In short: Pay the fee and get a case order ID first, let the university fill its half of the ST1, submit yours, and give biometrics in Dhaka within 14 days. Show DKK 89,112 in your own name. The prize: up to three years to stay after graduation.
Denmark sits at the expensive end of the Nordics, and what it buys is concrete: a strong job market, a society that runs in English, and one of Europe's most generous post-study windows. The permit process is comparatively simple — if the steps happen in the right order.
The timeline (September intake)
| Step | What happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shortlist programmes, sit IELTS | Previous autumn |
| 2 | Apply to universities | November – January/March |
| 3 | Offer + first tuition instalment | March – May |
| 4 | ST1: case order ID + fee + form | May – June |
| 5 | Biometrics in Dhaka within 14 days | Right after submitting |
| 6 | SIRI decision (typically ~2 months) | June – August |
| 7 | Permit → flight → CPR registration | August – September |
How the ST1 actually works
The ST1 is a two-part form — the university completes its section (your admission and programme details), then you complete yours. The order matters:
- 1Create a case order ID on nyidanmark.dk
- 2Pay the fee online and keep the receipt — the form asks for the ID
- 3Tell your university — they complete their part and pass you the reference
- 4Complete your part, attach documents, submit
- 5Give biometrics within 14 days of submitting — at the Danish mission/VFS in Dhaka; missing this window can void the application
The fee level changes year to year (recent levels have sat around DKK 2,000+) — read the current figure off nyidanmark.dk rather than any blog, including this one.
The money, in kroner
Denmark's requirement is set in Danish kroner and announced annually: DKK 7,426 per study month at the 2026 level, capped at 12 months = DKK 89,112 (≈ EUR 11,920) — among the largest amounts in the Nordics, so plan the funds early. Tuition already paid sits outside this figure. The usual rules apply: your own name, a calm history, no sudden deposits.
During and after
- During studies: 20 hours a week, full-time in June–August.
- CPR number: register on arrival and you enter the public system, healthcare included, with no separate premium.
- After graduation: up to three years to stay — a runway long enough to find a job and convert to a work permit, and a genuine differentiator against almost every other destination.
What goes wrong
- 1Starting the form before paying the fee — nothing proceeds without the case order ID.
- 2Missing the 14-day biometrics window.
- 3Calculating funds in euros and landing under the DKK level.
- 4Chasing the university for its ST1 section at the last minute — they need lead time too.
- 5Applying before paying the tuition instalment the ST1 is built on.
Official sources — check for yourself
Rules and figures change. We review these articles periodically and show the date above, but always confirm the current requirement with the official source before you act on it.
Common questions
Can Denmark's biometrics be given in Dhaka?+
Yes — after submitting the ST1 you have 14 days to give fingerprints and a photo, normally at the Danish mission or VFS in Dhaka, without travelling to Delhi. Arrangements do change, so confirm the current instructions on nyidanmark.dk and the VFS Denmark–Bangladesh page before submitting.
How much money does Denmark require?+
DKK 7,426 for each month you will study in Denmark at the 2026 level, capped at 12 months — DKK 89,112, roughly EUR 11,920 — in your own account. Tuition you have already paid is counted separately, not inside this figure. The amount is set in Danish kroner and announced yearly, so calculate in DKK, not euros.
How long can graduates stay in Denmark?+
Up to three years after graduation — one of the longest post-study periods in Europe — which is time enough to find a job and switch to a work permit. During studies you may work 20 hours a week, and full-time in June through August.
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