Application Guides · 2026-10-28
How to Apply to a Danish University: optagelse.dk Step by Step
Undergraduate applications in Denmark go through optagelse.dk between 15 March and 5 July, both at 12 noon CET, and you can list up to 8 programmes.
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Application Guides · 2026-10-27
Danish Application Deadlines: 15 March, 5 July and Who Uses Which
Apply by 15 March at 12 noon CET unless you have a Danish upper secondary exam and are applying on grades alone, then your deadline is 5 July.
Application Guides · 2026-10-26
Quota 1 and Quota 2 Explained
Quota 1 ranks you by your grade point average, while quota 2 assesses other criteria each institution sets, and you can be considered in both at once.
Application Guides · 2026-10-25
The Stand-By List: Should You Tick the Box?
Ticking the stand-by box puts you on a waiting list and blocks you from other programmes for the year, but if no place opens up it converts into a guarantee for the same programme next year.
Application Guides · 2026-10-24
English Requirements for Danish Programmes: English B, English A and Test Scores
Every English-taught programme in Denmark asks for at least English B; some ask for English A, which is one level higher.
Application Guides · 2026-10-23
Studying in Danish: Which Danish Tests Do You Need?
Danish-taught programmes require you to document Danish with Danish as a Foreign Language (Studieprøven) or Danish Test 2 (Danskprøve 2) by the start of teaching.
Application Guides · 2026-10-22
Entry Requirements for International Applicants to Danish Bachelor's Programmes
Your school-leaving certificate must match a Danish upper secondary qualification, and the institution, not optagelse.dk, decides whether you meet the specific subject and grade requirements.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-21
Master's Degrees in Denmark: What the Candidatus Involves
A Danish master's is a two-year, 120 ECTS research-based degree called a Candidatus, ending in a 30, 60 ECTS thesis that can take six to nine months of work.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-20
Bachelor's Degrees in Denmark: University or Professional Bachelor's?
Denmark has two bachelor's degrees: the professional bachelor's, which includes at least 30 ECTS of work placement and leads to a specific profession, and the research-based university bachelor's.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-19
Academy Profession Degrees and Top-Up Programmes in Denmark
Academy Profession degrees are two-year, 120 ECTS programmes that mix theory with work placements and can lead to a top-up bachelor's.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-18
Types of Higher Education Institution in Denmark
Denmark has five types of higher education institution: universities, university colleges, business academies, artistic institutions and maritime schools, and each offers different degrees.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-17
A PhD in Denmark: Paid Positions, Tuition and the Industrial PhD
A PhD in Denmark is a salaried job, not a course: funded PhD fellows at the University of Copenhagen average DKK 32,567 a month, and students outside the free groups pay DKK 50,000 a year.
Study Guides · 2026-10-16
Tuition Fees for International Students in Denmark
Higher education in Denmark is free of charge for students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland; everyone else pays, with Study in Denmark giving a range of EUR 6,000, 16,000 a year.
Scholarships · 2026-10-14
Scholarships for International Students in Denmark: What Exists
Danish government scholarships exist but are limited in number, split between tuition waivers and living grants, and each university chooses who gets them.
Scholarships · 2026-10-13
University Scholarships Compared: AU, UCPH, DTU, SDU, AAU, CBS and RUC
Aalborg University automatically considers every non-EU/EEA master's applicant for about 15 scholarships a year, each with a full tuition waiver and DKK 11,225 a month.
Scholarships · 2026-10-12
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters in Denmark
Erasmus Mundus scholarships in Denmark are applied for directly to each joint master's programme, usually between October and January, not through a central Danish system.
Scholarships · 2026-10-11
Fulbright Grants for Americans Studying in Denmark
Fulbright Denmark's student grant pays DKK 125,000 for one academic year, but only for U.S. graduate and PhD students, undergraduates and dual U.S.-Danish citizens cannot apply.
Scholarships · 2026-10-10
SU in Denmark: Can an International Student Get the State Grant?
SU is usually only for Danish residents, but international students can apply for equal status under Danish or EU rules; without it, you pay your own way.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-09
Student Residence Permit for Denmark: Who Applies and How
You must apply for a Danish student residence permit before you arrive in Denmark, through SIRI, if you are a non-EU/EEA citizen admitted to a higher education programme.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-08
Denmark’s October 2026 Student Permit Changes: Family and Job-Seeking
If SIRI receives your student permit application on or after 1 October 2026, your post-study stay drops to up to 1 year and your family generally cannot come with you.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-07
Working While You Study in Denmark: Hours, Permits and Job Hunting
Non-EU/EEA students with a student residence permit can work up to 90 hours a month from September to May and full time in June, July and August.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-06
Staying in Denmark After Graduation: The Job-Seeking Permit
If you hold a non-EU/EEA student permit, you can get a residence permit to look for work of up to 3 years, but only if your student permit application was submitted before 1 October 2026.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-05
Do You Need a Visa to Study in Denmark?
If you're a non-EU/EEA student staying over 3 months, you need a residence permit, not a visa, and applying for both at once gets your visa refused.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-04
Registration Certificates for EU/EEA and Swiss Students in Denmark
EU/EEA and Swiss students staying over three months need a registration certificate from SIRI, book it within three months of arrival with your passport, two photos and admission letter.
Study Guides · 2026-10-03
Getting a CPR Number as an International Student
You can only get a CPR number after you arrive in Denmark, and you must register at the international citizen service centre in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg or Odense within five days of meeting the co
Study Guides · 2026-10-02
Finding Student Housing in Denmark and Avoiding Scams
A landlord in Denmark can ask for at most 3 months' rent as deposit and 3 months as prepaid rent, six months in total.
Study Guides · 2026-10-01
Opening a Danish Bank Account and Setting Up Your Nemkonto
You can't open a Danish bank account or set up a Nemkonto until you have your CPR number, so register with the municipality first.
Study Guides · 2026-09-30
Healthcare and Health Insurance for Students in Denmark
If you're an EU/EEA or Swiss student staying over three months, registering for CPR with an S1 or EHIC gives you full access to Danish public healthcare, including a free GP under Group 1.
Study Guides · 2026-09-29
Cost of Living in Denmark for Students: A Rough Monthly Budget
Rent is the biggest cost: expect DKK 3,000, 6,500 a month, with utilities usually included, and landlords may ask for up to 6 months' rent as deposit and prepaid rent.
Study Guides · 2026-09-28
Paying Tax as a Student in Denmark: Tax Card and CPR
You need a CPR number before you can get a tax card, and you must tell SKAT how much you expect to earn that year.
Study Guides · 2026-09-27
Learning Danish for Free as an International Student
International students in Denmark are entitled to Danish courses for free, but you'll need a DKK 2,000 deposit that's refunded when you pass the final exam.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-09-26
Teaching in Denmark: Problem-Based Learning, Group Work and Quality
In Denmark, group work isn't a soft skill extra, it's often part of your exam and your final thesis, and open debate is built into how you're taught.
Study Guides · 2026-09-25
Saving Money as a Student in Denmark
Carry your student ID everywhere in Denmark: many shops, cafés, gyms and venues knock money off, but only if you ask before you pay.