Capital: Copenhagen

Background: Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the general political and economic integration of Europe. It joined NATO in 1949 and the EEC (now the EU) in 1973. However, the country has opted out of certain elements of the European Union's Maastricht Treaty, including the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and issues concerning certain justice and home affairs.

Higher Education: Denmark has much to offer. Quality of life is a characteristic feature of the Danish society combining social security, a clean environment and an attractive business climate with high standards in education and research – also in an international perspective.

Many people have already discovered this - and a steady growing number of exchange students, full degree students and research fellows find their way to one of the Danish institutions of higher education.

Making the choice to study in Denmark is easy. There are plenty of opportunities for international students and researchers. The Danish higher education institutions are internationally oriented and offer a large selection of programmes and individual courses in English.

Moreover, Denmark is a country with a global outlook and an innovative culture. The knowledge intensive sector, covering areas from biotechnology to food and environmental protection, has a prominent position. Many higher education institutions cooperate with business and research institutions, bringing about an enriching and up-to-date learning environment.

In Denmark, you can earn an internationally recognised qualification or add credits to your national degree, while experiencing the Danish culture, society and way of living. Denmark has much to offer, and the Danish higher education institutions happily welcome talented students from all over the world.

As an international student you will find many personal, academic and professional challenges through the following options:

An ample selection of programmes and courses taught in English makes it easy to find suitable study opportunities at all levels. All programmes offer high quality education, and in order to gain admission both academic and language requirements must be met.

Specialised colleges and centres for higher education/university colleges offer 3-4 year professional bachelor programmes in fields such as business, education, engineering and nursing. Theoretical studies, practical training through work placements and a bachelor project are always part of the programme.

Universities offer Bachelor's, Master's and PhDprogrammes: 3-year bachelor programmes (BSc/BA) followed by 2-year candidatus programmes (MSc/MA) and 3-year PhD programmes. A bachelor programme qualifies for occupational functions and further studies, and most students continue in a candidatus programme.

The candidatus programmes must include one or two of the major fields of study of the bachelor programme. Independent research activities and a Master's Thesis (equivalent to 6 months of full time study) are required. The candidatus programmes qualify students for occupational functions and scientific work.