Roskilde University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1112 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #418 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 27 | In Denmark |
| #172 of 1,466 | For Toxicology |
| Top50% | For 128 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 7,610
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- ruc.dk
- Languages
- Danish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 27%*
* Roskilde University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| 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 |
Research profile
Roskilde University is a world-class research university with 14,480 scientific papers published and 195,045 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Sociology, Chemistry, Law, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Roskilde University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 62 | 225 |
| 1992 | 57 | 235 |
| 1993 | 100 | 237 |
| 1994 | 99 | 384 |
| 1995 | 93 | 405 |
| 1996 | 131 | 501 |
| 1997 | 154 | 594 |
| 1998 | 200 | 670 |
| 1999 | 212 | 803 |
| 2000 | 196 | 1026 |
| 2001 | 199 | 1239 |
| 2002 | 266 | 1530 |
| 2003 | 272 | 1785 |
| 2004 | 296 | 2032 |
| 2005 | 320 | 2544 |
| 2006 | 390 | 3028 |
| 2007 | 403 | 3598 |
| 2008 | 400 | 4112 |
| 2009 | 507 | 5060 |
| 2010 | 521 | 5474 |
| 2011 | 666 | 6490 |
| 2012 | 635 | 7246 |
| 2013 | 747 | 8404 |
| 2014 | 677 | 9067 |
| 2015 | 744 | 9613 |
| 2016 | 1538 | 9893 |
| 2017 | 569 | 10043 |
| 2018 | 549 | 11215 |
| 2019 | 587 | 12434 |
| 2020 | 681 | 15533 |
| 2021 | 569 | 17787 |
| 2022 | 553 | 18094 |
| 2023 | 582 | 18656 |
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
- writerpoliticianscreenwriterinternational forum participantenvironmentalist
- Biography
-
Robert Habeck is a German Green 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 participantconsultant
- Biography
-
Jeppe Sebastian Kofod is a former 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
- politiciansociologist
- 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
- politicianwomen's rights activist
- 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 |