Copenhagen Business School International Summer University

Language Requirement: None

Academic Standing by Program Start: Junior or above

Location: Europe, 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 a modern global business training center with state-of-the-art facilities at three urban campuses and an outstanding faculty with considerable business experience. CBS emphasizes group work that 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.

The CBS International Summer University Program (ISUP) is a six-week summer program. You will enroll for 2 courses each worth approximately 6 UO quarter credits. In addition, CBS will arrange cultural and social programs for students to get to know one another and become more familiar with Danish culture. This may include guided city tours of Copenhagen, Danish folk-dancing, comedy night, and a weekend trip around Denmark. For more information see CBS's International Summer University website or email your GEO Advisor.

The Copenhagen Business School is one of the three largest business schools in northern Europe. CBS has a vibrant urban environment, as classes and residences are dispersed throughout the city. Also, Denmark ranks among the highest bicycles per capita in the world. Copenhagen has 249 miles of bike paths and most people commute by bike.

Dates and Deadlines


Term	Year	Deadline	Arrival Date	Departure Date
Summer	2024	01/01/2024	Mid-June	Early August

Academic Details

In the summer program, you will take two CBS courses. You will earn approximately 12 UO credits in the summer program. It is imperative that you discuss your plan of study and the applicability of CBS courses toward your UO degree carefully with your academic adviser before the application.

If you are an undergraduate or graduate student with a business focus, you will find rich opportunities for coursework at CBS. Choose from more than 50 courses in business disciplines including business law, finance, management, marketing, operations, organization, and strategy, as well as additional offerings in language, area and American studies, communication, and public policy, among others. If you are a graduate student, you can also take courses in advertising, entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and digital business. Courses rely heavily on group work, creating a built-in cross-cultural experience as you work alongside Danish and international students to complete projects.

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 offer 7.5 ECTS credits. ECTS credits are transferred to the UO at the rate of 1 ECTS credit = 0.75 quarter credits.

For information on the CBS International Summer Program: International Summer University Programme (ISUP).

This is a program in which you will directly enroll in courses at one of the University of Oregon’s partner universities. These programs differ from other study abroad options and do 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.

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

Application process

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.

Housing Description

Housing in Copenhagen is very difficult to find and can be expensive. The CBS housing department has access to six student residences or dorms. You can apply for these using the CBS Housing online application process. An email containing a link to the application and allocation process will be sent to your CBS email address (which you will set up after you've been accepted into their program). The date on which the link will be sent will be published on CBS' accommodation page 3-4 weeks beforehand. No other notification will be given. It is also important to note that the application will open at 12:00 PM Danish time. This means that it will open at 3:00 AM PST. You will be expected to start the application at this time if you want to get housing. No exceptions will be made. It would also benefit you to complete the application as quickly as you can once you've begun, as spots do fill up very quickly.

The application process is on a first come, first served basis, so do not be disappointed if you do not get your first priority. Once CBS gives students their housing offer via the online application, students will need to accept the offer within 48 hours. To do so, students will need to sign the offer sheet, upload it to the application, and then follow the instructions on how to make initial payments (often done by wire transfer to a bank account).

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: