QS World Ranking
#451
Acceptance Rate
40%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$13,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#14
Copenhagen
Application Deadline
March 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
22,000
students
International Students
30%
US Students
3%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
One of Europe's largest business schools in Copenhagen — the world's happiest city and sustainability leader.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
One of Europe's largest business universities. Copenhagen is a global leader in sustainability and design.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
Acceptance Rate
40%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 1
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$13,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via CBS portal by March 15
- High school diploma
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 88+ (several BSc programs taught in English)
- No SAT/ACT required
- Specific math prerequisites for quantitative programs
- Motivation letter for some programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Four teaching quarters per year.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$13,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 40%
- QS Best Student City (Copenhagen)
- #14 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓CBS Scholarship
- ✓Danish Government Scholarship
Cost of Living — Copenhagen, Denmark
High CostEstimated monthly total
$2,100
vs. avg US college student
11% more expensive
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Denmark is expensive but student housing (kollegium) dramatically reduces rent. Copenhagen is extremely bikeable — most students don't need transit passes.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) as a US Student
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is located in Copenhagen, Denmark and is ranked #451in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Business, Management, Finance, Economics, International Business. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$13,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 40%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 1. Scholarships available include the CBS Scholarship.