Coming to Denmark
Visa (short term)
Work
Studies
Higher educational programmes
Basic and youth study programmes
Folk high schools
How to apply
Extension
Termination
Au pairs
Interns
Working Holiday
Family Reunification
Asylum
Permanent residence permit
Appeal
Religious workers
Fee
If you leave Denmark
EU and Nordic citizens
The Faroe Islands
Greenland
Repatriation
Verification of personal information
Danish nationality
Integration
New Citizens

Studying in Denmark

As a foreign national, you can be granted a residence permit in order to study in Denmark.

There are three main categories of study which can warrant a residence permit:

Higher educational programmes
Basic and youth study programmes
Folk high schools (folkehøjskoler)

If you are a Nordic citizen, you are free to reside, study and work in Denmark. If you are an EU/EEA citizen or Swiss citizen seeking residence in Denmark based on the EU regulations on freedom of movement, you may be subject to special rules. Read more about EU/EEA and Nordic citizens.

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