Denmark Guide: Education

Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

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  Introduction

  The Danish education system

  The Danish education system provides a very high standard of education and is free to all children and university students living in Denmark. However, some university students from abroad might have to pay tuition fees.

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  Schools in Denmark

  Primary and lower secondary education

  Education in Denmark is compulsory between the ages of 7 and 16, starting with schools for primary and lower secondary education. Families have the choice of sending their children to public, private or international schools.

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  Upper secondary education

  Preparing for university

  Once students in Denmark have reached the age of 16 or 17 and have completed their primary and lower secondary education, the vast majority then go into upper secondary education which lasts until the student reaches the age of 20.

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  Practical training

  Vocational education in Denmark

  Denmark has a worldwide reputation in terms of vocational education. Courses are structured in a way that incorporates classroom teaching with practical experience at a company.

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  Higher education

  Universities in Denmark

  Danish universities are generally very well suited to international students and researchers. They offer a wide range of courses, as well as the opportunity to study in English.

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