The Danish way of teaching
Danish higher education has a long tradition of combining academic excellence with a dynamic and innovative approach to education and research.
Danish higher education is famous for its innovative approach and high international standards. The institutions offer a dynamic study environment, emphasising independent study, initiative and project oriented learning. Studying in Denmark can be an excellent stepping stone for your future career and will definitely provide you with new skills and a unique experience.
As a student at a Danish higher education institution you are encouraged to play an active role in your learning process and take responsibility for planning and carrying out your projects, either independently or together with other students. In addition to attending lectures you will be expected to participate in discussions and continuously develop your critical thinking and analytical skills. Students are evaluated throughout the education system, through both written and oral examinations.
For international students, the Danish approach to teaching and
learning can introduce a whole new way of studying and thinking, which
will challenge you and provide you with an excellent platform for your
future career. An international student described it this way:
'I like that we are working in groups. This means that you get to
meet a lot of different people, and by the end of each semester you
have met a lot of people that you get to know very well. I also like
the close relations between the teacher and the students. We call them
by their first name, and we work with them side by side'.
A Danish education provides you with
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Strong analytical and communicative skills
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The ability to work independently and in groups
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An international profile
- A good foundation for your future career
The grading system used in all State-regulated education as from August 2007 is the 7-point grading scale. The grading scale is compatible with the ECTS-grading scale.
7-point grading scale
| Grade | Description | ECTS |
| 12 | For an excellent performance displaying a high level of command of all aspects of the relevant material, with no or only a few minor weaknesses. | A |
| 10 | For a very good performance displaying a high level of command of most aspects of the relevant material, with only minor weaknesses. | B |
| 7 | For a good performance displaying good command of the relevant material but also some weaknesses. | C |
| 4 | For a fair performance displaying some command of the relevant material but also some major weaknesses. | D |
| 02 | For a performance meeting only the minimum requirements for acceptance. | E |
| 00 | For a performance which does not meet the minimum requirements for acceptance. | Fx |
| -3 | For a performance which is unacceptable in all respects. | F |
Apart from the 7-point grading scale, pass/fail assessment may also
be used.
02 is the minimum grade for passing an exam.
The student’s performance must be assessed according to academic
targets set for the specific subject or course (absolute grading
method). The relative grading method must not be used.
For more information about the 7-point grading scale and conversion of grades from the grading scale of 00 to 13 (see below) see the executive orders on the grading scale:
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Posted Mar 25, 2008 02:25 PM
