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The Danish education system

Whether you wish to get education from abroad accredited, wish to learn more about your possibilities to enter a Danish education or simply want to navigate your way through the institutions – we will help you with an overview.

Find your way

Every year more than 2 mio. Danes are in touch with the Danish health sector. This is the place, where you can get a little help to find the right place to go if somethings happens to you!

Prospective student

Are you contemplating the possibility of studying in Denmark. This is the place to start! Get nice info in advance.

Studying in Denmark

Now you have been accepted at a programme Denmark, and are ready to prepare yourself for your stay!

Graduating

Here you will find important information if you wish to stay in Denmark and  work after you have ended your programme!

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How to begin as a prospective student

Are you contemplating the possibility of studying in Denmark. This is the place to start! Get nice info in advance.

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How to get help in case of a emergency

Find how who will come to your aid when? When accidents happens it is important to call the right place at once.

Need to see a doctor?

How to get treated by a general practitioner

Find out how you book a consultation with your general practioner, how the general practitioner can help you and what to expect.

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The Danish health system

If you need medical treatment or any kind of help from a doctor. Don’t worry this is where you find all the info about how the Danish health system works.

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How to get acces to the Danish health system

Find how who will come to your aid when? When accidents happens it is important to call the right place at once.

Ambulance Syd

How to get help in case of a emergency

Find how who will come to your aid when? When accidents happens it is important to call the right place at once.

Need to see a doctor?

How to get treated by a general practitioner

Find out how you book a consultation with your general practioner, how the general practitioner can help you and what to expect.

How does referrals work and when are they needed?

Find how who will come to your aid when? When accidents happens it is important to call the right place at once.

How does referrals work and when are they needed?

Find how who will come to your aid when? When accidents happens it is important to call the right place at once.

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This is how it works

In Denmark upper secondary education programmes is referred to as youth education programmes. These programmes can be divided into two:

  • General upper secondary education programmes, which primarily prepare students for higher education
  • Vocational upper secondary education and training programmes, which primarily prepare students for a career in a specific trade or industry.

Higher education programmes

Higher education programmes are offered at five different types of institutions, each with well-defined profiles and qualities:

  • Universities

There are three levels of study programmes offerering first-, second and third-cycle degree programmes in academic disciplines

  • University colleges

Professionally-oriented first-cycle degree programmes of typically 180-240 ECTS are offered in fields such as business, education, nursing, engineering and maritime transport The programmes have a strong focus on professional practice.

  • Artistic higher education institutions

First-, second- and third-cycle artistic and academic degree programmes in subject fields such as architecture, design, music and fine and performing arts.

  • Schools of Maritime Education & Training
  • Business Academies

Academy profession programmes offer professionally-oriented short-cycle and first-cycle degree programmes of 90-150 ECTS in fields such as business, technology and IT. These programmes prepare students for performing practical, vocational tasks on analytical basis and may lead to employement in middle-management positions.

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 How to apply

When you have decided on which programme you wish to apply for you are ready for the application process. It is important to know that how you apply depends on whether you are from an EU/EAA country or not.

If you are from an EU/EEA country

Students with diplomas from an upper secondary educational institution in EU and EEA countries can apply for admission to undergraduate higher education programmes in Demark. These applications will be considered on equal terms with Danish applicants and must meet the same entry requirements.

To read much more on the entry requirements please follow this link

If you are from outside EU/EEA

 

Non-Danish citizens who do not have a Danish entrance examination are eligible for admission if they have qualifications recognized as being comparable to Danish entrance qualifications.

https://studyindenmark.dk/study-options/admission-requirements