Study in Denmark

What all documents are required for submitting application for Danish student visa?

"Documents Required for Submitting Application -     
A copy of a valid passport or other form of legitimate travel documentation issued to them.
A passport photo. The photo must be 35 mm x 45 mm (size of head 30-36 mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head). They must be facing the camera directly.
Original documentation showing that they have been accepted at an educational institution. Please note that the original letter of acceptance must be attached to the application - copies will not be accepted.
If they have been accepted at a post-secondary educational program and have to pay a tuition fee, they must attach documentation that this has been paid for the first semester or school year.
If student is at a basic or youth education program, prerequisite course, folk high school, or if you are a guest student at a post-secondary educational program, or any other study where they are not to pay a tuition fee, they must attach documentation that they can support themselves during their stay. The required amount is DKK 4,200 per month, and the documentation can be a bank statement, evidence of a grant or scholarship, or similar. Please note that a bank statement could come from a foreign bank, if they submit a first-time application from abroad. (However, if they are from Bangladesh, Benin, Cameroun, Ghana, India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan or Togo, the bank statement must be from a Danish bank or a bank in another EU country.) If student submit a first-time application from Denmark, then the bank statement must be from a Danish bank or a bank in another EU country. The same applies if student are applying for an extension of their residence permit on the grounds that they have been accepted for a new course of study.
If student is at a folk high school or at a basic or youth education program, they must attach documentation that applicable student fees have been paid. If student fees are to be paid in installments, subsequent to arrival in Denmark, they must attach documentation showing that they have the financial means to make these payments for the current school year. "

What is a Process to obtain Danish Student Visa for international students?

"The international students being a foreign national are required to have a residence permit to be eligible to continue their education in any educational institution of Denmark. In order to be granted a residence permit student must document:

That they have been admitted to a higher educational program which has been approved by a state authority or which is offered by a publicly accredited institute of learning.
That student can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Denmark. If they are to pay a tuition fee, they must document that they have paid the tuition fee for the first semester or year, instead of documenting that they can support themselves.
That student can speak and understand the language of instruction and have a working knowledge of Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German.
Student’s participation in the educational program must have been arranged by a ministry or institution of higher learning or the educational program must be part of a post-secondary educational program which they have already commenced in their country of origin. In other words, they may be granted a residence permit either in order to complete an entire educational program or in order to follow part of a program as a guest student.

Normally, student must have obtained a residence permit before entering Denmark. They can submit their application in their country of origin (or in the country where they have resided permanently for the past three months). Students are required to submit their application at the Danish diplomatic mission (embassy or consulate general) in their country of origin."

What is the admission procedure and deadline in denmark?

"The application procedures and deadlines vary between institutions and level of study # Undergraduate studies
The deadline for admission in August or September is usually 15 March . A few institutions have additional intakes in January or February and for those start dates, the deadline is 1 September . The application forms are usually available from the institutions from approximately 2 months before the deadline.

Postgraduate studies

The deadlines for the different programmes vary and you should therefore always contact the relevant institution for further information. "

What are the study options available in Denmark for international students?

"International students in Denmark can choose between a range of different programmes:

degree programmes
exchange/visiting student programmes
individually designed programmes
summer schools
An ample selection of programmes and courses taught in English makes it easy to find a suitable study option regardless of the level you are looking to study at. All programmes offered by Danish higher education institutions are of the highest quality and in order to gain admission you have to meet both the academic and language requirements. There are three types of institutions-1.Academies of professional higher education- 2-year Academy Profession (AP) programmes.

Various adult and continuing education programmes offered primarily through part-time study 2. University colleges- 3-4½-year Professional Bachelor’s programmes

Various post-graduate diploma and executive Master’s programmes offered primarily through part-time study . 3.Universities - 3-year Bachelor’s programmes (BSc/ BA)

2-year Candidatus/Master’s programmes (MSc/ MA)

3-year PhD programmes "

How to apply for a traineeship or a work placement in Denmark while studying?

"As a student at a higher education institution you can either undertake a work placement as an integrated part of a study programme or you can organise it yourself either during or after graduation. Although the Danish Agency for International Education cannot help you find a traineeship or a work placement, we hope that the following information about the different options is helpful. International students from EU/EEA are allowed to work unlimited hours, while students from the rest of the world can work a maximum of 15 hours per week during the academic year and full time during the summer holidays (June, July and August).
The minimum wage per hour in Denmark is approximately 12 Euro. "

What are the types of accommodations are available in Denmark? And wha is the cost?

"Finding a place to live often takes time, so we would strongly advise you to contact your Danish education institution for information about accommodation as soon as you have been admitted. The institutions will be able to assist you in finding a place to live - some may even guarantee to find somewhere for you. There are several accommodation options:

room in a hall of residence ( Kollegium ), price: 240-400 Euro per month.
privately rented room in a house or a flat , price: 200-500 Euro per month.
privately rented flat - either alone or shared with other students, prices vary considerably.

Alternatively, you could swap flat or room with students from Denmark who are going to study in your home city. "

In Denmark is there any Introductory programmes for international students and do I need to speak Danish to study in Denmark? What if I want to learn Danish. Is this possible during my stay in Denmark?

"As a service to international students, many Danish institutions have established a ""buddy-programme"" aimed at helping international students to get settled more easily. On arrival, a “buddy” (a current student) will help the students to get settled, meet other students and assist them with practical matters in their first weeks at the institution. The welcome programmes and the courses in Danish language and culture provide international students with another opportunity to familiarise themselves with their host country and meet other international and Danish students. You don't have to speak Danish to study in Denmark, but understanding the local language might enrich your stay here. There are plenty of opportunities to learn Danish in Denmark. There are long courses run during the academic year, short intensive courses and summer courses offered before the beginning of the semester. Depending on your needs, time, interests and prior qualifications, there are the following main options:

Courses at Danish higher education institutions
Programmes and courses offered by the local council
Private language schools or classes offered by private language teachers
Courses at the 'Folk High Schools'"

How do I apply to an institution in Denmark? What are the living expenses in Denmark for international students?

"We recommend that you contact the admissions office at the institution in question, you may find links to institutions on each programme description.


- You may also download an application form at www.optagelse.dk -----Living Cost in Denmark varies place to place and universities to universities. However, in average the cost of living for international students in Denmark is approximately 4400-6600 Danish Krone (DKK) which is almost equivalent to 640-800 Euros. This cost of living the expenses for students for one month duration. The cost of living in Copenhagen will be more than that in other Danish villages and town. It is because Copenhagen, the Danish capital has higher living cost than in other places of Denmark. To minimize living costs, students can cook their own food. If students rent the Residence hall, then kitchens will be ready for them."

Is there any scholarships available in Denmark? And What is the Average tuition fees in Denmark

Scholarships are available for students from non-EU/EEA countries studying at higher education institutions in Denmark. The scholarships are administered by the institutions, so please enquire about this at the institution when you apply for admission.

Through the Erasmus Mundus scheme, it is possible to apply for a scholarship to undertake specific Master's degree programmes offered jointly by a Danish institution and other European institutions.

Higher education in Denmark is usually provided free of charge for all EU/EEA students and for students who are participating in an exhange programme. All other students have to pay a tuition fee. Annual tuition fees for full-time degree students range from 6,000 to 16,000 Euro.

What are the Admission requirements at Danish higher education institutions ?Candidatus/Master’s programmes (MSc/ MA)

3-year PhD programmes "

"International students wishing to study a full Danish degree programme should be aware that admission requirements vary from programme to programme. Undergraduate programmes-

You are eligible to apply for admission to an undergraduate programme if you hold a qualification comparable to a Danish qualifying examination. Please check whether your qualifications are recognised in Denmark. We would advise you to contact the institution you are interested in for more information about the specific admission requirements.

Master's programmes

Admission requirements for Master's programmes (candidatus programmes) are:

an internationally recognised good 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
PhD programmes

The general admissions requirements for PhD studies include a Candidatus/Master's degree or equivalent (comparable to the Danish two-year Candidatus/Master’s degree) In some areas, a four-year PhD programme is offered to students who have completed a Bachelor’s qualification and one year of study at postgraduate level. "