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CBS Must Reject Most Applicants After Record Interest
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CBS Must Reject Most Applicants After Record Interest

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Copenhagen Business School (CBS) received a record 10,242 applications for its bachelor's programs this year, surpassing the previous record set in 2024.
  • Despite the surge in interest, CBS must reject two out of three applicants, offering fewer than 3,000 study places due to a reduction in available spots mandated by a 2023 university reform.
  • University leadership regrets the necessity of rejections, citing strong labor market demand for graduates equipped to navigate a changing world with new geopolitics, technologies, and green transition requirements.

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is facing a record number of applicants for its bachelor's programs, with 10,242 students vying for a spot. This figure significantly exceeds the previous record of 9,176 applicants in 2024. The intense interest means that approximately two-thirds of applicants, fewer than 3,000 students, will ultimately receive an offer of admission.

This situation arises from a mandated reduction in study places at CBS, totaling 315 fewer spots, an 11% decrease since 2024. This cutback is a consequence of a broader reform of university education implemented in 2023 across Denmark. The university's leadership expressed regret over the necessity to turn away qualified students.

The world is changing, and companies must be able to navigate a reality with new geopolitics, new technologies, and demands for green transition.

— Peter MøllgaardRector of CBS, explaining the relevance of the university's education in a dynamic global landscape.

"The world is changing, and companies must be able to navigate a reality with new geopolitics, new technologies, and demands for green transition," said Rector Peter Møllgaard. He emphasized that CBS educates its students for precisely these challenges, highlighting the strong demand for graduates in the current job market. Applicants are assessed through either Quota 1, based solely on grade point average, or Quota 2, which considers academic and general activities alongside grades.

This is precisely what we are educating our students for.

— Peter MøllgaardRector of CBS, emphasizing the preparedness of graduates for future challenges.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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