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Studying in Denmark

Denmark is a Scandinavian country known for quality of life and project-based, team-oriented teaching; its universities in Copenhagen and Aarhus are research-led. Many master's programs are taught in English.

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Denmark

Copenhagen

Universities
1
Tracks
2
Living costs
Very high

Denmark at a glance

Capital
Copenhagen
Population
6 million
Official languages
Danish
Language of study
Danish; many master's programs in English
Currency
Danish krone (DKK)
Time difference
2 hours behind Saudi Arabia
Climate
Temperate maritime: cool, windy and often rainy

Cost of living

Very high
More affordableMore expensive

One of Europe's most expensive countries; Copenhagen costs the most, especially for housing.

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
80–90

Master

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
85–95

PhD

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
90–100
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT Cambridge C1 Advanced
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test PTE Academic Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

Programs in Danish ask for the Danish language test (Studieprøven).

Working while studying

Non-EU students may work up to 20 hours a week, and full time in June, July and August.

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

  • Pre-Admitted Students Track 1 university
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Design, Food Science And Technology, Heritage And Archeology, Libraries and data science, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics, Music, and 1 more
  • Self-Funded Students Track 1 university
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Design, Food Science And Technology, Heritage And Archeology, Libraries and data science, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics, Music, and 1 more

Universities in Denmark

1 university in the approved lists; here are some of them.