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Copenhagen Business School

Frederiksberg, Denmark • THE 2024 #301-350

Updated May 2026 · Source: cbs.dk

Overview

English Name: Copenhagen Business School
Control Type: Public
Rankings:
Times Higher Education 2024 #301-350 ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #701-800 SCImago 2026 #1833
Copenhagen Business School institutional setting
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Copenhagen Business School is a public institution based in Frederiksberg, Denmark, operating as a higher-education provider.

Copenhagen Business School's academic profile: it teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs a broad programme catalogue.

On record, Copenhagen Business School is ranked #1833 globally and #8 within Denmark.

Location & Contact

Copenhagen Business School's physical location and contact details are listed below.

Address: Solbjerg Plads 3
Postal Code: 2000
Phone: 5798009814821
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Academic Details

The numbers behind Copenhagen Business School: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.

Academic Year: September to June (September-January; February-June)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Higher Education and Science
Admission Requirements: Secondary school leaving certificate (studentereksamen) or Højere Forberedelseseksamen, Højere Handelseksamen, Højere Teknisk eksamen or recognized equivalent

Faculties & Divisions

Copenhagen Business School's academic divisions and the subject areas each houses are listed below.

Applied Management Studies (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
  • Small Business
Art and Leadership (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Leadership
Asian Research (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Asian Studies
Biotech Business (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
Business Development and Management Technology (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
Business History (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economic History
  • Sociology
Corporate Communication (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
Corporate Values and Responsibility (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
  • Sociology
East European Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Eastern European Studies
Electronic Commerce (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • E-Business/Commerce
Financial Law (Centre) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Commercial Law
  • Finance
  • Law
Hospital Management and Organization (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Institutional Administration
  • Management
Industrial Dynamics (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business and Commerce
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Small Business
IT in Policy Organizations (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Information Technology
  • Public Administration
Knowledge Governance (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
Law, Economics and Finance (Centre) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Law
Management, Organization and Competence (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
  • Small Business
Market Economics (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business and Commerce
  • Economics
Marketing Communication (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Marketing
Study of the Americas (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • American Studies
Accounting and Auditing (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Finance
  • Management
Business and Politics (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • International Economics
  • Political Sciences
Computer Assisted Linguistics (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Linguistics
Economics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
English (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • Linguistics
  • Modern Languages
  • Translation and Interpretation
Finance (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Finance
  • Insurance
French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish (Department/Division) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Linguistics
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Translation and Interpretation
Innovation and Organizational Economics (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Industrial Management
Intercultural Communication and Management (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Management
International Culture and Communication Studies (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Social Sciences
International Economics and Management (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • International Economics
  • Management
International Languages Studies and Computational Linguistics (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Modern Languages
  • Translation and Interpretation
IT Management (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
Law (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Commercial Law
  • European Union Law
  • International Law
  • Labour Law
  • Law
Management, Politics and Philosophy (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management
  • Philosophy
  • Political Sciences
Marketing (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Marketing
Operations Management (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Industrial Management
  • Management
Organization (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Management
  • Management
  • Sociology
Strategic Management and Globalisation (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • International Business
  • Management
Economics and Business Administration (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Economics
Languages, Communication and Cultural Studies (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Modern Languages

Programs Offered

Below are Copenhagen Business School's active programmes, grouped by degree level, with search.

48 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Denmark

Other Programs 48 programmes

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Scholarships in Denmark

Scholarships open to students attending universities in Denmark are listed below.

Danish Government Scholarship
Danish Government Scholarship Programme · Government funded · International students · Combined · Covers Living
Limited number of scholarships funding highly qualified full-degree students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland; given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards living costs, with details set by each institution.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarship
Erasmus+ · Government funded · International students · Combined
Scholarships for specific joint master's programmes offered by a Danish institution together with another European university or college, open to EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students.
Erasmus+ Student Exchange
Erasmus+ · Government funded · International students · Travel
Erasmus programme exchange of between 2 and 12 months for students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland, studying abroad as part of their home higher education; terms are set by the home institution and national agency.
Free Tuition for EU/EEA Students
SU - Danish Education Support Agency · Government funded · International students · Fee Waiver
Tuition at Danish public and most private educational institutions is free for Danish students, EU/EEA students and exchange students; non-EU/EEA full-degree students pay tuition fees unless they receive a waiver.
Fulbright Grant for Danish Students
Fulbright Denmark · Foundation funded · 100,000 DKK per total · Covers Living
Fulbright Denmark grant for top Danish master's and PhD students to study or research in the United States for one or two semesters; joint grants with reduced or waived tuition at select U.S. universities are also offered.
Fulbright Grant for US Students in Denmark
Fulbright Denmark · Foundation funded · International students · 125,000 DKK per total · Covers Living
Fulbright Denmark grant of DKK 125,000 to American master's and PhD students for one academic year (ten months) of study and/or research in Denmark.
Nordplus Higher Education Exchange
Nordplus · Government funded · International students · Travel
Nordplus support for students enrolled at a Nordic or Baltic higher education institution to study in another Nordic or Baltic country as part of their degree.
SU State Educational Grant and Loan
SU - Danish Education Support Agency · Government funded · Living Stipend · Covers Living
Danish state educational grant and loan for further education; foreign citizens may apply for equal status with Danish citizens under Danish or EU rules to receive it. Grants are taxed and it can also support study abroad.

How to apply to Copenhagen Business School

Five steps that capture how applications to Copenhagen Business School flow.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Copenhagen Business School

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Copenhagen Business School offers 48 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Each programme at Copenhagen Business School has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Apply directly via Copenhagen Business School's online portal at www.cbs.dk. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by phone at 5798009814821. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Copenhagen Business School

Quick answers to common questions about Copenhagen Business School.

In which city is Copenhagen Business School?

Copenhagen Business School is based in Frederiksberg, Denmark.

What is Copenhagen Business School's control type?

Copenhagen Business School is a public institution.

Where does Copenhagen Business School stand in university rankings?

Copenhagen Business School holds rank THE 2024 #301-350.

What programmes are available at Copenhagen Business School?

Copenhagen Business School delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Who recognises Copenhagen Business School?

Yes, Copenhagen Business School is recognised by Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

Where can I learn more about Copenhagen Business School?

Copenhagen Business School's official website is www.cbs.dk.

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