Study in Denmark
Seven universities in the QS top 350, tuition below €18,000, and a three-year post-study work permit — one of the most generous in Europe.
Top universities
| University | QS 2026 | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Copenhagen | 82 | €10,000–€17,000 |
| Copenhagen Business School | 94 | €10,000–€15,000 |
| DTU | 104 | €15,000–€20,000 |
| Aarhus University | 161 | €8,000–€16,000 |
| Roskilde | 201 | €7,000–€13,000 |
| Aalborg | 330 | €7,000–€15,000 |
| Southern Denmark | 347 | €7,000–€14,000 |
Programmes and what they cost
Non-EU rates. Public and private institutions are priced very differently — check which one you are looking at.
| Route | Tuition | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelors | €7,000–€16,000/yr | 3 years |
| Masters (MS)Seven Danish universities sit in the QS top 350. | €8,000–€20,000/yr | 2 years |
Costs, visa and rules
Visa and permits
After you arriveThe permit is valid for up to five years.
How to apply, step by step
- 1File the ST1 form
It goes in alongside your acceptance letter.
- 2Apply six months ahead
Submit at the Danish embassy well before your intake — permits are valid up to five years.
- 3Clear a high English bar
IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 94–101 iBT, one of the steepest requirements in Europe.
- 4Match the intake windows
Summer intake closes January to mid-March; winter runs July to September.
- 5Consider cities beyond Copenhagen
Aarhus and Aalborg are materially cheaper on the same permit terms.
Working and staying on
3-year post-study work permit — among the most generous in Europe
After 8 years.
What to know before you apply
Applications require the ST1 form alongside your acceptance letter.
Apply about six months before your intake at the Danish embassy — permits are valid up to five years.
Copenhagen living costs are high; Aarhus and Aalborg are materially cheaper.
Scholarships
Other destinations
Applying for the next intake?
Deadlines close months before term starts. Get your timeline mapped this week.