Why study a Bachelor or Master in Denmark

Study in Denmark

Education centers in Denmark offer a wide range of fields of study for international students. All programs are presented in high quality. More than 500 fields of study are taught and offered in English. In order to be accepted, you need to provide academic qualifications as well as a language qualification appropriate to the degree you intend to enroll in.

Education in Denmark is free for students from the European Union and Switzerland. You can also study for free in Denmark if you meet the following conditions:

As for private universities, everyone will pay high tuition fees of tens of thousands of euros. The value of tuition fees varies according to the university, educational program and city, and it is estimated on average between 6000-15,000 euros.

The value of tuition fees in universities in Denmark

The tuition fee for non-EU students at Aarhus University is approximately €10,000 per year,
And at the University of Copenhagen between 9000-15,000 euros.These costs amount to 13,500 euros annually at the Technical University of Denmark,12,500 euros at Copenhagen Business University.
Otherwise, other students must pay the tuition fee. Annual tuition fees for all courses range from 45,000 kroner to 120,000 DKK ($8000 to $21,000 or €6000 to €16,000). Of course, to check the final cost, you should check the official website of the chosen university.

Living in Denmark

If you decide to study in Denmark, you should know that the cost of living will be high compared to many European Union countries, ranging from 750 to 1200 euros per month, and vary depending on the city. Costs rise in large, crowded cities, and decrease in cities with less population density.

The cost of living in Copenhagen, for example, is about 1200 euros per month, while in Aalborg, for example, about 800 euros per month.Food costs between 200-270 euros per month, and public transportation costs around 50 euros per month. It is useful to know that many students use the famous bicycles in this country for transportation, this will reduce a little of their expenses, as you, as a student, must control your expenses within enough limits to be able to manage your affairs in this high-cost European country.

Hence, international students are less interested in studying in Denmark’s universities and prefer other countries that are often less expensive.

An additional solution to adapt to costly living in Denmark is to secure a job, where as an international student you can work part-time (20 hours per week) and full-time on annual vacation, and in return you will get about $11 per hour, as for EU students it will be They work without restrictions.

Do not forget, you will have to have a work permit on your residence card, and one of the positive advantages is that you will be able to work in Denmark after graduation if you find a suitable job.

Universities in Denmark

The Danish higher education system relies on the theoretical and applied methodology, and its focus on scientific research and creativity in all fields, which made Denmark a distinguished destination for students wishing to complete their higher studies in one of the most important socially and economically European countries.

In this comprehensive guide, we give you, as an International student, adequate information to help you successfully experience the study in Denmark.

Denmark has one of the strongest higher education systems in Europe and the world, and this country attaches great importance to this sector and makes it the main pillar and supporter for achieving development and development, whether economic, intellectual, scientific or social.

The most important universities in Denmark and their specializations

1- University of Copenhagen:

The University of Copenhagen, the dean and oldest of Denmark’s universities, was founded in 1479 AD, and it is also the second oldest university among the universities in Scandinavia. It is one of the leading European universities and one of the most important universities in Denmark, with approximately 41,000 students in a number of specializations and educational programs, and it has four headquarters in Copenhagen, the capital.

The University of Copenhagen is a research center affiliated to the International Alliance of Research Universities. It has produced a large number of writers and scholars, teaching it depends on the Danish language in addition to some subjects in English and German, and the ratio of the number of students to the number of the faculty is 9%.

• The university offers 49 educational programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, and the most important specializations are: biology and chemistry, psychology and learning, art, communication and media sciences, engineering and culture, sociology, health, medicine, politics and economics, technology.
• It is divided into 6 colleges:
• College of Medicine and Health Sciences
• College of Science
• Faculty of Theology
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• School of Law.​

2- Aarhus University:

Aarhus University is the largest university in Denmark, and one of the best and most beautiful universities in it. It was founded in 1928 AD, and is located in the city of Aarhus.The university has approximately 44,000 students studying in the various specializations of the university. It is a research institution concerned with technical issues. It has graduated a large number of scholars and writers, including Queen Margaret II, who specialized in political science.

Aarhus University offers more than 229 taught courses in English for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, and its student-faculty ratio is 4%. This university is divided into a number of faculties, namely:

• Literature and science
• technology
• the health
• Business
• social science.

3- Technical University of Denmark:

The Technical University of Denmark is one of the most important universities in Denmark and the first in the number of specializations it offers to students. It was founded by the Danish physicist and chemist Hans Christian Ørsted, in 1829 AD. It is one of the world’s leading universities in the field of engineering and is called “the vanguard of engineering institutions in Europe”, especially after it merged with 5 research centers in 2007.

The Technical University of Denmark, which is located in the city of Kongens Lyngby, north of Copenhagen, has more than 11,000 students from different disciplines, and its student-faculty ratio is 20%. The university provides its educational programs in Danish or English, and its modern engineering program is taught entirely in English.

Among its educational courses:

• general engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Chemical engineering, civil engineering
• computer science
• physics
• Physics and astronomy
• chemistry,
• geosciences
• Mathematics and Statistics
• The environment, land and seas
• Life science
• veterinary sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Clinical, preclinical and health sciences.

4- Aalborg University:

Aalborg University is one of the best modern Danish universities. It was founded in 1974 in Aalborg, and it currently has two other campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen. This university has more than 20,000 students in a number of specializations and is characterized by a high number of international students, who account for approximately 15% of the total number of its students.

Aalborg University provides 130 educational courses for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, and awards scientific degrees in many disciplines, including medicine, social and human sciences, design, engineering, information technology, and exact sciences.

It is divided into four colleges:

• Faculty of Humanities
• College of Science and Engineering
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of medicine.

5- University of Southern Denmark:

The University of Southern Denmark is one of the newest and most important universities in Denmark. It has witnessed rapid development since its founding in 1998, when the University of Southern Denmark for Commerce and Engineering, the University of Odense, and the University of South Jutland merged.

It was also joined later in 2006 by the Slagels College of Commerce, the Odense College of Engineering, and the National Institute of Public Health. The University of Southern Denmark is one of the best universities in the country. It has seven headquarters in a number of cities: Odense, Copenhagen, Kolding, Slagels, Esbjerg, Sonderberg.

The university includes 26,000 students, in about 35 departments and 30 research centers, as well as a library equipped with what the student needs. It has five colleges:

Faculty of Social Sciences

• the sciences
• the health
• humanity
• Engineering.

In these faculties there are 82 educational programs for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, including:

• economics and econometrics,
• Business Administration, Accounting and Finance,
• social science
• Communication and media studies
• Sociology
• Politics and International Studies
• engineering technology
• civil engineering
• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• general engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• physics
• chemistry
• Geology, environment, land and sea sciences.
•  physics and astronomy,
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Clinical, preclinical and health
• Medicine and dentistry
• Biological Sciences
• Arts and Humanities
• Art, performing arts and design
• other health
• Life science
• Sports Science
• History, philosophy and theology
• computer science
• the law
• Psychotherapy
• Languages, literature and linguistics.​

6. Roskilde University:

Roskilde University is one of the modern universities in Denmark, which was able to prove its worth and success in record time. This university was founded in 1972 AD, and is located in the city of Roskilde. It is one of the most important universities in Denmark, relying on scientific research and constantly developing its teaching methods.

The university offers many specializations, the most important of which are: communication and information technology, psychology, educational studies, culture and hobby, and others. It has four sections:

• Science and the environment
• Social Sciences and Business Administration
• Communication and the arts

Student Visa - Denmark

Student visa
Once you have obtained university admission to a university in Denmark, you must start the procedures for obtaining a study visa to reach your university in time.

How to apply for a residence visa in Denmark

1. You will first receive a visa application form from the representative of the educational institution in Denmark that granted you admission
2. After filling out the second section of the application form, and attaching it with the required documents
3. Here it is your turn to complete your section and attach it to the required documents as well
4. Then submit this application to the Embassy of Denmark in your country or in the country closest to you

Documents that you must send to obtain a travel visa to Denmark

• Visa application form
• A valid passport, with two or more blank pages, and used during the previous ten years.
• Personal Photos
• University admission
• Parental consent for those under 18 years old.
• Language Proficiency Certificate
• Proof of a financial source that covers your expenses in Denmark (at least one thousand euros per month).
• Receipt of payment of visa application fees (320 euros)
• Proof of insurance housing in Denmark.
• Pay for travel insurance.
• A document showing the student’s marital status.
• Your application is then referred to the Danish Immigration Service, for study, and you are then called (about 3 months) for an interview at the embassy, ​​and here be sure to provide true and accurate information about yourself. The visa will be issued within 15 days, if there is no problem or inquiry.

A visa to travel to Denmark gives you the right to reside there or in any other “Schengen” country, for some time, and do not forget that after arriving in Denmark you must obtain a residence permit during your study period.

And if you want to work after graduating in Denmark and reside there, you will be able to extend the stay for an additional six months until you find suitable work.

 

How to apply - Denmark

If you are from Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, or an EU citizen, and have a school-leaving certificate that qualifies you for higher education, you will be able to study in Denmark freely.

While a Non-EU – EEA or Swiss student you will have to evidence that your school-leaving certificate qualifies you to start a higher education level. Furthermore, you are required to prove your English language skills.

 

Scholarship in Denmark

University scholarships are a great opportunity for many students to complete their education in Denmark, especially with the high costs of study and living in this country.

 Danish Government Scholarship

It is a fully-funded scholarship that covers education and living expenses, and includes a large number of educational programs and universities. This scholarship is available for all educational levels:

• BSC
• Masters
• PhD
  Registration is open annually through the universities it covers, in the first three months of the year. In order to be accepted for this scholarship, you must first apply to the study program you want, get a seat, and then apply for the scholarship.

Erasmus Program Scholarships

The Erasmus program offers fully-funded scholarships to master’s students, each scholarship is funded approximately 20,000 euros for a period of two years. It includes a monthly stipend (around 1,000 euros) during the study period, and an annual travel cost allowance of 3,000 euros.

Roskilde University Scholarships

Roskilde University offers fully-funded scholarships for international master’s students, and the scholarship includes, in addition to the study costs, of course, a stipend (1050 euros) approximately.

 Aarhus University Scholarships

Aarhus University also offers scholarships for international master’s students in all programs and specializations available in it. They are fully-funded scholarships for the costs of study, and sometimes a monthly stipend is provided to the beneficiary students, but this is not fixed and is due to the status of the university and its capabilities on an annual basis.

 University of Northern Denmark Scholarships

The University of Northern Denmark offers partial scholarships to undergraduate and master’s students in all fields available in it, and the scholarship covers a large part of the costs of studying at the university for international students accepted there.

University of Southern Denmark Scholarships

The University of Southern Denmark provides a fully-funded scholarship to master’s students in two majors only, namely engineering – mechatronics, and engineering – electronics. In addition to the study costs, this scholarship includes a monthly stipend for students (400 euros), and this scholarship is not available for second majors.