Academic calendar
Block 1 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Block 1 2026Relevant now
- Autumn Semester 2026
- Block 2 2026-2027
- Spring Semester 2027
- Block 3 2027
- Block 4 2027
Campus language
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C
- CSS-kantinen
- The canteen located at the City Campus (Center for Sundhed og Samfund) in the former municipal hospital.
E
- Egmont
- Short for Egmont H. Petersen Kollegiet, a large and socially active dorm in Østerbro.
F
- Fredagsbar
- The essential Danish university tradition of department-run bars held every Friday afternoon.
G
- G-kol
- Common shorthand for Grønjordskollegiet, a massive dorm complex in Amager popular with UCPH students.
- Gothersgade-kantinen
- The dining area serving students at the Social Sciences and Science buildings near the Botanical Garden.
H
- HUMrådet
- Humanistrådet, the local student council for the Faculty of Humanities.
K
- KUA-kantinen
- The main canteen at the South Campus (Amager), often used as a meeting point.
- KUA-pigen
- A cultural stereotype referring to a typical female student from the Faculty of Humanities, often associated with specific fashion and political views.
L
- Læsesal
- Literally 'reading room,' used to refer to any of the quiet study halls where students spend exam seasons.
R
- Regensen
- The official nickname for Collegium Domus Regiae, one of Denmark's oldest dorms located next to the Round Tower.
- Rus
- A first-year student or 'freshman' during their orientation period.
- Rusvejleder
- An older student who acts as a mentor or tutor for new students during orientation.
S
- SAK
- Studenterafdelingen, the central university administration office for student affairs.
- SAMFrådet
- The student council representing the Faculty of Social Sciences.
- SRKU
- Studenterrådet ved Københavns Universitet (The Student Council), the main representative body for students.
T
- The Bio
- Refers to the canteen located in the Biocenter on the North Campus.
- Tietgen
- The common name for Tietgenkollegiet, known for its circular architectural design in Ørestad.
V
- Valken
- Short for Valkendorfs Kollegium, the oldest student dormitory in Denmark.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Absalon
- The university's online learning management system used for course materials and communication.
- Akademisk kvarter
- The 'Academic Quarter' tradition where lectures officially start 15 minutes after the scheduled hour (e.g., 10:15 instead of 10:00).
- biocenter_canteen
- Biocenter Canteen
- CSS
- Center for Sundhed og Samfund, the City Campus located in the old Kommunehospitalet (Municipal Hospital).
- gimle_canteen
- Gimle Canteen
- KU-kort
- The multi-purpose student ID card used for identification, library loans, and building access.
- KUA
- Københavns Universitet Amager, the common name for the South Campus housing Humanities and Law.
- KUB
- Københavns Universitetsbibliotek, the university library system.
- Mærsk Tårnet
- The Maersk Tower, a landmark high-rise building for the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
- maersk_tower_canteen
- Maersk Tower Canteen
- Metropol
- The Metropol building, part of the City Campus housing various administrative and social science facilities.
- Punkt KU
- The student intranet portal for accessing grades, schedules, and official announcements.
- Selvbetjening
- The online self-service portal used for course registration and exam sign-ups.
- the_wicked_rabbit_vegetarian_canteen
- The Wicked Rabbit (Vegetarian Canteen)
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Block 1 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 18 approved campus terms and 14 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.