Higher education in Denmark is free for students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland and for students participating in an exchange programme. For other students annual tuition budget is from 6,000 to 16,000 Euro. A number of scholarships and allotment are available from the institutions and from public financed projects.
Higher education in Denmark is free for students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Similarly, if you are participating in an exchange programme your studies in Denmark is free. You also don't have to pay for tuition if you meet these requirements mentioned below:
- 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 .
Application fee
Students from outside EU/EEA/Switzerland will be charged a fee when applying for a residence permit (visa) to study in Denmark.
Scholarships and Allotment
Most Danish institutions have mutual agreements with foreign institutions of higher education. These agreements are usually designed for mutual exchange of students, analyzer and teachers. National and European programmes offer scholarships for foreign candidates wishing to study in Denmark through an institutional agreement, as guest students or as a part of an international double or joint degree. Certain conditions and requirements apply for the specified programmes.
Nordplus
If you are enlisted at a Nordic or Baltic higher education institution, Nordplus may offer an opportunity to study in another Nordic or Baltic country as an element of your degree. For additional information, contact your home university or the national educational company.
Erasmus
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The Erasmus programme offers students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland the possibility to study abroad as part of their higher education in their home countries. Exchanges last between 3 and 12 months. For further information, please contact your home university or the national educational agency of your country. To learn more about the Erasmus-programme and find out if you are eligible to apply.
Erasmus Mundus/Joint Master Degree
The Erasmus Mundus programme is open to both EU/EEA and non-EU/EAA students. Through the Erasmus Mundus scheme you can apply for a scholarship to undertake specific Master's degree programmes. The courses are offered jointly by a Danish institution and another European university or college. Students and scholars must contact the individual Erasmus Mundus Master courses to learn more about scholarships and application procedures.
Fulbright Commission
American students in higher education wishing to study in Denmark may be able to apply for a Fulbright scholarship.
The Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements
The Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements are aimed at highly qualified exchange students and young researchers who wish to immerse themselves 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.
The Cultural Agreements offer scholarships for long-term study periods and summer languages courses to foreign students. Long-term scholarships are offered to students from China, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Russia and South Korea, while the summer language courses are open to students from the aforementioned countries and 34 European countries.
Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students
Danish higher education institutions receive a limited number of government scholarships each year to fund highly qualified full-degree students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
In order to be eligible for a scholarship you must be:
- A citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland
- Enrolled in a full degree higher education programme.
- Granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark due to education.
- You are not eligible for a Danish government scholarship if you are:
- Seeking admission to an Artistic Higher Education Institution
- Have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens
- Have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen who has been granted a residence permit in accordance with the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9m, and who is a citizen of a country that is not acceded to the EU or covered by the EEA agreement.
- A student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund
- The scholarships are administered by the Danish institutions of higher education, each of which decides which students will receive a scholarship. For further information about the government scholarship, please consult the admission details of the higher education institution of your choice.
Please note: The government scholarship consists of two parts and can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your living costs. However, since the scholarships are administered by the individual higher education institution you should enquire at the institution of your choice for further details.
The Danish State Educational Support (SU)
The Danish State Educational Support (SU) is generally only awarded to Danish residents. As an international student you may, however, apply for equal status in so far as the state educational support is concerned. You may be granted equal status according to: