The_Danish_Dane at 2024-01-29 22:42:54+00:00 ID: kk6alx2

Hello /u/ARandomNiceAnimeGuy. You have asked a question regarding study guidance, student loans, student grants or something similar. Please consider the following sources:

Uddannelsesguiden (the study guide)

• www.ug.dk/programmes/aboutugdk
• The official website for study guidance. The website contains all links and information on education programs in Denmark.
• For EU citizens: They have a chat service available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Study In Denmark

• The primary website for foreigners looking to study and live in Denmark.
• They have a database and all necessary information on programs and how to get accepted.

SU.dk (student grants)

• Look here for advice on how to obtain the student grants for foreigners.
• Only EU & EEA citizens are eligible. You’ll need to work at minimum 10-12 hours a week. If you dip below this, even temporarily, you risk losing your entitlement to the grant, and will be required to pay back the money for the duration where you were not working the required amount. You’ll have the option to obtain the base grant + a loan.

Housing & dorms

• www.s.dk
• www.aku-aalborg.dk (Aalborg only)
• www.ungdomsboligaarhus.dk (Aarhus only)
• www.studiebolig-odense.dk (Odense only)

S.dk is the main site for getting accommodation in Denmark as a student. There’s a waiting list and you’re not guaranteed an apartment when you move here. You can sign up 3 months before your studies begin. You should also look into your school’s options. Some schools and unis offer special accommodation for foreigners. Aarhus, Aalborg and Odense have a “Roof over head” guarantee, which entails that you are given (for a cost of about 2.800 DKK/mo) a place to live until you find permanent housing. This is typically in a temporary campsite, where you share bunk beds with several other people. This typically only lasts for a maximum for 3 months.

Which universities exist in Denmark?

We have 8 universities:

• www.au.dk (Aarhus Universitet, Jylland)
• www.aau.dk (Aalborg Universitet, Jylland, Sjælland)
• www.cbs.dk (Copenhagen Business School, Sjælland)
• www.dtu.dk (Danish Technical University, Sjælland)
• www.ku.dk (Copenhagen University, Sjælland)
• www.itu.dk (IT University, Sjælland)
• www.ruc.dk (Roskilde University, Sjælland)
• www.sdu.dk (University of Southern Denmark, Sjælland, Jylland, Fyn)

Is this x-university or school good?

Likely yes. All Danish higher education is governed by state legislation.

What is a business college?

You might find information on “erhvervsakademier”. Those are profession-oriented schools which include internships. They’re called business colleges and are more focused on practical than theoretical application. You can get an associate’s degree and a bachelor’s degree here. They’re not a university.

Does x-program exist in English?

Look it up on www.ug.dk and the given school’s. If you can’t find it on there, it doesn’t exist.

Can I get really good at Danish and do a degree in Danish?

Theoretically yes. You’ll have to pass a very difficult language test which evaluates that you’ve attained sufficient reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. People spend many years in Denmark preparing for this. Duolingo won’t cut it.

How can I translate my grades?

| ECTS | Danish Grade | |

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| | A | 12 | | B | 10 | | C | 7 | | D | 04 | | E | 02 | | Fx | 00 | | F | -3 |

Are my grades good enough?

Check www.ug.dk

Danish schools permit students based on grade point average.

If they accepted students with a GPA of C last year, they’ll likely do so again this year. However, it’s recalculated yearly. It’s based on the last student with the worst GPA of all applicants in a given year. Imagine 100 students, they’re ordered by grades. People with grade 12 (A) have priority over people with grade 7 (C). The last person who gets in, is the GPA you see on www.ug.dk, so expect it to vary year by year.

Do I have the right subjects?

• Check www.ug.dk
• Contact the school.

The requirements are often firm, but the school can guide you on what you’ll need.

Do you still need help?

Contact the moderators to approve your post.