Learning Danish in Denmark or at home

Courses in Danish outside Denmark

You can learn Danish at several universities around the world. 

There is also a number of private and public organisations, which offer lessons in Danish. Please contact the larger language centres in your home country for further information. The Danish Embassies and Consulates can also refer to Danish activities in your home country. The Ministry of Foeriegn Affairs has a list of all the Danish Embassies and Consulates abroad . Finally, the  Danish Cultural Institute has a number of offices abroad where Danish is taught. The Institute also runs Danish language courses for foreign students studying in Denmark each summer, for further information, please refer to the Institute's web site .

It is also possible to learn Danish via CD-material or e-learning through the internet.

Courses in Danish in Denmark

The opportunities to learn Danish in Denmark are vast. There are long courses running during the academic year, short intensive courses and summer courses offered before the beginning of the semester. Depending on your needs, time available, interests and prior qualifications, these are the main options:

• Courses at Danish higher education institutions
•  Programmes and courses offered by the local council in Denmark
• Private language schools or classes offered by private language teachers
• Courses at Danish 'Folk High Schools' ( Folkehøjskoler )