The faculty
The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen – or SCIENCE – is Denmark’s largest science research and educational institution with 4,000 employees and 9,700 BSc and MSc students in 12 departments – including the Natural History Museum of Denmark. SCIENCE also comprises four experimental farms, a Pometum and an Aboretum, linking theoretical studies with practical research.
Read more about the Faculty of Science at the official website.
The Faculty of Science is located at Frederiksberg, in beautiful, green surroundings, a ten-minute bike ride from Copenhagen Central Station. You’ve got public transport, great cafés, and a metro taking you to the vibrating inner city of Copenhagen in just a few minutes with easy access to the rich cultural life, museums, theatres, restaurants and cafés.
The campus
Frederiksberg Campus is one of the oldest and most attractive campuses in Denmark known for its strong student engagement and superior study environment. History is omnipresent at the campus where veterinary surgeons and professionals within agriculture and forestry used to work.
Today, the campus accommodates a large part of the Faculty of Science and a minor part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Here, you can, for example, find the fantastic University Garden and the University’s animal hospital.
At campus you can meet students within natural and health sciences with a focus on plant science, food production, veterinary medicine, animal science, agricultural economics and landscape architecture.
Frederiksberg Campus is located in the area between Rolighedsvej, Thorvaldsensvej and Bülowsvej – a ten-minute bike ride from Copenhagen Central Station.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The metropolitan area of Copenhagen is home to nearly 1.3 million people. The capital has a lot to offer international students – it’s a youthful city with every fourth citizen being a student. Riding your bike through the old streets of the town, enjoying art, food, and nature, or exploring the historical sights of Copenhagen are just a few of the experiences you’ll find in Copenhagen.
Study Start at SCIENCE
The SCIENCE Welcome Programme is a great way for international students to be introduced to the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. In May you will be invited to an online course, “How to MSc”, where you will learn more about student life, your study programme, and how to register for courses etc.
You will also be able to sign up for welcome days (hosted at the end of August) for all international students and a welcome day for M3EP where you will meet your fellow students as well as your head of studies in Copenhagen.
Semester structure at the Faculty of Science
Academic year and block structure
All courses at the Faculty of Science are organised in accordance with our block structure, which divides the academic year (60 ECTS credits) into four nine-week blocks. Blocks 1 and 2 take place in the autumn semester while blocks 3 and 4 take place in the spring semester. Courses normally last for one block only.
See the academic calendar here.
Blocks are parted by a teaching free week where you do not have any courses or exams. The teaching free weeks during the academic calendar are also used for re-exams. In each block, you normally attend one or two courses. The duration of the course is typically 7 weeks, which are followed by 2 ‘exam weeks’. Some courses have continuous assessment.
When does teaching take place? Block and timetable groups
The course description will state which block and timetable group the individual course is offered in.
Teaching for our courses will take place in a given timetable group or possibly a subgroup. Please note that if your course is in timetable group A, this means that the teaching will take place in both subgroups A 1 and A 2.
The subgroups, and thereby the timetable groups, are organised according to the following model:
Founded in 1386, Heidelberg University – also known as Ruperto Carola – is modern Germany’s oldest university and one of Europe’s leading research institutions, consistently ranked among the top 10 on the Continent. The university hosts more than 30,000 students and has about 800 ERASMUS arrangements in place with European universities, operates 180 exchange programmes with extra-European universities, and has an institutional partnership with 27 universities abroad.
The Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences is one of the 13 faculties of the university, comprising three main academic disciplines of Economics, Political Science and Sociology, each with its own specialized department. The departments hosting M3EP students are the Institute of Political Science and the Alfred Weber Institute for Economics with the Research Center for Environmental Economics.
The social and economic sciences benefit from the 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 in sociology, politics and economics on four floors, there are 300 workplaces for students, including individual workplaces and rooms for group work.
The city of Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberg is considered one of Germany's most beautiful cities and boasts an exceptional quality of life and living. 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 by walking, biking or using public transportation. The city is linked to major European centers by rail and to the world through Frankfurt International Airport, which is 45 minutes away by train.
Study start
Winter term starts officially on 1 October each year. Teaching starts a week or two after that.
Lecture period: 12 October 2026 to 6 February 2027
Free period: 21 December 2026 to 6 January 2027
Written exams typically take place in the weeks following the end of the lecture period.
Academic year and semester structure:
The winter semester begins on 1 October and ends on 31 March, the summer semester begins on 1 April and ends on 30 September.
The semester times are not identical with the lecture times, which vary a bit every year, but always starting in mid-October. 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 when the term papers are usually written.
The University of Milan Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is the largest in Italy and the only one in the Lombardy area. With a broad, diversified educational offering, Agricultural and Food Sciences offers its students important training opportunities thanks to its modern laboratories - including those for advanced computer systems, chemistry, microbiology, sensorial analysis, genetics and molecular biology - its three experimental farms and an interesting greenhouse complex.
The well-established network of research agreements with companies in the agricultural and food sector and with public bodies also provides opportunities for internships and each year helps place recent graduates on the job market.
Città Studi Campus Sostenibile (CSCS, Città Studi Sustainable Campus) is a joint project launched by the University of Milan and the Milan Polytechnic in 2011 to turn the Città Studi (the historic university quarter in the city, home to the city's two main university campuses) into a forum on issues of sustainable development, thereby creating a model for the city at large to follow. Devised as six roundtables on areas of intervention – People, Energy, Education, Mobility, City and Food and Health – the project aims to implement a series of best practices with the goal of improving the quality of life for those living in the university quarter, through projects, events, and programmes.
The city of Milan, Italy
Milan is a city in northern Italy, the largest city in Italy by urban population and the second-most-populous city proper in Italy after Rome. The city proper has a population of about 1.4 million, while its metropolitan city has 3.22 million residents. Milan is the economic capital of Italy, one of the economic capitals of Europe and a global financial centre. Milan is a leading alpha global city, with strengths in the fields of art, chemicals, commerce, design, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media (communication), services, research, and tourism.
The academic year starts on 1 October and ends on 30 September. Teaching activities are divided into two semesters.
First semester: Late September 2025 – Mid January 2026
Suspension period for exam sessions and interim assessments: Mid November 2025
Second semester: Late February 2026 – Mid June 2026
Suspension period for exam sessions and interim assessments: Early May 2026
The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV UK) is a part of one of the oldest universities in the world, Charles University (CU), founded in 1348 by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. Shortly after the establishment in 1990, FSV UK became a regional center of teaching and research in economics, sociology, political science, international relations, area studies, media studies and journalism. FSV UK has more than 5000 full-time students, or some 10% of all CU students. The Faculty has one of the highest international mobility participation rates of all CU faculties, with more than 1000 students enrolled in one of its English language degree programmes.
Read more about FSV on the official website.
Students of the M3EP programme will enjoy an inspiring academic experience at the Faculty’s Institute of Sociological Studies and the Institute of Political Sciences, housed on the newly-reconstructed Jinonice campus. Just a quick ten-minute metro ride from Prague’s historic city center, this modern campus offers everything students need to thrive - from a state-of-the-art library and cozy student café to a variety of convenient campus services. With numerous restaurants, cafés, and shops only a short stroll away, students can enjoy both a vibrant campus life and easy access to the best of Prague.
Read more about the Jinonice Campus here.
Prague, Czech Republic
The city of Prague is home to almost 1.4 million people, making it a vibrant hub for students from around the world. Renowned for its rich history and cultural diversity, Prague is a city where you can wander through medieval streets, enjoy vibrant art scenes, savor traditional Czech cuisine, and explore iconic landmarks like Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. The city is also known for its many parks and green spaces, from the lush Letná Park with its stunning views of the Vltava River to the serene trails of Stromovka Park. The city thus provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable study experience.
Study Start at FSV
Prior to arriving in Prague, in May of your first year of study in Copenhagen, you will be invited to an online meeting, where you will learn more about student life, your study programme during the second year, how to register for courses, and other important matters.
Once in Prague, you will attend an orientation meeting, where you will meet the head of studies in Prague and other members of the faculty, and will be given a tour of the campus. Students can also attend welcome events organized by the Faculty for all international students.
Academic year
Courses at the Faculty of Social Sciences are organised during two semesters, the winter and the summer semester. The winter semester starts in October, while the summer semester starts mid-February. There are 13 weeks of classes per semester, followed by an exam period that lasts approximately 6 weeks. Classes are not held during Christmas break and the summer break (July 1 - August 31).
The Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of Warsaw is located a 15 minutes’ walk from the main Campus in a historic building from the second half of the 18th century.
Unity between science and academics is a cornerstone of our activities, and that is why equal importance is attached to high-level research and teaching. This approach is reflected in our leading positions in national and international rankings, as well as compilations that assess the quality of education, research achievements, and potential.
existed since 1953
top 10% of the best economic research institutions in Europe
12 departments and 11 research centers
nearly 25% of the students are from other countries.
Watch a video about the Faculty of Economic Sciences here.
Read more about the Faculty of Economics here.
Read about the student organizations here.
Read about student research activity here.
The city of Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw is a city of constant change. It’s not just its historic buildings, location, or importance in the region. Warsaw stands for its residents who want to participate in making decisions about their own city and to develop it. Warsaw is open, friendly, active, and diverse. Warsaw is Poland’s capital city and its most important economic centre with population of 1.8 million people spread across eighteen districts. Warsaw is an important academic and scientific hub. The city occupies a prominent position among developing technological hubs and its creative sector is on the rise, making Warsaw even more attractive to talented creators and artists.
Read more about the city of Warsaw here.
The academic year starts on 1 October and ends on 30 September. Teaching activities are divided into two semesters. Exam session is after each semester.
First semester (winter): 1.10.-16.02. Second semester (spring): 17.02.-30.09.
Find more info about exam sessions, thesis exam and holiday breaks here.