Copenhagen Business School (CBS)

 

Programme dates:
6-week courses: 28 June  - 6 August
3-week courses: 28 June - 16 July
2-week courses: 28 June  - 9 July
Application deadline:
15 February 2027

 

 

Summer University | CBS - Copenhagen Business School

You can choose from the courses offered by CBS Summer School. Explore the available courses:

Bachelor courses Master courses

 

The updated course list will be published in December 2026. In the meantime, you can browse the courses offered in the previous edition. Additional courses may be added.

Pay attention to any prerequisites for individual courses. Please remember that meeting the prerequisites (if required by the course(s)) is compulsory.

 
Guide to course selection
  • 6-week courses: Each course is worth 7.5 ECTS credits. You can take up to two courses, for a total of 15 ECTS credits.

  • 3-week courses: Each course is worth 7.5 ECTS credits. You can take one course.

  • 2-week courses: Each course is worth 3 ECTS credits. You can take one course.

Please note: Exams for this session are graded on a pass/fail basis only, with no numerical grade awarded.

 
Credit recognition

You can apply for credit recognition. You must submit your application before departure, in accordance with the procedures established by your Faculty. Please read your Faculty's regulations and relevant procedures carefully.

 

A B2 level of language proficiency is required.

 

Language certificates

Only the following certificates obtained from May 2025 onwards are accepted:

  • B2 First: minimum score of 160
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 65
  • IELTS: minimum score of 5.5
  • Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 100
 
Cattolica International English language test

If you do not hold one of the certificates listed above, you can take the Cattolica International English language test.

Please note:

  • When completing your online application, you can select your preferred test date. We recommend choosing the earliest available date to avoid the risk of places filling up.
  • The test will be held online and can be booked directly during the application process. You will receive the Zoom link by email no later than the day before the test.
  • You can take the test only once.
  • If you have already passed the Cattolica International English language test for another study abroad programme since May 2025, you can choose to use your previous result without retaking the test. You must indicate the date of your previous test in your online application.
 
Degree programme taught in English

Students enrolled in a Cattolica degree programme taught entirely in English can access the programme by submitting a self-declaration of enrolment.

  • The document can be downloaded from the iCatt portal under Online Student Services – Self-declarations – Enrolment with study plan. The document must be completed and signed.

  • For the purposes of the scholarship ranking, these students will automatically be assigned a B2.2 score.

 

 

Further information

Prerequisites FAQ

You can choose to stay in accommodation provided by Copenhagen Business School or arrange your own accommodation.

 

Booking accommodation:

Selected students will receive instructions on how to book their accommodation. Several accommodation options are available.

For further information:

Housing | CBS - Copenhagen Business School 

 

EU/EEA/Swiss Students
  • 1 course worth 7.5 ECTS credits (3 or 6 weeks bachelor / graduate courses): DKK 6,150 (approx. €820)
  • 1 course worth 3 ECTS credits (2 weeks bachelor / graudate courses): DKK 2,950 (approx. €390)
  • Programme fee: €300 (non-refundable)

These fees apply strictly to citizens of EU/EEA countries or Switzerland, or to holders of a permanent residence permit in Denmark. Applicants who do not hold one of the qualifying residence permits must apply as Non-European Students / Freemovers.

 
Non-European Students
  • 3-weeks and 6-weeks bachelor course (7.5 ECTS): DKK 12,250 (approx. €1,625)
  • 3-weeks and 6-weeks graduate course (7.5 ECTS): DKK 15,000 (approx. €2,000)
  • Programme fee: €300 (non-refundable)

 

*Please note that these fees refer to the 2026 edition. They will be officially confirmed by CBS shortly and may be subject to change.

 
What is Included in the Programme Fee:
  • Guidance and support with course enrolment at CBS
  • Insurance and Student Safety Package
  • Pre-departure assistance
  • Enrolment in and attendance at one course per session
  • Access to all on-campus facilities (libraries, laboratories, etc.)
  • Post-return assistance with the procedures for recording exams taken abroad
  • Official certificate of attendance, including exam grades
  • Post-return workshop, “Welcome Back: unpack your experience!”, organised by Cattolica International
 
What is Excluded from the Programme Fee:
  • Return flights
  • Meals
  • Accommodation (see the Accommodation section)
  • Extracurricular activities (excursions, cultural visits, etc.)
  • Visa application fees (where applicable)
  • Course materials
  • Any other expense not expressly specified above

Cattolica offers 15 scholarships worth € 600 each. 

Please note:

  • Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit* and paid in the form of a reimbursement.
  • Students are automatically considered for a scholarship when they enrol in the programme. No separate application is required.
  • When awarding scholarships, priority will be given to current students, followed by recent graduates.

 

* For students holding qualifications obtained outside Italy, if no grade conversion has already been recorded in their academic record at Università Cattolica, a default score of 80/100 will be assigned for their secondary school leaving qualification and 90/110 for their Bachelor's degree. No other methods of recognising or converting grades will be accepted.

 

Fondazione Piacenza e Vigevano Scholarships

Students enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the Piacenza may be eligible for an additional scholarship offered by Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano.

Scholarship funds will be distributed equally among all eligible students selected on the basis of merit who complete their enrolment in the programme by 5 April 2027, subject to the availability of funds.

Read the Call for Applications

Denmark is a member of the European Union and part of the Schengen Area. Therefore, students with Italian citizenship do not need an entry visa.

Please check that your travel documents (passport or national identity card valid for travel abroad) are still valid.

If you are a non-EU citizen, please check the entry requirements for Denmark.

 

Useful links:

All Università Cattolica students will be covered by an insurance policy.

View details

Contact us