With over 40,000 students and more than 9,000 employees, the University of Copenhagen is the largest institution of research and education in Denmark. Founded in 1479 as a studium generale, it is the second oldest institution of higher education in Scandinavia after Uppsala University (1477).The purpose of the University – to quote the University Statute – is to ’conduct research and provide further education to the highest academic level’.

The university has four campuses located in and around Copenhagen, with the headquarters located in central Copenhagen. Most courses are taught in Danish; however, many courses are also offered in English and a few in German. The university has several thousands of foreign students.