Study in Denmark – SkylinksConsulting

BASIC INFORMATION

Denmark is a nation situated in Scandinavia in northern Europe. It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries and consists of the greater part of the Jutland Peninsula, bordered to the South by Germany. The population amounts to 5.6 million people and the capital, Copenhagen – often called the Paris of the North – has an old, historical centre and a large network of pedestrian streets, bicycle paths, and parks. Meanwhile Aarhus, Denmark’s second city, will be a European City of Culture in 2017. The official language of Denmark is Danish, but most people also understand and speak English. Denmark has much to offer. A high quality of living is a characteristic feature of Danish society, which combines social security, a clean environment and an attractive business climate with high standards in education and research, and an international outlook.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Denmark has launched a new scholarship programme for students from non-EU/EEA countries. Scholarships and tuition fee waivers are available for high performing students enrolling in certain study programmes. Some universities and educational institutions also have their own scholarships. Contact the institution when you apply for admission. In addition, it is possible to apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship to do a master’s degree partly at Danish and partly at another European educational institution. Your possibilities as an exchange/guest student depend on your home institution and the chosen exchange agreement. If you are studying in countries outside the EU you should seek information about grants and scholarships at your educational institution in your own country. Students from outside the EU can also find links to several scholarship programmes at the EU-database.

THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

There are many Denmark universities for international students offering research-based undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (Bachelor, Master and PhD), University Colleges offering undergraduate programmes (Professional Bachelor and Diploma programmes) and finally Academies of Professional Higher Education (erhvervsakademier) offering academy programmes (2-2½ years) and bachelor top-up programmes (1½ years). Masters in Denmark for international students available in different fields of study. Each institution is responsible for admission and you can get further information about entrance qualifications, supplementary tests and the possibilities of transfer of credits from the admission offices at the institutions. The quality of higher education is assured in many ways. Higher education in Denmark is regulated and fully financed by the state. There are no private institutions of higher education. The most admirable thing is to study in Denmark for free for international student. All public educational institutions are accredited and evaluated on an ongoing basis. For business graduates there are many business schools in Denmark that enhance business skills.