How does the cost of studying in Denmark compare with Germany, the USA, the UK, Canada and Australia for me?
Denmark is moderately affordable for Indian students. Non-EU/EEA tuition at public universities typically runs EUR 6,000 to 17,300 per year, and living costs average around EUR 800 to 1,000 per month. That makes it costlier than Germany but cheaper than the USA, the UK and Australia.
Denmark sits in the middle on cost. Tuition for non-EU/EEA students at public universities typically runs EUR 6,000 to 17,300 (approx INR 6.54 L to 18.85 L) per year, and living costs average around EUR 800 to 1,000 (approx INR 87,176 to 1.09 L) per month. That makes it more expensive than Germany but cheaper than the USA, the UK and Australia.
Typical tuition ranges by country
| Country | Typical tuition range |
|---|---|
| Denmark (EUR) | 6,000 to 17,300 (approx INR 6.54 to 21.79 L) |
| Germany (EUR) | 0 to 6,000 or more (mostly free at public universities; Baden-Wuerttemberg charges non-EU students EUR 1,500 per semester) (approx INR 0 to 6.54 L) |
| USA (USD) | 40,000 to 60,000 (approx INR 38.42 to 57.64 L) |
| UK (GBP) | 20,000 to 40,000 (approx INR 25.41 to 50.83 L) |
| Canada (CAD) | 24,000 to 42,000 (2025/26 averages of about 41,746 undergraduate and 24,028 graduate) (approx INR 16.93 to 27.09 L) |
| Australia (AUD) | 30,000 to 45,000 (approx INR 20.14 to 30.21 L) |
What this means for your budget
- Denmark is the costlier option against Germany, where the typical range starts at zero.
- Against the USA, the UK and Australia, Denmark's tuition range is generally lower.
- Plan for living costs of around EUR 800 to 1,000 (approx INR 87,176 to 1.09 L) per month on top of tuition, and remember that actual fees vary by university and programme.
My Advice
Compare total cost, not just tuition, because living expenses add up over the length of your course. Shortlist two or three programmes in each country, check the current fee pages, and then decide where your budget stretches furthest.
This information is available on: studyindenmark.dk, sdu.dk
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