RUC was originally established in order to challenge academic traditions and to experiment with new ways to create and acquire knowledge. RUC cultivates a project and problem oriented approach to knowledge creation, because we believe that the most relevant results are obtained by solving real problems in collaboration with others.
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Top reasons to study here
- Roskilde University’s primary objective is experimental, innovative forms of learning, research and problem-solving that moves society into the future.
- The university is research-driven and provides education for future generations of managers, teachers and experts based on advanced knowledge.
- Everyone should be able to draw on the knowledge that we create at RUC, and we should be able to draw on knowledge from everyone.
Bachelor's programmes
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Department of Social Sciences and Business
Humanities (1)
- Bachelor International Bachelor in HumanitiesDepartment of Communication and Arts
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- Department of Science and Environment
Social Sciences (1)
- Department of Social Sciences and Business
About
History
Roskilde University is a Magna Charta Universitatum member institution. The Magna Charta Universitatum is a document that was signed by 388 rectors and heads of universities from all over Europe and beyond on 18 September 1988, the 900th anniversary of the University of Bologna.
Education
RUC’s pedagogical approach, using project and problem-based learning, is therefore the education model of the future. It prepares students for the future by encouraging them to tackle real issues in collaboration with students from other disciplines, in dialogue with companies and organizations outside RUC and in close interaction with our researchers. But the education model of the future must be constantly developed. We continually focus on development and quality in our education programmes and on always providing our students with a high level of academic training and expertise to match the requirements of the labour market.
Research
Research in the future will be open and participatory In a society where everyone is connected, the possibilities for sharing knowledge and ideas are constantly increasing. This is a major potential for university research. We believe that the most vital questions and the most relevant solutions occur in the interaction between universities, individuals, businesses and organizations. The experience possessed by others can be used to identify relevant problems and to qualify solutions in interaction with the university.
Career
For potential employees
- RUC offers a unique pedagogical approach to education.
- We are continually working to develop new forms of learning and we particularly encourage forms that interact with the outside world.
- The basis for all education and the development of education is a strong focus on quality.
- Research at RUC is based on openness, both internally and externally in interaction with our surroundings. We are constantly endeavouring to find new ways to interact with the outside world.
- You work directly and engagingly with students who have a high level of professional commitment, within both teaching and research.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
601 -200
2018
401 100
2017
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Student House RUC is an open and inclusive gathering place for all students at RUC, where you can meet, organize events and activities and meet for social and academic interaction.
The association Student House RUC is based on voluntary engagement in which students work together to operate a house that gathers and engages all students at Roskilde University.
There is open access for all, with benefits for students with valid student ID.
The Student House RUC is run by volunteers, organized in a board, a finance committee, four different subcommittees and a bar and cafe.
Housing services
As a student, intern, PhD candidate, researcher, or visiting professors of Roskilde University you are entitled to priority access to all accommodation available on HousingAnywhere.com. The platform allows you to choose from rooms listed by local students or verified landlords and securely book prior to your arrival.
Library services
Roskilde University Library (RUb) is located by the main entrance and is an open, bright and welcoming library. RUb is specially designed to be a workplace for students and staff at Roskilde University - and, in the best possible way, to help them with their studies.
Student Life
Campus life
RUC is a meeting place where you become part of a strong community. It is a campus where ideas and free thinking are brought into play in the dialogue between people with different perspectives and nationalities.
An interdisciplinary approach and project work immerses the students in social and professional contexts that form lasting ties.
The culture at RUC is therefore characterised by a high degree of openness and room for many different positions. The core of RUC’s culture is freedom of thought, democracy and tolerance.
Sports facilities
Life at the university is more than attending classes and conducting research. On campus there are many facillities for sports and social time together, indoors and outdoors.
Two multi courts, soccer, disc golf course, nature trails along lakes, streams and fields, a gym, innovation workshops, kitchen gardens, a student house, a canteen, sofa lounges, a cinema, etc. are all places to meet for social moments.
Student clubs
There are many clubs that you can choose to engage in, from nature conservation to choir to robot building. And you can create your own club - perhaps an evening of ignite-speak, build-a-city garden or performance poetry.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Only the lecture was too much for me
Marko Gemovic rated 4 out of 5 stars
I really liked the practice we got in the courses. Most of the lecturers were very nice and helpful. I really enjoyed the breakfasts at the end of a course, because it helps bonding in the group and with the lecturers. However, RUC's way of studies is different and not always clear to incomings. For the first time in my life I had to write an essay after a 2 weeks lecture....
Great learning opportunity !
Ayla Cunningham rated 5 out of 5 stars
I loved my experience at RUC. I'm from France and the pedagogy here in Denmark and particularly at RUC was really life changing for me. The exchange with the teachers and the way the workload was organised made it a great learning opportunity. The group project was also a great way to learn, and I really enjoyed it all in all. I also think that the welcome we got as...
Exchange studies made easy
Gintė Plioplytė rated 4 out of 5 stars
First of all I really liked the foundation course and the effort that was put into it. It was great ,as an exchange student, to get academical counselling so early in the semester. Secondly, it was rather clear from the very beggining of my studies that I can always rely on the exchange office which was always ready to help. Since at first it was hard to understand the RUC...
