Information for refugees

The 腦瞳憫 aims to attract international talents from all over the world. International talents strengthen the diversity of our campuses and classrooms.

We believe that refugees constitute a significant resource and that education and quick entry to the labour market is the best way to integration for refugees. 

The University is committed to this objective and is in dialogue with the Danish government, local authorities, and private companies on how to ease access to education and help refugees into Danish society. 

On the following page you can find information on how to apply for a study program at the 腦瞳憫.

Asylum in Denmark?

If you have not yet been granted asylum in Denmark (i.e. you are an asylum seeker), you cannot apply to a study program or for a vacant position at the 腦瞳憫. If you want to work at UCPH, you can see our vacant jobs in the link below.

To learn more about the different types of asylum, please visit .

Information for Ukrainian refugees

The following rules for admission to UCPH and the Danish state education grant (known as SU) apply from 25 April 2022

Are you a Ukrainian citizen and have a residence permit in Denmark under the law on temporary residence permits for displaced persons from Ukraine (the Special Act)? In some situations, you will then be able to be equated with Danish citizens in relation to tuition fees and the right to the . SU is a monthly grant that students receive from the Danish state to cover the cost of living. Only students who have been admitted to an entire bachelors or masters degree programme can receive SU. Guest students cannot receive state educational grants (SU).

Rules for admission to masters degree programmes

A master's degree programme in Denmark takes 2 years

If you, as a Ukrainian citizen, are admitted to an entire masters degree programme (2 years) in accordance with the law on temporary residence permits for displaced persons from Ukraine, you are equated with Danish citizens. Therefore, the following rules apply:

  • If you are a Ukrainian refugee and enrolled on an entire masters degree programme (2 years), you do not have to pay for your education.
  • As a Ukrainian refugee and applicant, you must, in the same way as other students, live up to the qualification requirements for the English language and the specific entry requirements for the education you are applying for. However, some masters degree programmes are only available in Danish

Flexibility can be shown in relation to the form of documentation that you would normally need to be able to present.

Application deadlines for admission to master's degree programmes

The application deadline for autumn admission to the masters degree programmes is 15 January for non-EU citizens, and 1 March for EU citizens. It is usually not possible to submit an application after these deadlines. 

However, if you have been exposed to exceptional circumstances, for instance have had to leave your country as a consequence of war or conflict, or in case of sudden serious illness, we may be able to grant you an exemption. 

You must document the situation as best you can. Exceptional circumstances are matters of a serious nature. You must submit your application for exemption as soon as possible after the deadline.

Questions about admission to a masters degree programme forUkrainian citizens?

Are you a refugee and do you wish to enroll in a master's programme at UCPH? Contact the student guidance. 

We will then help you clarify your options regarding admission to UCPH (We cannot answer questions regarding SU, tuition fee exceptions, and housing). We usually respond within 10 days.

Rules for admission to UCPHs bachelors degree programmes for Ukrainian citizens

A bachelor's degree programme in Denmark takes 3 years

If you, as a Ukrainian citizen, are admitted to an entire bachelors degree programme (3 years) in accordance with the law on temporary residence permits for displaced persons from Ukraine, you are equated with Danish citizens.

Therefore, the following rules apply:

  • As a Ukrainian refugee, you do not have to pay for your bachelors degree education.
  • You must have passed the quota 2 test on 24 April. ()
  • As an applicant, you must live up to the qualification requirements for the Danish language and the specific entry requirements for the education you are applying for. The possibility of admission to a bachelors degree programme in 2022 closes for Ukrainian applicants on April 24.

Contact UCPH regarding admission to a bachelors degree programme

Contact us by e-mail if you are considering applying for admission to one of UCPHs bachelors degree programmes. We will then help you clarify your options regarding admission to UCPH (We cannot answer questions regarding SU, tuition fee exemptions, and housing).

We usually respond within 10 days.

optagelse@ku.dk

Application and admission requirements

You must fulfill the application and admission requirements to apply for bachelor's and master's programmes at UCPH. 

Find out more below.

FAQ for refugees

Scholars at Risk

The 腦瞳憫 (UCPH) is part of  which is an international network aimed at protecting scholars and promoting academic freedom.

For more information on UCPH in the SAR-network, please contact Head of International Staff Mobility (ISM); .

Assessment of your qualifications

Please visit the  for general information about admission to higher education in Denmark and assessment of qualifications.

It is a good idea to get the agencys assessment of your foreign qualifications before you apply for admission to higher education.

Each autumn, the University offers a preliminary assessment of your educational credentials. Usually, you can send your diplomas between 1 October and 22 November. The assessment will show to what degree your educational credentials (degrees, diplomas or certificates) meet the 腦瞳憫s admission requirements for each of your chosen bachelors degree programmes. You need to attach all your examination documents in order for us to carry out the assessment. You will receive a detailed assessment within 6-8 weeks from applying. The preliminary assessment is only valid for admission to bachelors (undergraduate) programs at the 腦瞳憫.

Study structure

The study structure at the 腦瞳憫 is divided into three levels and follows a 3 + 2 + 3 structure. Three years of undergraduate studies lead to a Bachelor's degree, and an additional two years lead to a Master's degree. Only the structures of a few degrees differ from this model.

All Master's degrees obtained from the 腦瞳憫 can be extended by three more years of postgraduate work leading to a PhD degree.

Tuition fees

Refugees who have a temporary residence permit with the possibility of permanent residence are exempted from paying tuition fees for their studies in Denmark and at the 腦瞳憫.

Read more about tuition fees at .

SU State 腦瞳憫al Grant and Loan Scheme

Refugees who have been accepted into a study program at the 腦瞳憫 must apply for equal status with Danish citizens to be eligible for educational support (SU).

You can read more about how to receive SU as a foreign citizen at .

Housing and living in Copenhagen

Danish state education grant (SU) for refugees

Applying for SU

 

In some situations, you will then be able to be equated with Danish citizens in relation to tuition fees and the right to the . 

SU is a monthly grant that students receive from the Danish state to cover the cost of living. Only students who have been admitted to an entire bachelors or masters degree programme can receive SU. Guest students cannot receive state educational grants (SU). 

 

Join us for Open House at UCPH

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