High quality education at all levels is essential to ensure competitiveness in today’s globalised world. This is why education is a key priority in Denmark. With their high academic standards combined with innovative learning approaches, the Danish institutions are preparing their students to play an active role in a globalised, knowledge based society.
Higher education
Danish higher education has a long tradition of combining academic excellence with innovative research and teaching. High academic standards, interdisciplinary studies and project‐based activities ensure active and motivating learning environments. Most Danish higher education institutions benefit from their co‐operation with business, industry and research institutes, creating an enriching and vibrant learning environment for their students. Danish higher education institutions offer a range of opportunities for international students. The institutions are highly international and offer a large number of programs taught in English. A recent survey with responses from more than 3,500 international students studying in Denmark showed that 78% of the students would recommend Denmark as a study destination and 93% consider Denmark to be a safe country to live in.
The higher education sector includes:
- • Artistic Higher Education Institutions (research and/or artistically based undergraduate and postgraduate programmes)
- • Universities (research-based undergraduate and postgraduate programmes)
- • University Colleges (Academy Profession and professional Bachelor's programmes)
- • Business Academies (short-cycle higher education institutions offering Academy Profession and joint Bachelor's degree programmes)
The institution in Denmark will require certified copies of your educational qualifications. That is, you must provide copies with original stamps and signatures, or have two people who are not related to you sign the back of the copy with their name, address and birth date. Some institutions require that they receive the documents directly from the issuing institution. This can often take several months, so be sure to arrange in time.
English language requirements
All higher education programs in Denmark require a high standard of English. Applicants to English-taught undergraduate and postgraduate programs must, as a minimum. (IELTS : 6.5 to 7.0 or TOEFL : 79 – 100)
Intakes & Application:
For undergraduate studies, the admission deadline is 15 March for courses starting in August or September. A few institutions have additional intakes in January or February. For those courses, the deadline is 1 September. The application forms are available from the institutions approximately two months prior to the deadline.
Postgraduates
For postgraduate studies, deadlines vary. We recommend that you contact the institution directly for details.
Students from outside EU/EEA/Switzerland will be charged a fee when applying for a residence permit (visa) to study in Denmark.
Intakes & Application:
For undergraduate studies, the admission deadline is 15 March for courses starting in August or September. A few institutions have additional intakes in January or February. For those courses, the deadline is 1 September. The application forms are available from the institutions approximately two months prior to the deadline.
Tuition fees
Higher education in Denmark is free for students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
All other students must pay tuition fees.
Annual tuition fees for full-degree students.
USD 8,000-21,000 / Euro 6,000-16,000 (DKK 45,000-120,000).
Living Expenses
An average of 800 to 1800 Euros per month is required to take care of your living expenses in Denmark. The amount varies with city. Copenhagen is expensive when compared with other cities.
Scholarships and grants
Most Danish institutions have bilateral agreements with foreign institutions of higher education. These agreements are usually designed for mutual exchange of students, researchers and teachers. National and European programs offer scholarships for international students wishing to study in Denmark through an institutional agreement, as guest students or as a part of an international double or joint degree.
