Matriculation and welcome party
The official welcome for you as a new student
Every year, the University of Copenhagen welcomes all new students in connection with the study start. This happens at the Matriculation Ceremony, which is the University’s official welcome for new students.
Here, you will meet your future fellow students and tutors, and the Rector will officially welcome you to the University. You are also invited to the welcome party with concerts by the musical artists Brimheim and Kalaset.
When: Friday 25 August 2023 (see times in programme)
Where: Frue Plads, 1168 Copenhagen and North Campus, Universitetsparken 3, 2100 Copenhagen Ø.
It is optional if you want to attend.
The event is outdoors.
The event is for new students only. It is not possible to bring any companions.
Remember to get your ticket
You need a ticket to attend, which you will receive by registering for the event via the email you will receive in early August.
If you haven't received an email by 10 August with the registration link , please send an email to immatrikulationsfest@adm.ku.dk.
The event is divided into three activities:
1. Meet your future fellow students and tutors
The day will start with meeting your tutors and future fellow students.
See when and where your programme will be meeting (In Danish)
If your venue (mødested) is Frue Plads, it means that your course will not be getting together before the matriculation. In that case, you simply show up at the University on Frue Plads, where the matriculation ceremony starts at 15:00. Gates open at 14:00.
2. Matriculation Ceremony at 15:00 at Frue Plads (the gate opens at 14:00)
The Rector will officially welcome you to the University of Copenhagen at Frue Plads. In addition, the chairman of the Student Council will be giving a speech, and, according to tradition, you can shake hands with the Rector.
If your class don’t meet up before the event, you are welcome to come directly to Frue Plads. Your tutors will meet you there after the matriculation ceremony and guide you to the welcome party at North Campus.
3. Welcome party at North Campus (16:00 to 22:00)
When you have shaken hands with the Rector, seen the University’s ceremonial hall and heard the speeches at Frue Plads, you, your fellow students and tutors will go to North Campus. Here, you can hear musical performances by the artists Brimheim and Kalaset, visit stalls with representatives from different associations and enjoy delicious food and drinks at student-friendly prices. The party ends at 22:00.
Venue for the party: Universitetsparken 3, 2100 Copenhagen Ø.
We look forward to welcoming you.
The event is divided into three activities:
1. Meet your fellow exchange students and mentors at the students café “Studenterhuset”
From 12.00 Studenterhuset invites exchange students and mentors to meet before the matriculation ceremony. Studenterhuset is situated 3 minutes walk from Frue Plads and is one of the most popular meeting places for students in Copenhagen. Registration for this acticity is not necessary.
Studenterhuset is located at Købmagergade 52.
2. Matriculation Ceremony at 15:00 at Frue Plads (the gate opens at 14:00)
The Rector will officially welcome you to the University of Copenhagen at Frue Plads. In addition, the chairman of the Student Council will be giving a speech, and, according to tradition, you can shake hands with the Rector.
If you don't participate in the event at 'Studenterhuset' prior to the Matriculation, you are welcome to come directly to Frue Plads.
3. Welcome party at North Campus (16:00 to 22:00)
When you have shaken hands with the Rector, seen the University’s ceremonial hall and heard the speeches at Frue Plads, you, your fellow students and tutors will go to North Campus. Here, you can hear musical performances by the artists Brimheim and Kalaset, visit stalls with representatives from different associations and enjoy delicious food and drinks at student-friendly prices. The party ends at 22:00.
Venue for the party: Universitetsparken 3, 2100 Copenhagen Ø.
We look forward to welcoming you.
The event is divided into two activities:
1. Matriculation Ceremony at 15:00 at Frue Plads (the gate opens at 14:00)
The Rector will officially welcome you to the University of Copenhagen at Frue Plads. In addition, the chairman of the Student Council will be giving a speech, and, according to tradition, you can shake hands with the Rector.
2. Welcome party at North Campus (16:00 to 22:00)
When you have shaken hands with the Rector, seen the University’s ceremonial hall and heard the speeches at Frue Plads, you, your fellow students and tutors will go to North Campus. Here, you can hear musical performances by the artists Brimheim and Kalaset, visit stalls with representatives from different associations and enjoy delicious food and drinks at student-friendly prices. The party ends at 22:00.
Venue for the party: Universitetsparken 3, 2100 Copenhagen Ø.
We look forward to welcoming you.
For information about the Matriculation Ceremony and the event in general:
Send an e-mail: immatrikulationsfest@adm.ku.dk
For information about the Welcome Party
Send an e-mail to Iben Kjær Larsen: ikl@srku.dk
Are you a tutor and need further information?
Send an e-mail to Iben Kjær Larsen: ikl@srku.dk
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