Financial Support
As students, we are used to getting by with little money. However, developing a good study environment is not free. The Student Union supports initiatives and events financially that strengthen the academic environment, promote student-led change or sustain students' well-being. In 2023 we handed out more than a quarter of a million DKK to student activities at the University of Copenhagen!
The Student Union have two different categories of financial support – activity support and basic subsidy. If you have any questions about the two categories, please contact us on srku@srku.dk.
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Basic Subsidy
Only the Student Union's own local councils in the faculties and departments (subject and faculty councils) can apply for basic subsidy. The subsidy is given once every year and the size depends on how many students your local council represents. You can read more about the activity support and apply here.
Activity Support
All students at the University of Copenhagen can apply for activity support. If you have an idea for a cool activity for students but you need money to go through with it, our support is for you. There are a few criteria for the activities, we support. You can read more about the activity support and apply here.
Other places to apply for money at the University of Copenhagen
The Student Union is not the only place you can apply for financial support. The University of Copenhagen itself has several places to apply for money.
Across the university, you can apply for:
UCPH General Foundation: All students can apply for this fund. It mainly supports cultural and social activities across faculties.
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund can be applied for funds by all students with a good idea.
Academic Books support student projects that strengthen the social and academic life.
Specific faculty funds:
The fund for student initiatives on the Faculty of Science.
The Student Fund at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
The Study Environment Fund at the Faculty of Social Sciences can be found on KUnet.
The Study Environment Fund at the Faculty of Humanities can be found on KUnet.
If you study at the Faculty of Law you can apply for financial support on KUnet.
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Examples of foundations and funds:
Snabslanten: The fastest money in town! Snabslanten is Copenhagen Municipality's financial aid for small “here-and-now” projects, where you can apply for up to DKK 10.000. You will receive an answer within 14 days.
The Tuborg Foundation: The Tuborg Foundation supports young people and organizations who seek to strengthen young people's opportunities to live out their dreams for the benefit of the Danish society. Among other things, you can apply for their ‘Dream Pool’, where you can apply for finanical support ranging from DKK 1000 to a maximum of DKK 100.000. You will receive an answer within a week.
The Nordea Foundation: It supports non-profit projects that promote good lives in health, exercise, nature and culture in Denmark. You send an initial description of your idea, and if the Nordea Foundation approves this, you send a proper application. You can espect to receive answer within two monts.
Pieces of advice
Always ask your institute leader og dean for funding directly from the institute or faculty.
Several unions and scientific societies grant funding for student-led projects.
If you’re looking outside the university, check out the website Legatbogen.
