Study in Denmark

Study in Denmark to unleash endless possibilities

Denmark is renowned for having some of the happiest people in the world. Since the launch of the UN’s World Happiness Report in 2012, Denmark has frequently secured the top spot. If you choose to study in Denmark, you might just find that the Danes’ innate happiness becomes a part of your experience

Why study in Denmark?

  • Dependents Allowed: Apply together for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
  • Work Permit: 3 years post-graduation work permit.
  • Affordable Tuition: €4,000-€8,000 per semester.
  • Pay Only 1 Semester Upfront: No need to pay for the entire program at once.
  • No Bank Statement Required: No solvency proof needed.
  • Fully Funded Scholarships: Available opportunities for financial support.
  • Part-Time Work for Students: Full-time work opportunities for spouses.
  • PR Opportunities: Pathway to permanent residency in Schengen.
  • High Salaries: One of the highest salary-paying countries in Europe.

Key facts to study in Denmark

  • Education
40+
Universities and colleges
25,366
International students in 2022
20 hours
per week while studying.
3 years
post-study work permit
  • Country Stats
Capital
Copenhagen
 5.6 million
Total Population
2.1%
Economic Growth Rate (2024)
Danish
Primary Language
  • Weather (August)
17-21°C
Copenhagen
16-20°C
Aarhus
16-20°C
Odense
15-19°C
Aalborg

Requirements

Relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent.

GRE or GMAT may be required for certain programs.
Valid passport copy
Transcripts,  SOP, and Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
Complete the university’s application form.

English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, CAEL)

Certain programs include an interview as part of the selection. 

Academic Intake to Study in Denmark

Danish universities generally offer two main intakes each year

Intake

Start

Application deadline

Autumn

August/September

March 1st

Spring

January/February

September 1st

Programs and their duration in Denmark

Here’s an overview of the programs offered by universities in the Denmark

Programs

Duration

GIR

Undergraduate Degrees (e.g., BA, BSc, BEng)

3 years

2 years

Sandwich Degrees (includes one year in industry)

4 years

2 years

Taught Master’s Degrees (e.g., MA, MSc, LLM, MBA, MRes)

1 year

2 years

Research Master’s Degrees (e.g., MPhil, PhD, DPhil)

1-2 years

2 years

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