Af god begyndelse haabes en god endelse”
(From a good beginning, a good ending is hoped for)
-Knock! Knock!
-Who’s there?
-Hey pal! You seem to be so bored of asking and asking whether to post on groups, call seniors, or comment here and there to acquire helpful suggestions from reliable sources. This is the precise reason why I’m looking forward to acquiring useful information on studying in Denmark for you. On bonus, your buddy, that’s me, will guide you through some fascinating facts. No no! Don’t start packing already. First, you've got a lot to know. Patience, you know, is the key here, buddy.
Denmark, officially the Kingdom of Denmark, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. Denmark proper, which is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, consists of a peninsula, Jutland, and an archipelago of 443 named islands, with the largest being Zealand, Funen, and the North Jutlandic Island. As a developed country, Danes enjoy a high standard of living and the country ranks highly in some metrics of national performance, including education, health care, protection of civil liberties, democratic governance.
-Stop! I already knew these don’t you think? Can you be more specific, my friend?
-Ummm... Okay. Here’s what I can do. I will narrow down the whole conversation explaining the 3 Es. Cool?
-I’m listening…
-So, the 3Es are Education, Environment & Eligibility
-Yes yes. These are exactly the areas that I wanted to know.
-Told ya! Patience… Let’s dig in,
Education
⦁ Programs
Undergraduate: Denmark offers over 500-degree programs entirely in English. [6] International students who are seeking a degree might enroll in one of the country’s renowned universities, university colleges, or business academies.
Popular majors: Business, Health Professions, Social Sciences and History, Engineering, Biological, and Biomedical Sciences. Psychology, Communication and Journalism, and so on. [8]
Postgraduate: Studying for a Master's degree in Denmark will allow you to take advantage of the country’s superb education system, which includes internationally acclaimed universities.
Popular study options: Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Design, Civil Engineering. [3]
Ph. D.: A doctoral degree in Denmark is a third-cycle qualification, in line with the framework adopted across Europe as part of the Bologna Process.
As an international Ph.D. student in Denmark, you will study at one of the country’s eight universities. Five of them are multi-faculty, and three of them are focused on Engineering, Information Technology, or Business Studies. [7]
⦁ Entry requirements
Undergraduate: You will need credentials of prior education, complete with original marks and signatures, for entry into the Bachelor’s degree program.
Postgraduate: A Bachelor’s degree that is related to your chosen subject matter and worth the same amount of credits as a Danish degree (180 ECTS) is required to begin a Master’s program in Denmark.
Ph.D.: You generally have to obtain a Master or ECTS equivalent for admission to a Doctoral Degree. In some situations, students who have a Bachelor’s degree and a one-year postgraduate course are given a longer four-year Ph.D. program. [10]
You also need to show proof of English Language Proficiency. International language tests TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge ESOL (CAE) are often used to prove English proficiency.
⦁ Fees & Fundings
Undergraduate: Students outside the EU who wish to study undergraduate studies in Denmark are required to pay tuition, which varies from one institution to another but can range from around 6,000 to 16,000 Euros. [7]
Postgraduate: If you’re from outside of the EU/EEA, however, you will be liable to pay fees ranging from around €6,000 to €16,000.
Ph.D.: The fee is 50,000 DKK per year, i.e. 150,000 DKK for three years, and is not postponed during any absence from the three-year Ph.D. program such as maternity/paternity leave, other leaves of absence, or long-term illness. [9]
If you’re from a non-EU/EEA country, here are a few examples of tuition fees for popular study options in Denmark:
⦁ Business Administration – average tuition fees of 10,000 EUR/year
⦁ Economics – 6,000 to 8,500 EUR/year for Bachelor's studies, and 10,000 to 17,400 EUR/year for Master's programs
⦁ Biotechnology – 12,000 EUR to 20,000 EUR/year
⦁ Hospitality and Tourism – around 4,000 EUR/year for Bachelor's students and 7,000 EUR/year for Master's students
⦁ Political Science – around 9,000 EUR/year. [4]
⦁ Scholarship
Danish Government Scholarships are offered to pursue bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree programs in Danish universities. All international students from outside the EU are eligible for the Danish Scholarship, which allows them to study for free in Denmark. There are 8 Universities of Denmark offering Denmark Government Scholarships to study in Denmark for international students:
⦁ IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)
⦁ University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
⦁ Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
⦁ Aalborg University (AAU)
⦁ Roskilde University (RUC)
⦁ Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
⦁ University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
⦁ Aarhus University (AU)
Denmark Scholarships for international students is a Partial Scholarship.
⦁ Full or Partial Tuition fee Waivers
⦁ Grants towards covering Your Living Costs. [5]
⦁ Program length
Duration of the Scholarship
⦁ Bachelor Degree Program: 3 Years
⦁ MS Degree Program: 2 Years
⦁ Ph.D. Degree Program: 3 Years
Students can concentrate better and actively participate in discussions and activities since classes are held in small groups. This also allows teachers to focus on each student individually, assuring that no one is forgotten.
Environment
⦁ Accommodation
Denmark was ranked 5th out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index, 2020. [1] Relax, Denmark is one of the most peaceful countries on the planet. However, you should begin looking for housing months before you come, as finding housing after the semester begins could be challenging.
Some international students prefer to rent a room from a fellow student or a landlord in Denmark. But renting a room in a lobby is frequently less expensive than renting a single apartment. Denmark has only a few student cities, but they all offer a vibrant and lively environment.
⦁ Health & Safety
Denmark is one of the safest countries in the world, with low crime rates and well-equipped national law enforcement and security agencies. If you need assistance, the Danish police are accessible and helpful, so don't hesitate to contact them.
If you plan to stay in Denmark for more than three months, you must apply for a Danish residence visa and register with the Civil Registration System. In Denmark, you are then entitled to free medical treatment. In the event of illness, public healthcare in Denmark does not cover transportation back to your home country. [1]
⦁ Transport & Travel
The location of Denmark offers it a great entrance into other countries in Europe and Scandinavia. The flight is only an hour from Berlin. In less than two hours, you may reach London and Paris, and in only a few hours Barcelona, Rome, Vienna, and Prague.
Denmark also has excellent transit infrastructure, making it easy to explore the magnificent countryside and national parks of the country during your holidays and your free time. It is possible to travel by train, bus or ferry to most cities. Copenhagen maintains a fully automated, 24/7 system that is one of the world's most powerful metro systems. [1]
⦁ Budget
Denmark is a costly country, but it is also one of the greatest living standards in the world. However, living should not blow your budget in Denmark if you are aware and adopt local customs and economize - such as cycling to university and cooking at home. In the first few weeks of your stay in Denmark, you need to bring enough money or a credit card. You will, for example, require enough cash to pay for your accommodation rent and deposit and buy household goods for your new room.
Eligibility
⦁ Student jobs
In Denmark, international students can work alongside their studies. Danish employers frequently pay more attention than your grades to your Danish job experience. Activities might be either part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid internships, depending on the organization which will boost your CV. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can work in Denmark up to 20 hours a week during June, July, and August. Your passport requires a work permit sticker. And part-time work is not going to cover all of your expenses. [1]
⦁ Communication
Most overseas students start finding jobs in bars or restaurants or distributing newspapers, working in telemarketing, or getting occupations where specific language abilities are necessary. I highly recommend taking Danish language courses as knowing Danish would significantly boost your chances of getting a job in Denmark during and after your studies. Some academic institutions offer online job banks or career centers to hunt for student jobs.
⦁ Visas and Permits
Foreign nationals who are required a visa to enter Denmark and who intend to stay in Denmark for more than 3 months must apply for a residence permit prior to arriving in Denmark. [1] You may apply for a visa at any authorized Danish mission in a nation where you stay legally permanently or temporarily. This contains all Danish embassies and consulates globally.
To be granted a residence permit, you must prove in writing that you have been accepted as a student in a university, college, or institute that has been approved by the Danish government, that you either complete a complete educational program offered by a Danish higher learning institution or that you are a visiting/guest student attending part of a program.
⦁ Permanent Settlement
Graduates from a Danish educational institution from an outside EEA nation are eligible for unemployment benefit only when they have a FULL time (37 hours a week) residency and work visa. You will receive an additional 6 months job seek permit together with your study permit, which will enable you to stay up to 6 months in Denmark following the study to find a job. However, you can apply for a residency visa in order to establish yourself in Denmark as a foreign national with a Master’s or Danish Ph.D. degree (an establishment card). You can stay lawfully in Denmark, and even accept job offers with one day's notice, if you have been issued a residence permit under the card scheme. [2]
-Sounds cool. Now I know the drills.
-O yes Buddy! I’m not finished yet.
-You’ve got more??!!
-Here are some interesting facts about Denmark:
⦁ In Denmark, you have the chance to pursue quality education in a friendly, safe, and innovation-driven environment.
⦁ If you study abroad in Denmark, you’ll have a fun and enriching experience that will also help you gain an excellent foundation for your future career.
⦁ You can pursue a Ph.D. without having a master’s degree. In this case, the Ph.D. typically takes 4-years, as your institution must make sure you complete a Master’s program during your Ph.D. program. [8]
⦁ All students from any country outside Europe are eligible for Denmark Scholarship in any of the Disciplines available. No Separate Application is Needed for the Scholarship. [6]
⦁ Don’t be shocked if you fall in love with ‘Hygge’, a Danish concept that means a feeling of serenity, comfort, and tranquillity. [4]
-I can not thank you enough. I will start prepping now. Thanks, buddy.
-Time to take off pal.
I know… choosing a country to do a study abroad is not exactly an easy thing. In the world we live in, traveling for a degree has become so accessible that we are now faced with too many options to pick from. That is why I took a day off to convince you that Denmark might be the right country for your dream studies. So what are you waiting for?
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