Making the choice to study in Denmark is easy. There are opportunities aplenty for international students and researchers. The Danish higher education institutions are internationally oriented and offer a large selection of programmes and individual courses in English.
Moreover, Denmark is a country with a global outlook and an innovative culture. The knowledge intensive sector, covering areas from biotechnology to food and environmental protection, has a prominent position. Many higher education institutions cooperate with business and research institutions, bringing about an enriching and up-to-date learning environment.
In Denmark, you can earn an internationally recognized qualification or add credits to your national degree while experiencing the Danish culture, society and way of living. Denmark has much to offer, and the Danish higher education institutions happily welcome talented Nepalese students.
Programs Taught in English

International students in Denmark can choose between a range of different programmes:

An ample selection of programmes and courses taught in English makes it easy to find a suitable study option regardless of the level you are looking to study at. All programmes offered by Danish higher education institutions are of the highest quality and in order to gain admission you have to meet both the academic and language requirements.

There are three types of institutions – each with a different profile but all offering high quality education. This gives you a great variety of study options – not least because the different institutions co-operate in various areas and there are different credit transfer opportunities. So there are plenty of opportunities regardless of whether you are interested in a research-oriented programme or one which is more professionally oriented and applied.

Institutions	Study programmes
Academies of professional higher education The programmes offered at the academies of professional higher education combine theory with practice. They are available in a range of disciplines, including business, technology, IT, multimedia, food indus-try, tourism, etc. The academies are located in both large and small cities and have strong links with local businesses and industry.	2-year Academy Profession (AP) programmes Various adult and continuing education programmes offered primarily through part-time study
University colleges The university colleges combine theoretical study with practical appli-cation in a range of subject areas. Work placements are always in-cluded in the programmes, which prepare you to enter specific professions. Courses are offered in areas such as business, education, engineering, IT, nursing, social work, etc. Some university colleges are located in large cities and others in more tranquil surroundings in small towns. Most of the institutions have a regional engagement and strong links with local businesses and industry.	3-4½-year Professional Bachelor’s programmes Various post-graduate diploma and executive Master’s programmes offered primarily through part-time study
Universities The Danish universities are based on the continental European tradition of integrating education and research and offer higher education programmes from undergraduate to PhD level. Study options range from the more traditional academic subject areas to innovative interdisciplinary programmes. Most universities are multi-faculty institutions covering a wide range of disciplines with a few specializing in science and technology, IT, business, architecture, fine arts and music. The universities are located in the larger cities and many of them have close partnerships with business, industry and other research institutions.	3-year Bachelor’s programmes (BSc/ BA) 2-year Candidatus/Master’s programmes (MSc/ MA) 3-year PhD programmes Various postgraduate diploma and executive Master’s programmes offered primarily through part-time study

Higher education in Denmark is regulated by the state, and all public institutions are subject to continuous approval and evaluation processes. The institutions have a high degree of autonomy, but they are required to follow the national regulations for e.g. teacher qualifications, degree structures and examinations, including a system of external examiners.

The regulations define the national standards for Danish higher education and ensure that all students obtain an education of the highest quality. A nationally established – fully independent – accreditation agency assures the quality and the relevance of higher education programmes. Furthermore many institutions have obtained international accreditation for their programmes.

All institutions of higher education in Denmark use the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), which facilitates international credit transfer. Students receive certificates or other types of documentation for all completed courses. All students who complete a full degree or a diploma programme receive a Diploma Supplement in English.

International students wishing to study in Denmark should note that admission requirements, application procedures and deadlines vary between the different types of programmes.
Higher education in Denmark is normally provided free of charge for EU/EEA students and all students participating in an exchange programme. All other students have to pay a tuition fee.
It is important that you plan your studies well in advance. We would advise you to read more about admission requirements and procedures and the different scholarship opportunities and to contact your home institution to hear more about the different exchange programmes.

Admission requirements at Danish higher education institutions
International students wishing to study a full Danish degree programme should be aware that admission requirements vary from programme to programme.

You are eligible to apply for admission to an undergraduate programme if you hold a qualification comparable to a Danish qualifying examination. Please check whether your qualifications are recognized in Denmark. We would advise you to contact the institution you are interested in for more information about the specific admission requirements.

All programmes require a high proficiency in English. For admission to programmes in Danish, you are also required to prove that you have a sufficiently high level of Danish by taking the Study test of Danish as a Foreign Language or The Danish Test 2. Some programmes may require that you have passed The Danish Test 3. In addition, some of the study programmes have additional admission requirements, such as prior studies of a specific subject area or areas, practical work experience etc.

The general admissions requirements for PhD studies include a Candidatus/Master's degree or equivalent (comparable to the Danish two-year Candidatus/Master’s degree) In some areas, a four-year PhD programme is offered to students who have completed a Bachelor’s qualification and one year of study at postgraduate level.

Each institution is responsible for their own admission and further information about entrance qualifications, additional tests and potential credit transfer can be obtained at the institutions' admissions offices. However, CIRIUS also provides general information on assessment of foreign qualifications for admission to the Danish higher education programmes. Visit www.ciriusonline.dk (Assessment and recognition).

The application procedures and deadlines vary between institutions and level of study

If you wish to study for a full degree at a higher education institution in Denmark, you should enquire about entry qualifications, additional tests and potential credit transfers from the admission office at the institution where you wish to study.

Undergraduate studies
The deadline for admission in August or September is usually 15 March . A few institutions have additional intakes in January or February and for those start dates, the deadline is 1 September . The application forms are usually available from the institutions from approximately 2 months before the deadline.
Postgraduate studies
The deadlines for the different programmes vary and you should therefore always contact the relevant institution for further information.

If you wish to study in Denmark as an exchange/visiting student, you have to be enrolled at a higher education institution already. You are advised to contact Einstein Educational Centre to find out about the possibilities of studying in Denmark through an exchange agreement.
If it is not possible for you to come to Denmark via an exchange agreement, you can contact the Einstein Educational Centre you are interested in for information about possibilities of coming as a visiting student, application deadlines, etc.

Several higher education institutions offer summer schools in English. The application deadlines for summer schools vary and you should therefore contact Einstein Educational Centre for further information.

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