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The University of Copenhagen (UCPH), founded in 1479, is Denmark’s oldest and largest university. It is renowned for its world-class research, innovative teaching, and strong global rankings. The university offers a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs across disciplines like science, humanities, law, and health sciences.
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Subject Ranking

1. Psychology

  • US News
    91
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    101-150
  • Shanghai
    76-100
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
Top Psychology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Psychology Universities in Denmark

2. Law LLB

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    92
  • Shanghai
    51-75
  • Times Higher Education
    48
Top Law LLB universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Law LLB Universities in Denmark

3. Geography

  • US News
    55
  • QS
    29
  • Shanghai
    151-200
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4. Physics

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    70
  • QS
    80
  • Shanghai
    51-75
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5. Mathematics

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    126
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    147
  • Shanghai
    101-150
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6. Economics

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    163
  • QS
    74
  • Shanghai
    76-100
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7. Computer Sciences

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    162
  • QS
    104
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
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8. Arts and Humanities

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    41
  • QS
    74
  • Times Higher Education
    60
Top Arts and Humanities universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Arts and Humanities Universities in Denmark

9. Agricultural Sciences

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    17
  • QS
    12
  • Shanghai
    13
Top Agricultural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Agricultural Sciences Universities in Denmark

10. Chemistry

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    208
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    106
  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Chemistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Chemistry Universities in Denmark

11. Environmental Sciences

  • US News
    26
  • QS
    72
  • Shanghai
    16
Top Environmental Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Environmental Sciences Universities in Denmark

12. Medicine

  • US News
    30
  • QS
    43
  • Times Higher Education
    80
Top Medicine universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medicine Universities in Denmark

13. Veterinary Sciences

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    23
  • Shanghai
    4
Top Veterinary Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Veterinary Sciences Universities in Denmark

14. Sociology

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    46
  • Shanghai
    15
Top Sociology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Sociology Universities in Denmark

15. Education

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    101-150
  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in Denmark

16. Chemistry

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    85
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Chemistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Chemistry Universities in Denmark

17. Earth Sciences

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    49
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Earth Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Earth Sciences Universities in Denmark

18. Human Biological Sciences

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    18
  • Shanghai
    34
Top Human Biological Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Human Biological Sciences Universities in Denmark

19. Statistics

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    51-100
  • Shanghai
    25
Top Statistics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Statistics Universities in Denmark

20. Political Science

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    41
  • Shanghai
    43
Top Political Science universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Political Science Universities in Denmark

21. Social Sciences

  • US News
    34
  • Times Higher Education
    50
Top Social Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Sciences Universities in Denmark

22. Biotechnology

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    26
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Biotechnology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biotechnology Universities in Denmark

23. Pharmacy

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    19
  • Shanghai
    9
Top Pharmacy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Pharmacy Universities in Denmark

24. Dentistry

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    46
  • Shanghai
    26
Top Dentistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Dentistry Universities in Denmark

25. Food Sciences

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    26
  • Shanghai
    17
Top Food Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Food Sciences Universities in Denmark

26. Nano Technology

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    244
  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Nano Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Nano Technology Universities in Denmark

27. Biological Specializations

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    24
  • Shanghai
    33
Top Biological Specializations universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biological Specializations Universities in Denmark

28. Humanities

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    60
  • Times Higher Education
    76
Top Humanities universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Humanities Universities in Denmark

29. Art Design and Architecture

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    60
  • Times Higher Education
    76
Top Art Design and Architecture universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Art Design and Architecture Universities in Denmark

30. Philosophy

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    30
Top Philosophy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Philosophy Universities in Denmark

31. Petroleum Engineering

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    21
Top Petroleum Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Petroleum Engineering Universities in Denmark

32. Natural Sciences

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    77
Top Natural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Natural Sciences Universities in Denmark

33. Modern Languages

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    101-150
Top Modern Languages universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Modern Languages Universities in Denmark

34. Linguistics

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    101-150
Top Linguistics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Linguistics Universities in Denmark

35. Architecture

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    151-200
Top Architecture universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Architecture Universities in Denmark

36. Anthropology

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    36
Top Anthropology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Anthropology Universities in Denmark

37. Oceanography

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    101-150
Top Oceanography universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Oceanography Universities in Denmark

38. Nursing

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    34
Top Nursing universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Nursing Universities in Denmark

39. Ecology

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    33
Top Ecology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Ecology Universities in Denmark

40. Clinical Medicine

  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Clinical Medicine universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Clinical Medicine Universities in Denmark

41. Physical Sciences

  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
Top Physical Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Physical Sciences Universities in Denmark

42. History

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    51-100
Top History universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked History Universities in Denmark

43. English Language

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    72
Top English Language universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked English Language Universities in Denmark

44. Archaeology

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    41
Top Archaeology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Archaeology Universities in Denmark

45. International Development

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    47
Top International Development universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked International Development Universities in Denmark

46. Life Sciences

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    27
Top Life Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Life Sciences Universities in Denmark

47. Religion and Theology

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    51-100
Top Religion and Theology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Religion and Theology Universities in Denmark

48. Religious Studies and Theology

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    51-100
Top Religious Studies and Theology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Religious Studies and Theology Universities in Denmark

49. Womens Sports

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    14
Top Womens Sports universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Womens Sports Universities in Denmark

50. Mens Sports

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    14
Top Mens Sports universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mens Sports Universities in Denmark

51. Econometrics

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    74
Top Econometrics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Econometrics Universities in Denmark

52. Marine Sciences

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    49
Top Marine Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Marine Sciences Universities in Denmark

53. Communication Sciences

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    32
Top Communication Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Communication Sciences Universities in Denmark

54. Materials Science and Engineering

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    401-500
Top Materials Science and Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Materials Science and Engineering Universities in Denmark

55. Public Affairs and Law

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    72
Top Public Affairs and Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Affairs and Law Universities in Denmark

56. Geology

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    46
Top Geology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Geology Universities in Denmark

57. Engineering Related Technology

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    256
Top Engineering Related Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Related Technology Universities in Denmark

58. Education

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    101-150
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in Denmark

59. Anatomy

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    15
Top Anatomy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Anatomy Universities in Denmark

60. Cardiology

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    24
Top Cardiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cardiology Universities in Denmark

61. Material Science and Engineering

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Top Material Science and Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Material Science and Engineering Universities in Denmark

62. Astronomy and Space Sciences

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    36
Top Astronomy and Space Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Astronomy and Space Sciences Universities in Denmark

63. Surgery

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    35
Top Surgery universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Surgery Universities in Denmark

64. Radiology

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    25
Top Radiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Radiology Universities in Denmark

65. Pharmaceutical Toxicology

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    8
Top Pharmaceutical Toxicology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Pharmaceutical Toxicology Universities in Denmark

66. Oncology

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    69
Top Oncology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Oncology Universities in Denmark

67. Neuroscience

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    54
Top Neuroscience universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Neuroscience Universities in Denmark

68. Molecular Biology

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    37
Top Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Molecular Biology Universities in Denmark

69. Microbiology

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    23
Top Microbiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Microbiology Universities in Denmark

70. Immunology

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    55
Top Immunology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Immunology Universities in Denmark

71. Gastroenterology

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    40
Top Gastroenterology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Gastroenterology Universities in Denmark

72. Engineering

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    594
Top Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Universities in Denmark

73. Endocrinology

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    2
Top Endocrinology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Endocrinology Universities in Denmark

74. Cell and Molecular Biology

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    25
Top Cell and Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cell and Molecular Biology Universities in Denmark

75. Biology

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    15
Top Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biology Universities in Denmark

76. Medical Technology

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    24
Top Medical Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medical Technology Universities in Denmark

77. Library Science

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    51-75
Top Library Science universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Library Science Universities in Denmark

78. Public Administration

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    18
Top Public Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Administration Universities in Denmark

79. Social Science Management

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    401-500
Top Social Science Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Management Universities in Denmark

80. Social Science Communication

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    76-100
Top Social Science Communication universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Communication Universities in Denmark

81. General Law

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    151-200
Top General Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked General Law Universities in Denmark

82. Public Health

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    13
Top Public Health universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Health Universities in Denmark

83. Hydrology and Water Management

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    101-150
Top Hydrology and Water Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Hydrology and Water Management Universities in Denmark

84. Chemical Engineering

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    301-400
Top Chemical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Chemical Engineering Universities in Denmark

85. Computer Engineering

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    44
Top Computer Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer Engineering Universities in Denmark

86. Biomedical Engineering

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    151-200
Top Biomedical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biomedical Engineering Universities in Denmark

87. Instruments Science and Technology

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Instruments Science and Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Instruments Science and Technology Universities in Denmark

88. Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

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    51-75
Top Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Universities in Denmark

89. Media Studies and Mass Media

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    40
Top Media Studies and Mass Media universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Media Studies and Mass Media Universities in Denmark

90. Sports Management

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    7
Top Sports Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Sports Management Universities in Denmark

91. Forestry and Wildlife

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    18
Top Forestry and Wildlife universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Forestry and Wildlife Universities in Denmark

92. Computer and Information Sciences

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    101-150
Top Computer and Information Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer and Information Sciences Universities in Denmark

93. Ancient History

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    42
Top Ancient History universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Ancient History Universities in Denmark

94. Animal Sciences

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    10
Top Animal Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Animal Sciences Universities in Denmark

95. Plant and Crop Sciences

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    10
Top Plant and Crop Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Plant and Crop Sciences Universities in Denmark

96. Toxicology

  • US News
    6
Top Toxicology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Toxicology Universities in Denmark

97. Legal Studies

  • Times Higher Education
    47
Top Legal Studies universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Legal Studies Universities in Denmark

University of Copenhagen Application Statistics

Students
38700
International Students
2000
Undergraduates
21800
Postgraduate
16900
Faculty Strength
4000
Student Faculty Ratio
9
Acceptance Rate
44 %
Tuition Fees
kr 127000
Living Cost
kr 104424
Avg. GPA
3
Avg. IB
30
Avg. Percentage
75 %
Avg. IELTS
7

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