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Denmark offers academic and professionally oriented study routes. Compare the programme’s teaching language, non-EU tuition and approval status before applying. For Belarusian applicants, a study offer, funding and permission to live in Denmark are separate matters; check all three before paying a deposit.

Last verified 11 September 2026
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Overview

Denmark offers academic and professionally oriented study routes. Compare the programme’s teaching language, non-EU tuition and approval status before applying. For Belarusian applicants, a study offer, funding and permission to live in Denmark are separate matters; check all three before paying a deposit.

How the system works

Universities focus on academic study and research; university colleges and business academies provide professionally oriented routes. Choose the qualification and institution type that match your goals. European Commission: study in Denmark

Study levels

Explore bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral study. For a PhD, ask the department whether admission and a funded position are separate applications. European Commission: study in Denmark

Tuition and living costs

The Commission gives an indicative non-EU tuition range of EUR 6,000–16,000 per year. Obtain the programme’s actual fee and deposit terms; add accommodation, insurance and document costs to your budget. European Commission: study in Denmark

Scholarships and funding

Check institution scholarships and their citizenship, academic and programme criteria. Nordplus concerns eligible Nordic/Baltic institutional mobility; it is not a general full-degree scholarship for every Belarusian applicant. European Commission: study in Denmark

Admissions

Ask the admissions office which application route applies to your level, and whether your school subjects or previous degree meet the programme prerequisites. Request a document checklist before ordering translations.

Application periods

Use the deadline for the exact programme, intake and applicant category. Allow separate time for qualification assessment, scholarship decisions and residence processing; a funding deadline may be earlier than admission.

Language requirements

English-taught options exist, but each programme sets its language requirements. Confirm accepted certificates and any previous-study exemptions. European Commission: study in Denmark

Recognition of Belarusian qualifications

Ask the receiving institution how it assesses your Belarusian qualification and whether certified translations or additional course descriptions are needed. If records are incomplete, explain what is available and request an alternative-evidence procedure.

Residence and work

The standard student route requires full-time study. SIRI distinguishes state-approved programmes from certain non-state-approved programmes; associated work, family and post-study rights differ. Rules changed for the latter category for applications from 2 May 2025. Check the precise category before relying on employment or family relocation. SIRI: higher education residence permit

Next steps

  1. Shortlist two programmes and confirm approval status.
  2. Obtain written fee and document requirements.
  3. Check funding eligibility and the applicable SIRI route.
  4. Build a budget that does not depend on finding work immediately.

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