPH.
Do you want to study abroad as an exchange student at a world-class university in the vibrant capital of Denmark and make friends from all over the world?
Then you should study abroad at UCPH.
With almost 2,000 elective courses across diverse fields of study, UCPH provides a dynamic academic environment.
Studying abroad at UCPH also means immersing yourself in Denmark’s rich culture and vibrant student life.
The application process for an exchange stay at UCPH is as follows:
The application deadlines are as follows:
Please make sure to submit your application by the application deadline and, if possible, before. The sooner you submit your application, the sooner we will be able to review it.
In order to be nominated for an exchange stay at UCPH, there must be a valid exchange agreement between UCPH and your home institution. Contact your home institution to find out if it has an exchange agreement with UCPH that is relevant for you.
To apply for an exchange stay at the University of Copenhagen, your home university must first nominate you via our online nomination portal. Shortly after your home university has nominated you, we will send you an invitation to apply online.
Shortly after your home university nominates you, you will receive an e-mail inviting you to create a UCPH password and an e-mail with a link to our online application system: Mobility Online.
In your online application, you will be asked to:
Once you have created a UCPH password and logged in to Mobility Online, you can start your application by clicking on "Before the mobility".
When completing your online application, please note that you will often have to click on an “Update” button (or similar) at the bottom of the page to make changes. Remember to click “Save” when you have updated your application.
When applying for an exchange stay, you only need to submit your transcript of records.
We accept unofficial transcripts from the electronic registrar system of your home university, but these must clearly show your name and the name of your home university.
We accept documents in Danish, English, Norwegian and Swedish.
If your transcript is not in one of the above languages, we also accept unofficial translations that are signed by your international/exchange office.
If you are a master-level student, please remember to upload your transcripts for both your bachelor and master studies. In your Mobility Online application, just click on the “Upload” link again to upload another transcript.
For applications to the autumn semester, we will typically send you the application result in early May.
For applications to the spring semester, we will typically send you the application result in early October.
If you are applying via an Erasmus+ exchange agreement, your Erasmus+ learning agreement must be signed by the International Education office at UCPH.
Shortly after you have been admitted, we will send you the UCPH contact information you need for your learning agreement.
Find information about choosing courses when planning your exchange stay at UCPH, including course requirements and restrictions, credit load and exams.
Find out whether or not you need a residence permit and a visa during your stay in Denmark.
Find information about academic matters such as study structure, orientation days, teaching and exams, credit system, and a lot more.
Some courses require students to submit a proof of English proficiency and/or have an academic background in the subject.
Learn about proof of English proficiency and course requirements
Please note that you do not to submit proof of English proficiency with your application.
If you need to submit proof, you will be asked to submit this documentation when choosing courses (after you have been admitted).
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University of Copenhagen
UCPH Education
International Education
Njalsgade 80
DK-2300 Copenhagen
Denmark
International Education at UCPH is responsible for the administration and development of international student exchange agreements and programmes.
Do you have questions regarding your exchange stay at UCPH?
Please feel free to contact us via mail.
An exchange student is a foreign student who studies at for 1 - 2 semesters as part of an exchange program.
At UCPH exchange students study through the Erasmus exchange programme, 4EU+, Nordlys/Nordplus exchange programmes, or through a bilateral exchange agreement between their home university and UCPH.
In the same way, UCPCH students have the opportunity to go on exchange through UCPH.
