Overview
Students from all over the world come to Denmark to receive a quality
education in a safe and enjoyable environment. As a student in Denmark, you
will learn to think for yourself, experiment with new knowledge, collaborate
and solve problems creatively. You will grow in concrete knowledge and - even
more importantly - in confidence, imagination and critical ability.
education in a safe and enjoyable environment. As a student in Denmark, you
will learn to think for yourself, experiment with new knowledge, collaborate
and solve problems creatively. You will grow in concrete knowledge and - even
more importantly - in confidence, imagination and critical ability.
Combining traditional lectures and tutorials with project-based teaching
methods, Danish higher education will develop your ability to think creatively,
collaborate and turn theory into practice. You will also have the opportunity
to gain valuable practical experience. Danish higher education institutions
cooperate with business to ensure an up-to-date learning environment where you
can learn from industry experts and undertake internships in globally
recognized organizations.
methods, Danish higher education will develop your ability to think creatively,
collaborate and turn theory into practice. You will also have the opportunity
to gain valuable practical experience. Danish higher education institutions
cooperate with business to ensure an up-to-date learning environment where you
can learn from industry experts and undertake internships in globally
recognized organizations.
Furthermore, Danish higher education institutions, science parks and public
research institutes all collaborate in leading-edge research with national and
international partners. These innovative public-private partnerships provide a
stimulating research environment with global opportunities.
Student Visa Requirements
research institutes all collaborate in leading-edge research with national and
international partners. These innovative public-private partnerships provide a
stimulating research environment with global opportunities.
Student Visa Requirements
1. Student visa
application form.
application form.
2. Two Residence
Permit forms duly filled in with two passport size photographs and photocopy of
the passport attached.
Permit forms duly filled in with two passport size photographs and photocopy of
the passport attached.
3. A letter of
admission or invitation from an educational institution in Denmark.
admission or invitation from an educational institution in Denmark.
4. Confirmation of
payment of School fees (copy of payment receipt/pay order).
payment of School fees (copy of payment receipt/pay order).
5. Sponsoring letter,
including the sponsor’s Bank Statement/ Proof of financial support/scholarship
during the study in Denmark.
including the sponsor’s Bank Statement/ Proof of financial support/scholarship
during the study in Denmark.
6. Personal
income/bank statement (if applicable).
income/bank statement (if applicable).
7. Documentation of
accommodation in Denmark.
accommodation in Denmark.
8. Original/certified
birth certificate.
birth certificate.
9. Original/certified
marriage certificate (if applicable).
marriage certificate (if applicable).
10. Travel Itinerary
(do not purchase ticket until you receive information to the effect that permit
will be granted).
(do not purchase ticket until you receive information to the effect that permit
will be granted).
University of Copenhagen
Aarhus
University
University
University
of Southern Denmark
of Southern Denmark
Aalborg University
Roskilde University
Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen
IT
University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen
Copenhagen Hospitality College, Copenhagen
Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen
Degrees offered in Denmark
2. Higher Diploma
3. Master's degree
4. Doctoral or Ph.D. degree
2. Spring semester: January to May
A. Academic
1. 1. At least 12
years of education (HSC equivalent).
years of education (HSC equivalent).
B. Language Proficiency
1. Most universities
require IELTS band of 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT scores 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
require IELTS band of 5.5 to 6.0 or TOEFL CBT scores 213 or iBT score 79 to 80
D. Course Length
1. Bachelor's Degree:
Approx. 3 to 4 years of study.
Approx. 3 to 4 years of study.
(Exception: a.
Veterinary Medicine, Architecture and Dentistry studies last 5 years b.
Medicine takes 6 years)
Veterinary Medicine, Architecture and Dentistry studies last 5 years b.
Medicine takes 6 years)
Requirements for Master's Program
•an internationally recognized
Bachelor's degree of good standard or equivalent
•proof of proficiency in English
•proof of proficiency
in Danish, if the programme is taught in Danish
in Danish, if the programme is taught in Danish
Subjects for
Bachelor's & Master's Program
Accountancy,
Aboriginal and Indigenous Studies, Education, Agriculture, Alternative
Medicine, Anatomy, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Archaeology,
Architecture, Design, Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Audio Engineering,
Automotive Dealership Management, Automotive Engineering, Aviation Studies,
Banking and Finance, Biochemistry, Biological & Physical Sciences,
Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Built Environment, Business &
Management, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chiropractic Studies,
Civil Engineering, Communications and Media, Computing, Dance, Drama,
E-Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Tactile Therapies, Fashion, Film,
Fine Art, Food Science, Geography, Graphic Design, Law, Health Care Management,
Health Economics, Health Sciences, History, Horticulture, International Tourism
and Hospitality, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Interior
Design, International Business, Journalism, Life Sciences, Management,
Manufacturing, Marine Biology, Maritime Studies, Marketing, Materials Science,
Mathematics and Computing, MBA, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science,
Medicine, Multimedia, Natural History, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational
Therapy and Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiotherapy,
Politics, Property Management, Public Health, Pure Mathematics, Sociology,
Sport Science, Telecommunications, Town and Country Planning, Veterinary
Science, Web Design, Wildlife Management, Zoology etc.
Expenses
A. Tuition Fees
Students from the
European Union or the wider European Economic Area don’t pay tuition fees for
higher education in Denmark. Similarly,
if you are participating in an exchange programme, your studies are free. You
also don’t pay for tuition if you have a:
European Union or the wider European Economic Area don’t pay tuition fees for
higher education in Denmark. Similarly,
if you are participating in an exchange programme, your studies are free. You
also don’t pay for tuition if you have a:
•permanent residence permit (‘Permanent
opholdstilladelse’)
opholdstilladelse’)
•temporary residence permit that can be
upgraded to a permanent one (‘Midlertidig opholdstilladelse mmf varigt
ophold’).
upgraded to a permanent one (‘Midlertidig opholdstilladelse mmf varigt
ophold’).
•parent from a non-EU/EEA country who is
already working in Denmark
already working in Denmark
All other students have
to pay tuition fees. Annual tuition fees for full-time degree students range
from 6,000 to 16,000 Euros.
to pay tuition fees. Annual tuition fees for full-time degree students range
from 6,000 to 16,000 Euros.
B. Living & Other Expense in EURO for 1 Month
1. Accommodation: 400
to 600 EURO
to 600 EURO
2. Food: 200 to 300
EURO
EURO
3. Books and other
academic requisites: 55 EURO
academic requisites: 55 EURO
4. Clothes, laundry:
65 EURO
65 EURO
5. Recreation: 200
EURO
EURO
6. Other: 100 EURO
How to Apply to the University
1. Check with the
departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.
2. You should write
directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application
information and forms.
directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application
information and forms.
3. You can also
download application form from university website.
download application form from university website.
4. Some universities
have an on-line application facility.
have an on-line application facility.
5. Admission Office
will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.
6. You should start
at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and
documentation.
at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and
documentation.
7. The decision of
the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months
of the application deadline.
the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months
of the application deadline.
Supporting Documents
1. Completed
Application Form.
2. Money
order/Application fee Documents (if needed)
order/Application fee Documents (if needed)
3. Official English
version of all educational certificates including marks sheets.
version of all educational certificates including marks sheets.
4. School/College
leaving certificate.
leaving certificate.
5. English (TOEFL or
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
6. Score report of
SAT, GRE, GMAT (if needed)
SAT, GRE, GMAT (if needed)
7. Letter of
financial responsibility directly from your sponsor.
financial responsibility directly from your sponsor.
8. Photocopy of your
passport.
passport.
4. English (TOEFL or
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
IELTS) Language proficiency test documents
5. Photocopy of your
passport.
passport.
Other Information
A. Medical Insurance
1. Your eligibility for public health
services depends on your country of origin, the duration of your stay in Denmark
and your financial situation. With regard to hospitalization for non-EU
students (Bangladeshi Students are Non EU Students), if you are undertaking a
full time course of study for at least one year, you are classed as
"ordinarily resident" in Denmark, and are therefore entitled to
public patient facilities.
services depends on your country of origin, the duration of your stay in Denmark
and your financial situation. With regard to hospitalization for non-EU
students (Bangladeshi Students are Non EU Students), if you are undertaking a
full time course of study for at least one year, you are classed as
"ordinarily resident" in Denmark, and are therefore entitled to
public patient facilities.
2. The major universities and institutes of
technology have medical centers on campus, or arrangements with General
Practitioners (GPs) based nearby. This is a free service. If you are unable to
see the doctor at your university, GPs are widely available in Denmark and
their services can be obtained at most times of the day. They generally charge about?
40 for a consultation. For more information on public healthcare entitlements,
visit Department of Health and Child site.
technology have medical centers on campus, or arrangements with General
Practitioners (GPs) based nearby. This is a free service. If you are unable to
see the doctor at your university, GPs are widely available in Denmark and
their services can be obtained at most times of the day. They generally charge about?
40 for a consultation. For more information on public healthcare entitlements,
visit Department of Health and Child site.
If you are a Nordic, EU/EEA or Swiss citizen,
there are no restrictions to the number of hours you can work in Denmark while
you study.
there are no restrictions to the number of hours you can work in Denmark while
you study.
Students
from the rest of the world may work in Denmark for up to 15 hours a week, as
well as full-time during the months of June, July and August. However, it
requires a work permit sticker in your passport.
from the rest of the world may work in Denmark for up to 15 hours a week, as
well as full-time during the months of June, July and August. However, it
requires a work permit sticker in your passport.
If you
were not granted a work permit when you received your permission to study in
Denmark, you can apply for it at the Danish Immigration Service.
were not granted a work permit when you received your permission to study in
Denmark, you can apply for it at the Danish Immigration Service.
Some international students find work in bars
or restaurants. Others distribute newspapers, work in telemarketing or get jobs
where certain language skills are required. A few find employment relevant to
their studies. Some academic institutions have online job banks or career center
that can assist you in finding a student job.
or restaurants. Others distribute newspapers, work in telemarketing or get jobs
where certain language skills are required. A few find employment relevant to
their studies. Some academic institutions have online job banks or career center
that can assist you in finding a student job.
2. Average wages in EURO (?): Students can
earn from 6 to 20 EURO per hour
earn from 6 to 20 EURO per hour
1. Students may apply for credit transfer
program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Denmark.
program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Denmark.
2. The maximum amount of credit that may be
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.
3. Most of the Danish universities consider
minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
minimum "B" grade for acceptance.
4. You have to submit the following documents to your
target university:
target university:
a. Your application form for the
Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program
Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program
b. Official copies of your academic
transcript
transcript
c. Also include an official letter from head
of the school/department of your university, from where you have already
completed the courses.
of the school/department of your university, from where you have already
completed the courses.
d. Detailed course outlines (Official Copy)
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading
lists, number of hours of teaching etc.
e. The academic level you are studying (e.g.
First Year, Second Year etc.)
First Year, Second Year etc.)
f. How many credits you have completed
g. An explanation of the grading system used
at your institution.
at your institution.
h. Information on the total units of study
requirement (i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the
degree.
requirement (i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the
degree.
