Study in Denmark

Danish Universities and colleges offer an array of study programs for international students. More than 50 degree-offering programs, taught in English and primarily at the Masters level—although some at the Bachelor’s level—are currently available.

A Danish government website about higher education in Denmark for international students. The website contains academic and practical information about studying, living and working in Denmark.

American undergraduate students can receive course credit directly from their institution for their participation in the following programs.

Since its founding in 1959, DIS has sponsored study programs in cooperation with American coordinating institutions. Courses are taught in English by Danish faculty. Students may enroll for one semester (fall or spring) or the academic year.

The University of Copenhagen is located in Denmark’s capital, commercial and cultural center as well as Scandinavia’s largest city. It is noted for its beautiful squares, picturesque canals, innovative architecture, and cozy cafes. The university was established in 1479 and has over 37,000 students on three campuses in the city.

ISEP in Denmark – Aalborg University, Aalborg, International Cultural Studies ISEP Exchange offers a variety of study opportunities at undergraduate and graduate level.

Exchange program to Roskilde University offers courses in the fields of Business, Politics & International Affairs

Folk high schools (in Danish, folkhøjskoler) admit students with diverse backgrounds and interests in curricula stressing cultural and social problems of universal interest.

Note: The term folkehøjskoler (or højskole) is often translated as “folk high school” or “folk college.” Neither of these terms adequately covers the concept. The Danish folkhøjskole is a unique institution conceptualized by N.F.S. Grundtvig in the 19th century.

Scandinavian Seminar offers students of all ages the opportunity to study in Denmark through independent internship and study programs. The offered programs are designed to custom fit students’ interests and goals. Study of language and culture, folk arts, traditional dance, environmental studies, outdoor life and deaf culture, among many others, are only some of the courses available through this program.

Crossing Borders Global Studies at Krogerup Folk School in Denmark is a unique semester program for globally-minded and socially-committed students. The program is a life-changing experience at an exceptional value. The program is designed to enable students to build the skills, theoretical and practical, to help them understand the issues affecting their lives. The aim of the program is to help students think and act internationally and to make a positive difference in their lives and the world around them. Through projects and classes the participants learn to work together across borders and across cultures toward mutual understanding.

The Danish Cultural Institute offers a two week course in Danish language and culture for intermediate and advanced students, in cooperation with KVUC (Copenhagen Adult Education Center).

Three programs for foreign students to learn Danish while living and studying with Danish students at a folk high school. After the students acquire a basic knowledge of the language, programs are broadened to include geography, political institutions, history and literature.

The school offers several levels of language instruction to enable students to learn Danish as quickly and efficiently as possible in a stimulating learning environment. Day classes are offered every month and evening classes every third month.

Studieskolen provides courses for foreigners in Danish as a second language. Courses are offered 4 -8 times a year and range from the beginner to the advanced levels of study.

DIS boasts of a long tradition of international cooperation through study abroad programs. Since 1959, DIS has actively worked in cooperation with American coordinating institutions to advance its mission to prepare international students through cross-cultural immersion, interactive classrooms and challenging courses taught in English for the new globalized international job market.
At DIS, students have the opportunity to build their own curriculum. Courses are available in topics including architecture, design (interior, furniture, textiles, and ceramics), humanities, social sciences, international business, economics, HIV/AIDS in Western Europe, psychology, child development, early childhood education, and nursing, among many others. The courses are primarily designed with American students in mind and award between 6 to 12 credits, depending on the length of study.

Study tours around Denmark, Europe and the third world (including China) are part of some of the courses.

Danmarks Designskole’s design education provides stu­dents with specialized knowledge, methodical skills and professional qualifications within the field of design. Specific subjects the students can choose from include visual communication, digital design, production design, fashion design, textile design, industrial design, ceramic and glass design, and furniture and spatial design.

The Schools of Visual Arts provide instruction and stimulate research within the creative arts (painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography, video art, etc.) and within the history and theory of art and civilization, as well as developing the various artistic/technical disciplines which form the basis of a visual arts practice.

The Schools of Visual Arts has the aim that students gain a high level of knowledge about the contemporary international art scene as well as become active participants in it.

A rather unique part of Danish adult education is the Folk High Schools – folkehøjskoler.

For three weeks in July, The Royal Danish Ballet offers a focused course with renowned international teachers representing different styles and traditions of the dance world.