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Studying at the University of Copenhagen
Studying at the University of Copenhagen
Each M3EP partner university oversees the local welcome days for new international students.
On your first year of studies at UCPH, the Faculty of Science organises the study start and the orientation days for all new master’s students at the faculty.
The study start at the Faculty of Science consists of two parts:
- international welcome days on campus in the last week of August.
- an online study start running from the end of May through August
The online study start is the study-start course ‘How to MSc’.
Apart from getting a lot of useful information in the course, you can also join webinars about certain topics from May to August.
Access How to MSc “M3EP 2026” on Absalon (will be available in May/June)
In the last week of August, the international welcome days will take place for all new master’s students at the faculty.
During the welcome days, you can expect:
- to meet your head of studies and your fellow students on your degree programme
- an introduction to Danish educational culture, Danish culture and living in Denmark
- social activities with other new international students from across the faculty
We encourage you to take part in the welcome days in August to get to know the university and the other students.
Here you can find information on the most common practical matters when studying at UCPH. The topics are not exhaustive, but they explain where you can find more information.
The academic year at the Faculty of Science is divided into four blocks of 15 ECTS credits. A block consists of:
- 8 weeks of classes
- 1 week of exams
- 1 week with a planned study break/reexams from the previous block
You can read about the academic year and holidays on the UCPH Study Information.
During your first year on the M3EP programme, you will study at the Department of Food and Resource Economics, which is is part of the Faculty of Science (SCIENCE) and located on Frederiksberg Campus.
As a student at SCIENCE, you can use the campus facilities, join webinars and seminars hosted by UCPH Study Guidance on different relevant topics, such as career, well-being and study techniques.
Read more about:
In ‘How to MSC’, module 2 ‘Living and studying in Denmark’, you will get information about Danish language courses. You can also register for the language course on ‘How to MSc’.
Learning some Danish can be very helpful when you live in Denmark. It willl help you deal with everyday practicalities and be good if you consider applying for a student job or working in Denmark after graduation.
We encourage you to register for the language courses offered by UCPH.
In this section, you can read more about topics related to courses and teaching at UCPH.
While you study at UCPH, you will experience different types of teaching. For example:
- Lectures
- Theoretical exercises
- Classroom discussions
- Group work.
You can always find the used teaching method for each course in the course description.
Teaching in Denmark is characterised by an analytical approach. This means that, when studying at UCPH, you are expected to work independently, to discuss and form your own opinions on topics and to analyse and critically assess information.
On the online course ‘How to MSc’, you will get a deeper introduction to Danish educational culture – we recommend that you read this section in order to prepare for the different ways of teaching at the UCPH.
None of the M3EP partner universities tolerate plagiarism. It is considered a serious offence, as plagiarists take credit for work that rightfully belongs to someone else and can be considered as stealing.
If you plagiarise, it can have serious consequences for your further studies.
It is important that you always refer to the sources you use in your assignments in a clear and concise manner. You can always ask your teacher or head of studies if you are unsure about how to cite sources correctly.
On the UCPH Study Information you can read about:
- good scientific practice
- exam cheating
On your first year on the M3EP programme, your exams and exam papers will be graded according to the Danish 7-point grading scale.
For furter information about the grading scale and assessment of exams at UCPH, please go to the Study Information under Exams > Grades and complaints > Grades and assessment.
Please see the overall table showing all the M3EP universities’ grading scales under ‘Joint M3EP grading scale’ on the page ‘before study start’.
UCPH has formulated policies regarding the use of AI in the classroom and as a student. For more information about this, please visit the Study Information under AI chatbots.
At UCPH, students typically evaluate their courses after completing them. You will be contacted by email when it is time to evaluate a course.
Evaluating your courses is a good way for you to let the course coordinator know about the quality of the course. All evaluations are anonymous.
The type of examination varies from course to course. All exams are regulated by the university.
In addition, you can always see the exam type for each course at UCPH in the course description.
Find courses in the course catalogue.
You can read more about exams and regulations on the UCPH Study Information:
Preparing for your second year of studies
In the spring semester of your first year of studies, you should begin to prepare for your second year of studies. This is also when your second-year university will contact you regarding enrolment.
This section includes everything you need to know about the preparations for your second year on the programme before you leave UCPH and Copenhagen.
You need a certified transcript of records from UCPH to apply for a credit transfer at your second-year university.
We recommend that you order the certified transcript as soon as all your courses (60 ECTS) at UCPH have been graded – you will complete your last courses at UCPH at the end of June.
You must request a certified copy of your transcript from the university’s Study Guidance.
This is how to do it:
1. Go to your Study Information under UCPH Study Guidance
2. Open ‘Get study administrative help’
3. Go to ‘Request a signed document’
4. Click on ‘Enrolment and transcript requests’
5. Fill in the form (remember to choose the English version of the form in the upper right corner)
Your certified transcript will be sent to you when your request has been processed by the study administration.
When you have received your certified transcript of records from UCPH, you must ensure that your credits are transferred to your second-year university.
Each university has different procedures for transferring credits.
Below, you can see how to transfer credits to each partner university.
You must apply and enrol for the 3rd semester of the M.Sc. in Economics or M.A in Political
Science on the HeiCo Campus Management System. To transfer your credits, you must upload
your certified transcript of records (ToR) from UCPH in this system.
The credit transfer can only be made if you are enrolled at Heidelberg University and have an account.
Once you have a certified transcript of records from UCPH, you must send it to the M3EP Secretariat at UMIL using the portal Informastudenti.
Your credits from your first year of study will be registered in your career at the UMIL.
Students will need to send in their certified transcript of records to the administrative coordinator of the programme at CU during the first half of September. The transcript will subsequently be transferred to the Student Information System (SIS) by the International Office.
Studying at your second-year university
Heidelberg University
Before your study start at either the Alfred Weber Institute for Economics (AWI) or at the Institute of Political Science (IPW), you will be contacted by your M3EP coordinator.
Enrolment at Heidelberg University for the two tracks will be carried out via the HeiCo Campus Management System.
You should all enroll at around the same dates at the beginning of June after having being contacted by Mrs. Marx at the end of May. The final enrolment deadline is set on 30.09. Should you have failed to enrol by this date, you won’t be able to participate in the 2nd year M3EP course at Heidelberg University.
The cost of living in Heidelberg comes to about EUR 1,000 per month.
See a rough estimation of the costs. *Not all the fees listed apply to you as a M3EP Student
If you do not wish to cook, meals are available at Heidelberg University’s “Mensa” or cafeteria at a moderate price. Do not forget to bring your student ID in order to get the student price, and not the external price.
Accommodation is expensive in Heidelberg and finding a cheap place to stay is not easy. You will have to contact the Studierendenwerk Heidelberg to obtain a room in the form of dormitories. Most of the rooms are in Neuenheimer Feld or Mark Twain Village and some are also located in the beautiful old town.
Prices for a room in these dormitories range from EUR 200 to 360 per month, depending on the type of room and its facilities.
In the event that you do not get a room, you have the following options:
A one-bedroom flat will cost EUR 500 to 800 upwards per month on the private housing market. Rooms in a private shared flat (“WG “– Wohngemeinschaft) are available for about EUR 400 to 600.
Another option would be to find a flat a bit further away from Heidelberg if you have a public transportation card. This would save you money.
The International Relations Office will be able to assist you.
When you receive your certified transcript of records (ToR) from UCPH, you must ensure that your credits are transferred to Heidelberg University. You should apply for credit transfer NO LATER than one month after the start of lectures. It is strongly advised to apply for credit transfer during the first week of your first semester in Heidelberg.
The credit transfer can only be made if you have (applied and) enrolled for the third semester of the M.Sc. in Economics or M.A in Political Science at the University of Heidelberg on HeiCO (Heidelberg Campus Online). HeiCO unites all processes of the “student life cycle” from application and admission to degree programmes to course management, exam administration and graduation in one web-based system.
You transfer your credits from the University of Copenhagen to Heidelberg University by uploading the certified transcript of Records (ToR) from UCPH in the HeiCO Campus Management System.
It is not necessary to register to attend the lectures. Only if you choose a seminar (e.g. Designing Field Experiments) it may be necessary to register approx. 2 weeks before the start of the seminar. Details can always be found in the course commentary in HeiCO.
EU/EEA citizens:
International students from EU/EEA countries do not need a visa nor a residence permit to stay in Heidelberg for their studies.
You must still register with the Citizens’ Advice Bureau (Bürgeramt) as described below.
Non-EU/EEA citizens:
International students from non-EU/EEA countries must apply either for a residence permit or for a visa according to their home country.
If you need a residence permit you must apply for one no later than 90 days after entry into Germany (for which countries a residence permit is necessary can be consulted in the link below). The application is submitted to the Immigration Office (Ausländerbehörde).
A Visa may be necessary according to your home country (please consult the link below to see if your country is in the list). M3EP Students can apply for their Visa at the German embassy in Denmark. This should please be done a few months in advance as this is a time-consuming process!
Read about visas and residence permits for international students.
All M3EP students whether EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA citizens must register in person at the Citizens’ Advice Bureau (Bürgeramt) within 14 days of their arrival in Heidelberg. This is required by law. You can either make an appointment to register or you will have to come during a specific time slot (depending on your area of residence in Heidelberg).
To register, you will need:
- a valid form of identification (such as your passport)
- a confirmation of accommodation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung).
If you are living in a student residence hall run by the Studierendenwerk, the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung will be given to you by the residence hall administration.
For all other types of rental accommodation, you will receive this document from the person letting the room or flat to you.
The International Relations Office organises Orientation Days every semester to introduce new international students to Heidelberg and to the German university system. As an M3EP student, you will of course be invited to the Orientation Days hosted by The International Relations Office.
You can read more about these Orientation Days here.
Please note that you must register by 25 September to attend the Orientation Days!
A welcome week is also organised by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to meet new people!
The most important information you need during your stay can be found on the Intranet of Heidelberg University. In due course, the Erasmus Office will give you documents containing ALL the information you need. Please be patient.
Listed below you will find information regarding email address, student ID and eduroam.
The alumni e-mail address of Heidelberg University is called HAIMAIL.
Heidelberg University provides its students with a multifunctional student ID card. This card identifies the holder as a student of Heidelberg University.
You have encrypted Wi-Fi access via eduroam in most Heidelberg University buildings.
Academic year and semester structure:
- Winter semester: 1 October to 31 March
- Summer semester: 1 April to 30 September
- Lecture times: 15 weeks within the semester
Lecture-free period during the winter semester: two-week Christmas Holiday
Lecture-free period during the summer semester: public holidays of the state of Baden-Württemberg
The semester times are not identical with the lecture times, which vary a bit every year, but always start in mid-October for the Winter Semester or mid-April for the Summer Semester (see link below). There are no lectures on public holidays. The time between the winter and the summer semester can be used for internships, but it should be noted that this is also the period in which the term papers are usually written.
The social and economic sciences benefit from their own campus, Campus Bergheim. Based in a former hospital building, the campus is situated close to the central railway station as well as the old town of Heidelberg. It hosts the Campus Library Bergheim, the common library of the institutes of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. In addition to the library collection of titles on sociology, politics and economics on four floors, there are 300 workplaces for students, including individual workplaces and rooms for group work.
The courses of the International Study Centre of Heidelberg University are offered for all language levels.
If you decide to arrive in Heidelberg as of 1 September, you will not only have the opportunity to get to know Heidelberg before the semester begins and do a bit of sightseeing, but you will also have the chance to enrol in a one-month intensive German course and get to know more students like yourself.
This one-month whole-day course costs around EUR 370. If you arrive in Heidelberg as of 1 October, you will be able to choose between taking two hours, four hours or eight hours of courses per week.
Heidelberg is considered one of Germany’s most beautiful cities and boasts an exceptional quality of life. The city and its environs offer a wealth of recreational activities, including culture, sport and leisure. Due to its size, the city is walkable, and all sites of the university can be reached easily on foot, by bike or by public transport. The city is linked to major European centres by rail and to the world through Frankfurt Airport, which is 45 minutes away by train.
For sightseeing, please visit the website the City of Heidelberg.
Events and trips are also organised via the Erasmus Student Network.
The thesis must be submitted four months after the day of registration (three paper copies plus a digital version). There is neither a defence nor any other form of final oral exam. The main supervisor must be a professorial member of the institute/faculty in charge of the programme; a second (internal or external) examiner is required. Supervision arrangements are per mutual agreement.
The German study culture may be very different from what you have experienced in your home country but may be similar to the one in Copenhagen. In Germany you may experience a more free and informal study environment, which, at first, might be very appealing but it also requires that you have a lot of self-discipline, as German universities will not “take you by the hand”. You need to be very organised and work by yourself.
Heidelberg University as well as the Alfred Weber Institute for Economics (AWI) have a “Buddy programme”, which aims to assist new international students. The Institute of Political Science (IPW) does not have such a programme, but Heidelberg University will find tutors for IPW students. Whether an AWI or IPW student, please register for the buddy programme.
Plagiarism is a serious offence and will not be tolerated.
Heidelberg University has strict rules concerning plagiarism and has means of detecting it. You can also take the Moodle e-learning course entitled “Avoiding Plagiarism”.
By submitting the thesis, students confirm that they comply with anti-plagiarism rules.
The thesis is not published.
Student performance is assessed using national grading scales (as required by national legislation).
Please see the overall table showing all the M3EP universities’ grading scales under ‘Joint M3EP grading scale’ on the page ‘before study start’.
The teaching staff of the relevant institute is available should you need debriefing on the examination results.
Please read carefully the regulations on the use of AI at the Alfred Weber Institute for Economics (AWI) and at the Institute of Political Science (IPW)
Heidelberg University asks each student for an individual course evaluation. This evaluation is carried out in the online survey tool Evasys.
At the end of your year in Heidelberg, an evaluation of your specific M3EP track will be conducted online to know if your expectations have been met and to further improve the programme.
Examinations and regulations differ depending on whether you are student at the AWI or the IPW.
Further information will be added in due course.
University of Milan
You will be contacted by the University of Milan (UMIL) and requested to follow the instructions:
The credentials will be required for the admission application. With these credentials you will be able to access the online admission procedure and select the name of the Master’s degree programme.
The admission procedure will produce a temporary tax code but remember this should be officially requested once you arrive in Italy to the Revenue Agency, see further information here.
- When you have been admitted, you will be able to enrol in the programme
Specific information will be sent to you before your arrival in order to guide you step by step in the admission and enrolment procedure.
Our official contact service is INFORMASTUDENTI Welcome Desk – InformaStudenti | Università degli Studi di Milano Statale (unimi.it)
The expected living costs in the different cities vary, and as you can see in the table below, you will need approximately EUR 1,060 a month to cover living expenses in Milan.
| Cost | EUR/month |
|---|---|
| Rent | 600 |
| Transportation | 30 |
| Food | 300 |
| Books | 30 |
| Misc. | 100 |
| Total | 1,060 |
Read UMIL’s guide to living in Milan as an international student.
Finding a place to live is, naturally, an important part of your mobility concerns both in the first and second year. Types of housing and rental costs may vary from country to country. Additionally, it can be extremely difficult to find accommodation, so we strongly suggest that you accept the accommodation offered by the local housing offices.
For help to find a place to live in Milan, see UMIL’s page about accommodation.
You can also contact InformaStudenti for help.
In order to transfer exam credits and grades to the UMIL career (electronic student record), you must send a cerified transcript of records (ToRs) of the results obtained during the first year of study at UCPH to UMIL through InformaStudenti.
According to Italian law, students who are EU citizens do not need to apply for a residence permit.
Student who are non-EU citizens must submit their EU residence document obtained in Denmark during the first year in Copenhagen. In addition, they are also required to deliver the declaration of presence within 8 days following their entry into Italy to the central police station (Questura) of the province where they will live (e.g., Questura di Milano, in most cases). The declaration of presence form is available at the Questura or at any Police station. It is important to keep a copy of the declaration for your records.
Both EU and non-EU citizens must register at the General Register Office (Ufficio Anagrafe) of the municipality where they will reside during the second year in Milan.
Read further information on residence documents.
Read about declaration of temporary residence in Milano for international students.
To help you settle in and provide you with all the necessary information, the M3EP staff at UMIL will organize a variety of welcome and orientation events at the beginning of the fall semester. You will receive detailed information upon your arrival.
In addition, the University International Students Office and the Study and Career Guidance Service (COSP) organise a Welcome Day for the new international students, held in November. Representatives of all University centres and administrative offices take part in the Welcome Day, providing students with an overview of the respective services and activities.
Practical Information for Students at the University of Milan
In this section, you will find links and guidance on all the practical aspects of studying at UMIL. Additional details on these procedures will be provided through the InformaStudenti contact service.
You will receive a student ID number and an institutional email account from UMIL formatted as name.surname@studenti.unimi.it.
This account provides access to UMIL’s online services, including Ariel and Unimia (see below).
Eduroam
All M3EP partner institutions provide free Wi-Fi access through the Eduroam network.
To connect, please follow the instructions provided in this guide.
Personal Badge
As a student at UMIL, you will receive a personal badge, called the “Carta La Statale”. This card serves as your student identification for exams, provides access to library services, and allows you to benefit from discounts at the university refectory as well as at cultural venues throughout the city of Milan.
Ariel Learning Portal
Ariel is UMIL’s online learning platform, where professors upload teaching materials and share organisational information about their courses. You are encouraged to check both your institutional email account and the Ariel portal regularly to stay informed about updates, announcements, and communications from UMIL related to your studies.
Unimia portal
Unimia is a portal reserved for UMIL students and graduates that brings together personal information and online services. It serves as the main entry point for accessing administrative data, managing your study plan and academic deadlines, tracking your academic progress, and using a range of academic and administrative services. You will be required to submit your individual study plan through the Unimia portal once you arrive in Milan. The procedure will be explained to you during the orientation activities upon your arrival.
Other useful information
Libraries
The University Library Service comprises 17 libraries specialising in the University’s main areas of teaching and research. It holds around 1,800,000 books and 26,000 journals, as well as a digital library offering access to 520,000 e-books, 70,000 e-journals, and 200 databases.
Sports
The University Sports Centre (CUS) offers courses and activities in several disciplines (including football, volleyball, tennis, rugby, canoeing, sailing, and skiing) at discounted rates. CUS also participates in national and international tournaments for university students.
Music
The University Orchestra and Choir,are always happy to welcome students who wish to make music and join university performances
Placement and Internships
Guidance for placement and internships is provided by COSP, the University Study and Career Guidance Service. This service supports students before, during, and after their time at university.
Your courses at UMIL are divided into two semesters (60 ECTS credits total) of 4-5 months.
1st semester: Late September to the end of January
2nd semester: Late February to mid-June
See the UMIL online academic calender.
The language centre of UMIL (SLAM) offers Italian language courses free of charge for all international students. These courses cover all CEFR levels from A1 to C1 and take place every semester, from October to January and March to June, usually in the evening to avoid conflicts with other classes.
Every summer, SLAM organizes courses in Italian language and culture at the University branch in Gargnano on Lake Garda. These courses are open to international users (i.e., students enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or single-cycle Master’s degree course, Erasmus+ incoming students, PhD students, research fellows, scholarship holders, and specialisation school students) proving at least the B1 level of Italian language proficiency. These courses last three weeks and include 90 hours of Italian language and culture learning and activities. Participants are selected via a call for application and could be granted a scholarship or self-funding their accommodation.
The Master’s thesis is the final component of the M3EP programme, representing original research conducted by the student on a topic relevant to their field of study, under the supervision and guidance of a faculty advisor. The Master’s thesis carries a total of 30 ECTS credits and comprises a series of preparatory, ancillary, and core activities carried out during the first and second semesters of the second academic year.
Preparatory and ancillary activities (9 ECTS total):
- Climate Change and Energy Economics Reading Group (3 ECTS)
- Master’s Thesis Preparatory Traineeship (3 ECTS) or Advanced Language Skills in Italian, French, German, or Spanish (3 ECTS)
- Joint Thesis and Employment Workshop (3 ECTS)
Core activity (21 ECTS):
- Research activity, writing, submission, and discussion
The thesis workflow for M3EP students at the University of Milan is structured into three distinct phases, designed to guide students from topic selection to final defense.
1) Conceptualization Phase
Students choose a research topic related to the M3EP programme and attend the Climate Change and Energy Economics Reading Group during the first semester to explore ideas and begin drafting their proposal. Students are required to prepare a written proposal, which includes the research rationale, questions, objectives, literature review, methodology, timeline, and suggested supervisor(s). The proposal must be submitted to the local coordinator by mid-February. After the necessary revisions, the proposal is formally approved, and each student is assigned a supervisor.
2) Research and Writing Phase
Students carry out literature reviews, data analysis, and empirical research, receiving regular feedback from their supervisor. The thesis must demonstrate originality in its content and approach. As part of the thesis work, students may complete a Thesis Preparatory Traineeship (for example, fieldwork, a research assistantship, or an external internship) or attend a course in Advanced Language Skills. Further information about internships is available at this link. Students also present their early findings during the Joint Thesis and Employment Workshop, organised by the M3EP partner universities.
The thesis typically includes the following sections: Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Data and Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and Bibliography. Students must follow the required citation standards and submit drafts according to their supervisor’s timeline.
3) Submission and Discussion Phase
Once approved by the supervisor, the final thesis must be submitted by the official deadlines. The final exam consists of a 15-minute discussion in which students present their work before a faculty committee. Successful defence of the thesis leads to graduation.
During your studies, you will work with real-life problems and get exposed to field activities, both during excursions, compulsory field course in the first year, and during your Master’s thesis, as M3EP puts a great emphasis on applied research.
You will experience different types of teaching during your M3EP studies depending on the university. For example, at UMIL you will experience:
- lectures
- theoretical exercises
- classroom discussions
- group work
European higher education is characterised by an analytical approach. This means that you are encouraged to compare, analyse, and critically assess information. You are expected to work independently, to discuss and form your own opinion.
Often work is carried out in small project groups, where you train your interpersonal skills. The international study environment provides you with an opportunity to work with fellow students from all over the world and develop your intercultural communication skills and competencies as well as developing an international network.
None of the M3EP partner universities tolerate plagiarism. It is a serious offence as the plagiarist takes credit for work that rightly belongs to someone else. In that sense it can be considered stealing.
If you plagiarise it can have serious consequences for your further studies.
It is important that you always refer in a clear and concise manner to the sources you have used in your assignments. You can always reach out to your teacher or head of studies if you are unsure about how to cite sources correctly.
For further information regarding plagiarism and policy you can see also here: https://www.sba.unimi.it/en/tools/17608.html
Please see the overall table showing all the M3EP universities’ grading scales under ‘Joint M3EP grading scale’ on the page ‘before study start’.
UMIL asks students to give a personal evaluation of the teaching activities through an online questionnaire accessible from Unimia. There is one questionnaire for each course which must be completed before registering for the exam.
The course evaluation questionnaire is a precious source of data through which the University identifies problem areas and gathers suggestions for the continued improvement of its educational offering, and of the teaching, administrative and digital services that accompany students during their studies.
Assessment methods will vary across courses, depending on the teaching approach chosen by each instructor. Common forms of assessment include written and oral examinations, midterm and continuous assessment tests, written practical reports, essays, oral presentations, fieldwork, and final reports.
You can find the forms of assessment for each course at UMIL in the course catalogue (expand the “Educational Plan” and click on each course title to find information about programme and assessment).
As an M3EP student you must comply with all university regulations both at your first- and second-year institutions.
Read the regulations at the University of Milan.
Charles University
Before your arrival in Prague, you will receive information about your first year of studies from our M3EP coordinators. This will include details about the timeline, the structure of the programme, enrollment in courses and other practical matters related to your stay. In addition, you will be invited to two online meetings: one in November and one in February (with a student Q&A) in order to provide information on all matters related to your studies in Prague.
Please refer to the breakdown of the costs of living in Prague, prepared by Charles University’s Centre for Information, Counselling and Social Services (CU Point).
Charles University runs a number of dormitories in Prague. Each dormitory has housing assistants who can help you settle in.
You can also choose to stay at one of the private dormitories that we can recommend or in private accommodation.
For more information, please visit the following page:
Visa-seeking students are issued a dormitory contractto be used in the visa application; this may also be arranged for non-visa students.
If you wish to move into a Charles University dormitory, please contact degreeprograms@fsv.cuni.cz to request a reservation.
For your second year of studies in Prague, you will be enrolled as a student by our International Degree Programs Office.
Students will need to send in their certified Transcript of Records to the administrative coordinator of the programme during the first half of September. The transcript will subsequently be transferred into the Student Information System (SIS) by the International Office. Enrolment for the second year begins in the second half of September as students register for courses, and is conditional upon their transcript having been recognized by the International Office.
During September, you will be invited to an orientation meeting where you will be asked to sign an enrolment document.
Prior to study start, you will also receive your credentials for SIS from the International Office. In SIS, you will be able to register for courses, manage your schedule, sign up for exams and see your grades.
The Academic Calendar, announced for each academic year, sets the timeframe in which you can register for courses throughout the academic year as well as the dates by when you are able to deregister from courses.
Upon your arrival in Prague, you will also need to obtain your student ID card at the CU Point office.
Before coming to the Czech Republic, students from non-EU/EFTA countries must obtain a visa for the purpose of study. IMPORTANT: For students from some countries, this may mean that they will have to travel back to their home country to submit their application (and pick up the visa, if they choose the long-term study visa).
There are two types of study visa: you may choose between a long-term study visa and a long-term residence permit for study purposes.
If you are a long-term visa holder, you are legally obliged to register with the Prague office of the Czech Immigration Police within 3 days of your arrival, unless you are staying in Charles University dormitories – then the dormitory will do the registration for you.
If you are a long-term residence permit holder, you must go to the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) office within 30 days after arrival, in order to get your biometric ID card.
Students who need a visa will receive their admission letter from CU in March of the first academic year (EU students can receive it upon request if they need it).
Please refer to our visa guide for more information:
You will be invited to a student orientation that all international students attend to become acquainted with the Faculty of Social Sciences, as well as one for M3EP specifically, where further information about the academic program will be provided.
You can also find more information in the Faculty of Social Sciences Student Guidebook, which is updated on an annual basis. There, you can find more details on practical matters such as access to SIS, emails, e-learning platforms, and other matters.
The academic calendar is published on an annual basis and is announced during the spring of a given year for the upcoming academic year.
The academic calendar may be found at the following link:
Most of your classes will take place at the Jinonice Campus, which hosts the Institute of Sociological Studies (ISS) and the Institute of Political Studies (IPS). Some of your classes may take place at other venues, such as the Hollar or Opletalova buildings.
For more information on our buildings and how to reach them, please visit the following link:
A wide variety of language courses (including Czech language) are available to CU students free of charge at Faculty’s Centre for Language Learning and Pedagogical Training. You may enroll in a course of your choice in SIS during the course registration period.
The Faculty of Social Sciences has a Buddy program which pairs new students with students who are either Czech citizens or international students who have been studying in the Czech Republic for some time. Your buddy can also help you with administrative and practical matters and show you around the city. Please visit the following link for more information:
In addition, the Faculty organizes a variety of events on a regular basis that you can partake in and are informed about via email, the FSV website and social media.
You can also join one of the student clubs or take part in sports classes.
Beyond the faculty itself, Charles University offers rich cultural opportunities. For more information, please visit the following link:
At Charles University, students have to defend thier master’s thesis and pass state exams in the final year of their studies.
More information about the thesis and state exams can be found at the following link:
The M3EP coordinators will support you in the process of finding a supervisor suitable for your topic. With the support of the supervisors, you will submit your final master’s proposal to SIS in November of your second year of studies.
Throughout the academic year, you will be enrolled in two MA thesis diploma seminars, which will guide you in the process of thesis writing.
The exact date for the submission of the final MA thesis in SIS and the registration for state exams is set by the Academic Calendar, but the deadline is usually at the end of April or the beginning of May for the first thesis defense and state exam term in June, and at the end of July or the beginning of August for the second thesis defense and state exam term in September.
At Charles University, students have to defend thier master’s thesis and pass state exams in the final year of their studies.
More information about the thesis and state exams can be found at the following link:
The M3EP coordinators will support you in the process of finding a supervisor suitable for your topic. With the support of the supervisors, you will submit your final master’s proposal to SIS in November of your second year of studies.
Throughout the academic year, you will be enrolled in two MA thesis diploma seminars, which will guide you in the process of thesis writing.
The exact date for the submission of the final MA thesis in SIS and the registration for state exams is set by the Academic Calendar, but the deadline is usually at the end of April or the beginning of May for the first thesis defense and state exam term in June, and at the end of July or the beginning of August for the second thesis defense and state exam term in September.
At Charles University, plagiarism is regulated by the Rector’s Directive no. 13/2020 .
Please see the overall table showing all the M3EP universities’ grading scales under ‘Joint M3EP grading scale’ on the page ‘before study start’.
More information on how your grade point average (GPA) will be calculated, as well as the conditions of graduating with honors / distinction may be found at the following link:
Charles University does not prohibit the use of AI. The University has an official position on AI, further specifying its use:
Moreover, the University has also developed recommendations regarding the use of generative AI for university students, available at the following link:
The Faculty of Social Sciences has also developed recommendations on the use of generative AI tools for its educators:
At the end of each semester, you will be invited to evaluate the courses you have taken via an online questionnaire in order to provide feedback to improve the quality of teaching.
The evaluations are used by heads of departments and institutes at the Faculty during the process of teacher evaluation.
The type of examination will vary depending on the course you take during your second year of studies. Examination procedures are regulated by the university.
You can read more about the types of course evaluation and grading on the FSV website:
University of Warsaw
The thesis must be submitted four months after the day of registration (three paper copies plus a digital version). There is neither a defence nor any other form of final oral exam. The main supervisor must be a professorial member of the institute/faculty in charge of the programme; a second (internal or external) examiner is required. Supervision arrangements are per mutual agreement.
The German study culture may be very different from what you have experienced in your home country but may be similar to the one in Copenhagen. In Germany you may experience a more free and informal study environment, which, at first, might be very appealing but it also requires that you have a lot of self-discipline, as German universities will not “take you by the hand”. You need to be very organised and work by yourself.
Heidelberg University as well as the Alfred Weber Institute for Economics (AWI) have a “Buddy programme”, which aims to assist new international students. The Institute of Political Science (IPW) does not have such a programme, but Heidelberg University will find tutors for IPW students. Whether an AWI or IPW student, please register for the buddy programme.
Plagiarism is a serious offence and will not be tolerated.
Heidelberg University has strict rules concerning plagiarism and has means of detecting it. You can also take the Moodle e-learning course entitled “Avoiding Plagiarism”.
By submitting the thesis, students confirm that they comply with anti-plagiarism rules.
The thesis is not published.
Student performance is assessed using national grading scales (as required by national legislation).
Please see the overall table showing all the M3EP universities’ grading scales under ‘Joint M3EP grading scale’ on the page ‘before study start’.
The teaching staff of the relevant institute is available should you need debriefing on the examination results.
Please read carefully the regulations on the use of AI at the Alfred Weber Institute for Economics (AWI) and at the Institute of Political Science (IPW)
Heidelberg University asks each student for an individual course evaluation. This evaluation is carried out in the online survey tool Evasys.
At the end of your year in Heidelberg, an evaluation of your specific M3EP track will be conducted online to know if your expectations have been met and to further improve the programme.
Examinations and regulations differ depending on whether you are student at the AWI or the IPW.
Further information will be added in due course.
The thesis must be submitted four months after the day of registration (three paper copies plus a digital version). There is neither a defence nor any other form of final oral exam. The main supervisor must be a professorial member of the institute/faculty in charge of the programme; a second (internal or external) examiner is required. Supervision arrangements are per mutual agreement.
The German study culture may be very different from what you have experienced in your home country but may be similar to the one in Copenhagen. In Germany you may experience a more free and informal study environment, which, at first, might be very appealing but it also requires that you have a lot of self-discipline, as German universities will not “take you by the hand”. You need to be very organised and work by yourself.
Heidelberg University as well as the Alfred Weber Institute for Economics (AWI) have a “Buddy programme”, which aims to assist new international students. The Institute of Political Science (IPW) does not have such a programme, but Heidelberg University will find tutors for IPW students. Whether an AWI or IPW student, please register for the buddy programme.
Plagiarism is a serious offence and will not be tolerated.
Heidelberg University has strict rules concerning plagiarism and has means of detecting it. You can also take the Moodle e-learning course entitled “Avoiding Plagiarism”.
By submitting the thesis, students confirm that they comply with anti-plagiarism rules.
The thesis is not published.
Student performance is assessed using national grading scales (as required by national legislation).
Please see the overall table showing all the M3EP universities’ grading scales under ‘Joint M3EP grading scale’ on the page ‘before study start’.
The teaching staff of the relevant institute is available should you need debriefing on the examination results.
Please read carefully the regulations on the use of AI at the Alfred Weber Institute for Economics (AWI) and at the Institute of Political Science (IPW)
Heidelberg University asks each student for an individual course evaluation. This evaluation is carried out in the online survey tool Evasys.
At the end of your year in Heidelberg, an evaluation of your specific M3EP track will be conducted online to know if your expectations have been met and to further improve the programme.
Examinations and regulations differ depending on whether you are student at the AWI or the IPW.
Further information will be added in due course.
As an M3EP student you can make use of the student services available at each partner university.
UCPH handles the admission of all M3EP students to the programme. As part of this process, you will be enrolled at UCPH and you will stay enrolled at the University through your entire study period until you graduate. This means that you can make use of all services for UCPH students when you are an M3EP student – also while studying at your second-year university.
You can read about student life and services on the UCPH Study Information.
From the end of May, you will receive information emails from the Faculty of Science at UCPH. In the first email, you will get an invitation to the online study-start course How to MSc.
For example, the course introduces you to:
- UCPH and your degree programme
- living and studying in Denmark, including visa and CPR number, finding a place to stay etc.
- setting up your alumni email, student ID, WIFI and printing on campus
- course registration, getting ready for your courses and exams
How to MSc is a great tool for you to prepare yourself for the move to Copenhagen and learning about the M3EP programme.
We encourage you to read How to MSc carefully and join the scheduled webinars.
Access How to Msc through your study start room “M3EP 2026” on Absalon (will be available in May/June)
Living in Copenhagen can be expensive, so it is important that you make a realistic budget. Many students in Copenhagen supplement their budget with a student job.
Below, you can see a rough estimate of the expected living costs in Copenhagen, including both a lower and a higher budget. It might be possible to live in the city on a lower budget than what the estimate shows.
| Item | Cost in EUR/month |
|---|---|
| Rent | 500–1,050 |
| Transport | 40–90 |
| Food | 250–300 |
| Textbooks | 30 |
| Misc. | 460–330 |
| Total | 1,280–1,800 |
Other sources with information on living costs in Copenhagen
At UCPH, you must register for your compulsory, restricted elective and elective courses prior to showing up in class.
You can only register for courses in designated periods throughout the study year.
For courses in block 1 and 2 in the autumn semester, you must register from mid-May to end-May. For courses in block 3 and 4 in the spring semester, you must register from mid-November to end-November.
Even though you must register for courses at UCPH, it might be different at your second-year university.
Useful information about course registration at UCPH
- Guide to course registration: How to MSc, module 5 – Register for courses and projects
- Course registration periods – UCPH Study Information
It is your responsibility to:
- make and pay for travel arrangements to Copenhagen
- obtain and pay for the needed visa/residence permits.
As an EU citizen, you must apply for a registration certificate after you arrive in Denmark if you plan to stay in Denmark longer than 3 months.
As a non-EU citizen, you must apply for and obtain a Danish residence permit before you enter Denmark.
UCPH will initiate the visa application to Denmark. You will be contacted in late May via your UCPH alumni email (KUmail) with more information.
We encourage you to start your visa application as soon as possible.
More information about visa/residence permits
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