A whole new place for studying

   
  Introduction : What is KU?

  DENMARK, A country located in Northern Europe, is familiar to people as a homeland of Andersen, a well -known author of the novel The Little Mermaid. Unlike Southern Europe, Denmark is a mysterious land to many Korean students.  Among those 406 islands that comprise this country, the University of Copenhagen (KU : Kbenhavns Universitet; Danish), in Seashell Island is where many youngsters wish to study.  KU is one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe with a prestigious 525-year-old history. The University has the department of law and international studies as its competent faculties and more than 33,000 students enjoy their campus lives in KU.  Each department of KU is located throughout the city of Copenhagen and each has its own libraries. Students can borrow books from city royal libraries which are also linked with those of KU. 

  Classes, exams and jomoim 

  In each semester, students must take 30 credits and one subject usually counts as 7.5, 8 or even 15 credits.  Therefore, students usually take 2 classes in one semester.  They are to choose among three different kinds of exams, which are oral exams conducted in groups or individually and written exams. In addition to classes and exams, Jomoim is prevailed in classes that students and professors take it for granted.  Besides, the system Student Working Hours requests that students study for at least 225 hours per subject. "This university encourages each student's voluntary research and study, rather than just listening to professors' lectures," says Hwanbo-linae (Jr., Dept. of Comm., '06~'07 in KU).




  Only for exchange students - mentor program and the Int'l Office

  KU is especially famous for its Mentor Program for exchange students.  It is a program between a KU student and an exchange student dealing with matters such as living and studying in KU.  Along with the mentor program, the International Office which is located on Fiorstraede Street is always ready to provide advice as well as guidelines. In the first period of every semester, the office provides city tours or opportunities to meet as well as get along with other students.

  Tips for a daily life in Denmark

  Instead of dormitories, the Int'l Office introduces a shared apartment or a private house.  Therefore, don't be surprised if you come to live with a 50-year-old grandmother in a private house!   The high price of Northern Europe is no exception in Denmark.  The official currency is Denmark krone (Dkr). Students cook their meals in the house and rarely go out to eat expensive foods.  Korean food is hard to find, so in case you miss your motherland, bring Korean food as much as possible.  Danish people are good at English, hence there are no worries about language. "All I knew about Danish was 'Thank you,'", says Bo-rim Lee (Sr., Dept. of History, half a year of '05 in KU).  The winter is extremely cold and dark, and moreover, the sunset is at 4 p.m. In contrast, the weather in May is just wonderful. 

  KU, a place for you

  Though the gloomy and cold weather, language barrier, and notorious price can let you down, with well-equipped libraries and more than 6,000 exchange students around the world, KU is an attractive place to stay to experience a whole new way of studying. Indeed, rather than a Danish dictionary or packed up coats, a positive attitude towards new people, culture and environment is what you really need to bring with. If you are still reluctant to choose where to go, KU is waiting for you.

Name: The University of Copenhagen
Foundation Year: 1479
Required TOEFL Score (min.): 213
School Term: Semester, Spring (Feb.) 
                        Fall (September)
Exchange Term: Spring/Fall or Both
Homepage: http://www.ku.dk

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