 Denmark is situated in Scandinavia in northern Europe. It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries. The country consists of a large peninsula, Jutland and a large number of islands.
The national capital and the largest city is Copenhagen. The country has approximately 5.3 million inhabitants. Danish is the official language and is spoken throughout the country. English and German are the most widely spoken foreign languages. The Danes are mainly Lutherans, so their value system is similar to the other Northern protestant people's values.
To live and study in Denmark, a EU/ EEA citizen needs an residence certificate.The rules for residing and working in Denmark depend on your country of origin and the purpose and length of your stay in Denmark. There are separate rules for Nordic citizens, EU/EEA citizens, and citizens of the new EU countries. All Danes have a personal number in Denmark. This CPR-number is a personal ID that is used when dealing with public institutions. Accordingly, international students, teachers, etc. must have such a CPR-number.
Danish higher education institutions are internationally oriented and offer a large selection of programmes and individual courses in English. Many higher education institutions cooperate with business and research institutions, bringing about an enriching and up-to-date learning environment. A big bonus is the fact that the EU/EEA citizens do not have to pay the tuition fee. Studies will be paid for by the Danish government.
The Danish higher education system has three types of institutions:
Universities have a commitment to teach and do research at the highest international level.
University colleges/Colleges have a professional focus and combine theoretical studies with applied research and practical application in many different fields.
Academies of professional higher education combine theoretical studies with a practice-oriented approach.
The Danish way of teaching
Apart from attending lectures, students work together in small groups and are encouraged to contribute actively to discussions. Students are expected to be active and permanently improve their critical and analytical attitude towards the disciplines. Study programmes require much individual work, but individual academical competencies of each student are taken into consideration as well. For some international students this is a new way of studying, which is both positive and challenging. The fact that education is not only given as lessons to the students, but also requires project work at times, make relations between the students stronger – and the teacher and student relations less formal. Furthermore, the academic standards are high. Studying in Denmark will provide you with up-to-date knowledge based on lectures from researchers and teachers as well as project activities. Studying in Denmark can be an excellent stepping stone in your future career, but it will definately provide you with new skills and an experience for a lifetime.
Working possibilities
Nationals from the EU countries are not required to apply for a work permit to work in Denmark. But need to be registered in Denmark and have the CPR-number before looking for a job. As a full-time student you can get a job within delivering papers, cleaning, waitering, kitchen and bar assistance, housekeeping and similar types of experience. If you start studying Danish upon arrival your chances to get a student job greatly increase. A job search can take time, especially if you don't have much experience. Hakes recommends that the full-time international students do not work more than 15 hours per week during term-time. Full-time employment can be obtained, however, during summer vacation.
 As a general rule, any money earned in Denmark is subject to taxation.However, special rules apply to students: tax is deducted from the income exceeding certain amount per year and if you do not earn more than that limit, you are normally tax exempt. We strongly recommend contacting local tax authorities for further specifications.You can find information about how the tax system in Denmark applies to foreigners on the website of the Danish Central Tax Administration “Told Skat ”. For more information visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
CIRIUS ONLINE info for international students.
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