Student life at Copenhagen – Global Forestry

Explore an exciting student life at University of Copenhagen in Denmark

The University of Copenhagen

Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is the oldest and largest institution for research and higher education in Denmark. Enrolment is more than 41,000 students, as well as an additional 2.000 PhD students. The university is divided into six faculties, including Faculty of Science.

You can read more about the student life at UCPH on the official UCPH website

The Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen – or SCIENCE – is Denmark’s largest science research and educational institution with 4,000 employees and 9,700 BSc and MSc students in 12 departments – including the Natural History Museum of Denmark. SCIENCE also comprises four experimental farms, a Pometum and an Aboretum, linking theoretical studies with practical research.

You can read more about SCIENCE on the official website

Semester structure at SCIENCE

Academic year and block structure
All courses at the Faculty of Science are organised in accordance with our block structure, which divides the academic year (60 ECTS credits) into four nine-week blocks. Blocks 1 and 2 take place in the autumn semester while blocks 3 and 4 take place in the spring semester. Courses normally last for one block only.

See the academic calendar here.

Between each block, you have a teaching free week where you do not have any courses or exams. The teaching free weeks during the academic calendar are also used for re-exams. In each block, you normally attend one or two courses. The duration of the course is typically 7 weeks, which are followed by 2 exam weeks’. Some courses have continuous assessment.

*Students in front of the building of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen*

The campus

Frederiksberg Campus is located at Frederiksberg, in beautiful, green surroundings and is one of the oldest and most attractive campuses in Denmark known for its strong student engagement and superior study environment. History is omnipresent at the campus where veterinary surgeons and professionals within agriculture and forestry used to work.

Today, the campus accommodates a large part of the Faculty of Science and a minor part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. You will also find the fantastic University Garden and the University’s animal hospital on this campus.

At Frederiksberg campus you will meet students within natural and health sciences with a focus on plant science, food production, veterinary medicine, animal science, agricultural economics and landscape architecture.

You can see a map of campus here

The campus is situated is located in the area between Rolighedsvej, Thorvaldsensvej and Bülowsvej – a ten-minute bike ride from Copenhagen Central Station.

*Student on bike on Frederiksberg Campus, University of Copenhagen*

The city of Copenhagen

The metropolitan area of Copenhagen is home to nearly 1.3 million people. The capital has a lot to offer international students – it’s a youthful city with every fourth citizen being a student. Riding your bike through the old streets of the town, enjoying art, food, and nature, or exploring the historical sights of Copenhagen are just a few of the experiences you’ll find in Copenhagen.

Study start at SCIENCE

The SCIENCE Welcome Programme is a great way for international students to be introduced to the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. You will be invited to an online course on “How to MSc” where you will learn more about student life, your study programme, and how to register for courses etc. You will also be able to sign up for welcome days for all international students and a welcome day for the GloFor programme where you will meet your fellow students as well as your Head of Studies in Copenhagen.

You can read more about the study start on GLOFOR here

New students meeting for the first time at the Department of Food and Resource Economics of the Faculty of Science in Frederiksberg