🇩🇰 Denmark · Study Abroad
How to study in Denmark as an international student — application steps, student visas, and living costs.
Quick answer
To study in Denmark you apply to the university, then, once admitted, apply for a student residence permit through SIRI (the Agency for International Recruitment and Integration), proving funds. EU/EEA students study tuition-free; non-EU/EEA students pay tuition. Many programs are in English. Explore the university sites and apply by the deadline.
International students apply to Danish institutions, then non-EU/EEA students usually apply for a SIRI residence permit for studies. Denmark is an EU/Schengen member, so admission, tuition status, funds and permit timing should be aligned early.
- Study in Denmark is the official country portal for programmes, tuition and applications.
- Non-EU/EEA students normally need a study residence permit from SIRI.
- Student permits can allow limited work, but conditions are permit-specific.
Step-by-step
- 1
Choose your course and institution
Choose your program and apply to the university; many programs are in English. Explore the university sites.
- 2
Meet academic and language requirements
Meet the academic entry requirements and prove language ability (e.g. an English or local-language test) at the level the course demands.
- 3
Apply for admission
Apply for admission through the relevant application route by the deadline, with transcripts, test scores and supporting documents.
- 4
Receive offer and enrollment document
On acceptance, obtain your official enrollment/acceptance document, which you will need for the visa application.
- 5
Apply for your student visa
Apply for a student residence permit through SIRI, proving funds; EU/EEA students pay no tuition while non-EU/EEA students do.
- 6
Arrive, enroll and know the rules
Arrive before the term, complete enrollment and any residence registration, and note the rules on part-time work and post-study stay.
Checklist
- Course, level and institution chosen
- Academic + language requirements met
- Admission application submitted by deadline
- Offer + enrollment/acceptance document received
- Proof of funds + health cover prepared
- Student visa applied for + granted
- Arrival, enrollment + registration done
- Work-hours and post-study stay rules understood
Official authorities
- Study in Denmark
Official study-in-Denmark portal.
- New to Denmark — study
Official SIRI study-permit entry point.
Frequently asked questions
What is SIRI?
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, which processes student residence permits.
Do I pay tuition in Denmark?
EU/EEA students study tuition-free; students from outside the EU/EEA pay tuition, so budget for fees and living costs.
Are programs in English?
Many are — Denmark offers a wide range of English-taught master’s programs; check the language of instruction for each.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.