Roskilde University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1060 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #386 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 27 | In Denmark |
| #170 of 1,030 | For Aesthetics |
| Top50% | For 62 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 46%
- Enrollment
- 7,610
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- ruc.dk
- Languages
- Danish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 46% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (studentereksamen), or appropriate educational level reached through formal or non-formal education |
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
| Enrollment | 7,610 |
| Full time employee | 702 |
| Student:staff ratio | 11:1 |
We've calculated the 46% acceptance rate for Roskilde University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Roskilde University is a world-class research university with 8,977 scientific papers published and 171,742 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Biology, Business, Environmental Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Medicine, Economics, and Engineering.
Roskilde University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 52 | 194 |
| 1992 | 48 | 193 |
| 1993 | 76 | 206 |
| 1994 | 78 | 355 |
| 1995 | 89 | 403 |
| 1996 | 120 | 500 |
| 1997 | 144 | 684 |
| 1998 | 184 | 868 |
| 1999 | 187 | 974 |
| 2000 | 204 | 1315 |
| 2001 | 182 | 1635 |
| 2002 | 239 | 2123 |
| 2003 | 268 | 2488 |
| 2004 | 287 | 2935 |
| 2005 | 316 | 3709 |
| 2006 | 369 | 4560 |
| 2007 | 408 | 5512 |
| 2008 | 392 | 6217 |
| 2009 | 473 | 7628 |
| 2010 | 465 | 8448 |
| 2011 | 606 | 10015 |
| 2012 | 553 | 11057 |
| 2013 | 647 | 12394 |
| 2014 | 603 | 13361 |
| 2015 | 624 | 14220 |
| 2016 | 588 | 13735 |
| 2017 | 534 | 13902 |
| 2018 | 443 | 14114 |
| 2019 | 432 | 15184 |
| 2020 | 521 | 18633 |
| 2021 | 406 | 20824 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Roskilde University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelorgrad (Bachelor's degree) | Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Kandidatgrad (Master's degree) | Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Design, Environmental Management, Information Technology, International Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Sociology, Town Planning |
| Ph.d.-grad (PhD degree) | Biology, Business and Commerce, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Ecology, Educational Sciences, Environmental Management, Information Technology, International Studies, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Physics, Physiology, Public Administration, Social Psychology, Social Studies, Urban Studies |
Roskilde University alumni
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Robert Habeck
- Occupations
- environmentalistinternational forum participantpoliticianwriter
- Biography
-
Robert Habeck is a German politician and writer who has been serving as Vice Chancellor of Germany, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in the cabinet of Chancellor Olaf Scholz and as a Member of the German Bundestag for Flensburg – Schleswig since 2021. From 2018 to 2022, he also served as co-leader of Alliance 90/The Greens, alongside Annalena Baerbock. For the 2021 German federal election, he was a member of the leading duo, alongside Baerbock, who ran for chancellor of Germany.
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Jeppe Kofod
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participant
- Biography
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Jeppe Sebastian Kofod is a Danish politician of the Social Democratic Party who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark between 27 June 2019 to 15 December 2022.
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Trine Bramsen
- Enrolled in Roskilde University
- Studied in 2001-2007
- Occupations
- sociologistpolitician
- Biography
-
Trine Bramsen is a Danish politician of the Social Democrats, who has been a member of the Folketing since 2011. She served as minister of transport from February to December 2022, and minister of defence from 2019 until February 2022.
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Johanne Schmidt-Nielsen
- Occupations
- women's rights activistpolitician
- Biography
-
Johanne Schmidt-Nielsen is a former member of the Danish parliament for the Red-Green Alliance. Schmidt-Nielsen has been referred to as the "new queen of the Red-Green Alliance" by parts of the press. She now serves as secretary general for Save the Children.
Roskilde University faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Communication and Arts | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Psychology |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : People and Technology | Computer Science, Design, Information Technology, Management, Sociology, Town Planning |
| Department/Division : Science and Environment | Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences and Business | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Development Studies, International Studies, Leadership, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Sciences |
| School : Doctoral School of Communication and Arts | Communication Arts, Communication Studies |
| School : Doctoral School of People and Technology | Educational Sciences, Information Technology, Social Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies |
| School : Doctoral School of Science and Environment | Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Environmental Management, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Physics, Physiology |
| School : Doctoral School of Social Sciences and Business | Business and Commerce, International Studies, Public Administration, Social Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | RUC Roskilde Universitet |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education and Science |
| Motto | In tranquillo mors; in fluctu vita In silence, death; in movement, life |
Location and contacts
| Address | Universitetsvej 1 Postboks 260 Roskilde, 4000 Denmark |
|---|---|
| City population | 50,000 |