Applying for an undergraduate course
To apply to study in Denmark at undergraduate level you will need to open an account on Denmark’s central application platform, Optagelse. This opens on 1 February and closes on 15 March.
Any applications to study in Denmark which fall outside these dates will not be considered by the Danish universities and you will have to wait a full year to submit your papers. You must upload all the required documents to the system, and then print off the Signature Page, which you sign, and send directly to the university.
To study in Denmark, you can apply to up to eight universities, and you do not need to pay a fee, since the service is free.
List your choices in order of preference. However, bear in mind that if you apply for a number of courses at one university, you will have to download, fill in and return a Signature Page for each course. These cannot be uploaded but must be emailed or posted. You will receive your offer, according to the order of preference you chose, by the end of July.
Documents for undergraduate courses
In order to apply to study in Denmark through the Danish application system, you will need to provide:
- identity documents,
- your certificates,
- a chart of the hours you have studied specific subjects,
- the English language examination passed and grade.
Do not overlook the study hours requirement since this is very important in the application process. Admissions boards want to see evidence that you have some school-based knowledge of the field you are asking to study.
Certain universities may also ask you to submit a Personal Statement, references, a CV, and a Verification Form.
Applying for a postgraduate course
Applications for a postgraduate place are processed by individual universities. Deadlines are commonly February-March. When it comes to language requirements to study in Denmark at postgraduate level, you are expected to have CI knowledge of English and can submit IELTS and TOEFL certificates.
Elab will help you choose a course, prepare application documents, and check your application to study in Denmark. Working with Elab offers peace of mind and the best chance of success.