List of universities and colleges in Denmark


Higher education in Denmark is offered by a range of universities, university colleges, business academies and specialised institutions. The national higher education system is in accordance with the Bologna process, with bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degrees. The majority of higher education institutions are the responsibility of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, however, some higher education institutions within the arts are the responsibility of the Ministry of Culture.

System

Admission

The general entry requirement for acceptance to higher education is a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent. Individual programmes also have specific entry requirements, such as mathematics at a specific level, and language requirements in Danish or English or both. Admission at first cycle programmes in Denmark is coordinated centrally by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Admission to master's programmes and doctoral programmes is done at each individual university.

Structure and grading

Higher education in Denmark is structured according to the ECTS. A normal study progression awards 60 ECTS-points per year, most institutions use a block system of either 5, 7.5 or 10 ECTS-points. Academic grading in Denmark is done according to the 7-point grading scale, equalling the seven grades in the ECTS grading scale.

Institutions

Institutions of higher education in Denmark are divided into five categories: business academies, university colleges, institutions in architecture and art, maritime educational institutions and universities. The term university of applied sciences is not used officially.

Universities

There are eight universities in Denmark awarding bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degrees:
There are nine higher education institutions in Denmark teaching architecture and arts:
There are eight university colleges in Denmark awarding professional bachelor's degrees:
There are nine business academies in Denmark offering two-year academy profession programmes and, to a lesser extent, professional bachelor's degrees:
There are three maritime educational institutions in Denmark:
The following is a list of former universities and colleges in Denmark:
There are no tuition fees for attending public higher education in Denmark, as all costs are covered by the Danish state. Citizens of EU and EEA countries have equal rights and do not pay tuition fee to study at public institutions of higher education in Denmark.
Students are also given the opportunity to apply for financial support from the State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme, normally referred to as "SU". Foreign citizens may apply for equal status with Danish citizens and thus be approved to receive SU.