Research at the University of Copenhagen
The motivational force of the University's research activities is financially and politically independent, i.e. free basic research; however, specific collaborative endeavours with other institutions and companies also have a place among the countless research activities. The dissemination of knowledge and findings to other research environments and the general public is a natural element of the University's research efforts.
The diversity of academic environments and scientific approaches is the University of Copenhagen's distinguishing feature and strength. Within the shared framework, the University is divided into six academic fields referred to as faculties. The faculties are further divided into departments and institutes acting as the primary workplace for the University's researchers. The University is also home to a number of centres, interdisciplinary projects and other units typically focusing their work on research in more specific academic areas.
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences and the Faculty of Science are together forming one of the largest Health and Life Science centres in Northern Europe.
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PhD Programmes
Interested in applying for a PhD Programme at the University of Copenhagen? Read more about the PhD Programmes.
Alliances
The University of Copenhagen is a member of three international alliances of research universities: