university of copenhagen phd requirements

Department of Computer Science

• Department of Computer Science DIKU
• PhD Programme

The PhD Programme

A PhD programme is a 3 year research programme carried out in close cooperation with researchers. The programme consists of an independent research project, participation in course work, educational activities and/or other forms of dissemination, periodic stays with another research institution or scientific environment - preferably abroad - as well as the preparation of a dissertation.

As a PhD student at Computer Science you will be associated with one of our research sections .

By acquiring a PhD you are qualified to work as a researcher, teaching at a university, and to work with research and development in industry.

Current Phd Students

See a list of all research staff at DIKU including PhD students,

Former PhD Students & Theses

2007 - 2006, 2005 - 2001, 2000 - 1996, 1995 - 1991, 1990 - 1987.

The PhD Administration can answer general inquiries about the Department of Computer Science's PhD Programmes: [email protected]

Open Positions

See all open positions at DIKU including PhD scholarships.

PhD School of SCIENCE

Learn more about the PhD Programme at the Faculty of Science.

Upcoming PhD defences

PhD defence by Lei Li

PhD School in the Humanities

• How to obtain a PhD scholarship
• Application process an...

Application process and timeline

Application procedures and timeline for the processing of applications differ depending on the kind of call, scholarship and/or affiliation to the PhD School in the Humanities.

There are three ways to approach the application process:

• T he open calls  for PhD scholarships are only announced once a year.
• Specific calls, with a predefined research objective – usually part of a collective research project – are announced throughout the year.
• If you bring your own funding through an external grant or personal means, you can apply for admission at any time.

Read about  financing and types of PhD scholarships .

1. The yearly open calls for PhD scholarships

We invite all qualified candidates to apply for the yearly PhD scholarships with a proposal for a PhD project that fits the relevant department’s research profile.

Open calls require you to draw up an individual project proposal before applying. Your application will undergo a competitive evaluation process. Usually, there are many applicants from both Denmark and abroad. From previous years’ experience, the chances of obtaining a scholarship range from 5-10%.

2.  PhD scholarships advertised through specific calls with a predefined topic and research objective

Applications for advertised PhD scholarships must be submitted via the link in the advertisement and comply with the instructions in the advertisement.

3.  PhD applicants with external funding or enrolment as a self-financed PhD student

Prospective PhD students who have external funding, an international grant or want to be self-financed can apply for enrolment as a PhD student at any time. Submit your application via email to the PhD Administration ( [email protected] ).

Read about  admission and application requirements .   

If you have any questions regarding the requirements and the application process, contact the Phd Administration . 

Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research

• PhD and Postdoc
• Bioscience PhD

CPH Bioscience PhD Program

CPR is part of the Copenhagen Bioscience PhD program, a Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF) initiative, offering up to 16 motivated international students funding to join a four-year rotation PhD program. Four of the students will join CPR.

The program is designed to introduce students to a range of world-class research within biomedicine and biotechnology, and equip them with exceptional skills for their future careers.

Pre-doc year ensures a great match for the PhD

The four-year PhD programme is a unique new concept for PhD education in Denmark, with students recruited initially to the PhD programme rather than individual labs. The first (pre-doc) year incorporates common courses and short rotation projects to optimize student-supervisor matching and encourage interdisciplinary research ideas.

3 year PhD with your selected research group

Students select a lab for their long-term project partway through the pre-doc year, and work on their PhD project during years 2-4 (the PhD years). Throughout the four years, the PhD programme supports the building of researcher networks, development and successful execution of PhD project plans, and acquisition of a broad base of knowledge and expertise.

Enrolment through application

Each cohort starts in September and candidates must apply for enrollment in the fall the previous year. You apply to the Novo Nordisk Foundation for funding by completing the application form on their website and providing all requested documents.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed an education that brings them to the entry level for a PhD. It is required that applicants hold at least one degree from outside Denmark, and have been living and working outside Denmark for a significant period of time.

See more about the Copenhagen Bioscience PhD Programme and application - 

https://cphbiosciencephd.org/about-the-programme/

Read more about doing a PhD at CPR

Department of Biology

• BIO - English
• PhD programme

  PhD Programme

Scholarships

Phd study at the department of biology.

The Department of Biology is among the largest Departments at the University of Copenhagen. It employs 475 academic and technical staff and hosts research programmes and teaching curricula that cover all major biological sub-disciplines. University rankings typically place the field of biology/biochemistry at the University of Copenhagen first in Denmark and among the top 30 universities internationally.

The mission of the PhD programme at the Department of Biology is to offer world-class research training and education through participation in exciting, frontier research projects.

The successful candidates will join the lively group of 150 PhD students studying at the Department of Biology and participate in the many exciting events and activities organised by the PhD student network and the Department, including the annual PhD day, the biannual BIO conference, weekly research seminars, and career fairs.

All PhD students at Department of Biology are enrolled at the  PhD school of Science .

Local PhD coordinators Robin Andersson Tel: 3533 0245 ​ [email protected] Bioinformatic & RNA Biology A​nders Priemé​ Tel: 3533 0147 [email protected] Microbiology,  Cell-and Neurobiology,  Ecology and Evolution ​ Henriette Pilegaard Tel:  3532 1687 [email protected] Cell Biology and Physiology,  Genomics and Molecular Biomedicin Niels Daugbjerg  Tel: 3533 1830 [email protected] Freshwater Biology,  Marine  B​​iology,  Terrestrial Ecology​​​​ Michael Lisby Tel: 3532 2120 [email protected] Functional genomics Sine Lo Svenningsen Tel: 3532 2033 [email protected] Biomolecular  Sciences

PhD secretaries Jannike Dyrskjøt   (Molecular Biology and Genes, Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology, Protein Sciences) Jeannette Melsen   (Aquatic Sciences, Ecology and Evolution, Microbiology)

• PhD School of SCIENCE
• Study Structures
• The Integrated PhD Pro...

The Integrated  MSc and  PhD programme (3+5)

The Integrated MSc and PhD programme makes it possible to integrate the MSc programmes’ optional programme elements and the writing of the PhD dissertation. This allows students and their supervisors more time for the research element of the PhD programme.

The former 4+4 PhD is now a part of the Integrated PhD Scheme (3+5).

Admission requirements

The Integrated PhD programme is open to applicants who:

• have completed the Bachelors degree with a good result.
• are enrolled on an MSc programme offered by SCIENCE  or  have been offered admission to an MSc programme offered by SCIENCE
• can coordinate and integrate the remaining ECTS of their MSc programme with the proposed PhD programme.
• is qualified to be admitted to the PhD programme
• have not  started writing the MSc thesis.

The academic content of the MSc programme must be related to the proposed PhD programme.  Read more requirements in the programme description below. 

Organisation of the Integrated MSc/PhD programme

The prescribed period of study for the integrated programme is five full-time equivalents (FTEs) (two for the MSc programme and three for the PhD programme). If, at commencement of the integrated 3+5 scheme, the student has passed one or more programme elements, the period of study is reduced correspondingly.

The 3+5 scheme is divided into two parts:

Part A: The student completes the MSc programme and concurrently completes one third of the PhD programme (one FTE). Part A is completed when the student completes the MSc programme and must be organized in such a way that the MSc programme is completed two years before completion of the entire integrated programme of study.

Part B : The student is a PhD student exclusively and completes the PhD programme in accordance with the approved PhD plan. Part B can be commenced once the student has completed the MSc programme (part A), and the regular assessments have been satisfactory, meaning that the student has lived up to the requirements in the PhD plan.

You can find more information here.

Find information on financing here

• PhD-positions

As a PhD student at the University of Copenhagen you have the opportunity to advance your international career as part of a world class research team. Every year, UCPH enrols more than 700 new PhD students. The University of Copenhagen offers cutting edge research in an international atmosphere. In 2013 Monocle Magazine heralded Copenhagen as "the most liveable city in the world".

Read about the job structure and the recruitment process for faculty and academic staff.

• Department of Economics
• PhD Programme

For applicants

PhD students at the Department of Economics have gone through an application process before the have enrolled as a PhD students. A PhD study can be financed by a scholarship from the University of Copenhagen, or by external funds. In the latter case, the student must independently raise the funds, e.g. from a research council or via an employer. Notice that the PhD programme at the University of Copenhagen builds on a Master's degree in Economics (or for the 4+4 Programme a Bachelor in Economics plus one full year of Master's studies in Economics). 

You can get the application forms and information about the application procedure at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Before applying, we advise you to contact the faculty member whom you would like to become your supervisor.

Introduction to the PhD Programme

The PhD programme in Economics is an advanced education in research, aiming at bringing the student to the international research frontier, and at developing the student’s ability to create research contributions. The programme is designed for skilled students, who are interested in research activities or in continued careers in economic research within the public and private sectors. The PhD programme consists of a course-work part and a research part, a research project on a specific topic. During the first part of the programme, the student attends advanced courses. The study is completed by the thesis, which is an independent piece of work containing research contributions at the international level. Each PhD student has his/her own supervisor, who gives the student general advice about the composition of the PhD Programme and the writing of the thesis. In the course of the programme, the PhD student presents the results of his/her research at the Department of Economics, and at conferences and workshops elsewhere. As a part of the programme the student is supposed to spend some time in another research environment, preferably abroad. Part of the course-work may be completed during this period.

Length of the PhD programme

The Department of Economics offers the PhD programme according to either the 5+3 year model, the 4+4 year model or the 3+5 model..

Admission to the 5+3 year model requires that the student has a master's degree in economics (or an equivalent degree). Duration of the PhD Programme is then 3 years.

Admission to the 4+4 year model requires that the student has a BA in economics and the first year of a graduate programme in economics with the associated examinations. The duration of the PhD Programme is then 4 years.

Admission to the 3+5 year model requires that the student has a BA in economics. The duration of the PhD Programme is then 5 years.

External Cooperation

The Department has a tradition for close cooperation with relevant external partner institutions interested in economic topics. This often concerns research projects with a strong applied focus. In particular, many PhD students have previously obtained financing for their studies from public research institutions in Copenhagen, placed outside the University. In these cases, the PhD students can take advantage of their direct access to the relevant knowledge possessed by the external partners.

Enrollment into the PhD Programme

You must apply to be enrolled as a PhD student. It is up to the Department of Economics to assess whether an applicant is qualified for enrolment or not. A PhD programme can be financed either by applying for one of the PhD scholarships of the University or by being enrolled as externally funded PhD student. In the latter case, you must obtain funding yourself, e.g. from a research council or an external employer.

It is a advisable to contact the lecturer you want as a supervisor before submitting your application.

Application forms and guidelines are available from the PhD school at Faculty of Social Sciences.

Special Admission Requirements

You can be admitted to the PhD programme in Economics on either a 5 + 3 programme, a 4 + 4 programme or a 3 + 5 programme.

Admission to the 5 + 3 programme requires a Master's degree in Economics or Mathematics-Economics from the University of Copenhagen (or equivalent). The special admission requirements, which are not automatically met by these master's programmes, require that the applicant must have completed relevant higher education courses within the core areas of Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Econometrics. . The Economics PhD study committee lays down specific rules for this, published on the programme homepage .

Admission to the 4+4 programme is based on a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in Economics or Mathematics-Economics plus 60 or more ECTS credit points from a Master's degree in Economics or Mathematics-Economics from the University of Copenhagen (or equivalent). If the applicant has not already fulfilled the specific course requirements of the 5+3 programme, it must be explained how these requirements can be satisfied during the first year of the PhD studies as part of an overall satisfactory plan for the PhD studies. Attention is drawn to the special rules regarding the 4+4 programme (as per Curriculum, Section 6). 

Admission to the 3+5 programme is based on a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in Economics or Mathematics-Economics (or equivalent). In addition, enrollment as a 3+5 student requires that the student meets the admission requirements for the master’s programme in Economics and is assigned a 3+5 scholarship. If the applicant has not already fulfilled the specific course requirements of the 5+3 programme, It must be explained how the applicant can fulfill the specific course requirements of the 5+3 programme during the first two years of the PhD studies as part of an overall satisfactory plan for the PhD studies. Attention is drawn to the special rules regarding the 3+5 programme (as per Curriculum, Section 6).

Vacant PhD Positions

Phd scholarships.

Vacant PhD scholarships in Economics are announced once a year, with application deadlines at around March 1.

Read more and find application form

Read more about the PhD scholarships of Danmarks Nationalbank

PhD Positions of Danmarks Nationalbank

Danmarks Nationalbank invites applications for fellowships to support students enrolled or wishing to enrol in a PhD program. They are especially interested in students planning to work in macroeconomics, finance, macro-labor, and exploit the extensive household and firm micro-data, credit registry and big-datasets available in Denmark. For complete information and to apply please visit https://www.nationalbanken.dk/en/research/phd_program/Pages/default.aspx . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they are received.

Graduate School of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences has established the Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences to create an overall framework for the PhD degree programmes offered at the Faculty. Read more...

PhD students

Enrolled PhD students at the Department of Economics

• Department of Mathematical Sciences
• Study programmes
• PhD program
• PhD calls - how to apply

The usual entry level for our (3 years) PhD program is a Master's Degree. Besides having the appropriate entry level degree, to become a PhD student at our department you need first of all: 

• a stipend to cover your living expenses (your salary) and the fees ( taxameter ) to the university (currently DKK 80,000 per year),  to be admitted to the PhD school at the Faculty of Sciences,
• The department offers a number of PhD stipends every year. Many of them are tied to external grants within specific research areas, but we aim to have a few stipends that are not tied to any external funding.

We have calls for applications to all our available stipends twice a year, with deadline November 15th and April 1st, respectively. The calls will be announced here  in September and February.

If you have obtained financial support from other sources to do a PhD in Copenhagen, then you only need to worry about item 2 above, but we recommend that you also in this case submit an application to one of our PhD calls (indicating that you already have financial support).

The applications for the PhD calls will be evaluated by the research committee (Forskningsudvalg) of the department.  

If you have been offered a stipend through one of our PhD calls, being admitted to the PhD school is  usually  just a matter of form (see After accepting a PhD stipend ). 

Applying for a PhD

• After accepting a PhD stipend  
• Mini-guide on how to fill the online application form

Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics

Phd programme.

The PhD programme is organised by the Faculty of Humanities.

It is a three-year research training programme for which it is possible to apply after completing a Master's programme.

At the Faculty of the Humanities, the PhD programme is based on individually organised projects, in close interaction with the Faculty's PhD school , an academic supervisor and subject-relevant PhD courses, and by attachment to a  relevant research group or subject-relevant centre  at NorS.

PhD coordinator at NorS

The PhD programme at NorS is organised by a PhD coordinator. The PhD coordinator advises current as well as coming PhD students and their supervisors.

The PhD-koordinator at NorS is lektor Thomas Olander.

Lokale 22.5.25 [email protected] Telefon: +45 35 33 59 37

PhD students

Phd dissertations.

See list of PhD dissertations from the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics.

Bachelor's programmes

Admission requirements.

The University of Copenhagen welcomes applications from students from all over the world with an upper secondary/high school education. 

At the University of Copenhagen all bachelor’s degree programmes are taught in Danish and require the highest level in Danish or documentation for academic language skills in Danish.

In order to be eligible for admission to a bachelor’s degree programme, you need to fulfill – or expect to fulfill – the following admission requirements before 5 July. However, new students coming  directly  from a secondary/high school education are allowed to forward their Diplomas until 15 August. Please note that this does not apply to applicants who have just completed single subject courses/supplementary courses.

Application deadline

To apply for admission to Quota 2, you must:

• Have a qualifying examination
• Pass all admission requirements for the degree programme
• Fulfil the language requirement
• Pass the Quota 2 exam Please note that you will be invited to a quota 2 exam if you meet all of the admission requirements for the degree programme

All applicants with foreign or international examinations (regardless of nationality) must submit their online application along with necessary documentation before the  application deadline on 15 March 12.00 . The University does not assess applications received after this deadline. Hence, you have to start filling in the application form and uploading all your documents in due time before the deadline. 

Click here if you want to know  how to apply

Qualifying Examination

When we receive your application, we assess whether your exam qualifies you for admission, and whether your courses and levels your exam is equivalent to the Danish upper-secondary-school exam. We will then assess whether you meet the admission requirements.

Please note that for some countries, the upper secondary (high) school education is not enough, and you need to supplement. You can supplement by either one or two years of higher education or two courses: at least one A level subject and at least one B level subject.

Please check the general admission requirement for your country.

• I have a student diploma from a Nordic Country (in Danish)I have an International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB)
• I have a diploma from an EU/EEA country
• I have a diploma from another country (non-EU/EEA and non-Nordic Countries

The Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education has  general information about foreign qualifications for admission to higher education in Denmark .

Please note that the exam handbook is updated every year at the beginning of March.

Therefore, there may be changes shortly before the application deadline. Please note that citizenship is not relevant in relation to the admission rules, but is important in relation to residence permits and any payment or the programme.

Grade point average and quota 1

In order to apply, you must have an upper secondary school education (high school).  When you apply, you do so through either quota 1 or 2 – or both. Click here to learn more about the quota system. (link til quota 1 and 2).

If you have a foreign exam where it is possible to convert your grade point average (GPA) into a Danish GPA, your converted GPA should be 6.0 or higher if you want to apply in quota 1. If you are applying in quota 1, you apply exclusively based on your GPA from your original or first given exam certificate/diploma. Please note that grades can be assessed in very different ways from country to country. If your converted GPA is 5.9 or less, it is not possible to be assessed in quota 1.

Do you meet the admission requirements?

All of our degree programmes have specific requirements, which you need to fulfil. These are specific subject levels, i.e. Danish A, B and C levels, which correspond to basic, medium and high-level courses. This may be courses that you had in your upper secondary school education, but also in the course of a university degree programme or supplement.

See the admission requirements for each degree programme (the site is only in Danish).

If you do not meet the specific admission requirements for the degree programme at this point, you can supplement. Please note that all documentation for the admission requirements must be uploaded no later than 5 July at 12 noon in your application at optagelse.dk.

See the  checklist of the documentation  you need to provide and the specific requirements for  all study programmes  further down this page.

Please note that specific admission requirements may vary from one study programme to another in Denmark– and may differ from one university to another. The requirements described on this website apply to the University of Copenhagen only. If you consider studying at another institution, we advise you to reach out and get information from them.

Do you have a masters degree?

If you have already completed a master's degree, you may only receive admission to a bachelor’s or master's degree if there is a vacant slot. Vacant standby slots do not count as vacant slots.

If you are offered admission before you complete your master's degree but complete it after you are offered admission to Copenhagen University, you will not be allowed start your studies unless there is a vacant slot at the bachelor programme in question.

Applicants with a completed master's degree applying for a bachelor's degree with vacant slots will be prioritized by grade average form their high school education. 

Read more about the rule and the possibility of dispensation . 

How to obtain Danish language qualifications?

You can obtain Danish language qualifications by either:

• passing 'Studieprøven i dansk'.   Please note  that this is only a possibility if during your secondary education have studied your native language on the highest level.
• passing a  supplementary upper course (in Danish only) in Danish A 
• documenting that you have Danish language qualifications at the highest level (e.g. if you have studied Danish at a university for several years)

Students from the Nordic countries with Danish, Norwegian or Swedish included in their upper secondary school education are not required to pass a Danish language test. However, students from Iceland are required to pass the Danish language test.

Please have a look at the requirements if you hold an  International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate .

Studieprøven i dansk som andetsprog

You can obtain Danish language qualifications by passing the ' Studieprøven i dansk som andetsprog' , if you have studied your native language on the highest level during your secondary education.  'Studieprøven i dansk' is a nationally recognised test for foreign language speakers administered by numerous language schools in Denmark. In Copenhagen, Studieprøven i dansk is offered by  UCplus  and Speak - School of Danish. .

The test consists of an oral examination combined with a listening, reading and a written examination and must be passed with at least grade 02 in each of all the 3 examination disciplines. Please note that for  Medicine (medicin) ,  Dentistry (odontologi)  and  Dental Hygienist (tandplejer) , you need to pass Studieprøven i dansk som andet sprog with at least grade 7 in each of the three examination disciplines.

Deadline for submitting the certificate is 15 March if you have already graduated or 5 July if you graduate in 2022.

Checklist for applicants with foreign or international exams

Please follow this checklist for documentation when applying for admission to a bachelor’s degree at the University of Copenhagen. You are to upload the documents on  optagelse.dk .

• Upper secondary school education/high school Diploma: a copy of your original Diploma and a transcript of records (all the courses that you have had at school) issued by the school
• If you have studied after secondary school/high school: a copy of your original diploma and a transcript of records (all the courses that you have had at college or university) issued by the educational institutions
• Documentation for passed Danish language qualifications: Studieprøven i dansk or Dansk A
• If you have taken any supplementary courses in Denmark or abroad: documentation for the course
• If necessary, documentation for how many hours you were taught in specific courses or subjects at school 
• For citizens in countries outside EU/EEA:  documentation of residence permit . If you are a British citizen, you need to supply documentation of your registration of residence in Denmark.
• Power of attorney if you wish to give someone written authorization to represent you or act on your behalf regarding your application

Please note: foreign diplomas and transcripts of records have to be translated into Danish or English by a sworn translator, unless they are issued in English, French, German, Swedish or Norwegian.

Tuition fee

If you have a citizenship from a country outside EU/EEA/Scandinavia, you need to pay tuition fees for your studies. Unless you have a residence permit which exempts you from paying tuition fees.

If you have British citizenship you must have registered residence in Denmark before January 1 st  2021 in order to be exempt from paying tuition fees.

Please  contact the relevant faculty  for information on fees and how to pay.

Scholarships

The University of Copenhagen does not offer financial support or scholarships to foreign students.

For information on scholarships, please contact the  Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education .

Code of conduct

Guidelines  for Offering Danish Higher Education Programmes to International Students (pdf).

If you have a citizenship from a country outside EU/EEA/Scandinavia, you need to pay tuition fees for your studies. However, if you have a permanent residence permit in Denmark – or a permit with the possibility of permanent residence – you are exempted from paying tuition fees.

Please contact the relevant faculty for information on fees and how to pay.

Guidelines for Offering Danish Higher Education Programmes to International Students (pdf).

• The PhD programme
• For applicants

Language requirements

Documentation of english level.

Applicants whose native language is not English can for instance document proficiency in English by having completed one of the recognised language tests. Applicants who have obtained a university degree in a country where English is the official language and applicants holding a master’s degree from one of the Nordic universities are not required to submit documentation of English level.

TOEFL and IELTS test results are examples of documentation of English language proficiency.

Documentation of English level must be uploaded together with the online application.

3+5 programme

Please note that the 3+5 programme has special language requirements. Applicants for the 3+5 programme whose native language is not English must pass either an IELTS or a TOEFL test with the following minimum scores:

• TOEFL written 560
• TOEFL internet based 83

Test results must be no more than 2 years old at the time of the application deadline. Test results must be uploaded together with the online application. Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in a country in which English is the official language, and applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree from a Nordic university are not required to submit proof of English proficiency.

• Scholarships

Denmark Scholarships

University of copenhagen danish government scholarships 2024 in denmark.

• Partial Funding (Tuition Fee + Stipend)
• University of Copenhagen
• Social Sciences, Humanities, Health and Medicine, Science, Theology
• International Students

University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarships.

Scholarship description:.

University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarships 2024 in Denmark is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Masters level program(s) in the field of Social Sciences, Humanities, Health and Medicine, Science, Theology taught at University of Copenhagen . The deadline of the scholarship is 01 Sep 2024.

Degree Level:

University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarships 2024 in Denmark is available to undertake Masters level programs at University of Copenhagen.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Social Sciences
• Health and Medicine

Scholarship Benefits:

The Danish Government Scholarship is granted either as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or as an amount that covers basic living costs.

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open students belonging to Non EEA/EU Countries.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Hold citizenship from a country outside the EU, EEA (European Economic Area), or Switzerland.
• Be admitted to a master’s degree program at the University of Copenhagen.
• Obtain a time-limited residence permit specifically for studying a higher education program in Denmark.

You are ineligible for a Danish Government Scholarship if you:

• Possess legal entitlement to Danish citizenship rights.
• Qualify for a grant under Danish law, as per the State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme (SU).
• Have been granted a residence permit under Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen with a residence permit under Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9m, provided the country of citizenship is not an EU member state or covered by the EEA agreement.

Key Points to Consider:

The University awards the scholarships solely on the basis of academic achievement; thus, financial need is not considered.

• All non-EU/EEA applicants to the University of Copenhagen’s MA/MSc degree programmes will automatically be considered for the Danish Government Scholarship, provided they are eligible. Therefore, it is not necessary to apply.
• UCPH will contact those who get nominated through DANS' application portal. 
• If you are offered a scholarship, but do not accept it within the deadline specified, the scholarship offer will be revoked, and the scholarship will be offered to another applicant.

Application Procedure:

Documents needed:.

• Each Master's programe require specific documentation, which should be provided along with the application. Please carefully review the website (given down below) for the programme you wish to apply for, before you submit your application.
• Applicants can apply for a maximum of three Master’s programmes starting in the same semester.
• If you are a citizen in a country outside EU, EEA and Switzerland, you need to pay an application fee. For further information, please read the  application fee page . 

Language requirements

• Master’s programmes taught in English do not require Danish language proficiency. However, they do have an English language proficiency requirement for admission.
• Applicants are required to document English language proficiency and should expect to provide documentation in the form of a language test, such as TOEFL or IELTS .
• Under certain circumstances, applicants can be exempt from taking a language test when other forms of documentation is available and accepted by the Faculty’s admissions office. Exemptions from taking a language test are based on such information as citizenship, origin of entry exam, and in some cases origin of high school exam.
• The specific requirements vary from one programme to another, so please refer to the
• programme descriptions  for full and extensive information on which tests to take, what scores to obtain, and whether you may be exempt from taking a test.

How to Apply?

The application process for the University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarships 2024-25 is conducted online. Applicants must first secure admission to any master's degree program offered by the university. Upon admission, they will be automatically considered for this scholarship.

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Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences

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NorDoc Summer School 18-20 August 2024 in Helsinki, Finland

• Student life

The NorDoc PhD Summer School brings together PhD students in all fields from the Nordic countries for two days of scientific discussions and networking. The Graduate School supports your participation with a travel grant.

Date: 18-20 August 2024

Venue: University of Helsinki City Center Campus

Deadline for registration: 14 june 2024 through the Summer School's registration page

Programme See the programme for the NorDoc Summer School 2024 "Future Expertise in Health Sciences" on  their website.

Main topics: • Professional development through self management • Revolution in research methodology • Science in media • Science-driven healthcare policy and decision making

Travel grant To support the NorDoc Summer School, The Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences offers a travel grant of DKK 6.000 for enrolled PhD students participating in the NorDoc PhD Summer School in Helsinki. The travel grant is financial support to cover expenses for conference fee, transport, and lodging for the NorDoc Summer School.

To obtain the travel grant: 1. Sign up to the NorDoc Summer School 2024 and pay for your registration. Registration deadline is 14 June 2024.

• Forward the following to [email protected] :

- Registration confirmation from the Summer School.

- Payment information confirming if a hospital unit or your SUND department is paying for your participation (remember to include account string information if your department is paying).

If a hospital unit is paying for your participation To get reimbursed, the hospital unit who is paying for your participation must send an electronic invoice to EAN nr. 5798000421653, Att. The Graduate School. The invoice must be of DKK 6.000.

If your department is paying for your participation To get reimbursed, you must send the account string information of your local department: “stednr.”, “alias”, and possible “KU-spec.”, and the Graduate School will transfer the travel grant to the department.

Please report your expenses to your place of employment/department. The travel grant will be paid out within a month upon receipt of registration documentation and payment information (please note that there will be a delay in payment during July).

Find information about travel and accommodation on  the Summer School’s website.

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• Department of Psychology
• Nur Islamiah defends h...

Nur Islamiah defends her PhD thesis

‘Parental Roles on Children’s Emotion Regulation’.

Time and place

2 May 2024 at 9:30 am (CEST).

The defence will take place online on Zoom. Click here to participate . Passcode: 638765. 

Assessment committee

• Professor Stig Poulsen, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (chair)
• Associate Professor Patrick Bender, Department of Communication and Psychology, Aalborg University, Denmark

Supervisors

• Professor Ingo Zettler, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen (principal supervisor)
• Associate Professor Sonja Breinholst, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen (co-supervisor)
• Assistant Professor Monika Walczak, Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen (co-supervisor)

The purpose of this thesis is to advance understanding of the parental role in children’s emotion regulation (ER). The thesis consists of three academic papers: two original studies and a systematic review. In the first study, mothers’ characteristics (i.e., psychopathology and metacognitions) and parenting practices were examined as predictors of children’s nine specific cognitive ER strategies in a community sample. The second study, a systematic review, was conducted to explore the potential role of fathers in the development of ER in typically developing children. The review included 43 studies that investigated a range of paternal factors influencing ER in their children. Finally, in the last study, fathers’ and mothers’ cognitions of child anxiety were examined as a potential predictor of emotion dysregulation in clinically anxious children. In sum, the findings of the thesis suggest that parents’ psychopathology and negative cognitions may be an important risk factor for lower ER or maladaptive cognitive ER strategies in their children. This thesis discusses the findings and implications of the three studies and suggests directions for future research.

Time: 2 May 2024, 9:30-12:30

Place: Online on Zoom

Organizer: The Department of Psychology

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Superradiant atoms could push the boundaries of how precisely time can be measured

Superradiant atoms can help us measure time more precisely than ever. In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen present a new method for measuring the time interval, the second, mitigating some of the limitations that today's most advanced atomic clocks encounter. The result could have broad implications in areas such as space travel, volcanic eruptions and GPS systems.

The second is the most precisely-defined unit of measurement, compared to other base units such as the kilogram, meter, and degree Kelvin. Time is currently measured by atomic clocks in different places around the world, which together, tell us what time it is. Using radio waves, atomic clocks continuously send signals that synchronize our computers, phones and wristwatches.

Oscillations are the key to keeping time. In a grandfather clock, these oscillations are from a pendulum's swinging from side to side every second, while in an atomic clock, it is a laser beam which corresponds to an energy transition in strontium and oscillates about a million billion times per second.

But according to PhD fellow Eliot Bohr from the Niels Bohr Institute -- great-grandson of Niels Bohr -- even atomic clocks could become more precise. This is because the detection laser, used by most modern atomic clocks to read the oscillation of atoms, heats up the atoms so much that they escape -- which degrades precision.

"Because the atoms constantly need to be replaced with fresh new atoms, while new atoms are being prepared, the clock loses time ever so slightly.Therefore, we are attempting to overcome some of the current challenges and limitations of the world's best atomic clocks by, among other things, reusing the atoms so that they don't need to be replaced as often," explains Eliot Bohr who was employed at the Niels Bohr Institute when he did the research, but who is now PhD fellow at the University of Colorado.

He is the lead author of a new study published in the scientific journal Nature Communications , which uses an innovative and perhaps more efficient way of measuring time.

Superradiance and cooling to absolute zero

The current methodology consists of a hot oven that spits roughly 300 million strontium atoms into an extraordinarily chilly ball of cold atoms known as a magneto-optical trap, or MOT. The temperature of these atoms is approximately -273 °C -- very near absolute zero -- and there are two mirrors with a light field in between them to enhance the atomic interactions. Together with his research colleagues, Bohr has developed a new method to read out the atoms.

"When the atoms land in the vacuum chamber, they lie completely still because it is so cold, which makes it possible to register their oscillations with the two mirrors at opposing ends of the chamber," explains Eliot Bohr.

The reason why the researchers don't need to heat the atoms with a laser and destroy them is thanks to a quantum physical phenomenon known as 'superradiance'. The phenomenon occurs when the group of strontium atoms is entangled and at the same time emits light in the field between the two mirrors.

"Themirrors cause the atoms to behave as a single unit. Collectively, they emit a powerful light signal that we can use to read out the atomic state, a crucial step for measuring time. This method heats up the atoms minimally, so It all happens without replacing the atoms, and this has the potential to make it a more precise measurement method," explains Bohr.

GPS, space missions and volcanic eruptions

According to Eliot Bohr, the new research result may be beneficial for developing a more accurate GPS system. Indeed, the roughly 30 satellites that constantly circle Earth and tell us where we are need atomic clocks to measure time.

"Whenever satellites determine the position of your phone or GPS, you are using an atomic clock in a satellite. The precision of the atomic clocks is so important that If that atomic clock is off by a microsecond, it means an inaccuracy of about 100 meters on the Earth's surface," explains Eliot Bohr.

Future space missions are another area where the researcher foresees more precise atomic clocks making a significant impact.

"When people and crafts are sent out into space, they venture even further away from our satellites. Consequently, the requirements for precise time measurements to navigate in space are much greater," he says.

The result could also be helpful in the development of a new generation of smaller, portable atomic clocks that could be used for more than "just" measuring time.

"Atomic clocks are sensitive to gravitational changes and can therefore be used to detect changes in Earth's mass and gravity, and this could help us predict when volcanic eruptions and earthquakes will occur," says Bohr.

Bohr emphasizes that while the new method using superradiant atoms is very promising, it is still a "proof of concept" which needs further refinement. .

The research was conducted by the team of Jörg Helge Müller and Jan Thomsen at the Niels Bohr Institute, in collaboration with PhD students Sofus Laguna Kristensen and Julian Robinson-Tait, and postdoc Stefan Alaric Schäffer. The project also included contributions from theorists Helmut Ritsch and Christoph Hotter from the University of Innsbruck, as well as Tanya Zelevinsky from Columbia University.

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Journal Reference :

• Eliot A. Bohr, Sofus L. Kristensen, Christoph Hotter, Stefan A. Schäffer, Julian Robinson-Tait, Jan W. Thomsen, Tanya Zelevinsky, Helmut Ritsch, Jörg H. Müller. Collectively enhanced Ramsey readout by cavity sub- to superradiant transition . Nature Communications , 2024; 15 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45420-x

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PhD in Industrial Engineering

The ISE PhD degree program prepares students to be scholars and leaders in academic, research or industry settings. Our students work with internationally recognized faculty in areas of operations research, human factors/ergonomics, production systems and manufacturing, and machine learning and artificial intelligence. The program combines rigorous coursework with supervised research experiences culminating in a significant, independent research project (the PhD dissertation). By the end of the degree program, students have become independent scholars, presenting and publishing their work in peer-reviewed conferences and journals.

Concentrations Offered

Students pursuing a PhD in Industrial Engineering can choose to concentrate their studies in one of following the areas: 

• 4/26/24 Operations Research
• 4/26/24 Human Factors/Ergonomics
• 4/26/24 Production Systems

General PhD Degree Requirements

Significant PhD milestones include completion of a qualifying ("B") exam, formation of an advisory committee, completion of an advanced research ("A") exam, completion and defense of a dissertation proposal, and final dissertation defense.

Department degree requirements (which are in addition to the degree requirements specified by the  UB Graduate School  and the  School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Graduate Student Policies ) are as follows:

Course and Credit Hour Requirements

The PhD program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours. 

Generally, coursework is completed in 2 to 3 years. Courses should be selected by the student with the approval of their advisor (or the graduate director for first year students) and vary based on the primary research interests of the student (operations research, human factors, or production systems/manufacturing), and student research interests. Students should insure they take an appropriate set of courses to prepare for the B-exam in one of three areas. 

A minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24 credit hours of dissertation research are required. The variable credit dissertation exists to allow students flexibility to take additional content courses. It does not impact the expectations for the scope and effort of the dissertation.

A maximum of 36 credit hours from a Master's degree(s) may be applied toward the 72 credit hour requirement for the PhD degree. Of these, no more than six credit hours may be derived from a master’s thesis. 

This examination tests the candidate’s ability in the core courses and selected elective courses. It is required for formal acceptance into PhD candidacy, and is taken at the end of the first year of study (in May).

The B-exam consists of 5 questions focused on operations research, production systems/manufacturing, or human factors. 

The examination is closed-book. Each questions is allotted 45 minutes. Exam questions are set and graded by the faculty member who most recently offered the course. The department faculty determine a pass/fail/undecided grade for each student. Students in the undecided category are offered an oral exam (either overall, or focusing on specific courses) and a subsequent pass/fail decision is made based on their performance. Students who fail the exam have one opportunity to retake the exam, in August. 

Advisor and PhD Committee

After passing the B-exam, students should select an advisor based on their research interests. The student-advisor match is one of mutual choice: both the student, and the faculty member, must agree. Students work with their advisor to choose at least two additional faculty members to be a part of the student’s committee. The core committee members must be part of the UB Graduate Faculty. Additional committee members beyond three are possible and can be from outside of the University. It is possible to change committee members and advisors during the program. 

Advanced Examination (A-Exam)

The A-exam is scheduled sometime after the majority of course work is completed and the student has selected a dissertation topic (generally before the end of the 3 rd year). Content is based on the student’s dissertation topic to gauge the student’s capability for research in the chosen area. There is a written examination followed by an oral examination. The questions, timing, and format of the exam are determined by the advisor and committee but typically students have 2 to 3 weeks to complete the written portion of the exam. Students can pass, provisionally pass (with requirements for revisions, completion of additional coursework, or other measures set by the committee) or be asked to retake the exam at a later date (only one retake is allowed). 

Application to Candidacy

Students should to complete their Application to Candidacy as soon as possible after forming a committee and completing a plan for finishing coursework and their dissertation. Students should seek assistance from the UB ISE Graduate Studies Coordinator with this form and additional paperwork required.

Dissertation Proposal and Proposal Defense

Students should work closely with their advisor and committee to write a formal dissertation proposal prior to beginning research which the student intends to serve as the dissertation work. The proposal is presented to the committee and defended in through oral examination to determine preparedness and significance of the proposed topic and to insure agreement among the student and committee members regarding the plan of the ultimate dissertation research.

Defense of Dissertation

PhD students are required to defend their dissertation in a seminar attended by the PhD committee and which is open to department faculty, students and the public. Students must notify the academic coordinator a minimum of two weeks prior to schedule the defense and provide an abstract and title.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Computing

About the program.

Format : Statesboro Credit Hours : 42-63 Entry Terms : Fall

Graduates of the Ph.D. program in Applied Computing will demonstrate an ability to conduct independent and creative research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge; demonstrate a sufficient breadth of understanding in applied computing, and an appropriate depth of understanding in a chosen area of research specialization; apply knowledge and creativity to solve complex problems and challenges facing society; provide ethical, responsible, and sustainable technical leadership; and communicate effectively

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• Completed requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or closely related field (as approved by the graduate program coordinator) at an accredited college or university.
• Completed requirements for master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or closely related field (as approved by the graduate program coordinator), with a 3.00 (4.0 scale) or equivalent cumulative grade point average or higher on courses in the master’s graduate degree program.
• International students must meet the College of Graduate Studies English Proficiency requirements.

*International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service  and must be a course by course evaluation and include a GPA. ( naces.org )

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*The application and all ​​required documents listed on the “admissions requirements” tab​ for the program must be received by the deadline.  If all required documents are not received by the deadline your application will not be considered for admission.

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