Are you going to help admit the new intake of bachelor’s and master’s students at the University of Copenhagen?

We are looking for 6 student assistants to be part of the administrative engine room at KU. Each year we have a larger group of students from different study programs who help with the admission to KU's bachelor's and master's programs.

Starting 1 December 2026.

About the position

You will join a group with many other student assistants. Your tasks will in some periods be very varied, and in other periods you will be dedicated to a single task. Your tasks will primarily be within the areas:

• Assist with case processing, filing and checking applications for admission
• Communication with applicants in Danish and English
• Participate in the administration of KU's quota 2 tests and interviews

We are looking for someone who

• is pursuing a higher education degree – preferably at the University of Copenhagen
• has the opportunity to work two full days per week (7-8 hours per shift)
• is flexible, engaged and service-minded
• works independently but at the same time has an eye for the community and the shared task
• is familiar with basic IT – especially Microsoft Office – and is eager to master new IT systems
• communicates at a high written level in Danish and English
• can understand Norwegian and Swedish, as we have many inquiries from Nordic applicants
• works quickly and detail-oriented with routine tasks and functions well under time pressure
• experience with administration would be an advantage, but not a requirement

Who are Education Choice and Admissions ?

Education Choice and Admissions together handle the entire process of admission and enrollment of new students at KU. From educational information and guidance for potential students to processing applications for admission and enrollment in bachelor and master programs. You will become part of the Admissions section. Our office is located in the Metropol Building at Islands Brygge St, near Søndre Campus at KU.

About us – Admissions

We are 23 full-time employees handling the processing of applications to KU's programs. We assess educational qualifications (both Danish and foreign), process exemptions, communicate with applicants, collaborate with the academic environments, and develop the administrative IT systems and processes. During the admissions period we receive help with task solving from about 20 student assistants.

Everyone in the section plays an indispensable role in ensuring admissions are completed on time, and we have a relaxed work culture focused on collaboration and good collegial relationships.

Application

Submit your application via the Job Portal (click the link "SØG STILLINGEN" at the bottom of the posting) no later than 23 October 2026 .

You must attach

• CV
• current transcript of grades
• current enrollment confirmation

If you study at KU, you can retrieve your transcript and enrollment confirmation in Self-Service under Transcripts.

Application interviews will take place in week 44.

We are happy to answer questions about the job advertisement. You can contact Special Consultant Nanna Rinaldo Andersen at tel. 35 33 47 12, email [email protected].

Salary and employment terms

Hiring and remuneration are as a student in accordance with the Central Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees Organisations – The Public Sector (OAO collective agreement) and the Collective Agreement for office clerks, laboratory technicians and IT staff (HK/stat). You will be placed on the wage scale based on previous employment. There are supplements after 5 pm and on weekends.

Pay is based solely on the actual number of hours worked, and you are not guaranteed a fixed number of hours.

You can read more about salary levels in the state on www.loenoverblik.dk .

Working hours vary over the year and on average will be 15 hours per week from December through August. We arrange the working hours in consultation with you, but expect you to be flexible regarding shifts during busy periods. Especially from January to July there will be periods of high activity, and in selected weeks it will be difficult to take extended time off. There will also be weekend shifts especially around the major deadlines. September–November there are no fixed hours.

We want to reflect the surrounding society and therefore encourage everyone regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

The University of Copenhagen has established a new common administrative organization, which is still being implemented. It involves ongoing changes and development of, among other things, workflows and collaboration interfaces.

The University of Copenhagen gives its almost 10,000 employees opportunities to fully utilize their talents in an ambitious, informal environment. We ensure traditional and modern frameworks for education and free research at a high international level. We seek answers and solutions to common problems and make new knowledge accessible and useful to others.

Info

Application deadline: 23-10-2026

Employment date: 01-12-2026

Working hours: Part-time

Department/Location: KU Education