Driven by intellectual creativity and critical thinking since 1479, researchers and students at the University of Copenhagen have expanded horizons and contributed to moving the world forward. With its 5,000 researchers and 37,500 students, the University boasts an international research and study environment and is highly ranked on the leading ranking lists of the world’s best universities.
The University of Copenhagen is working towards becoming one of the world’s greenest campus areas, leaving as little environmental and climate footprint as possible. UCPH assumes co-responsibility for supporting a sustainable development – both internally and externally – based on the following principles:
- UCPH equips students to solve tomorrow’s problems today.
- UCPH prioritises research that contributes to a sustainable development in society.
- UCPH supports commitment to the outside world and communicates researchers’ results for the benefit of the world.
- UCPH is at the forefront – by setting an example and through its actions.