For students with EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship, studies at Danish public universities are free. You pay for living costs and study materials.

For living costs, plan on about €800–1,200 per month. The amount depends on the city and your housing; in Copenhagen you may need more.

Set aside savings for moving in and for your first months. With a job and the financial support for students, you can cover all your costs yourself.

See the study and living costs.

For working students, the SU grant can reach about €1,000 per month before tax. Together with the optional SU loan, the total support can reach about €1,500 per month.

As a student with EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship, you usually need to have an official job of at least 10–12 hours a week and keep working while you receive the support. Other SU conditions apply too.

Your salary comes on top of that. Depending on your housing and income, you may also get a housing allowance. The loan is optional, but borrowed money has to be paid back.

Compare the grant, the loan and the housing allowance.

At many Kastu partner universities in Denmark, you can prove your English with your school transcript of records. For this, you need at least 210 hours of English in total in your last three years of school.

If you meet this requirement and your chosen program accepts this proof, you don't need to take an IELTS or TOEFL test.

If you don't have enough hours or the program doesn't accept this proof, you can prove your English with an international English test (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) instead. The right option depends on the university.

Check the English language requirements of your chosen university.

Yes, there are jobs where English is enough. Students work in hospitality, logistics, administration and other fields. Students with EU, EEA or Swiss citizenship can work while they study.

Allow time for the job search – your options depend on the city, your experience and the specific job. Basic Danish will give you more offers to choose from.

Fit your working hours around lectures and group projects. While you're still looking for a job, the savings you set aside in advance will help you get by.

Read about work and life in Denmark.

Yes, you can start before you have your secondary school leaving certificate. Choose your programs and fill in the Kastu application form. To start, you need a transcript of records confirmed by your school; you submit the certificate when you receive it.

For Denmark, it also matters how many hours of each subject you took at school. The application form shows which documents your chosen programs need.

For the main intake through Kastu, plan to submit your form by March 1 – the date is approximate. Check your program's date in advance and don't wait for your school-leaving exam results to start the process.

Compare programs and their application deadlines.

In Denmark you learn actively: you discuss, work in a team and solve practical tasks. You'll often do projects together with companies, so you see where you can apply your knowledge.

Lecturers encourage you to ask questions and back up your opinion. You will also need to prepare on your own and contribute to group work.

The amount of practical work depends on the type of studies. Professional programs prepare you more for a specific job; academic programs go deeper into theory and scientific thinking.

Learn about the study types and the learning style.

You can choose a student dorm or a rented room or apartment. Start with your university's recommendations and student housing organizations.

Kastu's housing search guide helps you find your way. In bigger cities the search can take time, so start early and compare several options.

When planning your budget, set aside money for moving in. If you meet the housing and income conditions, a housing allowance can lower your rent costs.

See the housing search information.

Universities have activities that help newcomers meet people. Orientation weeks, buddy programs and shared events give you the chance to meet local and international students.

Join a sports club, a student organization or another activity that interests you. English is widely spoken in Denmark, so you can start making friends even without Danish.

It's worth getting involved from the first weeks. Shared activities and group projects help you slowly get to know people you'll want to spend time with after lectures too.

Read the experiences of Kastu students.