Schools
2
Lowest Tuition
$13,000
per year
Avg Acceptance Rate
35%
English Programs
Yes
Essentials for US Students
Visa / Permit
US students need a Danish residence permit for studies. Apply via the SIRI (Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration) website before traveling. The permit requires proof of admission, finances (at least DKK 6,397/month), and health insurance.
Application Tip
Denmark ranks consistently as one of the happiest countries in the world. Both University of Copenhagen and CBS have strong English-medium offerings. Copenhagen is expensive to live in — budget around $1,800–$2,500/month.
Tuition Overview
International students pay DKK 45,000–120,000/yr (~$6,500–$17,000 USD). Copenhagen Business School tends to be on the lower end for business programs.
2 Schools in Denmark
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Scandinavia's top-ranked university in Copenhagen — one of the world's happiest and most liveable cities.
Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
Copenhagen
One of Europe's largest business schools in Copenhagen — the world's happiest city and sustainability leader.
Scholarships to Explore
Danish Government Scholarships (administered through the Erasmus+ framework) are available for exchange students. CBS and Copenhagen University offer their own merit-based awards.
- ✓UCPH Excellence Programme Scholarship
- ✓CBS Scholarship
- ✓Danish Government Scholarship
About Studying in Denmark as a US Student
There are 2 universities in Denmark featured in this directory, led by University of Copenhagen (ranked #79 globally by QS). Tuition for international students starts at $13,000/yr, with an average acceptance rate of approximately 35% across all schools. English-medium programs are available, making Denmark accessible without prior language training for many degrees.