Study in Denmark

Education in Denmark is paid and expensive, but students and their parents love this country for its comfort and safety. If you want to study in Europe, it is worth considering migration options for the purpose of obtaining an education. This is beneficial because at the Danish Technical University, the tuition fee for Danish citizens is 1,000 $ per yearwhile foreign students pay 19 000$ for the same period.

How the higher education system works

Denmark is one of the most highly developed states in Europe. Machine building, communications, financial and banking are flourishing here. And education in the country is taken seriously, the system is controlled by the state.

It is interesting to study here: the classes are practice-oriented, joint student projects are being implemented, and a lot of industrial practice.

Every year, the Ministry of Education determines the quotas for admission to study of foreigners who meet the admission requirements. The official language of the state is Danish, for foreign students there are more than 700 programs training in English.

Educational projects

Higher education includes five types of institutions:

• Danish Universities (implementing curricula for bachelor's, master's and postgraduate studies);
• University Colleges (Pro Bachelor's Degree);
• Business academies (undergraduate and Academy Profession courses);
• Art institutes (here they teach for bachelor's, master's or graduate student's degrees);
• Maritime schools (train professionals for the merchant marine and fishing vessels).

Duration of training:

• Bachelor's degree studies last three years;
• Master's degree - plus two years;
• For a doctoral degree - another three years.

The ratio of Danish and Russian programs can be represented as follows:

• A Danish classical or professional bachelor's degree corresponds to a Russian bachelor's degree;
• The Danish Master's degree is similar to the Master's degree in Russia;
• Postgraduate studies or PhD in Denmark correspond to the status of a candidate of sciences.

What are the conditions for foreign citizens to apply?

Secondary education in the country continues 12 years old, so go to university after 11and even more so 9 classes the Russian school will not work. You will have to study at a Russian university for at least one year. Admission to the creative profession requires a special exam. To enroll in a Danish university, a Russian citizen must certify the level of education with an appropriate diploma.

So, for admission to undergraduate programs, a certificate of secondary complete education (11 classes). Some educational institutions require one or two years to unlearn a similar profile at a Russian university. In the case when the average score of the certificate is higher 4.5 points, can be accepted to study right away.

All issues are regulated by admissions committees, the deadline for submission of documents ends on March 15. Exceptions can be made in English-language programs. Details should be found at the university.

List of documents

The set of papers attached to the application complies with European standards:

• Certificate or diploma of education;
• Proof of knowledge of the language (Danish or English);
• Motivation letter;
• Recommendations or resume (at the request of the university).

The state fee for filing documents is 248€... In parallel, the procedure for obtaining a residence permit is under way. The university starts the process, the applicant continues. Minor children and spouses are required to purchase separate residence permits, for each family member you will have to pay 231€... Citizens of the CIS countries enter Danish universities in a similar way.

What the cost of studying

Citizens from Russia will have to pay for training from 6,000 € to 16,000 € for each year. This is quite a high price.

In addition, approximately from 600 to 900 € will have to spend a month on accommodation. In Copenhagen, the cost of living is even higher - up to 1500 €... This amount includes:

• Rental of property;
• Nutrition;
• Insurance;
• Mobile connection;
• Educational literature;
• Fare.

Free education

Russia is not on the list of countries intensively cooperating with Denmark, so Russian students should not rely on grants and material support. You won't be able to get an education for free, and it is almost impossible to get a student loan.

Scholarships and grants for foreigners

Danish technical universities issue a small number of manuals to help students from non-European countries.

These government subsidies have 2 parts:

1. Full or partial payment for tuition;
2. Grant covering the cost of living in the country.

The rest of the conditions for the provision of scholarships is determined by each university independently. Therefore, it is better to look for details on the official websites of educational institutions. At the same time, applicants will have the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the language.

Exchange internship programs

The list of scholarships for students from Russia is very limited. Students wishing to master the Danish language and literature can apply for the right to receive a government exchange scholarship. The applicant must study at a Russian university and apply to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation or the Russian Academy of Sciences. These organizations send a presentation to an overseas institution. The scholarship applicant must have a completed project, which he is going to carry out in Denmark.

The subsidy is the amount about 870 € and is paid throughout the year. Training is provided free of charge.

For non-Europeans, Denmark has an Erasmus Mundus student exchange program. Its goal is to increase student mobility and the quality of higher education through financial investments in the academic association of Europe and other countries. You can find out which Russian universities are participating in the project, as well as the conditions for applicants, here: www.tempus-russia.ru

What accommodation options

The Danes lead a leisurely, measured and very economical way of life. It is considered a common practice for them to get around the city by bike and dine at home. Russian citizens are surprised by the excessive punctuality of citizens. Here they strictly follow the rules and regulations, it is not customary to be late even for friendly meetings.

Nevertheless, very welcoming and hospitable hosts are usually hidden behind the external secrecy. It is easy to make sure of this, because foreign students most often have to rent housing privately. Only 10% of Danish students are provided with hostels.

Housing rental starts from the bar at 500 € per month. The grocery basket will cost even 300€... Plus payment for individual student requests. To ease the financial burden, Danish law allows students to earn money during their studies 15 hours a week, and in the summer - full time.

Useful information: The Danish government recommends opening bank accounts in the country. By registering on the Nemkonto portal, international students will be able to receive government benefits and payments. A good example is tax rebate refunds.

Top Danish Universities

Several higher education institutions from Denmark are regularly included in the annual QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) rankings.

Let's consider their advantages:

• Copenhagen University (Københavns Universitet) is the oldest and largest university in the country. Leads its own history since 1453... Medicine, social and humanitarian courses, pharmacy, theology, and law are taught here. Among 37,000 students about 1,750 foreigners... The university pays for 12 scholarships graduate students annually. Official information: velkommen.ku.dk.
• Danish Technical University (Danmarks Tekniske Universitet) is located in Lyngby-torbek, in 12 km south of Copenhagen. The educational institution lives under the motto "Technology and Science for Society"... The leading research areas are technical design, wind power, biotechnology, electronics and telecommunications. Special scholarship program DTU H.C. Ørsted Fellowships distributes annually 16 scholarships for researchers from different countries. All details about the university and educational programs on the website www.dtu.dk.
• Aalborg University (Aalborg Universitet) is located in the north of the country, in North Jutland. The strongest courses are social, humanities, physical sciences, engineering. Here, the innovative “Aalborg model” of learning has been tested. Students receive a minimum of traditional methods, the main emphasis is on a problem-oriented approach, methods of solving problems in real life. Official information is presented on the website www.aau.dk

What students say

Olga, Russia: For myself, I chose to study at the Danish Academy of Fine Arts. This university is one of the best in Europe for an architectural education. Tuition fees are adequate, and student life is interesting and eventful.

Dmitry Guzhov: I will share my experience of studying in Denmark. First you need to translate your diploma and certificate into English, then draw up a curriculum vitae. Send all documents by mail in advance, well before the end of the deadline. Since admission to universities is carried out on the principle of “first come-first serve”, which translates as follows: “who did not have time, he was late.

After graduation, a person has 6 months to find a job. Government agencies are eager to help promising graduates who are already adapted to local conditions to get a job. After another two years, you can get a permanent residence permit, and the path to citizenship will take 9 years.