Living expenses and tuition fees in Denmark
The cost of living in Denmark will depend on the city and place where you live in, because in big cities the cost of living will be much more expensive. You will pay an average of 300 – 500 EUR for accommodation per month and approximately 300 Euros as food expenses, health insurance and transportation costs. But livingexpenses in Copenhagen is more expensive than in other cities in Denmark, and students in this city will spend an average of 1,200 euros per month.
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University tuition fees in Denmark
There are public and private universities in Denmark where applicants can apply for courses and programs. In Danish schools, international students are able to study in one of the Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, English or German languages. For this reason, they must understand the language of study and be fluent in it. The cost of living and studying in Danish schools includes the high school accommodation costs, as well as food expense and school fees. Therefore, students must provide some documents which proves they have sufficient financial standing during their studies in Denmark. The cost of living in Denmark for students in 2021 is DKK 6,166 per month, therefore students must multiply DKK 6,166 by the number of months they spend in Denmark during their studies to get the total amount of money they need to study in this country.
Students can present bank statement to confirm their sufficient financial standing during their residence in Denmark.
Students who are under the age of 18 must:
- Have a form (consent letter / permission) which shows both parents have allowed their child to study in Denmark and this form should be signed by both of them.
- Students should also provide documents which determine who have the custody of the student. For example, a birth certificate is one of these documents.
- In addition to that, schools must declare that they can support students under the age of 18 and that students are eligible for accommodation and education in a Danish school.
- Bachelor’s degree
In order to study for a bachelor’s degree in Denmark you are required to get admitted to reputable educational institutions or universities. Students are required to prove that they are fluent in one of the Danish, English or German languages. Some international students can enroll in introductory courses before getting admitted to a university. Of course they should keep in mind that:
- These courses should more than one year.
- Students must enroll in the introductory courses that are relevant to their higher education courses.
- Participation in these courses is a prerequisite for entering universities and studying in higher education courses/programs in Denmark.
Students should be aware that they must get admission to a higher education institution which is publicly recognized and approved by the Danish Evaluation Institute (EVA). In addition to that, it should be noted that international students should provide some documentation which shows that they can pay for the costs of studying for a bachelor’s degree in Denmark. If you the student pays for the first semester’s tuition fee, he/she can submit the tuition fee receipt as a proof of financial ability. Of course, students who have paid for all of the costs of studying for a bachelor’s degree in Denmark do not need to provide documents of financial ability for the future years. Here are tuition fees at some Danish universities for bachelor’s and master’s degrees:
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Aalborg University |
The annual fee is between 10.000 to 14.000 euros |
| Aarhus University | The annual tuition fee is between 8,000 to 14,000 euros |
| University of Southern Denmark | The annual tuition fee is between 6,500 to14,000 euros |
- Master’s degree
Danish universities offer a wide range of subjects and study programs, and students in Denmark play a leading role in educational goals and are taught in innovative ways in the Danish education system. Therefore, students in different fields of study who choose different subjects can expect high quality and high standards from the universities in Denmark. Here are some popular options for studying for a master’s degree.
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Economics
- Master of Design
• Master of Civil Engineering
| Copenhagen Business School | The annual tuition fee is between 10,000 to 12,500 euros |
| Technical University of Denmark | The annual tuition fee is 13,500 euros |
| Roskilde University | The annual tuition fee is between 14,000 to 36,000 euros |
- PHD degree
Studying for a PhD/doctoral program in Denmark is slightly different from other study programs. Education in PhD courses are mostly by doing projects and research. Doctoral studies in Denmark are offered in two forms: Self Fund and Full Fund. Doing researches has always been a very important part of education in Denmark. Therefore, special conditions have been considered for students to study in this country. Of course some students can use PhD scholarships.
Important parameters for getting a scholarship:
- Presenting an English language certification, preferably IELTS language certificate with a score above 6.5
- Having a supervisor to support their research in the PhD/doctoral program
- Presenting international articles and presenting research
One of the positive points of studying in Denmark for a PhD degree is studying in English, therefore many students tend to apply for admission to a Danish university. The cost of studying in Denmark for a PhD/doctoral program is 12,500 to 30,000 euros. Of course, these cost will be reduced for students who can get a scholarship.
Housing prices / Accommodation costs in Denmark
The cost of studying and living in Denmark in terms of housing and renting prices can vary greatly depending on the type of the property, its size and location. Often in most countries, the location of the property determines the renting prices. At the same time, houses/accommodations that far away from Copenhagen are not necessarily cheaper. In general, you should keep it in mind that living in Denmark is not cheap. However, students can reduce living expenses by finding shared accommodation. You should also keep it in mind that furnished apartments are 25 to 30 percent more expensive.
The cost of studying and living in Denmark and other expenses
Almost all international students can continue their studies in Denmark in any subject and fields of study which they are interested in. However, the favorite fields of study for international students to study for a bachelor’s or master’s degrees are design, technical engineering, business, management and economics.
In order to get more detailed information about the costs of living and studying in Denmark you can take a look at the table below:
| The average tuition fees for studying business management / per year | About 10,000 euros |
| The average tuition fees for studying economics / Bachelor’s degree | Between 6,000 to 8,500 euros |
| The average tuition fees for studying economics / master’s degree | Between 10,000 to 17,400 euros per year |
| The average tuition fees for studying biotechnology | Between 12,000 to 20,000 euros per year |
| The average tuition fees for studying tourism management | About 4,000 for bachelor’s degree |
| The average tuition fees for studying tourism management | About 7.000 for Master’s degree |
Tuition fees, living expenses and the amount of income in Denmark
International students are able to work while studying in Denmark. Of course, EU citizens can work in Denmark without any restrictions. But international students are able to work part-time while studying. For this reason, students can earn between 10 to 12 euros per hour. So non-EU citizens can work for 20 hours a week and work full-time in June, July and August. However, in order to be able to work, students must get a work permit at the time they are getting a residence permit to study in Denmark. They can apply for a work permit to the Danish Immigration Service.
Applicants who are under the age of 18 are only allowed to work in Denmark if they have a written offer or they sign a contract for a special position. Students should be aware that if they work illegally, for example if they intend to work for more than 20 hours per week, the Danish Immigration Service may terminate their residence permit and prevent them from being accepted as a non-EU student. Denmark has provided many opportunities for its international students, so students who are focused on their goals can apply for a post-graduate residence permit after graduating in Denmark and start working according to their field of study.
According to this, non-EU students can stay in Denmark for 6 to 9 months after their graduation and obtain a residence permit. Finally, graduate students can cover all of the living expenses and tuition fees in Denmark by finding a suitable job and earning a living. Finally, according to EU laws and the residency rules and regulations in Denmark, people who are present in Denmark continuously and work in this country for 5 consecutive years, can apply after for a permanent residence permit after 5 years.
Applicants who want to study in Denmark should note that the duration of their studies and their student residence permit in Denmark is not considered as their residence history, so graduates who can start working in Denmark and pay for taxes, will start the process of getting a work permit and after 5 years of working, they can apply for a permanent residence permit.
Tuition fees, living expenses and admission requirements in Denmark
The cost of living and studying in Denmark is very important for international students, because students want to know about all of the conditions and aspects of studying and living in Denmark before migrating to this country. But in the meantime, some other international students want to continue their studies in Denmark, by considering the top universities in this country. Generally, it can be said that the universities in Denmark have good academic rankings. Finally, applicants can get admission in their desired university and then apply for a student visa in Denmark. At the end, those who have been admitted to a university in Denmark can got to the Embassy of Denmark in the country of origin and apply for a student visa in Denmark, which generally the visa issuance process takes about 2 months to be completed.
One of the factors for getting admission to Danish universities is always having a strong resume and being fluent in English. The requirements for studying in Denmark are:
- Presenting the latest Degrees (qualifications)
12-year diploma
- Presenting a language certificate
International students must provide a language certificate according to their desired course and college degree level
- Having enough motivation to study in Denmark
Denmark student visa requirements
When it comes to getting a student visa in Denmark the first thing to do is getting admission to a university. Therefore, in this part of the article, we will talk about admission requirements and the required documents for getting a visa in Denmark.
- Valid passport
- Presenting qualifications(degrees) along with their translation
- diplomas transcripts along with translation
- Presenting a cover letter, or a sop letter (Statement of Purpose)
- Presenting a language certificate
- Paying the university tuition fees and submitting its letter
- Providing a 3 * 4 photo
- Having travel insurance
- Submitting a letter of Financial standing/ability for covering the living expenses
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