What can I study?

Do you plan on studying in Denmark? Then you should look into what study options are offered at the various types of Danish higher education institutions

What are my study options?

Danish higher education institutions offer a range of opportunities for international students, both full degree and single subject courses. Programmes and degrees are internationally recognised and of high quality.

Before choosing your programme, you first need to decide on the length and purpose of your studies in Denmark. This will help you decide if a single subject course or a full degree programme is the best choice for you and your future.

You can choose between several programmes taught entirely in English*:

Academy Profession (AP) degree programmes
Professionel bachelor's programmes
Bachelor's degree programmes
Master's programmes
PhD programmes
University level programmes within the arts
Exchange programmes
Short-term programmes and summer schools

The programmes are taught at one of the five types of Danish higher education instituions:

In some cases, transfer opportunities allow you to move between institutions.

STUDY PROGRAMME	INSTITUTIONS
2-2 1/2 YEAR ACADEMY PROFESSION (AP) PROGRAMMES The Academy Profession programmes offer professionally-orientated short-cycle degree programmes usually corresponding to 120 ECTS. The programmes prepare students for performing practical, vocational tasks on an analytical basis and can qualify students for employment in middle-management positions. The programmes combine theoretical studies with a practice-oriented approach in the form of work placements. Academy profession graduates can in some cases obtain a professional bachelor’s degree within the same feld of study through a top-up programme corresponding to 90 ECTS. These programmes are ofered at the business academies. Maritime training institutions ofer programmes at academy profession level, corresponding to 120 ECTS as a top-up programme for vocational maritime training.	UNIVERSITY COLLEGES BUSINESS ACADEMIES Main characteristics (AP) 2 years (120 ECTS credits) Applied learning and professional skills Collaboration with business and industry Work placements
3 1/2-4 1/2 YEAR PROFESSIONAL BACHELOR'S PROGRAMMES Professionally-oriented degree programmes at bachelor level typically corresponding to 210 ECTS are ofered in felds such as business, education, nursing, engineering and maritime transport. The programmes are focused on professional practice and provide students with theoretical knowledge and its application to professions and industries. The programmes include a period of work placement corresponding to at least 30 ECTS. Most programmes provide access to further education in the same field. The professional bachelor’s programmes are provided primarily by university colleges but also by business academies, universities and maritime institutions.	UNIVERSITY COLLEGES SCHOOLS OF MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING Main characteristics (Prof. BA) 3 to 4½ years (180-270 ECTS credits) Oriented towards specific professions Theory and practice in one programme
3-YEAR BACHELOR'S PROGRAMMES The university Bachelor’s programme (BSc/BA) is research-based and provides students with a broad academic foundation as well as specialised knowledge. The programmes qualify students to enter the labour market and further studies at master level.	UNIVERSITIES ARTISTIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Main characteristics (BA) 3 years (180 ECTS credits) Research-based education Predominantly theoretical Preparation for postgraduate study
2-YEAR CANDIDATUS/MASTER'S PROGRAMMES The Candidatus/Master’s programme is research-based and gives students a theoretical knowledge combined with the ability to apply this practically. These programmes usually include one or two of the major fields of study in the bachelor’s progarmme. Independent research activities and master’s thesis corresponding to at least 30 ECTS are required.Upon completion of the programme, students can enter the labour market or undertake further studies (PhD). Since 2021, universities have also been able to offer a one-year research based academic postgraduate programme as a new type of ordinary full time master’s study programme (60 ECTS)	UNIVERSITIES ARTISTIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Main characteristics (MA) 2 years (120 ECTS credits) Research-based Career oriented
3-YEAR PHD PROGRAMMES The PhD programme is research-based and contains independent research, teaching, participation in research networks and often placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions. The PhD programme holds various opportunities for financial support. Please note the possibility for more flexible PhD programmes at individual universities.	UNIVERSITIES ARTISTIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS Main characteristics (PHD) 3 years (180 ECTS credits) Research Teaching required Opportunities for financial support

Read more about the Danish Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning: www.ufm.dk.

* Due to recent years’ political agreements the number of full degree courses offered in English at Danish higher education institutions has been reduced. The reduction has especially been targeted to the English full degree programmes offered at business academies and university colleges, leaving these institutions with less English programmes than previously. For more information see: https://ufm.dk/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021/a-new-political-agreement-limits-su-spending-on-foreign-students-from-the-eu