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University of Copenhagen

Copenhagen·public·Est. 1479
Popular with NepalisScholarship available

#QS #88

QS Rank

~35–50% MSc programs; more competitive in competitive fields

Acceptance rate

~23% international students

Intl. students

$18,000

Tuition/yr

About University of Copenhagen

The University of Copenhagen is Denmark's oldest and largest university, founded in 1479 and ranked QS #88 globally. UCPH is Scandinavia's most comprehensive research university, with particular strength in life sciences, medicine, bioinformatics, economics, and social sciences. The university is home to the Niels Bohr Institute (physics) and the Center for Social Data Science, and has close research partnerships with Novo Nordisk, Leo Pharma, and Lundbeck — all Danish pharmaceutical companies headquartered in the Copenhagen area. For Nepali students targeting biotech, pharmaceuticals, or data science careers in Europe, UCPH offers world-class academic credentials at Danish public university tuition rates.

Copenhagen is consistently ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities. While living costs are high by global standards (approximately DKK 8,000–12,000/month, or $1,200–$1,800), Denmark's high quality of life, safety, and work-life balance are genuine attractions for Nepali students considering a long-term future in Europe. UCPH master's programs are fully English-medium in most sciences and social sciences, and the university's Career Center provides strong graduate employment support in Denmark's pharmaceutical, tech, and consulting sectors.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#QS #88

For Nepali students

Copenhagen has a small but visible South Asian community. UCPH's international student union is active and inclusive.

  • Danish Government Scholarship for developing countries — Nepal is eligible; full funding available for exceptional applicants
  • Novo Nordisk, Leo Pharma, and Lundbeck partnerships provide direct life sciences employment pipeline for UCPH graduates
  • 6-month job seeker permit after graduation for time to find employment in Denmark's knowledge economy
  • Copenhagen's safety, work-life balance, and quality of life are among the strongest in any European student city

Programs(3)

MSc Computer Science (English)

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$18k/yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3.3+september

MSc Bioinformatics (English)

Arts & Social Sciences
Master's~$18k/yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3.3+september

MSc Economics (English)

Business & Management
Master's~$18k/yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3.3+september

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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