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Higher educational programmes

Who it's for: Students admitted to a higher education programme in Denmark.

Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026

Requirements at a glance

  • Study place needed: Yes
  • Language: You must be able to speak and understand the language of instruction at a level that allows you to actively participate in the courses you are attending.
  • Money to show: DKK 89,112
  • Main fee: DKK 3,060
  • Family can join: No
  • Decision time: 2 months

Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Higher educational programmes
ItemAmountIn your currencySource
Main feeDKK 3,060—nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026
Money to showDKK 89,112—nyidanmark.dkOfficial · 3 Nov 2026

Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.

What the official pages say

6 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.

  • Study place neededYesOfficial wording
    “It is a requirement that you are admitted to a higher educational programme in Denmark, and that you are studying full time at your place of education.”
  • LanguageYou must be able to speak and understand the language of instruction at a level that allows you to actively participate in the courses you are attending.Official wording
    “You must be able to speak and understand the language of instruction at a level that allows you to actively participate in the courses you are attending.”
  • Money to showDKK 89,112Official wording
    “That means a maximum of DKK 89,112 (2026 level).”
  • Main feeDKK 3,060Official wording
    “Processing fee DKK 3,060,-”
  • Family can joinNoOfficial wording
    “If your spouse, cohabiting partner or registered partner submitted their application on or after 1 October 2026, they cannot be granted a residence permit as your accompanying family member.”
  • Decision time2 monthsOfficial wording
    “Normal processing time 2 months”

We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Age limit; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.

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