- an old, complex and diverse institution 29/11/2018 Introducing the University of Copenhagen - an old, complex and diverse institution Kristian Bitsch International Coordinator Faculty of Humanities

29/11/2018 History and Structure Old - Founded 1479 by Christian I as a Catholic Seminary Largest University in Scandinavia Funded and regulated by the Danish State 40,000 + students 200+ study programmes Democratic institution (student involvement at the highest decision levels)

Organisation BRIC 8 5 12 13 29/11/2018 Board of the University Rector’s Office Rector HR Research & Innovation University Finance Prorector University Education Services Campus Service University Director Prorector Communication University IT Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Law Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Science Faculty of Theology BRIC Biotech Research & Innovation Center 8 Departments 5 Departments 12 Departments 13 Departments

Geography - Four campuses in Central Copenhagen 29/11/2018 Geography - Four campuses in Central Copenhagen North Campus City Campus Frederiksberg Campus South Campus

29/11/2018 South Campus – KUA KUA – abbreviation for ‘Københavns Universitet Amager’ – The University of Copenhagen on the island of Amager

29/11/2018 Faculty of Humanities Largest student body at the university – 11,000 students 49 Bachelor programmes 62 Master’s programmes 8 Departments - Department of Arts and Cultural Studies - Department of Cross Cultural and Regional Studies - Department of English Germanic and Romance Studies - Department of Media Cognition and Communication - Department of Nordic Research - Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics - Royal School of Library and Information Science - Saxo Institute

It’s Your studies – it’s your responsibility! 29/11/2018 It’s Your studies – it’s your responsibility! The university expect that you: Follow the courses you have registered for Read the compendium/required texts for classes Be active during classes Engage in your studies – beyond the classroom Sit for the exams Stay informed! check Kunet – register for courses – know your exam Any questions concerning your studies? Check Kunet – Your Study Site Contact the guidance counsellors at your department … and use MY GUIDE TO KUA

MY GUIDE TO KUA - a helping hand in a complex institution 29/11/2018 MY GUIDE TO KUA - a helping hand in a complex institution www.humanities.ku.dk/education/welcome/a-z

Remember to check your UCPH-email. 29/11/2018 Remember to check your UCPH-email. All information from the University of Copenhagen is send to your UCPH- email. ABC123@ALUMNI.KU.DK

Student ID-card Access campus buildings outside opening hours 29/11/2018 Student ID-card Access campus buildings outside opening hours Identify yourself as a student to guards – staff etc. Various discounts across Denmark

Forms and transcripts Who signs the different required forms? 29/11/2018 Forms and transcripts Who signs the different required forms? Contact the department Consult ‘My guide to KUA’ Consult the exchange and guest study site at Kunet. Transcripts The transcripts will be send to your home institution from the International Education and Grants office at University of Copenhagen.

29/11/2018 A lot of requirements! - however please do remember to have fun, socialize and experience Copenhagen 

See you at the Faculty website! 29/11/2018 See you at the Faculty website! www.humanities.ku.dk/education/welcome

Student ID And now it is time to pick up your student ID! Welcome! 29/11/2018 Student ID And now it is time to pick up your student ID! Welcome!