Bachelor eligibility is institution-specific.
For undergraduate admission, the qualification must normally be comparable to a Danish upper-secondary leaving certificate. Some foreign qualifications can require supplementary study.
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A complete 2026 guide to Denmark study: universities, state-approved programmes, admission, tuition, SIRI residence permits, self-support, 90-hour student work, family rules, CPR, healthcare, job seeking and long-term work pathways.
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Major change from 1 October 2026
For many third-country students applying for a residence permit on or after 1 October 2026 in state-approved professional Bachelor, Bachelor, Master and related programmes, the post-study job-seeking period is generally reduced from up to 3 years to up to 1 year. Accompanying family can generally no longer receive a student-family residence permit under these rules. PhD students are not affected in the same way.
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BANGLADESH ELIGIBILITY
There is no one Denmark-wide HSC or CGPA answer.
Foreign qualifications must be comparable to the relevant Danish qualification, and individual institutions assess specific subjects, language and programme requirements.
International school qualifications often enter through quota 2.
At institutions such as the University of Copenhagen, non-EU/EEA applicants with foreign upper-secondary credentials apply through quota 2 and can face tests/individual assessment.
Many Danish Bachelor programmes are taught in Danish.
English-taught Bachelor and professional programmes exist, but programme choice is narrower than at Master’s level.
A Bachelor comparable to 180 ECTS is the starting point.
Aarhus University, for example, requires a completed Bachelor or equivalent comparable to a Danish Bachelor in level and duration, plus programme-specific prerequisites.
Subject matching matters.
Science, engineering, economics and other programmes can require specific prior coursework. A general CGPA alone cannot predict admission.
Bangladesh degrees can receive additional verification.
The Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science states that Bangladesh higher-education transcripts may need direct institutional verification where online verification is unavailable.
DENMARK'S HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
University is only one part of Danish higher education.
Universities
Research-based Bachelor, Master and PhD study, including Copenhagen, Aarhus, DTU, Aalborg, SDU and CBS.
University Colleges
Professional Bachelor programmes with strong practical and employment links.
Business Academies
Academy Profession degrees and selected top-up routes with applied learning.
State approval matters
Immigration rights differ sharply between state-approved and non-state-approved programmes. Always check the exact programme before paying tuition.
INSTITUTION EXPLORER
Compare research universities and applied institutions separately.
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen · comprehensive research university. Bachelor programmes are primarily Danish-taught, while many Master’s programmes are international.
Official ↗Aarhus University
Aarhus · broad research university with many English-taught Master’s programmes.
Official ↗Technical University of Denmark
Lyngby · engineering, computing, sustainability, biotechnology and science.
Official ↗Aalborg University
Aalborg / Copenhagen · problem-based learning with engineering, technology, social sciences and health.
Official ↗University of Southern Denmark
Odense / other campuses · engineering, business, science, health and social sciences.
Official ↗Copenhagen Business School
Frederiksberg · business, economics, management and international studies.
Official ↗VIA University College
Central Denmark · professional Bachelor programmes in engineering, construction, design and related fields.
Official ↗University College of Northern Denmark
Aalborg · Academy Profession and Professional Bachelor study with applied-industry orientation.
Official ↗INTAKES & APPLICATIONS
September is the main intake. Some Master’s programmes also start in February.
Main intakeAugust / SeptemberLargest selection across Denmark.
SpringFebruaryAvailable for selected Master’s programmes.
Undergraduate foreign qualification15 MarchCommon national deadline through Optagelse.dk for applicants with non-Danish entry qualifications.
Master’sUniversity-specificFor example, DTU uses 15 January for non-EU autumn applications.
IELTS · TOEFL · ENGLISH
English B is the usual national reference point for English-taught study.
Typical benchmark
Study in Denmark says English-taught programmes commonly require English comparable to Danish English B, roughly around IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79–93, while English A is often around IELTS 7.0.
Institution decides
These are planning benchmarks, not one universal score. The individual university or programme sets the accepted test and exact minimum.
MONEY & SELF-SUPPORT
Denmark’s 2026 self-support benchmark is DKK 7,426 per month where proof is required.
2026 SIRI benchmark
Per monthDKK 7,426
Maximum proof period12 months
12-month equivalentDKK 89,112
Family under old/eligible rules+ DKK 7,426 each / month
Full-degree tuition can change the proof requirement.
For a full higher-education degree, SIRI states that if you have paid the tuition fee yourself, that payment can satisfy the self-support requirement. If you do not pay tuition, for example because of a tuition waiver, you may need to document scholarship/living funds at the monthly benchmark.
TUITION
Non-EU/EEA students usually pay tuition for full-degree study.
Official planning range
Annual tuitionDKK 45,000–120,000
Approx. euro range€6,000–€16,000
Approx. USD range$8,000–$21,000
Programme fee is decisive.
Business, engineering, specialised Master’s and applied programmes can fall outside broad planning assumptions. Use the exact university invoice and programme page.
LIVING COST
Copenhagen is expensive. Smaller Danish cities can change the budget.
Rent
Study in Denmark currently shows a broad monthly example of roughly DKK 3,000–6,500, with city and accommodation type making a major difference.
Food
Official budgeting examples use roughly DKK 2,000–3,500 per month.
Transport
Study in Denmark uses around DKK 300/month as a basic example, though actual commuting can be higher.
Other expenses
Books, phone, insurance and personal costs should be budgeted separately rather than trying to live exactly on the SIRI minimum.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Danish government scholarships are administered by universities.
Danish Government Scholarships
Danish universities receive a limited number of scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA full-degree students.
Tuition waiver + living grant
A scholarship can consist of a full or partial tuition waiver and/or a grant toward living costs. The institution decides the award structure.
PhD funding
Many Danish PhD positions are salaried employment rather than ordinary self-funded student places.
SIRI STUDENT RESIDENCE PERMIT
Denmark uses ST1 for the ordinary higher-education student permit process.
Choose a state-approved programme
Check programme approval before paying because work, family and post-study rights can differ for non-state-approved study.
Receive admission
You must be admitted to the Danish higher-education programme before applying.
Tuition & finances
Pay required tuition and prepare self-support evidence where applicable.
Create SIRI case order ID
Create the case order ID and pay the study-case fee before submitting ST1.
Complete ST1
Your educational institution and you each complete part of the application. Online ST1 is available.
Submit & record biometrics
Submit online or through the relevant diplomatic/application-centre process and record biometrics within the required timeframe.
SIRI decision
SIRI assesses programme, finances, study purpose and the other residence conditions.
Travel & register
After arrival, register your Danish address/CPR when eligible and complete the practical setup for healthcare and tax.
PERMIT COSTS
SIRI increased case-processing fees in 2026.
Study case fee
DKK 3,060 for 2026 SIRI study applications, subject to applicable exemptions.
Accompanying family fee
DKK 3,080 for eligible accompanying-family applications in 2026.
Other costs
Biometrics/application-centre, document, travel and local registration costs can be separate.
DOCUMENTS · BANGLADESH
Admission documents and SIRI residence documents serve different purposes.
Academic admission
SSC/HSC or prior degree certificates and transcripts, specific subject documentation, English evidence, CV/SOP/references where the institution requires them, and programme-specific prerequisite evidence.
Master’s prerequisites
Degree certificate, complete transcript, course descriptions or ECTS-equivalent subject evidence can be needed to prove that the Bachelor matches the Danish Master’s prerequisites.
Bangladesh transcript verification
For formal Danish qualification assessment, the Danish Agency may require the Bangladesh institution to send an academic transcript directly where official online verification is unavailable.
SIRI permit documents
Passport, admission, ST1 information, tuition evidence, self-support evidence where required, and any documents requested through the case process.
Employment history
ST1 requires information about previous education and work experience. Keep the timeline consistent with your admission documents and CV.
SPOUSE & FAMILY · NEW 2026 RULE
For most new ordinary students, accompanying-family rights have been removed.
Applications from 1 October 2026
If the student applies on or after 1 October 2026 for the affected state-approved Bachelor/Master-type study routes, spouse/partner and children generally cannot obtain accompanying-family residence permits under the student rules.
Applications before 1 October 2026
Transitional rules can preserve family eligibility where the relevant student/family applications were submitted before the cut-off.
PhD students
PhD students remain outside this restriction and can still have qualifying spouse/partner and children under 18 apply as accompanying family.
WORK WHILE STUDYING
Denmark uses 90 hours per month — not a simple weekly cap.
September to May
Eligible non-EU/EEA students in state-approved higher education can work up to 90 hours per month.
June, July, August
Eligible students can work full-time during the summer months.
Your residence card controls
Always check the exact work permission printed on your residence card because non-state-approved study and special cases can differ.
CPR & HEALTHCARE
After CPR registration, non-EU students gain access to Denmark’s public healthcare system.
CPR registration
Non-EU students staying more than three months need the relevant residence permit and then register in Denmark’s Civil Registration System where eligible.
Yellow health card
After registration, the national health-insurance card is normally sent to the Danish address and shows your CPR number and assigned GP.
AFTER STUDY · JOB SEEKING
Your application date now determines the length of Denmark’s graduate job-search period.
Student application before 1 Oct 2026
Professional Bachelor / Bachelor / Master etc.Up to 3 years in many cases
Some programmes6 months
PhDUp to 3 years
Student application on/after 1 Oct 2026
Professional Bachelor / Bachelor / Master etc.Up to 1 year
Some programmes6 months
PhDUp to 3 years
WORK PERMITS AFTER STUDY
Graduate job seeking is the bridge, not permanent residence.
Positive List · Higher Education
From 1 July 2026 the Positive List for People with a Higher Education contains 164 shortage job titles.
Pay Limit Scheme
For 2026, the ordinary Pay Limit Scheme annual minimum is DKK 552,000.
Supplementary Pay Limit
The 2026 supplementary pay-limit threshold is DKK 446,000 per year.
Other work schemes
Fast-track, researcher, Positive List and other SIRI work schemes can be relevant depending on employer, occupation and salary.
CITIES
Denmark is compact, but cost and study culture still vary by city.
Copenhagen
Largest university/employer market with UCPH, CBS, DTU nearby and the highest housing pressure.
Aarhus
Major student city built around Aarhus University with a strong technology, business and research ecosystem.
Aalborg
Known for problem-based learning, engineering and a lower-scale urban environment.
Odense
University city with SDU and strong robotics, technology and healthcare clusters.
ARRIVAL
The Danish system becomes much easier once your CPR is active.
Before departure
Passport, residence permit/decision, admission, tuition evidence, accommodation, finances and institution arrival instructions.
Arrival
Move into the registered address and follow your municipality/international-house instructions for civil registration.
CPR & healthcare
Register in the CPR system where eligible, choose/receive GP details and wait for the yellow health card.
Working
Check your residence card before employment, keep within the 90-hour monthly limit during September–May and understand Danish tax registration.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Use SIRI + Study in Denmark + the university itself.
YOUR PROFILE, NOT A GENERIC ANSWER
Find My Starting Point →Understand Denmark. Then test the programme status, budget and application date.
For Denmark, state approval, academic prerequisites, tuition, family plans and whether your residence application falls before or after 1 October 2026 can completely change the outcome.