The Asian Studies (Japan Studies) program offers a deep dive into the culture, history, and society of Japan. This bachelor's program is designed for students interested in understanding Japan from various academic perspectives. The curriculum provides a legal framework for the study program, outlining its organization, academic content, and examination requirements. As this program is taught entirely in Danish, prospective students must demonstrate proficiency in the Danish language. The university provides resources and information on how to meet these language qualifications. The curriculum itself is also available only in Danish.
All bachelor programs at the University of Copenhagen are taught in Danish. Applicants must fulfill Danish language qualifications, typically requiring Danish A level or passing the 'Studieprøven i dansk'. International students need to obtain academic language skills in Danish.
Guest students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. The fee depends on the field of study. For Asian Studies, the fee is 37,500 DKK per semester. Tuition fees must be paid immediately upon request and before enrollment.
Guest students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. For the 2025/26 academic year, the fee is 37,500 DKK per semester. Tuition fees must be paid immediately upon request and before enrollment.
You must have an upper secondary/high school education and meet specific admission requirements and deadlines. All bachelor programs at the University of Copenhagen are taught in Danish, so you must fulfill Danish language qualifications.
This program is taught entirely in Danish. Prospective students must demonstrate proficiency in the Danish language.
The application deadline is March 15th at 12:00. You have until July 5th at 12:00 to fulfill the admission requirements, with exceptions for late diploma submissions until August 15th.
You must apply online via optagelse.dk, uploading all necessary documentation. If you cannot sign with MitID, you will need to print, sign, scan, and email your signature page to optagelse@ku.dk by the deadline.