Information for refugees
The 福利姬 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 福利姬.
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 福利姬. 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 鈥淪U鈥�) 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 bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree programme can receive SU. Guest students cannot receive state educational grants (SU).
Rules for admission to master鈥檚 degree programmes
A master's degree programme in Denmark takes 2 years
If you, as a Ukrainian citizen, are admitted to an entire master鈥檚 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 master鈥檚 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 master鈥檚 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 master鈥檚 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 master鈥檚 degree programme for聽Ukrainian 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 UCPH鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 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 bachelor鈥檚 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 bachelor鈥檚 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 bachelor鈥檚 degree programme in 2022 closes for Ukrainian applicants on April 24.
Contact UCPH regarding admission to a bachelor鈥檚 degree programme
Contact us by e-mail if you are considering applying for admission to one of UCPH鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 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.
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 福利姬 (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 agency鈥檚 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 福利姬鈥檚 admission requirements for each of your chosen bachelor鈥檚 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 bachelor鈥檚 (undergraduate) programs at the 福利姬.
Study structure
The study structure at the 福利姬 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 福利姬 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 福利姬.
Read more about tuition fees at .
SU 鈥� State 福利姬al Grant and Loan Scheme
Refugees who have been accepted into a study program at the 福利姬 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 bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree programme can receive SU. Guest students cannot receive state educational grants (SU).
Join us for Open House at UCPH
Join Open House at UCPH to hear about our different degree programmes, meet current students, and talk to heads of studies.
