Study in Denmark

Denmark is known for project-based teaching, where students work in groups on real problems, often with companies. Many master’s degrees and a growing number of business academy programmes are taught in English, in safe, well-organised cities.

• Project-based teaching

  Group projects with real organisations, especially at Aalborg University, where problem-based learning is the core of every degree.

• Business academies

  Two-year academy profession degrees, followed by an optional top-up bachelor’s, at lower fees than universities.

• English everywhere

  Most people in Denmark speak English well, so daily life is easy from the start.

• Safe, well-run cities

  Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg are safe, compact and easy to get around by bicycle.

Also on our list

• Business Academy Aarhus
• Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA)
• IT University of Copenhagen
• Roskilde University
• UCL University College
• University of Southern Denmark
• VIA University College
• Zealand Academy of Technologies and Business

• September

  Classes start

  September

  Apply

  December to March

  The main intake. Bachelor’s applications usually close on 15 March.

• February

  Classes start

  February

  Apply

  August to October

  Offered by business academies and some master’s programmes.

TuitionBusiness academies usually charge less than universities.

€6,000 to €16,000 a year

Living costsIncluding rent. Copenhagen costs the most.

DKK 7,000 to 10,000 a month

Proof of fundsThe 2026 figure. You show one year, DKK 89,112, on top of tuition.

DKK 7,426 a month

• English

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall for most programmes
  • TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted

• Academic

  • Bachelor’s: HSC or equivalent, with the specific subjects and grades each programme sets
  • Master’s: a relevant bachelor’s degree

• Residence permit

  • Admission to a full-time programme
  • Proof of tuition payment and of funds for your stay
  • Biometrics given within 14 days of applying

1. 01

   Choose programmes

   Compare universities and business academies; most English-taught options are master’s and academy degrees.

2. 02

   Take an English test

   IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic.

3. 03

   Apply

   Bachelor’s and academy programmes through the national portal, master’s programmes directly to each university.

4. 04

   Accept your offer and pay tuition

   Your university then provides the documents for the permit.

5. 05

   Apply for the residence permit

   Online to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), after paying the fee.

6. 06

   Give your biometrics in Dhaka

   Within 14 days of applying, at the visa centre that serves the Danish Embassy.

• While you study

  Up to 90 hours a month from September to May, and full time in June, July and August.

• After you graduate

  A permit of six months or a year to look for work, depending on your degree.