As an international student in Denmark you can expect world-class education in areas such as engineering, life sciences, social sciences and IT. You will also be studying in a safe, friendly and innovation-driven environment.

Global challenges demand innovative solutions

Average length of a full-time higher education programme:

• Bachelor’s degree programme: 3 years
• Master’s degree programme: 2 years
• Doctorate/PhD: 3 years

Tuition fee for non EU-students:

• At Denmark universities, tuition fees range from €6000 - €16000 per year.

• Population: 5,831 million (2021)
• Capital: Copenhagen
• Geographical size: 42,921 km2
• GDP: € 307.24 billion (2021)
• Official EU language(s): Danish
• Currency: Danish Krone DKK

In Denmark, higher education is focused on creating solutions for the real-world. Traditional lectures are combined with industrial collaborations and teaching methods that promote students' ability to use what they have learned and turn knowledge into innovative solutions.

This way of studying requires a high degree of personal initiative and independent thinking. Thus, for some people, studying in Denmark can be challenging at first and different from what they are used to. We feel confident that it will inspire you and help you succeed in whatever you decide to do in life.

Number of higher education institutions: 30

Number of students in higher education: 275,000

Number of international students in higher education: 22,000

Accommodation approx. 350 euros

Universities in the Denmark offer students the possibility of being accommodated in dormitories but places are limited. On average, dormitory costs around 250€ per month, whereas, private rooms cost around 500-700€.

Food approx. 200-300 euros

Studies and personal requirements (books, culture, recreation): approx. 150 euros

The ISIC (International Student Identity Card) card is the most advantageous card for all students. It allows cardholders to get student discounts for transport, restaurants, cinemas, museums, exhibitions and concerts.

Total per month approx. 1000 Euros

The average monthly living expenses for a student in Denmark are approximately 1000 euros. 

You may apply for the student visa at the competent representative authority at the earliest six months before your planned travel date. You should not apply later than 15 calendar days before your planned stay.

• Valid travel document
• Passport-sized photos
• Admission letter of the Higher education institution
• Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the living costs.
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of appropriate travel health insurance
• Flight reservation
• Other documents

Contact your EUCAS advisor for more details.

All international students, even from non-EU countries, can work part-time while studying. The only conditions are that they must be enrolled with a higher education institution and must have a valid residence permit.

Depending on the period you intend to work, the following options are open to you:

• During school holidays (Christmas, spring, summer – June, July, August): the student can work with no limit to the number of hours.
• During the school year: the student can work no more than 20 hours per week and the work must be compatible with study.