English Language Master’s Programme Benchmarking and Design Symposium

In 2014, the University of Copenhagen initiated a benchmark analysis of English language Master’s programmes at 15 leading European universities. The study was conducted by the Illuminate Consulting Group (ICG). The analysis considered a wide range of aspects, including recruitment and admissions, curriculum design, fees, and cost of living.

This full-day symposium will follow up on the findings and share results from the study. The specific focus will be on aspects of modern Master’s programme design elements. Participants will gain insights on programme design and how to attract talented students, and learn from best practices at other universities.

The symposium is organised by Illuminate Consulting Group and hosted by University of Copenhagen.

April 8 2015 Programme

The programme will start at 9:00 and end at approximately 16:00.

  • Opening Remarks. Lykke Friis, Prorector for Education, University of Copenhagen
  • Summary Results of Benchmarking. Daniel Guhr, Managing Director, Illuminate Consulting Group
  • Comments on Benchmarking. Anni Søborg, Vice Provost for Education, University of Copenhagen
  • Coffee Break
  • The Role of English Language Master’s at the University of Helsinki. Keijo Hämäläinen, Vice-Rector, University of Helsinki
  • The Role of English Language Master’s at Utrecht University. Margreet de Lange, Programme Manager, Utrecht University
  • Parameters of Modern Master’s Program Design. Daniel Guhr, Managing Director, Illuminate Consulting Group
  • Lunch
  • Program Design: Marketing. Jessica Winters, Head of Marketing, University of Groningen
  • Program Design: Recruiting/Admissions. Richard Stenelo, International Director, Lund University
  • Program Design: Program Administration. Stefan Lauterbach, Head of International Office, LMU
  • Panel debate and discussion
  • Closing Remarks

After the end of the programme there will be drinks and refreshments at the Symposium venue.

Venue:

University of Copenhagen, Nørregade 10, Entrance C, 1st floor, Meeting room 3
The venue is close to Nørreport Station in the center of Copenhagen

Evening programme:

For participants in the Symposium dinner, the dinner will be held at Nimb Terasse in Tivoli at 18:00. You will be provided with an entrance ticket to the Tivoli Gardens. It is in close proximity of the Symposium venue. We will leave the venue at approximately 17:15.

Accommodation and transportation:

If you plan to stay overnight in Copenhagen we can recommend the following hotels in walking distance of the University and Symposium venue.

Getting to the Symposium venue:

  • Taxi: The drive from the airport to the University of Copenhagen / city centre is approx. 20 minutes and should cost DKK 250-300.
  • Metro and train


This website will be updated with more information on programme, venue and other practicalities for your convenience.