Copenhagen Business School International Summer University Programme
The CBS International Summer University Programme is one of Europe’s largest and longest running short-term summer programs at one of the leading business schools in Europe.
Experience exciting courses taught by brilliant faculty as well as the amazing spirit of wonderful Copenhagen. Be inspired by the international environment with participants from over 50 countries.
Fields of study
- Accounting
- Communication
- Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Statistics
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website. Please note that Short 3-week courses cannot be taken together with any other course.
Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation.
Credit equivalent
7.5 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if 15 ECTS are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the CBS entry requirements.
The 6-week course dates impact on UQ semester 2 dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
*Applicants from UQ should follow the application instructions for Non-European Freemovers and not Exchange.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. Tuition for the program will cost approximately $2,200 AUD for undergraduate courses and $3,000 AUD for postgraduate courses.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program at an additional cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the host university website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
BEL Faculty Credit Assessment
Credit must be confirmed with BEL Faculty to check suitability for your program requirements. You should consult with the International Mobility Coordinator prior to submitting an application. The credit precedents information on this site is provided as a guide only. Please see Credit Precedents Disclaimer for further details.
| CBS International Summer University Programme | BEL Faculty Assessment |
| Postgraduate | |
| CCMVI2008U Financial Statement Analysis (3-week) | ACCT7804 Accounting and Business Analysis (MBA) |
| CCMVI2049U Integrated Marketing Communications (6-week) | MKTG7806 Marketing Management (MBA) |
| CCMVI2041U Graduate Corporate Finance (6-week) | FINM7805 Financial Management (MBA) |
| CCMVI2048U Organization: Team Dynamics in Multinational Corporations (6-week) | MGTS7810 Leading People and Teams (MBA) |
| CCMVI2127U Frontiers of Leadership; A Global Perspective (6-week) | MGTS7810 Leading People and Teams (MBA) |
| CCMVI2115U Social Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation (3-week) | TIMS7811 Innovation Leadership (MBA) |
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 21 April 2023
Host: 14 March 2023
Program Dates
3-week courses
Start: 27 June 2023
End: 14 July 2023
6-week courses*
Start: 26 June 2023
End: 4 August 2023
*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate, Postgraduate & MBA
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.