PhD double degree programmes at SCIENCE
The Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen (SCIENCE), can engage in Double Degree PhD programmes with foreign universities, providing PhD students the opportunity to earn two PhD diplomas, one from each institution.
Double Degree PhD programmes are only available if a Principal Agreement has already been established between SCIENCE and the partner university/universities.
The Principal Agreement must be in place before any individual Double Degree PhD student agreements can be initiated.
Principal Agreement
The double degree PhD programme is based on a Principal Agreement between SCIENCE and the partner university, ensuring a solid framework for collaboration on PhD Double Degree Programmes, including reciprocity in terms of students with principal enrolment at both universities during the time of the agreement.
The principal agreement is initiated and created at the department level. Find contact information for the different departments at SCIENCE
It is recommended to involve the PhD School in terms of quality assurance before the agreement is distributed for signatures.
PhD student agreements
Following the Principal Agreement, individual Double Degree PhD Student Agreements must be signed for each student before enrolment to the programme, specifying the roles of supervisors, admission criteria, and other essential details.
If relevant, a separate agreement on the processing of personal data must be signed prior to the entry into force of the Double Degree PhD Student Agreement.
Comprehensive guidelines and further information
For more detailed information on establishing a double degree PhD, please read the comprehensive Double Degree Guidelines
Read more about the Danish PhD programme and the PhD programme at the Faculty of Science
If you are enrolled in an integrated MSc/PhD programme (e.g. the 3+5 scheme), the double degree scheme is not available for you.