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IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)

Denmark

Address: Rued Langgaards Vej 7, 2300 København S, Denmark

Computer Science, Digital Design, Business IT

Founded in 1999, the IT University of Copenhagen is Denmark’s youngest university and a leading institution for education and research in the field of information technology. It is a specialized, independent university focusing solely on IT.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ergonomics and UX, Project Management, Software Engineering, Telecommunications

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

ITU has strong ties with the IT industry, with many part-time lecturers from the industry and a focus on collaborative projects with companies like Microsoft, Google, and numerous Danish tech firms.

Research:

Research at ITU is interdisciplinary, covering aspects of computer science, business, design, and digital culture. Key research areas include algorithms, data science, and the interaction between technology and society.

Famous Alumnis:

N/A

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

700

Current students***:

2600

Foreign students***:

20%

Cumulative former students***:

8000

Pros

A highly specialized and modern university with a strong focus on the latest IT trends. It has a vibrant entrepreneurial environment and close links to the tech industry.

Cons

Its narrow focus on IT means it does not offer the comprehensive university experience. The workload can be very intensive.

Best For

Students passionate about information technology who want a specialized, research-based education in a modern, innovative environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Twin, Information Technology (IT), Machine Learning, Software

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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