What tuition fees will I pay at Danish universities like Copenhagen, Aarhus, DTU and Aalborg as a non-EU student?
Non-EU/EEA students, including Indians, typically pay around EUR 6,000 to 17,300 per year at Danish public universities. Fees vary by programme, with DTU at about EUR 15,000 and SDU at EUR 10,800 to 17,300 from the September 2026 intake. Private institutions may charge more.
Non-EU/EEA students, including Indians, pay tuition at Danish public universities, typically around EUR 6,000 to 17,300 (approx INR 6.54 L to 18.85 L) per year. Fees vary by programme and university, so check the exact amount for your course. Living costs average around EUR 800 to 1,000 (approx INR 87,176 to 1.09 L) per month.
Public universities (approximate yearly tuition)
| University | Tuition (EUR per year) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| University of Copenhagen | 6,000 to 16,000 (approx INR 6.54 to 17.44 L) | Fees vary by programme |
| Aarhus University | 8,000 to 15,000 (approx INR 8.72 to 16.35 L) | Wide range of English-taught courses |
| Technical University of Denmark (DTU) | About 15,000 (7,500 per semester for MSc) (approx INR 16.35 L) | Engineering and technical programmes |
| Aalborg University | 6,500 to 14,000 (approx INR 7.08 to 15.26 L) | Fees vary by programme |
| University of Southern Denmark (SDU) | 10,800 to 17,300 (from the September 2026 intake) (approx INR 11.77 to 18.85 L) | Bachelor's and Master's programmes |
Private institutions
Private institutions may charge higher amounts, especially for MBA, Medicine and Engineering courses. Typical yearly ranges for a few of them are below.
| Institution | Tuition (EUR per year) |
|---|---|
| Copenhagen Business School (CBS) | 12,000 to 20,000 (approx INR 13.08 to 21.79 L) |
| International Business Academy (IBA) | 10,000 to 15,000 (approx INR 10.90 to 16.35 L) |
| Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College | 8,000 to 12,000 (approx INR 8.72 to 13.08 L) |
| Business Academy Aarhus | 7,000 to 12,000 (approx INR 7.63 to 13.08 L) |
My Advice
Use these ranges as a starting point, not a final quote. Open the programme page of each university you like, note the exact fee for your intake, and add living costs before you compare Denmark with other destinations.
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