Denmark Study Abroad Questions

Non-EU students can apply for limited Danish government scholarships, university awards and joint programme funding for a master's. The Copenhagen Business School scholarship covers a full tuition fee waiver plus DKK 8,000 per month, with around 25 awards a year and a maximum duration of 22 months.

Admission to a master's in Denmark is decided programme by programme. You generally need a recognised bachelor's degree equivalent to a Danish one, around 180 ECTS, with relevant subjects. Many programmes ask for English B level, commonly equivalent to IELTS 6.5, while some ask for English A, commonly IELTS 7.0.

Indian students need a Denmark study visa for a master's. You will need an admission letter from an accredited Danish university, a receipt for the first semester's tuition, proof of funds, a valid passport and health insurance. The processing fee is DKK 3,060, with processing around two months.

As of 2026, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) lists the processing fee for a higher-education residence permit at DKK 3,060. Normal processing time is around 2 months. Cases where the authorities need additional information can take longer, so applying early is sensible.

Accommodation for students in Copenhagen costs roughly EUR 600 to EUR 1,200 (about DKK 4,000 to 10,000) per month, with private rentals at the higher end. Copenhagen is the most expensive student city in Denmark. Cheaper options include Aarhus, Odense and Aalborg, where accommodation is lower.

International students can cut costs in Denmark by choosing public universities, applying for scholarships, living in cheaper cities like Aalborg or Odense, sharing accommodation, cooking at home, using student discounts, buying used books and working part time. Together these steps can meaningfully lower your monthly and yearly spend.

Master's programs at public universities in Denmark cost international students between EUR 6,000 and EUR 16,000 per year, over a typical duration of 2 years. Private universities charge EUR 10,000 to EUR 20,000 per year. Fees vary by institution and course, so check each university.

Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Austria all offer strong job markets for Commerce master's graduates. Post-study job-search periods range from 12 months in Sweden and Austria up to 18 months in Germany, 2 years in Finland, and up to 3 years in Denmark for some programs.