Higher Education in Denmark
Secondary education usually takes two to four years and is attended by students between the ages of 15 and 20. Some education programs are academically oriented, the most common being the Gymnasium. The upper secondary education system includes a range of opportunities. Academic programs allow students to apply for entry to higher education. Vocational programs are aimed at direct entry to the labor market. The universities, colleges and academies ranked high in world ranking of educational institutions. Above all Denmark is a welfare state and has ranked 2nd Best in the "Quality of life" and "University for Engineering" in the world.
The higher education sector includes mostly below mentioned degrees programs:
Artistic Higher Education Institutions research and/or artistically based Bachelor Degree 3 years (180 ECTS) Master Degree 2 years (120 ECTS) and Postgraduate Degree 3 years (180 ECTS)
Universities research-based undergraduate Degree 3 years (180 ECTS) Master Degree 2 years (120 ECTS) 3 years (180 ECTS) 3 years and Postgraduate Degree 3 years (18OECTS)
University Colleges offer Academy Profession Degree 2 years (120 ECTS) and Professional Bachelor Degrees 3-4 years (180-240 ECTS). Top-up-Degree 1½ year (90 ECTS) For students who have already completed an AP degree.
Business Academies (short-cycle higher education institutions offering Academy Profession and joint Bachelor's degree 3½ year (220 ECTS).Top-up-Degree 1½ year (90 ECTS) For students who have already completed an AP degree
Adult education. The opportunities for lifelong learning in terms of adult education are many. They are offered at all levels. Individual courses are also offered under the Act on Open Education, either at college or university.
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University of Copenhagen
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 82nd 2015-16
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Aarhus University
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 106th 2015-16
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Copenhagen Business School
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 201-250th 2015-16
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Aalborg University
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 201-250th 2015-16
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Technical University of Denmark
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 167th 2015-16
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Admission Requirements
Academic Certificate
In Denmark, each institution is responsible for its own admissions. Requirements vary from program to program. Here is what you need to know about how and when to apply:
Non-Danish citizens who do not have a Danish entrance examination are eligible for admission if they have qualifications recognized as being comparable to Danish entrance qualifications.
Language Requirements
English-taught study programs
Applicants to English-taught undergraduate and postgraduate programs must prove English proficiency comparable to 'English B' in the Danish upper secondary school (gymnasium) and 'English A' in some programs. English language tests to prove the proficiency may include TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL examinations (CAE) etc. English Test B of Danish requires IELTS 6.5,TOEFL 550-583 and CAE (B) and English Test A of Danish requires IELTS 7.0,TOEFL 587-610 and CAE (A).
Note:
Applicants who are native English speakers are exempted from these test requirements. Also, applicants who can document English proficiency at an equivalent level may contact the institution's International Admission Office to determine if their English level is sufficient.
Danish-taught study programs
For admission into degree programs taught in Danish proof of proficiency in Danish by taking the test called ‘Danish as a Foreign Language(Danish Test 2,Danish Test 3 )
In this way you may enroll first in an English-taught undergraduate program and then continue your education in Danish at the graduate level once you have achieved the required Danish language skills.
Requirements for Bachelor studies
Certain study programs have additional admission requirements. This could include:
- Subjects passed on a certain level. Danish education use levels A, B and C, A being the highest.
- Subjects passed with a certain minimum grade.
- The diploma in total passed with a certain minimum GPA
- Passed admission test/interview.
Requirements for postgraduate studies
an internationally recognized Bachelor's degree of good standard or equivalent
proof of proficiency in English (see above)
proof of proficiency in Danish, if the program is taught in Danish (see above).
Requirements for PhD studies
For PhD a Master's degree or equivalent is generally needed. A four-year PhD program is offered to students who have completed a Bachelor’s qualification and one year of study at postgraduate level.
How and when to apply
Undergraduates
For undergraduate studies, the admission deadline is 15 March for courses starting in August or September. A few institutions have additional intakes in January or February. For those courses, the deadline is 1 September. The application forms are available from the institutions approximately two months prior to the deadline. Online application forms can also be found.
Postgraduates
For postgraduate studies, deadlines vary. We recommend that you contact the institution directly for details.
Tuition fees.
Higher education in Denmark is free for students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Similarly, if you are participating in an exchange program your studies in Denmark are free. You also do not pay for tuition if you at the time of application have a:
- Permanent residence permit.
- Temporary residence permit that can be upgraded to a permanent one.
- Residence permit as the accompanying child of a non-EU/EEA parent holding a residence permit based on employment.
All other students must pay tuition fees.
Annual tuition fees for full-degree students
USD 8,000-21,000 / Euro 6,000-16,000 (DKK 45,000-120,000). Note: for exact fees you should contact the institution in question.
Scholarships and grants
Most Danish institutions have bilateral agreements for mutual exchange of students, researchers and teachers. National and European programs offer scholarships for international students wishing to study in Denmark. Some grants and scholarships admissible to:
Dedicated, top-tier students with an academic profile within the areas of natural, environmental and health sciences, engineering, technology and innovation
Students enrolled at a Nordic or Baltic higher education institution.
Erasmus-students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study abroad as Exchanges Students in last 3-12 months part of their higher education in their home country.
To Erasmus Mundus scheme EU/EEA and non-EU/EAA students to undertake specific Master's degree.
American students in higher education wishing to study in Denmark under Fulbright scholarship .
Student from Brazil or China who can pursue an education in a Danish university and a career at a Danish company either in Denmark, China or Brazil.
Highly qualified exchange students and young researchers from European countries and from Russia, China, Japan, Israel and Egypt, under the Cultural Agreements, in studies of the Danish language and culture or other fields of study related to Denmark, such as design, architecture, environmental studies, and other related fields.
Fund highly qualified full-degree students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland who have been granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark due to education.
An international student under Danish State Educational Support (SU) who apply for equal status awarded to Danish residents.
Visa & Residence Permit.
A visa is issued for the purpose of a short stay of no more than 90 days in Denmark. The 90 days must be spent within a 180 day period in either Denmark or another Schengen country. Foreign nationals who are required a visa to enter Denmark and who intend to stay in Denmark for more than 3 months must apply for a residence permit prior to arriving in Denmark. Please note that if you apply for a residence permit and visa at the same time, your visa application will be turned down.
Where to file your application
You may apply for a visa at any authorized Danish mission in a country where you are staying legally on a permanent or temporary basis. This includes all Danish Embassies and certain consulates abroad.
Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) was established in 1917. Today, with 20,000 students and 1,500 employees, CBS is one of the largest business schools in Europe and one of the 8 Danish universities
Roskilde University (RUC)
Roskilde University (RUC) is a Danish public university founded in 1972 and located in Trekroner in the Eastern part of Roskilde. Roskilde University offers higher education at bachelor-, master, and Ph.D. levels within four main areas: humanities, humanistic technologies, social science and science.
University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) offers world class education and is committed to an international perspective, at all levels. The largest campus is located in the city of Odense (Funen) and other campuses are located in the cities of Kolding, Esbjerg, Sønderborg (Jutland) and Slagelse (Zealand).
University of Copenhagen (KU)
With over 38,000 students and more than 9,000 employees, the University of Copenhagen is one of the largest institutions of research and education in the Nordic countries. The University offers more than 200 study programmes in health sciences, humanities, law, life sciences, pharma-ceutical sciences, science, social sciences, and theology.
IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)
The IT University of Copenhagen is an independent educational and research institution, dedicated to the digital world. The university works to make Denmark exceptionally good at making value through IT by providing contemporary study programmes and research at the highest academic level.
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university with a world-class reputation. One fifth of DTU's scientific staff is recruited internationally and an increasing number of the students are also from abroad. DTU has contributed to Denmark achieving a leading position within Technical Design, Wind Energy, Biotechnology, Electronics and Telecommunication.
Aalborg University (AAU)
Aalborg University (AAU) has been providing students with academic excellence, cultural engagement and personal development since its inception in 1974. It offers education and research within the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, technical and health sciences.
Aarhus University (AU)
Aarhus University is a young, modern university established in 1928. It has grown to become a leading public research university with international reach covering the entire research spectrum.
Rhytmic Music Conservatory
Rhythmic Music Conservatory (RMC) offers the most advanced education available in rhythmic contemporary music – a multifaceted concept that embraces widely diverse forms of expression in such genres as rock, pop, jazz, hip hop, heavy metal and electronic music.
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Visual Art
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Visual Art is an internationally-oriented educational and research institution continuing a more than 250-year-old tradition of developing artistic talent and enterprise to the highest standards, based upon the independent work of each individual student.
The Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts - Southern Denmark
The academy offers bachelor and master study programmes for musicians and music teachers in classical music, rhytmic music, jazz, and, as the only academy in Denmark, folk music.
Design School Kolding
Design School Kolding is an independent institution under the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The school trains designers at undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Royal Danish Academy of Music
The Royal Danish Academy of Music is the oldest music academy in Denmark. It is a dynamic and vibrant artistic educational institution centred on teaching, with an additional important role to support the development of classical music and enhance its relevance as a central part of contemporary musical and cultural life.
Aarhus School of Architecture
The Aarhus School of Architecture is an institution under the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Our aim is to educate architects who can develop the physical environment of the future by engaging with society.
We offer teaching at Bachelor, Master and PhD level within architecture and areas related to the architectural profession. We also offer a range of continuing education and specialised courses.
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts - Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation
KADK is Scandinavia's leading academy in the fields of architecture, design and conservation, educating tomorrow's architects, designers and conservators. KADKs teaching is based on a core "DNA" of science, practice, and art. The academy offers a range of bachelor and master programmes in architecture, design and conservation, as well as offering an active PhD and research environment.
Funen Art Academy
Funen Art Academy offers a five year independent higher education in contemporary visual arts. The study at Funen Art Academy is internationally recognized and aims to educate visual artists to the highest professional level.
The Royal Opera Academy
The Royal Academy of Music - Aarhus/Aalborg
The Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus/Aalborg is a state institution under the auspices of the Danish Ministry of Culture, charged with responsibility for the further education courses in music, and for otherwise contributing to the promotion of musical culture in Denmark.
The Danish National School of Performing Arts
The Danish National School of Performing Arts welcomes students from all parts of the world. The school offers several artistic programmes with students from many different countries.
University College UCC
University College UCC is situated in Copenhagen and Greater Copenhagen and offer professional bachelor's degrees in teacher education, social education and health education.
University College South Denmark
University College South Denmark offers a wide range of higher education study programmes and courses at all levels, with an emphasis on first-cycle Professional Bachelor Degrees in the field of Educational Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Communication Sciences. Geographically, University College South Denmark covers Southern Jutland and has more than 6,500 students and 700 members of staff.
VIA University College
VIA's 8 campuses are located in the Central Denmark Region and offer a wide range of educational programmes in areas, such as health, social education, technology, trade, design, business and animation. 20 research centres in addition to a close cooperation with professional practice ensures that a continuous development of programmes based on the latest knowledge within their corresponding fields.
University College Zealand
University College Zealand is the regional university college in the region of Zealand offering ten bachelor degree programmes. University College Zealand has 8,500 full-time and 200 part-time students as well as 600 employees located at
six campuses across the region.
Metropolitan University College (MUC)
Metropolitan University College is a university college of applied sciences with campuses in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Metropolitan offers Bachelor’s Degree programmes, Academy Profession Degree programmes, postgraduate studies, and conducts applied research and development activities in welfare-sector subjects such as health, rehabilitation, welfare technology, management, education and social work.
University College Lillebaelt (UCL)
University College Lillebaelt offers higher education programmes contributing to the ongoing development of society. Geographically, University College Lillebaelt covers part of the Southern Region of Denmark and has approximately 7,000 students and 700 employees.
Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX)
Danish School of Media and Journalism is a training and knowledge center for the media and communications sector with a focus on talent, lifelong learning and innovation.
University College of Northern Denmark (UCN)
University College of Northern Denmark awards Professional Bachelor Degrees and AP Degrees according to Danish national legislation, all accredited by
The Danish Accreditation Institution. In addition, UCN offers Ongoing and Further Education from day seminars tailored for specific organisations and professionals to Diplomas at the BA-level.
Zealand Institute of Business and Technology (ZIBAT)
Zealand Institute of Business and Technology is a regional academy in the Zealand region of Denmark where you also find the capital city, Copenhagen. Today, approximately 3,000 students study at the five campuses located in the cities of Roskilde, Køge, Næstved, Slagelse and Nykøbing Falster, offering programmes for a steadily growing number of international students as well as Danish students.
Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA)
Copenhagen School of Design and Technology is an Academy of Higher Education which offers over 30 different educational programmes at Bachelor degree and Academy Professional degree levels.
Business Academy SouthWest
Business Academy SouthWest is a regional higher education and research institution with locations in Esbjerg and Sønderborg. The aim of the instituion is to develop and provide practical higher education at the academy bachelor level and professional higher level, within the following knowledge clusters: Architectural Technology & Construction, Industry & Offshore, Financial Management, Computer Science, Marketing Management, Design & media, Innovation and General Management/elevation of competencies.
Lillebaelt Academy of Professional Higher Education
Lillebaelt Academy is the largest business academy in the Region of Southern Denmark and offers 30 higher educational programmes aimed at employment in the world of business. The academy offers both full-time and part-time programmes all of which are based on a solid foundation of knowledge and close collaboration with companies.
Copenhagen Business Academy
Copenhagen Business Academy is Denmark’s largest business academy and consists of five campuses in Greater Copenhagen and Northern Zealand. Copenhagen Business Academy offers professional higher education programmes in which theory and practical skills always go together, and where the subjects taught can be seen in their proper perspective.
Niels Brock (Copenhagen Business College)
The educational institution, Niels Brock serves more than 20,000 students and course participants within the country, as well as over 1,500 students in China. Niels Brock has over 130 years of experience delivering business and commerce education, and has built a solid network within the Danish business community - a community that knows the school as well it knows them.
Dania - Academy of Higher Education
Dania Academy of Higher Education is one of nine other regionale academies of higher education in Denmark. Dania has over 1800 full-time students and many part-time AP Degree students and was officially opened January 1st, 2009
International Business Academy (IBA)
With its roots going back more than 100 years, the IBA is today a major higher education institution in the heart of Denmark, offering programmes in business, marketing, finance, management, entrepreneurship and design.
Business Academy Aarhus
Business Academy Aarhus is one of the largest business academies in Denmark with more than 4,500 full-time students, 3,400 part-time students and about 350 employees.
Aarhus school of Maritime and Technical Engineering
Aarhus School of Marine and Technical Engineering educates Marine and Technical Engineers in a stimulating learning environment with the aim of providing the students with in-demand and up-to-date competences.
Copenhagen School of Maritime Education and Training
The Copenhagen School of Marine Engineering and Technology Management has educated marine engineers since 1906. There are approximately 500 students and 40 employees.
Maritime Training and Education Centre (MARTEC)
MARTEC is the maritime and polytechnic education center in northern Denmark.
Svendborg International Maritime Academy (SIMAC)
SIMAC is Denmark’s largest maritime educational institution with 500 students and 90 highly educated and motivated employees. SIMAC offers three fields of study.
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