Study destination
Study in Denmark
Denmark offers English-taught courses in subjects such as engineering, design and business. Non-EU students pay tuition and must budget for high living costs.
Student visa
Residence permit for studies (ST1)
Bachelor tuition / year
approx. USD 7,000-16,000 for non-EU students
Masters tuition / year
approx. USD 8,000-18,000
PhD tuition / year
PhD positions are salaried jobs
Main intakes
September (main), February for some programs
Universities profiled
5
Working while you study
While studying
Up to 20 hours per week during term, full-time June to August
After graduation
Job-seeking residence of up to 2-3 years under the establishment card scheme
Universities to consider in Denmark
| University | City | Official website |
|---|---|---|
| University of Copenhagen | Copenhagen | www.ku.dk |
| Technical University of Denmark | Lyngby | www.dtu.dk |
| Aarhus University | Aarhus | www.au.dk |
| Aalborg University | Aalborg | www.aau.dk |
| Copenhagen Business School | Frederiksberg | www.cbs.dk |
Student life
- Strong welfare state with high part-time wages
- Design, engineering and business programs taught fully in English
- Generous post-study job-seeking period after graduation
Admission and visa requirements
- Admission letter from a Danish institution
- Proof of funds around DKK 6,800 per month
- First semester tuition payment or scholarship award
- English test, typically IELTS 6.0-6.5
- Bachelor applications through the national portal optagelse.dk
Tuition figures are estimates in USD. The actual fee depends on the university and course. Visa and work rules can change, so check the current rules before applying.
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