Studying in Denmark

1. Studying in Denmark

An introduction to university life in DK

2. Universities in Denmark

Aalborg
Universitet
Århus
Universitet
Syddansk
Universitet
Københavns Universitet
Danmarks Tekniske
Universitet
IT Universitetet
Copenhagen Business School
Aalborg Universitet
Syddansk Universitet
DMJX
Roskilde Universitet (RUC)

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6. Grade system

7. Universities

Free for Danish citizens (- books, transport,
projects etc.)
- Bachelor is 3 years
- Professionsbachelor is 3,5 - 4 years
- Master is 2 years

8. Estimated working time

….differs a lot!
IT Universitetet:
20 hours of lectures
25 hours of preparation
Copenhagen
Business School:
10 hours of lectures
27 hours of preparation

9. Tuition

Higher education in Denmark is free for
students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland and
for students participating in an exchange
programme.

10. Economy

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SU (+loan?)
Work
Scholarships
Parents

11. SU - That thing you all want

~ 5,000 kr every month
Up to 3,000 kr loan every month
Some rules regarding SU as a non Danish citizen:
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You came here with your parents before you turned 20, and are staying permanently.
You have lived in Denmark for 2 years or more, and have been working at least half time for 6
months.
If you are a EU citizen you can get SU if your parents have been working in Denmark, and you
came to Denmark because of their employment.
If you have a special affiliation to Denmark: marriage, family etc.
SU office in every university

12. Working

It is very important to find a job related to your
studies in Denmark
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Higher grades
Bigger chance of finding a job when you are done
Earns you more money
Big part of danish culture, and respected internationally

13. Finding a place to live

Most people live away from their parents
Kollegium / Room / Apartment?
Renting or buying?
Unbelievably
nonsensically
difficult
RIDICULOUS
The housing situation in CPH is horrible

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15. Living in Copenhagen

It is estimated that Copenhagen will grow with 100.000
people within the next 10 years.
Copenhagen is in lack of 45.000 residentials.

16. Where to live?

“Impossible”
Attractive
Realistic
A room will usually cost between
3,500-6,000 kroner monthly.
Apartments cost from 8,000-12,000
monthly.

17. So what to do?

-Some universities will assist you in getting a place to live
-Kollegiums without waiting-lists: Regensen and Egmont
-Facebook groups and Network

18. Studying abroad

Free to go on exchange through danish university
programmes.
Self arranged exchange can also be free.
Danish scholarships:
http://studyindenmark.dk/study-options/tuition-fees-scholarships

19. Questions

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