Roskilde University Campus: An Audio Tour

Roskilde University is one of Denmark’s most forward-thinking scholarly institutions.

On this walking tour of its spacious campus, you’ll discover how, since its founding in 1972, it’s revolutionized higher education through interdisciplinary teaching and its student-driven approach to projects.

Starting outside the iconic “Square Root” entrance and ending at the vibrant Student House, you’ll stroll between distinctive yellow buildings set amid lakes and rewilded green spaces. On the way, you’ll learn how Roskilde University Campus and RUC’s unconventional academic philosophy is reflected in its physical environment.

The tour takes you through the university’s four academic departments, from Social Sciences and Business, to Communication and Arts. You’ll find out how students combine subjects across traditional boundaries to create unique educational pathways tailored to their interests and career goals. You’ll see where students gather to socialize, collaborate on projects, and engage with cutting-edge research and technology.

On this 45-minute walk, you’ll have an opportunity to:

• Visit Roskilde Universitetsbibliotek, the modern University Library with its hammocks, group workspaces, and resources for entrepreneurial students
• Pop into the Department of Communication and Arts, housed in the campus’s largest building, complete with cinema, sound studios, and a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views
• Find out about FabLab RUC, an open workshop where students design and build innovative technologies with expert guidance
• Learn about the Department of Science and Environment, where students and researchers collaborated to develop rapid tests during the COVID-19 pandemic
• See the striking pink coral-inspired sculptures by art group SUPERFLEX that highlight climate change and rising sea levels

Whether you’re a prospective student, a visitor interested in educational innovation, or simply curious about contemporary campus design, this tour offers a comprehensive introduction to a university that continues to challenge academic conventions.