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.
Address: Rued Langgaards Vej 7, 2300 København S, Denmark
Computer Science, Digital Design, Business IT
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ergonomics and UX, Project Management, Software Engineering, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
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
*: 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, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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