Study in Denmark

If you are from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland, you will need a residence permit to study in Denmark. You apply to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) once a Danish institution has admitted you, and you will need to show that you can support yourself and that you have paid any tuition due.

The application fee is DKK 3,060, and SIRI normally takes two to three months to decide, so you should apply as soon as you have your offer rather than waiting for the semester to approach.

A study residence permit also carries a work permit. During term you may work up to 90 hours a month, and you may work full time in June, July and August.

After you graduate from a Danish higher education programme you can apply for an establishment card, which lets you stay in Denmark for up to three years to look for work or start a business.

Residence Permit Key Facts

• Duration: Granted for the length of your programme, subject to the validity of your passport and to you remaining actively enrolled.
• Work rights: Up to 90 hours a month while classes are in session, and full time during June, July and August.
• Eligibility: You need an offer from an approved Danish institution, proof that you have paid or can pay your tuition, and evidence that you can support yourself.
• Financial requirement: DKK 7,426 a month for the period of your studies, capped at DKK 89,112 in total.
• Fee and processing: DKK 3,060, with a decision normally taking two to three months.
• Health cover: Once you register for a Danish CPR number you are covered by the public health service; arrange private cover for the period before that.

Post-Study Permit Key Facts

• Duration: The establishment card lasts up to three years after you complete your degree.
• Work rights: You can work in any job while you hold it, so you can support yourself while looking for a role in your field.
• Eligibility: You must have completed a Danish higher education programme and apply before your study permit expires.
• What happens next: Once you have a qualifying job offer you can move onto one of Denmark's work schemes, such as the Pay Limit scheme or the Positive List.

Immigration rules and fees change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements with SIRI before you apply.