Copenhagen Business School

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Language Requirement: None

Academic Standing by Program Start: Junior or above

Location: Denmark

GPA: 3.0

Program Overview

This program is only open to business majors.

The Copenhagen Business School (CBS) program provides the opportunity to enroll in undergraduate or graduate courses, taught in English, in subjects including business, economics, and related fields.

CBS is one of the three largest business schools in northern Europe. It is a modern global business training center with state-of-the-art facilities and an outstanding faculty with considerable business experience. The emphasis on group work is meant to simulate real-world corporate projects, often in conjunction with multinational businesses that have offices in Copenhagen. Throughout the year, CBS hosts a variety of corporate visitors and "talent scouts" who hold presentations about their companies and recruit future employees from the CBS student population. The program offers graduate internships in entrepreneurship on a competitive basis.

This type of program differs from other study abroad options and does not necessarily include significant on-site student support services, such as academic advising, health & counselling services, planned excursions or social events. Students most comfortable and successful in these types of programs typically have high levels of self-reliance, resourcefulness, and willingness to adapt to unfamiliar teaching styles and living arrangements.

Note for Danish or EU citizens: Copenhagen Business School cannot accept applications from UO students who are Danish or EU citizens for the fall, spring, or academic year programs.

Dates and Deadlines

Term	Year	Deadline	Arrival Date	Departure Date
Fall Semester	2026	02/01/2026	Late August	Late December
Academic Year	2026-27	02/01/2026	Late August	Late June
Spring Semester	2027	06/15/2026	Late January	Late June
Fall Semester	2027	02/01/2027	Late August	Late December
Academic Year	2027-28	02/01/2027	Late August	Late June
Spring Semester	2028	02/01/2027	Late January	Late June

The application process for this program is competitive: GEO staff will review your application materials, and a decision about your enrollment will not be made until after the application deadline. In some cases, an interview is required. If your program requires an interview, you will be contacted with further details about this process after the application deadline. Early applications are encouraged.

Acceptance will be based on a holistic review of your application. This includes a review of your GPA, transcripts (including courses taken and in-progress), any additional requirements or prerequisites (see section "Additional Requirements"), and the short statement. Some programs require a letter of recommendation. If a letter of recommendation is required, you will find more information in your GEO application portal.

If you are selected by GEO for the program, you will also need to complete a secondary application to your host university directly. Instructions will be provided after acceptance by GEO.

Academic Details

Course Availability:

Please review the course offerings for “freemovers” students on the Copenhagen Business School website. You may need to use the current academic year’s course list as a guide for what might be available for the term you want to study at Copenhagen Business School.

Students applying to this program are considered “freemovers” at CBS, rather than “exchange” students. What this means is that CBS gives exchange students first priority for course enrollment, so as a “freemovers” student, you may be among the last students to enroll in courses. This means you need to be flexible with choosing courses and have multiple back-up courses in case you do not get into your top choices. You are responsible for ensuring you meet any pre-requisites for courses at Copenhagen Business School.

Note: Students should consult with their UO academic advisor before submitting their course enrollment to Copenhagen Business School.

Credits:

CBS uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) which is a workload-based system for measuring and comparing study results. Most courses at CBS are worth 7.5 ECTS. The typical workload for a full-time CBS student is 30 ECTS credits per semester.

ECTS credits are transferred to the UO at the rate of 1 ECTS credit = 0.75 UO quarter credits.

To maintain full-time student status while on the CBS program, UO undergraduate students need to earn at least 12 UO quarter credits per UO term abroad.

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Additional Requirements

3.25 GPA or above is required for graduate students

Housing Description

Housing in Copenhagen is very difficult to find and can be expensive. This is particularly the case in the fall semester when CBS cannot help you find housing. . Students who participate in this program in the Fall Semester will need to arrange their own private accommodation. CBS is not able to provide assistance in finding housing in the Fall Semester. They can provide limited assistance in the Spring Semester but cannot guarantee housing placement.

In the fall semester, CBS cannot help you find housing, whereas in the spring, CBS will be able to assist you in finding housing, but cannot guarantee housing placement. Students that are unable to get CBS housing may be assisted with finding private housing if they submit a private housing application. The sooner this private housing application is submitted, the sooner CBS will be able to help you to find housing. Depending on when you submit your private housing application, it could take anywhere from 1-3 months for CBS to help you find housing, if not longer.

Private housing can vary. Typical landlords can include:

CBS students studying abroad outside at the same time;
People between 50-60 who live in a big house with older children;
People between 40-50 with small children who want an international influence.

Budget and Price

2026 Fall Semester

**GEO Program Fees**
Description	Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee	$500
Program Tuition	$8,814
Estimated Insurance*	$424

**Estimated Additional Expenses**
Description	Amount
Estimated Airfare from Eugene	$1,700
Estimated Housing	$6,500
Estimated Meals	$3,000
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses	$250
Estimated Cost of acquiring a passport	$150
Estimated Books & Course Supplies	$250
Estimated Local Transportation	$400
Estimated Visa/Residence Permit Expenses	$315
Estimated travel to Consulate General or visa processing center	$350
Estimated Additional Living Expenses	$2,000

**Total**
Description	Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account)	$9,738
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses	$14,915
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance	$24,653

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to program	Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start	Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins	Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees

2027 Spring Semester

**GEO Program Fees**
Description	Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee	$500
Program Tuition	$8,814
Insurance*	$486

**Estimated Additional Expenses**
Description	Amount
Estimated Airfare from Eugene	$1,700
Estimated Housing	$6,500
Estimated Meals	$3,000
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses	$250
Estimated Cost of acquiring a passport	$150
Estimated Books & Course Supplies	$250
Estimated Local Transportation	$400
Estimated Visa/Residence Permit Expenses	$315
Estimated travel to Consulate General or visa processing center	$350
Estimated Additional Living Expenses	$2,000

**Total**
Description	Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account)	$9,800
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses	$14,915
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance	$24,715

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to program	Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start	Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins	Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

To view the program specific cancellation policy dates and penalties, click the term budget dropdown menu.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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