QS World Ranking
#79
Acceptance Rate
35%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$14,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#14
Copenhagen
Application Deadline
March 1
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
40,000
students
International Students
18%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Scandinavia's top-ranked university in Copenhagen — one of the world's happiest and most liveable cities.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Denmark's top university. Copenhagen consistently rated happiest city. Strong English programs.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Copenhagen
Acceptance Rate
35%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 1
Instruction Language
English/Danish
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$14,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via KU's online portal by March 15
- High school diploma equivalent to Danish upper secondary
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 88+ for English programs
- No SAT/ACT required
- Motivation letter and CV for some programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/Danish
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$14,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 1
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 35%
- QS Best Student City (Copenhagen)
- #14 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓UCPH Excellence Programme Scholarship
Cost of Living — Copenhagen, Denmark
High CostEstimated monthly total
$1,720
vs. avg US college student
9% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Copenhagen is expensive, but Denmark's high quality of life is legendary. Bikes are everywhere — buy a used one to save on transit.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Copenhagen as a US Student
University of Copenhagen is located in Copenhagen, Denmark and is ranked #79in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Sciences, Medicine, Arts & Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, and more. Instruction is offered in English/Danish. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$14,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 35%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 1. Scholarships available include the UCPH Excellence Programme Scholarship.