Established in 1999, the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) Summer University embarked on a transformative journey marked by growth and innovation. Today, it stands as one of Europe’s most enduring and expansive programmes, offering approximately 50 diverse business courses and attracting more than 2000 students every year. Enrolling in your CBS Summer opens the gateway for you to immerse yourself in the academic excellence of Copenhagen Business School, an internationally accredited university. Beyond academics, we offer a vibrant cultural and social programme, immersing you in Copenhagen’s lively spirit and Danish traditions.

Who can apply?

The CBS Summer University is open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students only. Postgraduate Research students are excluded from this offer.

Courses offered

CBS Summer University offer more than 50 courses at undergraduate and graduate levels within both classic business courses and other academic disciplines. Students can choose between 2, 3 or 6-week courses and take up to 15 ECTS per summer. For more information on the courses on offer please check the CBS Summer University course offer.

Programme dates

CBS Summer University offer 3 courses which are either 2, 3 or 6 weeks in length. The dates are as follows: 2-week courses (2.5 ECTS): Monday 22nd June 2026 - Friday 3rd July 2026 3-week courses (7.5 ECTS): Monday 22nd June 2026 - Friday 10th July 2026 6-week courses (7.5 ECTS): Monday 22nd June 2026 - Friday 31st July 2026

Application deadlines

If you wish to apply for a place at CBS Summer University, you will need to submit your Global Summer Exchange application by 11:59pm on Monday 5th January 2026. If your application is successful, you will be required to apply directly to Copenhagen Business School by 12:00 (noon Danish time, CEST) on Tuesday 14th April 2026.

What are the costs?

There are no fees associated with the CBS Summer University programme, however, accommodation must be financed by the student. Students who are successful in their application will receive a tuition fee waiver, but will be responsible for all other costs, including, flights, accommodation, visas, health/medical insurance (if compulsory) and living expenses.

Accommodation

Accommodation is offered and a link to the application for housing will be sent to students by email in April 2025. CBS Summer University have provided arrival and departure dates as follows: Move in dates: 19th June 2026 at 12:00 noon (CEST) at the earliest. Move out date: 2nd August 2026 at 12:00 noon (CEST) at the latest. More information on accommodation can be found in the CBS student residences webpage.

Eligibility, Exclusions and Restrictions

Depending on their nationality, some students may have to apply for a short-term Schengen visa for the duration of the programme. Since students are going to study in Denmark for less than three months, they will not be issued a student visa. Students can check the Danish immigration service homepage linked below, to see whether they need to apply for a short-term visa. Students, who need to apply for a short-term visa should apply at the Danish Embassy or Consulate in their home country as early as possible once they have received their letter of acceptance from the CBS Summer University. It can take up to three months to get a visa. Students cannot combine a 3-week or 2-week course with any other course type. Only one may be selected. However, students can combine up to two 6-week courses, making 15 ECTS in total.

The information on this webpage is accurate for 2026 entry.