University chaplains

University chaplains at UCPH

The university chaplains offer free confidential counselling, 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.

What is a university chaplain?

A university chaplain is employed by the Danish National Church and offers free confidential counselling, guidance and individual help to all students at UCPH.

The university chaplains have a degree in theology and regularly undertake further training in pastoral care and existential counselling. Some also have training in therapy.

Why contact the university chaplains?

Counselling for all students

All students at UCPH can have a conversation, regardless of their background, beliefs, or faith.
All conversations are bound by confidentiality, and the university chaplains keep no records
Al inquiries are for free
You decide what you want to talk about
We respect your views and beliefs

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

Students typically contact the University chaplains regarding the following issues:

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.

A conversation with a university chaplain can help you find a sense of stability and calm, so you can better live with the difficult things you cannot change – and more easily see what you can do something about.

See contact information

Bereavement group for students

Have you lost someone close to you? Are you looking for a place where you can talk about grief and loss, about death and life – and about the things that can be difficult to share with others?

In the bereavement group, you will meet other young people who have also experienced a loss. You can share your experiences, listen to others’ stories and talk about how to make space for grief in your life.

How the bereavement group works

The bereavement group is for young people aged 18 to around 30 and is facilitated by the university chaplains.

A group typically consists of 8 participants and meets 8 times. After the course, participants are also invited to reunion evenings after 3 months and again after 6 months.

Bereavement groups are offered in both the spring and autumn semesters.

Events for student

The university chaplains at UCPH organise a range of events, and most of them are free. You are welcome to join any event that interests you. There is no membership required.

The events offer time for reflection and space to explore questions about meaning – and you can simply come as you are.

See upcoming events from the chaplains at the University of Copenhagen (in Danish)

See upcoming events on the Frederiksberg chaplains website

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.