Know and follow the rules
In order to know your rights and responsibilities, you must be familiar with the rules that apply to you. Some of them are found in your curriculum, which is a good place to start.
In addition to the curriculum and other regulations determined by the University of Copenhagen, you should also be aware of various pieces of legislation.
Find your curriculum on your study information page > Planning your studies > Rules and exemptions > Curricula and rules (requires login)
- The University Act (Danish)
(English, latest official translation dated June 2011) - Order Regarding Digital Communication at Universities (Danish)
- The Admission Order (Danish)
(English, latest official translation dated March 2013, bachelor)
(English, latest official translation dated March 2013, master) - The Programme Order (Danish)
(English, latest official translation dated December 2013) - Credit Transfer Order (Danish)
- Assessment of Foreign Qualifications (Consolidation) Act
- The accreditation law (Danish)
- The accreditation order (Danish)
- Evaluation of private education levels (in Danish)
- Agreement on copyright on teaching material
- The parental leave law (in Danish)
- Law on SU
- Excecutive order on SU
- SU when you have a child during your studies (in Danish)
- The Danish Public Administration Act (Danish)
- The Ombudsman's Authority guide (Danish)
- Ministry of Higher Education and Science: Publication on Students' legal certainty (2020) (Danish)
- Ministry of Higher Education and Science: Publication on Students' legal certainty (2011) (Danish)
- Circular on goals for quick case management (Danish)
- The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- The Workplace Anti-Discrimination Act (Danish)
- The Ministry of Employment's guidelines on the Anti-Discrimination Act (Danish)
- The Disability Anti-Discrimination Act (Danish)
- Consolidated Act on special educational support in higher education (Danish)
- Consolidated Act on Law on special educational support in higher education (Danish)
- Letter of 7 May 2020 from the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science on administration of the disability area (in Danish only)
- Checklist of 7 May 2020 from the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science for administration of the disability area (in Danish only)
- UCPH guidelines for case processing concerning students with functional impairments (in Danish only)
- UCPH guide on laws, rules and administrative procedures relating to students with functional impairments (in Danish only)
- The Danish Medical Association's guide on medical statements (in Danish)
- DCUM guidance for Students with physical or mental disabilities
- Your study page > Your student life > Support and guidance > Harassment, offensive behaviour and bullying
- The University of Copenhagen’s rules for disciplinary measures
- Letter from The Danish Parlament's Employment Committee on the prevention of sexual harassment (In Danish only)
- Employee Guide - guidelines - Sexual harassment and other forms of offensive behaviour
- Emplyee Guide - Guidelines for dealing with written complaints about employees
- Employee Guide - if you have been exposed to harassment or if you are said to have harassed someone etc.
If you are not sure which rules apply to you, we advice you to contact your student counselling service.
If you are not sure whether you have been treated in accordance with the rules at the University, consult the student ambassador.