Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
The Copenhagen Business School (CBS) was established in 1917 and has grown to be one of the largest business schools in Europe with around 20,000 students. It is considered one of the top business schools in the world and, with more than 50 per cent of the academics recruited from abroad, one with a truly international academic environment.
Academic Highlights
CBS is considered a world leader in the fields of finance, economics, accounting, production, marketing, strategic management and organisation. It aims to develop business leaders who can operate in a wider social, political and cultural context.
Location
CBS operates out of four striking modern buildings in the fashionable Copenhagen suburb of Frederiksberg.
Did you know?
CBS offers special programs to help international students acclimatise including Crash Course Week, a social, cultural evening activity program that takes place two weeks before the semester begins.
Language of Instruction | English (limited in some areas), French, German | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
| Minimum Result Required | 60% WAM | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 65% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 2, 2027 | 6 places | |||||
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Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | All Faculties | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
Undergraduate courses
Graduate courses
It is expected by CBS that exchange students will study a full load courses for a semester, that is a total of 30 ECTS.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
N/A | 30 ECTS |
ECTS = European Credit Transfer System
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
N/A | 60 ECTS |
Academic Calendar
CBS ‘Fall’ semester (Monash semester 2): early September – late December/early January
CBS ‘Spring’ semester (Monash semester 1): late January – late June
Dates and deadlines, and scroll down to Exchange calendar.
Accounting | Banking and finance | Business law and taxation | Econometrics and business statistics |
Economics | Information technology | Management | Marketing |
Philosophy | Politics and international relations | Psychological sciences | Sociology |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
You can apply for student accommodation with CBS (Student Residences) when you have been nominated and begin the application process as an exchange student. CBS offers advice on accommodation here.
Visas
If you’re planning to stay in Denmark for more than 90 days you’ll usually need a student visa (ST1 Residence and Work Permit for Tertiary Students) from the Danish Consulate General in your home country; in Australia it is the Royal Danish Consulate General, Sydney. Once you’re accepted by the University, you’ll receive an endorsed form that you can use to apply for your visa.
For more information on visas, visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark website. CBS also provides some guidance on immigration under the heading Residence Permit/Registration Certificate.
Health and insurance
Once you have received your residence permit, you are entitled to use the Danish National Health Service.
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.
Orientation and extra-curricular
Orientation is mandatory for all exchange students. Details can be found at the following link, under the heading 'Welcome Activities'.
CBS provides some Danish language courses for exchange students, as well as a buddy program, social activities and more. For more information, follow the link to CBS’s website and read more under the 'Learning Danish' and 'Buddy Programs' headings. The School also offers guides for international students to help exchange students transition smoothly into student life at CBS.
You might find this Study in Denmark website also interesting.
Cost of living
CBS provides some advice on the cost of living under the Living expenses heading.
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Important notes
Due to the popularity of this partner institution, for semester 1, 2026 onwards Monash students can only apply to study here on exchange for one semester.
To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.