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University of Copenhagen English Requirements

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Denmark

The University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet, KU) is a public research university in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 1479, making it the second-oldest university in Scandinavia. With approximately 40,000 students and 9,000 employees, it is one of the largest research and educational institutions in the Nordic region, organized across six faculties and four campuses. The university is known for its research excellence in biomedicine, sustainability, social sciences, and the humanities, and is a member of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU).

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of Copenhagen accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS AcademicNo published minimum
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: ku.dk/studies/bachelor/admission-requirements

Graduate requirements

Each graduate and professional school at University of Copenhagen sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.

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Requirements are read from University of Copenhagen's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.