International Collaboration on Education and Research
Working with key international partners and colleagues is vital in the continued internationalisation of our academic programmes, in discussing international trends and in developing new initiatives for the benefit of our students.
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Networks and Alliances
UCPH collaborates with key partner institutions and benchmarks, shares knowledge and gains influence on education and research policies.
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Centres Abroad
UCPH supports joint research projects and educational activities by participating in international centres abroad.
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EVALUATE
UCPH is involved in the EVALUATE project to help universities understand and make better decisions on their most important relationships.

UCPH Facts & Figures
University
- 6 faculties, 36 departments and around 200 research centers
- Located in four campus areas in central Copenhagen and one in Taastrup.
Ranking
- UCPH is often ranked as the best university in Scandinavia and according to the CWTS Leiden Ranking the 5th best university in Europe.
- The University has had 10 Nobel Prize laureates.
Students (2025 numbers)
- Undergraduate students: 20,260
- Graduate students: 16,498
- International full degree students: 4,369
- Inbound exchange/guest students: 2,215
- Outbound students: 2,002
Staff
- Academic staff (FTE): 5,830
- Technical and administrative staff (FTE): 4,501
Research
- Number of PhD students: 3,211
- Number of subsidy financed research projects: 5,670