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Study in Denmark

Denmark has universities, university colleges and business academies. The University of Southern Denmark offers an English-taught Computer Science bachelor’s in Vejle.

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Find your study options in Denmark

Denmark has universities, university colleges and business academies. The University of Southern Denmark offers an English-taught Computer Science bachelor’s in Vejle. Non-EU tuition and living costs mean Denmark needs a careful funding plan.

Teaching language
Danish · selected programmes in English

Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.

Programme starts
Check the programme’s admissions calendar

Starts and deadlines vary by programme.

Study budget
Plan your total costs

Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.

After graduation
Explore your next step

Work and residence options have their own conditions.

Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.

Explore courses in Denmark

Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.

Universities to explore

Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.

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Plan your study budget

Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.

Tuition & fee references

The programme’s own published fee takes precedence over national averages. Confirm the rate for your intake and any exemption.

Living-cost planning reference

€1,000–1,700per month · published country estimate

Housing and city choice strongly affect spending. Add tuition, travel and arrival deposits.

Confirm current costs for your city and intake. A living-cost estimate is separate from the immigration authority’s financial-evidence requirement.

European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)

Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.

Allow for initial expenses

Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.

Check funding early

Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.

Entry requirements & how to apply

Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.

Academic entry requirements

Check equivalence to Danish upper-secondary education and the required mathematics and English levels. A pre-assessment can help establish eligibility.

Language & course requirements

Check the actual teaching language and accepted proficiency evidence. Preparatory study, entrance assessments and additional subject requirements depend on the course.

For a master’s degree

Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.

University of Southern Denmark (SDU): official study information (opens in a new tab)

Documents to prepare

  • Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
  • Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
  • A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
  • Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.

Qualification recognition

Check equivalence to Danish upper-secondary education and the required mathematics and English levels. A pre-assessment can help establish eligibility. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.

Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.

Choose your intake before you apply

SDU lists September entry. Undergraduate applications normally use Optagelse; verify the deadline for your qualification and citizenship.

  1. Choose your programme

    Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.

  2. Prepare and apply

    Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.

  3. Plan your arrival

    After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.

Visa, work & student life

Student entry and residence

Non-EU/EEA students generally need a residence permit before entry for full-time higher education. State approval of the programme matters for the rights attached to the permit.

Use the current official checklist for your citizenship and country of residence. University admission and immigration approval are separate decisions.

SIRI: higher-education study permits (opens in a new tab)

Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.

Working during and after study

Work and graduate job-seeking rights depend on the programme and permit, including whether the course is state-approved. Use SIRI’s current conditions for your admission date.

Use confirmed funds for tuition and essential living costs; a student job or graduate job offer is not guaranteed.

SIRI: higher-education study permits (opens in a new tab)

Prepare for your arrival

Confirm your teaching city, accommodation and permit before travelling; complete arrival registration and obtain the relevant Danish identity documentation.

Your questions about Denmark

How much should I budget?

Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.

European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)

When should I apply?

SDU lists September entry. Undergraduate applications normally use Optagelse; verify the deadline for your qualification and citizenship.

University of Southern Denmark (SDU): official study information (opens in a new tab)

Are these the only courses and universities available?

These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.

Can I fund my studies through part-time work?

Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.

SIRI: higher-education study permits (opens in a new tab)

Will my qualification be recognised?

Check equivalence to Danish upper-secondary education and the required mathematics and English levels. A pre-assessment can help establish eligibility. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.

University of Southern Denmark (SDU): official study information (opens in a new tab)

Ready to explore studying in Denmark?

Talk with our team about course options, entry requirements and the budget you’ll need. We’ll help you understand the next steps.

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