University of Copenhagen
Location:
Copenhagen,
Denmark
Language of instruction:
Danish, English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Copenhagen Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Students in 3rd or 4th year (while on exchange)
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (UCPH Semester 1): Mid August to Late January
- UBC Term 2 (UCPH Semester 2): Late January to Early July
- UBC Full Year (UCPH Semester 1 + 2): August - July
*Science students on Term 1 exchange cannot return for UBC's Term 2 (UCPH Faculty of Science exams are held at the end of January)
*Other faculties can accommodate by scheduling early exams in December. This depends on individual course selection and may not be guaranteed. In certain circumstances, Go Global can help supervise exams after students have returned.
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Education
- Fine Arts
- Forestry
- Land and Food Systems
- Law
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Courses designed especially for international students: Cross-discipline courses, Danish culture courses, and Danish language courses
- Political Science requires an academic background in all Political Science subfields (political theory, international relations, comparative politics, public policy, and political science methodology) at introductory and intermediate level.
- Areas of study not open to exchange students:
- Cognition and Communication
- Global Development
- Security Risk Management
- Advanced Migration Studies
- Applied Cultural Analysis
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
- Law students must take 45 ECTS at Copenhagen to receive 15 UBC credits
Course load Information
- Minimum: 22.5 ECTS
- Maximum: 35 ECTS
- Law students: 45 ECTS per semester
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Extensive coursework taught in English
- Danish language courses offered during the semesters
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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