The International Summer University Program (ISUP) began in 1999 as an initiative between the International Office and a number of academic programs and faculty at Copenhagen Business School. The program had 80 participants the first year and student interest in the program has steadily risen since then, with 1500 participants in 2011.

The program gives international and national students, enrolled in Bachelor or Master Degree programs at universities around the world, the possibility of completing 15 ECTS credits over the summer (equivalent to half a semester’s course load at CBS). Professionals seeking to develop their skills and enhance their knowledge in the various business fields are also encouraged to apply.

To secure a high academic standard of the courses offered, the program collaborates very closely with the study boards at Copenhagen Business School to offer courses in areas recognized by our partner universities and many others worldwide. The ISUP faculty is comprised of professors from CBS, as well as international professors from top universities around the world. Active involvement of international senior executives from Danish and multinational companies will be an integral part in selected courses.

Who can participate?

We welcome students from around the world to study undergraduate or graduate courses at the International Summer University Program. To be admitted to ISUP, students must be in good academic standing and have a minimum of two years of university studies at bachelor’s level to take an undergraduate course, and a minimum of one year of university studies at master’s level to take a graduate course. In addition, all students must have strong English skills and fulfill the prerequisites for the courses they wish to attend.

You can find further information for the different groups of students under ISUP Students and Admission.