Read about the eight Danish universities and research-based higher education at Bachelor, Master's (candidatus) and PhD level which are offered by the Danish universities
The universities offer research-based higher education at Bachelor, Master's and PhD level. Furthermore, the universities are responsible for the majority of all public research i Denmark.
University of Southern Denmark
Universities are state-funded, autonomous institutions governed by boards with external majority.
The universities offer research-based, higher education, which is to say undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programmes.
Universities are responsible for the majority of all public research. As key institutions in society, universities must also participate actively in the exchange of knowledge and skills with the wider community.
Research-based Bachelor's degrees and Master's degrees are offered by the Danish universities. The degrees cover academic disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, natural science, health science, technical science and theology.
All Danish universities offer a PhD programme within their research areas.
Read more about bachelor's degree
General access to higher education in Denmark requires an Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate or comparable qualifications. Admission to some particular programmes requires entrance examination or submission of a portfolio of artistic work.
Admission to a Master's degree programme requires the completion of a first cycle degree, typically a bachelor's degree.
Get an overview of application and admission to higher education
In Denmark, a large number of degree programmes are offered in English with all examinations being conducted in English. These programmes are open to both Danish and foreign students.
An overview of the different degrees programmes offered in English at university level can be found at UddannelsesGuiden
Furthermore, the official website Study in Denmark provides extensive information on Danish higher education and living in Denmark.
Danish universities and a few additional university level institutions offer part-time degree programmes and single academic courses. More information on this, including the Master degree can be found at:
Title: Fuldmægtig
Email: dith@ufm.dk
Phone: +45 7231 9105
