UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN · DENMARK
Curricula for Medicine
Bachelor's · Taught in da
At a glance
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Duration
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IELTS
€17k
Tuition / yr
da
Language
Bachelor's
Level
The University of Copenhagen offers a Medicine program structured by its curriculum, which outlines the academic content, rules, and examination requirements. This curriculum forms the legal basis for the study program. New curricula are typically published in the spring. Please note that all bachelor's programs at the University of Copenhagen are taught in Danish and require specific Danish language qualifications for admission.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the tuition fees for international students?
- For the academic year 2025/26, the tuition fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students in programs like Medicine is 125,000 DKK per academic year. This is a guidance price and subject to change.
- What are the admission requirements for international students?
- International applicants must have an upper secondary/high school education equivalent to the Danish exam. You must also fulfill specific Danish language qualifications, typically by passing 'Studieprøven i dansk'.
- What is the language of instruction for this program?
- All bachelor's programs at the University of Copenhagen, including Medicine, are taught in Danish.
- What are the application deadlines?
- The main application deadline for applicants with foreign diplomas is March 15 at 12:00. You have until July 5 at 12:00 to fulfill admission requirements, with exceptions for late diploma results until August 15.
- How do I apply as an international student?
- You must complete the online application on optagelse.dk and submit all supporting documents by the deadline. If you don't have a Danish CPR number or MitID, you need to print, sign, scan, and email the signature page of your application.
Entry requirements
Upper secondary/high school educationMust meet specific admission requirements and deadlines. Foreign examinations are assessed for equivalence to the Danish upper-secondary-school exam. Supplementary courses may be required for some countries.
All bachelor's programs are taught in Danish. Applicants must fulfill Danish language qualifications, which means having academic language skills in Danish. This typically involves passing 'Studieprøven i dansk'.
Fees
Tuition (international)For the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, the price per semester (2025/26) is 62,500 DKK for programs like Medical Science, Medicine and Technology, and Pharmacy, Medicine. This amounts to 125,000 DKK per academic year. Please note these are guidance prices and subject to change.
Tuition (home)—
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Tuition fees are for guest students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland. Fees depend on the field of study, with the most expensive category applying if courses are in multiple departments. Fees must be paid immediately upon request before enrolment. Refunds are only possible if the student cancels before the official semester start.
How to apply
1. Check Requirements and DeadlinesVerify all admission and application deadlines. For applicants with foreign/international diplomas, the main deadline is March 15 at 12:00.
2. Complete Online ApplicationFill out the online application form on optagelse.dk. You must submit your application and supporting documents by the deadline.
3. Submit Signed ApplicationIf you do not have a Danish CPR number and cannot use MitID, print, sign, scan, and email your application's signature page to optagelse@ku.dk by March 15 at 12:00.
4. Fulfil Admission RequirementsYou have until July 5 at 12:00 to fulfill admission requirements. This applies to new students directly from secondary/high school. Exceptions exist for late diplomas (until August 15) if results are not available by July 5.
5. Assessment of ApplicationThe university will assess if your exam qualifies for admission and if your courses and levels meet the program's specific requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What are the tuition fees for international students?
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For the academic year 2025/26, the tuition fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students in programs like Medicine is 125,000 DKK per academic year. This is a guidance price and subject to change.
What are the admission requirements for international students?
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International applicants must have an upper secondary/high school education equivalent to the Danish exam. You must also fulfill specific Danish language qualifications, typically by passing 'Studieprøven i dansk'.
What is the language of instruction for this program?
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All bachelor's programs at the University of Copenhagen, including Medicine, are taught in Danish.
What are the application deadlines?
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The main application deadline for applicants with foreign diplomas is March 15 at 12:00. You have until July 5 at 12:00 to fulfill admission requirements, with exceptions for late diploma results until August 15.
How do I apply as an international student?
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You must complete the online application on optagelse.dk and submit all supporting documents by the deadline. If you don't have a Danish CPR number or MitID, you need to print, sign, scan, and email the signature page of your application.