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Explore Denmark as a Study Destination

Is Denmark right for you? Learn how Danish universities teach, what students from India and Pakistan pay in Danish krone (DKK), and what life is like.

Practical teaching, a safe country and English-taught degrees.

The Denmark Advantage

Why Choose Denmark for Your Studies?

Practical, Modern Teaching

Danish teaching links lectures with real problems and work with companies.

Key Benefits

Problem-based learning and group work.
Many programmes include internships that earn credits.
Work and Careers

Denmark is strong in life sciences, clean technology and design.

Key Benefits

Work up to 90 hours a month from September to May, and full time in June, July and August.
A job seeking permit after you graduate.
Safe and Open

The state looks after people's health, school and safety. Crime is low and very few people take bribes.

Key Benefits

One of the safest countries in the world.
Most Danes speak English well.
Costs and Lifestyle

Denmark is expensive, but simple habits help.

Key Benefits

Cycling is the most common way to travel.
Cooking at home keeps costs down.

400+

English-taught programmes

8

Universities

Student Experience

Student Life in Denmark

Life in Denmark is relaxed and practical. Most people cycle, cook at home and use English easily.

  • Public health care is free once you register in Denmark and get a CPR number (your Danish personal ID number).
  • Danish lessons are free, but you first pay a deposit of DKK 2,000.
  • Many museums are free for students, sometimes only on certain days.

Group work

You often work in groups, even for exams and your thesis.

Open debate

Students and teachers debate openly in class.

Packed lunch

Many students bring a packed lunch, a Danish habit called madpakke.

Popular Destinations

Student Cities

Where Danish universities are.

Copenhagen

Capital

Denmark's capital, on an island.

Key Highlights

Metro trains run all day and all night.
About 350 km of cycle lanes that are kept apart from the road.

Top Universities:

University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)

Aarhus

University city

Home of Aarhus University (AU).

Key Highlights

Student Housing Aarhus, an organisation that rents student homes, has more than 8,000 of them.

Top Universities:

Aarhus University (AU)

Aalborg

University city

Home of Aalborg University (AAU).

Key Highlights

Studiebolig Aalborg is an organisation that gives out student rooms and flats in Aalborg.

Top Universities:

Aalborg University (AAU)

Odense

University city

Home of the University of Southern Denmark (SDU).

Key Highlights

Boligoen.dk is a website for 7 student residences in Odense.

Top Universities:

University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Quick Reference

Denmark at a Glance

Key facts before you decide.

Country Overview
Language
Danish. Most Danes speak English well.
Currency
Danish krone (DKK)
Capital
Copenhagen
Academic & Student Info
Largest Airports
Copenhagen and Billund
Universities
8
Grading
7-point scale from 12 to -3
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