Fee-paying guest students
You have the option of studying single courses at the Faculty of Humanities. Guest enrolment is an alternative to applying through an exchange agreement or as a degree-seeking student.
If your home university does not have an exchange agreement with University of Copenhagen or you are interested in taking part-time studies as a professional, you can apply at the Faculty of Humanities as an international guest student.
Please note that guest students are required to pay tuition fees for short-term, non-degree-seeking studies at the University of Copenhagen.
The application deadlines for full semester fee-paying guest students:
- 1 May for autumn semester courses
- 1 Oktober for spring semester courses
Find the application portal and more here.
The application deadlines for single subject course fee-paying guest students:
- The application portal will open 15 April 2025
The Faculty of Humanities offers a broad selection of non-Danish taught courses to international guest students.
In The Faculty of Humanities' Course Catalogue, you will find a comprehensive list of the non-Danish taught courses offered to international guest students.
How to select courses
Applicants apply for courses for one semester at a time.
Applicants can prioritise up to six courses at the Faculty of Humanities. Please note that it is not possible to change the prioritized list after the application deadline.
A full semester's course load is 30 ECTS.
Please note that guest students may only complete up to 90 ECTS credits of bachelor-level courses and 60 ECTS of master-level courses. It is not possible to register for a bachelor's or master's project or thesis as a guest student.
The application procedure is outlined below.
1. Choose your courses
Identify one or more courses you wish to apply for from the course catalogue.
→ The University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Humanities' Course Catalogue
Applicants can prioritize up to six courses in their application.
2. Gather the required documentation
Applicants are required to include the following documents in the application:
- Proof of citizenship: A copy of your passport
- Certified transcript of academic records and degree certificates, including courses in progress, with stamp and signature by your home university.
In case the original documents are not available in one of the following languages; Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, German or French, you are required to upload a certified translation with the copy of the original document.
Applicants who have passed a minimum of one year of bachelor-level studies are eligible to apply for admission. Please note that some courses may have additional admission requirements. Visit our Course Catalogue to find course specific requirements. - Proof of English language proficiency. Non-native English speakers are required to provide proof of their English language proficiency.
Required minimum scores:
- TOEFL Internet-based: 80
- IELTS Academic: 6.0
- Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): B
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): C
- Optional: A valid Danish residence permit card (only applicable for non-EU/EEA/Swiss residents)
3. Submit your application
--> If you want to apply for a full semester at UCPH (30 ECTS) find the application form here.
--> If you want to apply for single subject courses at UCPH, the application portal will open 15 April 2025.
4. Await the admission decision
All applicants are subject to an individual assessment, whereby they are required to fulfill the academic and language requirements for admission to each individual course.
Applicants can expect the admission decision no later than six weeks after the application deadline.
5. Accept/decline the admission offer and initiate payment
If you have been granted admission as a guest student, you will be required to pay tuition fees corresponding to the number of enrolled ECTS credits.
Information about payment and final enrolment is forwarded to admitted students by e-mail.
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are required to tuition fees in connection with guest studies.
Tuition fees:
- 5 ECTS: DKK 2,500
- 7.5 ECTS: DKK 3,750
- 10 ECTS: DKK 5,000
- 15 ECTS: DKK 7,500
- 22.5 ECTS: DKK 11,250
- 30 ECTS: DKK 15,000
The price includes one-time participation in classes and lectures as well as three examination attempts (one ordinary examination and two resits). The tuition fee does not cover travel, accommodation and living expenses during the course.
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens holding a valid Danish residence permit with a view to permanent residence may be subject to a tuition fee reduction. Please contact International Admissions for more information.
Payment terms
UCPH Faculty of Humanities accepts international bank transfers for payment of tuition fees. The University accepts bank transfers only, preferably in Danish kroner (DKK) or euros (EUR).
Payment is binding. It is not possible to switch courses after payment has been credited to UCPH Finance.
The payment deadline is fourteen days after the invoice and offer of admission is sent. If payment is not received by the deadline stipulated in the admission letter, the University can rescind the offer of admission and offer the admission place to another applicant.
Refund and cancellation policy
Applicants can formally request to cancel their enrolment and receive a refund of the tuition fees in accordance with the following deadlines:
- 1 August for courses being held in the succeeding autumn semester
- 1 January for courses being held in the succeeding spring semester
Requests for cancellation and reimbursement are formally submitted via e-mail to International Admissions.