Study at KP
University College Copenhagen
The location in central Copenhagen offers rich opportunity to experience the city’s fascinating combination of urban atmosphere and intimacy.
At University College Copenhagen (KP) we offer courses in English from a unique Nordic perspective, at our state of the art campuses in the Greater Copenhagen area; a place known for its high quality of life, ”hygge”, contemporary design, bicycle culture, and vibrant cultural scene.
KP is an abbreviation for Københavns Professionshøjskole – our Danish name. Our academic programmes represent an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with the famous Scandinavian welfare model. At the same time, the student-oriented learning methods will help you develop your critical and analytical skills, and improve your capacity for academic reflection.
During your stay, the International Department will provide you with practical support, and regularly organise social and cultural events. This offers you the opportunity to get acquainted with Danish culture and habits, and meet Danish, as well as international, students.
What can I study
On the list description below you will find the programme for the spring semester 2023.
Biomedical Laboratory Science
This programme offers no modules in English – our full degree programme at bachelor level is taught in Danish.
Chemical and Biotechnical Science
This programme offers no modules in English – our full degree programme at bachelor level is taught in Danish.
Danish sign language and interpreting
This programme offers no modules or practice placements in English.
Early Childhood and Social Education
This programme offers the following modules in English:
Emergency and Risk Management
Midwifery
This programme offers no modules in English – our full degree programme at bachelor level is taught in Danish.
Natural and Cultural Heritage Management
This programme offers no modules or practice placements in English.
Nursing
This programme offers the following modules in English:
Nutrition and Health
This programme offers no modules or practice placements in English. Only at the moment for Scandinavian students who can participate in Dansih classes.
Occupational Therapy
This programme offers no modules in English – our full degree programme at bachelor level is taught in Danish.
Psychomotor Therapy
Physiotherapy
Public Administration
This programme offers no modules or practice placements in English.
Radiography
This programme offers no modules in English – our full degree programme at bachelor level is taught in Danish.
Social Work
This programme offers the following modules in English:
Teacher Education
Spring Semester 2024
Courses for exchange students:
Each course has a workload of 10 ECTS and students must choose 3 course per semester.
Courses taught in English:
- Processes in language acquisition and communication skills (english)
- Cultural Studies
- Creativity and Experimental processes (Arts and Crafts, Visual Arts)
- Didactics of dialogue and reconciliation (History, Religious studies)
- Integration of physical activity in everyday teaching practice
- Musical expression in Teaching and Learning
- International practicum
Course taught in German:
- Deutsch als Fremdsprache: Sprachlehr- und Lernprozesse in Deutsch als Fremdsprache
Courses taught in Danish:
Textile Design
This programme offers no modules in English – our full degree programme at bachelor level is taught in Danish.
The KP way of studying
At KP you can study at Bachelor Degree level. For more information about the Danish education system, please visit this website:
For admission and education of international students KP is committed to the Code of Conduct and ethical guidelines formulated by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education.
If you wish to study at KP, we expect you to have studied at a similar level at your home institution. We also expect you to have finished your first year before you come to KP for a study period or practice placement.
Please note: KP only offers full degree study programmes in Danish.
Teaching and learning
At KP we value independent thinking, collaboration, analytical rigour and self-expression.
The learning environment is informal and driven by the exchange of ideas. Teaching is based on a mixture of lectures and active student class participation through dialogue, questions and discussions.
The KP way of studying involves studying independently as well as attending lectures and taking part in group work with your fellow students.
Study programmes are generally supported by 10–20 hours of classes per week. As well as this, students work with cooperative learning processes, including study groups, experiments and practical investigative projects.
Placements – supervision and guidance
Placements of various kinds play an important role in the teaching and learning process in all the programmes at KP.
Placements are generally organised by KP and supervised and guided. Students are also assessed based on written projects, conducted from placement activities.
Depending on the programme and the year, placements can last between five weeks and six months.
The experience and data students gain from their placements will often feed into classroom teaching at KP.
Assessment and exams
International courses often contain continuous, internal and informal assessments, such as feedback on written reports.
All international courses will conclude with a final assessment or assignment.
Introduction and Welcome Week
Each semester starts off with the “Introduction and Welcome Week” for all exchange students, the week before semester start
The Welcome Week consists of a mix of official and social events, organised by the International Department, including help with the all RED TAPE activities, which need to be taken care of prior to semester start. All exchange students are expected to attend this week.
How to apply
Please find information about application, accommodation, visa, insurance etc. on our How to apply-page.
Contact us
Please find a list of all international coordinators at KP:
Early Childhood and Social Education
Justin Bruce Karlson JUKA@kp.dk
Birgitte Damgaard BVD4@kp.dk
Jeppe Lindhardtsen JEPL@kp.dk
Annette Bruun ANB4@kp.dk
Charlotte Algreen Brønsted CAB@kp.dk
Karina Estrup Eriksen KEER@kp.dk
Teacher Education
Sabine Lam lu-international@kp.dk
Britta Kornholt BRKO@kp.dk
Early Childhood and Social Education and Teacher Education Bornholm
Anja Frimand AMIF@kp.dk
Social Work
Dorthe Juliane Høvids DHPO@kp.dk
Public Administration
Sara Jakobsen saaj@kp.dk
Emergency and Risk Management
Maren Marie Egedorf MAEG@kp.dk
Natural and Cultural Heritage Management
Pernille Ohrt van Eeckhout pve@ign.ku.dk
Danish Sign Language and Interpreting
Louise No Myrup LOMY@kp.dk
Textile Design
Anne Karin Bendix Duus AKD@kp.dk
Biomedical Laboratory Science
Minna Fyhn Lykke Llado MILL@kp.dk
Chemical and Biotechnical Science
Lisbeth Elvira de Vries LIDV@kp.dk
Chemical and Biotechnical Technology
Lisbeth Elvira de Vries LIDV@kp.dk
Radiography
Line Wedfall LIWE@kp.dk
Midwifery
Kirsten Hasman KHAS@kp.dk
Nursing
Copenhagen
Mette Madsen MEMA@kp.dk
Lisbeth Vinberg Engel LIEN@kp.dk
North Zealand
Mette Madsen MEMA@kp.dk
Bornholm
Lene Folkmann Ipsen Lene.Ipsen@bhsund.dk
Diakonissestiftelsen
Mie Østergaard Jørgensen mioj@ucdiakonissen.dk
Occupational Therapy
Betina Ada Rasmussen BTRA@kp.dk
Physiotherapy
Bente Annie Sørine Andersen XBAS@kp.dk
Psychomotor Therapy
Ingrid Arild Jensen INAJ@kp.dk
Nutrition and Health
Marianne Søgaard Andersen MSAN@kp.dk
Global Nutrition and Health
Runa Midtvåge RUMI@kp.dk