Kobenhavns Universitet (KU)
University of Copenhagen, Fiolstręde 24, 1010 Kobenhavn, Denmark
Description:
The University of Copenhagen was founded as a typical latemedieval university in 1479, with the traditional four faculties: Theology, Law, Medicine and Arts. The university was organized as a part of the universal Catholic church, and the more practical details were modelled after the University of Cologne.
89% of students recommend
228 reviews
228 Academic reviews of Kobenhavns Universitet
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by acasad, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, United States
Anthropology, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The various institutes and departments of KU are spread throughout the city and I confined my courses to Anthropology with some language and culture courses and one additional course from the Theology Faculty. The Danish culture course, offered every fall by the International Office, is very helpful. Professors from a variety of disciplines (e.g., history, architecture, art history, film, literature, law) present an overview of Danish history, thought and expression. It is very enjoyable, although I think the course title is somewhat misleading, or perhaps mistakes culture for haute coutre. The courses tend to be small, tend to be seminar style, so slacking on the reading it not really possible. The classroom is professional, but relaxed. The Anthropology Institute at KU is very progressive in its use of theory. This, combined with the presence of excellent visiting faculty, made my courses at KU's Anthropology Institute foundational to my anthropological education.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
The way that the Anthropology students are graded at KU makes it easy for international students who will only be there for one year to get off a little easy, compared to US coursework. This is not to say that the material isn't rigorous enough, it certainly is. It might be nice to have some sort of final synthetic paper for those who have spent one year in the Antropology Institute, or similar departments and institutes. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Andrea, McMaster University, West Hamilton, ON, Canada
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The university definitely doesn't make it so easy for you to navigate their system that's mostly in Danish (or full of broken links in English), and I've had some secretaries get angry at me because I keep calling for help! But most are friendly and your instructors especially are willing to help you. I love the seminar format in most of my classes- 10 or 20 students with the instructor allows for a lot of interaction. No problems at all with the language, all Danes will speak perfect Danish. Could offer more courses in English, but this depends on your faculty. I think the best assortment was with Law.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Try not to put things off to the last minute! But I really enjoyed the variety in ways of assessment. I'm used to getting all multiple choice exams back home and here I've gotten written essays, multiple choice and oral exams. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Tamara, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
Humanities, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
A lot of the humanities subjects are taught by well knows academics who have a lot to offer, and come from all over the world to teach. Many inspiring professors.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Could encourage interaction between the international students and the local students. I didn't make any Danish friends the whole time I was in Denmark- and not from want of trying! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Helen, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Law, International, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
International criminal law, international human rights law and war crimes are all good. Environmental is boring and Understanding the Reasoning of the EC Court & Energy law are difficult. DO THE DANISH LANGUAGE COURSE! It's so much fun!!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
There aren't many classes and sometimes it feels like you're not a proper student. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Xiaoding, Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, Shanghai, China
Economics, Independent
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Pretty good, except that I cannot speak Danish, so it brings some problem in communication with the local students.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Pretty good, just as I thought, that's just a real academic life This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Tamara, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
Humanities, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
not a whole lot of choices, but do-able
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
more interaction with danish students, and maybe less reading, and more assignments. (Believe me, your brain will be craving information) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Jerzy, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Warsaw, Poland
Law, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Make a deep inquiry into the fields you want to study, check the people who will be your lecturers.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
For now there are no student discussion clubs that are opearting in english. It would be nice to have some. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by OrlaBee, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Literature, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
I studied English literature during my stay. the classes wer einteresting enough, but not great. I would advise than any native English speakers opt for MA level classes as the BA is of a much lower level.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
The university does not have much of an on-campus life. Students go in for classes and then leave as soon as possible. It would have been nice to have had a bit more atmosphere around the university. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Kevin, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, United States
European Studies, Independent
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Choose courses you'll have a strong intrest in. The courses are difficult, if you are the type of student that becomes easily distracted and uniterested you won't do well.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Paul, University of York, York, United Kingdom
Sociology, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
There is a huge difference between those offered at a MA and BA level. Choose wisely. If as a BA student you take a course at an MA level - be prepared to study hard!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by herkus, Universitetas Vilniaus, Vilnius, Lithuania
Law, European Community/EU, intergovernmental agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
the choice of courses in english could have been broader
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
I have no any complaints about academic life there. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Anthoula, Universitą degli Studi di Padova, Padua, Italy
Anthropology, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
There was not enough guidance as to which courses are most relevant to our individual research work.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
n/a This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Eunkyung, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, South
Economics, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
ask local students about the professors. I once had a horrible professor and it was "HORRIBLE".
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
No. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by tomaspieter, University of Economics Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
Business Studies, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
I was pritty satisfied, there could have been may be a little bit wider offer of courses.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
NO This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Gesine, University of Kent at Canterbury, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Law, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Don“t do Introduction to Danish Law! Law of War Crimes was great, we had a trip to the Hague to see Milosevic on trial!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
No This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Angelika, Uniwersytet Gdanski, Gdansk, Poland
Marine Science/Oceanography, governmental scholarship
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
I loved the history of film class! The teacher, the program, the discussions - just perfect!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
no This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Donnananna, ,
Economics, Independent
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Freshman courses for regular students studying economics are all compulsory.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mercedes, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Communication and Information Sciences, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Take approach of the time!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
it is impossible to improve, in my opinion This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by penny, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Law, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Introduction to Danish law was a bit of a bludge. Do Human Rights
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by endobert, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
International Relations, home university study abroad program
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Mainly american students to interact with
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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