Language of instruction
Limited places available. Potentially available as a second of third preference.
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is one of the largest business schools in Europe. CBS is one of very few institutions worldwide to receive the “Triple Crown” accreditation, being accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
CBS operates from an urban campus located in Frederiksberg, an integrated part of Copenhagen. The campus is connected to downtown Copenhagen by three on-campus Metro stops. Copenhagen is one of the world’s greenest, cleanest, and most livable cities. Whether you’re there in winter – peak hygge season – or the warmer months, you’ll never be stuck for things to do.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Fall) | August–December |
View the CBS academic calendar (under Important dates).
Guides and additional information
CBS has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
- Exchange Fact Sheet
- Guides for international students, including Network booklet and information for living in Denmark
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)Semester 2, 2023
- B Information Technology / B Business ManagementSemester 1, 2023
- B Advanced Finance and Economics (Hons)Semester 1, 2019
My exchange at CBS in Denmark was the greatest experience of my life, filled with fantastic people, great destinations and a sense of wonderment that I will forever cherish and look to recreate.
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at CBS is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Students are not permitted to take a reduced study load at CBS and must meet the full 30 ECTS requirement.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at CBS.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single faculty.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the CBS course catalogue for undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
Note: An updated course catalogue is released in September each year, so please check that your selected courses are still listed at that time.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Finding accommodation around Copenhagen can be very difficult and competitive. The CBS Housing Department helps international exchange students to find accommodation during their stay at CBS.
CBS receive more housing applications in the Fall semester, making it more competative. Spring housing is much less competative.
Cost of living
Living in Denmark can be quite expensive and your budget will depend on your personal living expenses. CBS provides a breakdown of living expenses to help students get a broad idea of the monthly expenditures that can be expected while studying in Denmark.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in the Student Exchange Program are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Copenghagen Business School does not have a mandatory insurance policy which students are required to take out. However, they do encourage all international students to take out comprehensive travel/medical insruance for the period of their exchange.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
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.
Contact the Danish Immigration Service for visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)