Roskilde University is among Denmark's public universities, founded in 1972 and based in Roskilde, Denmark. It operates as a higher-education provider.
Academically, Roskilde University delivers teaching across bachelor's through doctoral programmes. Its institutional structure includes multiple faculties and runs a focused programme catalogue across multiple disciplines.
Roskilde University has 7,610 students active in its programmes. The student body operates within its campus environment, supported by teaching and administrative staff across faculties.
On academic rankings, Roskilde University is ranked #1592 globally and #7 within Denmark. The institution participates in Denmark's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.
Location & Contact
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The numbers behind Roskilde University: student body, academic staff, and the recognising bodies validating its work. A baseline read for assessing institutional capacity and rigour.
Academic Year: September to June
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Higher Education and Science
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (studentereksamen), or appropriate educational level reached through formal or non-formal education
Total Students: 7,610
Full-Time Academic Staff: 702
Academic Staff with Doctorate: 348
Degrees
Roskilde University's degree catalogue by academic level. Continuing education and non-degree pathways sit outside the standard tiers but are sometimes offered alongside.
Bachelor's3 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
Arts and Humanities
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Master's13 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Cultural Studies
Design
Environmental Management
Information Technology
International Studies
Mathematics
Physics
Sociology
Town Planning
Doctoral18 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
Biology
Business and Commerce
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Ecology
Educational Sciences
Environmental Management
Information Technology
International Studies
Mathematics
Molecular Biology
Physics
Physiology
Public Administration
Social Psychology
Social Studies
Urban Studies
Faculties & Divisions
Below: the faculties and divisions inside Roskilde University. Faculty member affiliations sometimes span multiple units, particularly for interdisciplinary scholars.
Communication and Arts (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
Arts and Humanities
Communication Studies
Psychology
Common Career Paths
Journalist
Public Relations Specialist
Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
People and Technology (Department/Division) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
Computer Science
Design
Information Technology
Management
Sociology
Town Planning
Science and Environment (Department/Division) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Management
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Molecular Biology
Natural Sciences
Physics
Common Career Paths
Research Scientist
Lab Technician
Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences and Business (Department/Division) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Development Studies
International Studies
Leadership
Political Sciences
Public Administration
Social Sciences
Common Career Paths
Business Analyst
Operations Manager
Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Doctoral School of Communication and Arts (School) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
Communication Arts
Communication Studies
Common Career Paths
Journalist
Public Relations Specialist
Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Doctoral School of People and Technology (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
Educational Sciences
Information Technology
Social Psychology
Sociology
Urban Studies
Doctoral School of Science and Environment (School) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
Biology
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Environmental Management
Mathematics
Molecular Biology
Physics
Physiology
Common Career Paths
Research Scientist
Lab Technician
Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Doctoral School of Social Sciences and Business (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
Business and Commerce
International Studies
Public Administration
Social Studies
Common Career Paths
Business Analyst
Operations Manager
Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
The full set of programmes Roskilde University offers is searchable and grouped by level below. Some programmes accept rolling applications; others run on annual cycles — check before applying.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
26 programmes
This group collects Roskilde University's 26 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.
RoskildeEnglishRoskilde University (RUC)EnglishBachelor in Global HumanitiesHumanities & Cultural Studies3 yearsEnglish
The humanities are essential to societal well-being and progress as well as to the economic development. You can expect to be well-placed for further study at master's level and for careers in the areas of international development and third sector voluntary work, cultural exchange, social fields requiring an awareness of inter-cultural dynamics, and international business relations. From bachelor to master – A bachelor's degree from Roskilde University will provide access to study a master's programme. Depending on which subject(s) you choose as a part of your bachelor's programme, your degree will provide access to one or more of Roskilde University's master's programmes.
Business Administration and Leadership2 yearsEnglish
The programme is open for admission for students with a legal right of admission only The master's programme in Business Administration and Leadership produces business administration graduates who have insight into various perspectives on business strategies and external relations, as well as managerial and organisational processes that can underlie the company's different practices strategically and managerially in terms of value creation, resources, innovation and change.The aim is to enable you to understand and apply scientific analysis and methods on the basis of a business administration-based interdisciplinarity and an understanding of the issues.The master's programme in Business Administration and Leadership supports business development in Region Zealand and is the only English-language MSc in Economics and Business Administration programme in the region.As a graduate in Business Administration and Leadership you have a wide range of job opportunities, such as marketing staff, project manager, finance or accounting manager, controller or consultant in business consulting.Your English title will be: Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration
The programme is open for admission for students with a legal right of admission only The master's programme Global and Development Studies is a pluralistic, social science programme with elements from e.g. economics, political science, sociology, anthropology and law.Among other things, the programme deals with the fact that global society is increasingly interconnected economically, politically, culturally, environmentally, etc., and that the North-South concept of development today is insufficient to understand observed changes in the global and social order.As a graduate you have the tools to investigate and report to relevant actors on how international and global phenomena affect a given issue, such as international security, rights, climate change, social sustainability or green transition.Graduates typically work for regional, national and international authorities and organisations (including ministries and embassies), international development and aid organisations, civil society organisations and NGOs, private companies, think-tanks and consulting firms. They take jobs as country, policy, military and market analysts and development and project consultants.Your English title will be: Master of Science in Social Sciences in Global and Development Studies
The purpose of the programme in Computer Science is to produce graduates who can contribute to the development of complex IT systems that are reliable, user-friendly and long-lasting.As a graduate you will acquire skills in the use of software architecture and design principles for the development of complex IT systems, as well as in documenting solutions and critically reflecting on both the system structure and the context in which the solutions must operate.Computer Science qualifies you for work throughout the IT sector, both public and private, such as in consulting firms, large organisations requiring internal development, R&D departments and development and research departments at large IT companies. Graduates can handle job functions within software development, technical consulting, project management and other job functions that require a degree in computer science.Your English title will be: Master of Science in Computer Science
Social Entrepreneurship and Management2 yearsEnglish
The programme is open for admission for students with a legal right of admission only Social Entrepreneurship and Management (int)The Social Entrepreneurship and Management programme is intended to produce graduates who can lead social innovation and entrepreneurship processes in socio-economic enterprises, civil society organisations and other organisations that aim to address social (and green) societal challenges at local, national and international levels.The programme’s graduates can address the societal issues and challenges that arise in step with globalisation and changes in established welfare systems that require new thinking and new solutions.The programme qualifies you to work as an analyst, a consultant, manager and personnel manager and to lead innovation processes in organisations within the third sector, public and private organisations nationally and internationally.Your English title will be: Master of Science in Social Sciences in Social Entrepreneurship and Management
The programme is open for admission for students with a legal right of admission only The programme is intended to give you the necessary biological and mathematical competencies to analyse and represent data, as well as the ability to analyse, develop and implement mathematical models for biological processes and systems in healthcare, disease development and ecology.The programme gives you in-depth knowledge of for example disease spread, including predicting the development of epidemics, cancer treatment and environmental issues, as well as the skills and competencies to mathematise such issues.Graduates from Mathematical Bioscience can find employment in the research sector, where they perform a critical function in connection with, for example, predicting the development of epidemics, optimising medical treatment and modelling the spread of e.g. pollution.The candidates will also be attractive to biotech companies, the health sector and the environmental sector, consulting firms, private and public research institutions, etc.Your English title will be: Master of Science of Mathematical Bioscience
The programme provides you with the practical, methodological and theoretical prerequisites to independently, and in collaboration with other specialists, develop, plan, implement and assess international, intercultural and global communication tasks for companies, authorities, institutions and civil society actors.The programme qualifies you for job functions in private and public organisations, with work areas involving international companies and organisations.The purpose of the programme is to produce graduates with particular qualifications within communication and organisational processes, in order to improve the quality of international, intercultural and global communication efforts by Danish international organisations and companies.Your English title will be: Master of Arts in Communication Studies
International Politics and Governance2 yearsEnglish
The programme is open for admission for students with a legal right of admission only International Politics and Governance explores how significant parts of today's politics influence are created and implemented through systems by public, private and non-state actors. The purpose of the programme is to educate social science graduates who can perform professionally in multilevel governance actors.As a students you acquire insight into European, interregional and international policy development, with particular focus on governance in international institutions and agencies (e.g. EU, WTO, NATO, EEA), in governments and agencies, as well as in public and private organisations.The programme will give you the ability to understand, interpret and independently prepare analyses related to multilevel governance for example in relation to policy challenges within the areas of environment, climate adaptation, education, welfare, trade, immigration, security policy etc.The programme qualifies graduates for work in ministries, agencies, regions and municipalities, in international organisations, in embassies/consulates, chambers of commerce, interest organisations, financial institutions, think-tanks, PR companies and more.Your English title will be: Master of Science in Social Sciences in International Politics and Governance
The programme is open for admission for students with a legal right of admission only Mathematical modelling is increasingly used in all parts of society e.g. as an analysis tool in product development and as a basis for almost all types of policy decisions. The approaches and skills that physicists are trained in have proven to be particularly suitable for applying mathematical modelling.The programme aims to produce you with competencies and methods to work with modelling in connection with problems in a large number of fields within and outside physics and natural science.The proposed programme will have a clear focus on the competencies that enable physicists to act both within and outside physics, so it is a programme that is tailored to a generalist modeller role.As a graduate from Physics and Scientific Modelling you will find employment in companies engaged in high-tech production and development in the field of environment, medicine, finance and software development, as well as in companies offering modelling and consulting services, in addition to employment in the form of research positions.Your English title will be: Master of Science in Physics and Scientific Modelling
International Bachelor in Social SciencesLaw3 years180 ECTS creditsEnglish
From bachelor to master – A bachelor's degree from Roskilde University will provide access to study a master's programme. Depending on which subject(s) you choose as a part of your bachelor's programme, your degree will provide access to one or more of Roskilde University's master's programmes.
International Bachelor in Natural Sciences3 yearsEnglish
The International Bachelor in Natural Sciences equips you with strong interdisciplinary scientific skills—from coding, statistics, and data analysis to experimental methods, modelling, and project management—opening doors to a wide range of careers across research, industry, and innovation. Depending on your chosen study path, you can work in roles such as medicinal biologist, ecotoxicologist, data analyst, physicist, environmental consultant, software developer, QC specialist, or mathematician, contributing to fields like pharmaceuticals, environmental protection, AI development, materials science, or biotech. Graduates can also pursue entrepreneurship, teaching, or continue into a master’s and potentially a PhD for even broader research and professional opportunities. From bachelor to master – A bachelor's degree from Roskilde University will provide access to study a master's programme. Depending on which subject(s) you choose as a part of your bachelor's programme, your degree will provide access to one or more of Roskilde University's master's programmes.
The programme is open for admission for students with a legal right of admission only The purpose of the programme is to give graduates a strong chemistry foundation and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the biological systems which they work with, combined with experimental competencies and the ability to work with innovative and future-oriented solutions.The programme is interdisciplinary and is based on established research and educational collaborations between chemistry, biology and parts of the physics environment.As a student you acquire knowledge of advanced experimental methods and the latest scientific discoveries in the field of chemical biological research.You will be able to contribute to societal progress through the development and production of medicines and other biotechnological products, thereby strengthening Denmark as a knowledge society and contributing to economic growth.Graduates will be able to hold positions in research, development and production in biotechnology, pharmaceutical and biomedical companies.Your English title will be: Master of Science in Chemical Biology
The purpose of the programme is to provide you with a strong understanding of the nature and extent of environmental problems. The programme produces interdisciplinary graduates who can apply their knowledge and skills to analysis, understanding and treatment of current and future environmental problems on a national, regional and global scale.The core of the programme is based on natural science, but it also contains significant social science elements.As a student you learn to design and conduct relevant experiments and analyses, and to gather, understand, and operationalise environment-related knowledge in solving socially critical challenges.Graduates of Environmental Science can find employment with public environmental authorities at local, regional, national and international levels. You will also be attractive to private companies offering advisory, analysis and consulting services in the environmental field, as well as to industries dealing with the use of natural resources.Your English title will be: Master of Science in Environmental Science
Humanistisk bacheloruddannelse + journalistik + andet fag, Roskilde, Studiestart: SommerstartDanishInternational Bachelor in Social Sciences, Roskilde, Study start: SummerDanishInternational Bachelor in Natural Sciences, Roskilde, Study start: SummerDanishBachelor in Global Humanities, Roskilde, Study start: SummerDanishSamfundsvidenskabelig bacheloruddannelse, Roskilde, Studiestart: SommerstartDanishSamfundsvidenskabelig bacheloruddannelse + journalistik + andet fag, Roskilde, Studiestart: SommerstartDanishNaturvidenskabelig bacheloruddannelse, Roskilde, Studiestart: SommerstartDanishHumanistisk-teknologisk bacheloruddannelse, Roskilde, Studiestart: SommerstartDanishHumanistisk-teknologisk bacheloruddannelse + journalistik + andet fag, Roskilde, Studiestart: SommerstartDanishHumanistisk bacheloruddannelse, Roskilde, Studiestart: SommerstartDanish
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How to apply to Roskilde University
A short guide to applying to Roskilde University — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
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Identify the right programme
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Roskilde University offers 26 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
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Check entry requirements
Each programme at Roskilde University 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
Prepare your application 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
Submit via the institution
Apply directly via Roskilde University's online portal at ruc.dk. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
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Get in touch with admissions
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at %2B4546742000. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Roskilde University
Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Roskilde University, drawn directly from institutional records.
In what year was Roskilde University established?
Roskilde University was founded in 1972 (approximately 54 years ago).
What city is Roskilde University in?
Roskilde University operates from Roskilde, Denmark.
What is Roskilde University's control type?
Roskilde University is a public institution.
How big is Roskilde University's student body?
Roskilde University serves approximately 7,610 students.
How is Roskilde University ranked?
Roskilde University is ranked #1592 globally and #7 in Denmark.
What degrees does Roskilde University offer?
Roskilde University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Is Roskilde University officially recognised?
Yes, Roskilde University is recognised by Ministry of Higher Education and Science.
What is Roskilde University's official website?
You can find Roskilde University online at ruc.dk.
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