Study in Denmark from Bangladesh
A three-year job-search permit, issued with your study permit
Denmark's stand-out feature is its post-study route: graduates receive a three-year job-search permit that is issued together with the study permit, rather than applied for separately after graduation. Tuition runs €6,000–16,000 a year and the permit requires around €9,800 in evidenced funds, set in Danish kroner; there is no blocked account. IELTS 6.5 is the usual requirement, the main intake is September with a limited February round, and students may work 20 hours a week.
Denmark — Key facts at a glance
| Tuition (per year) | €6,000–16,000 |
|---|---|
| Living cost (per month) | €800–1200 |
| Proof of funds | €9,800 / year |
| Blocked account | Not required |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| Intakes | September, February |
| Part-time work | 20 hours a week |
| Post-study stay | 36 months |
| EU / Schengen | EU member · Schengen |
Billed in Danish kroner (DKK); euro figures are approximate.
Official sources — check for yourself
Last reviewed: 18 July 2026Visa and tuition rules change. We review these figures periodically, but always confirm the current requirement with the official source above before you apply — the final decision always rests with the relevant authority.
Denmark — Key facts at a glance
| Tuition (per year) | €6,000–16,000 |
|---|---|
| Living cost (per month) | €800–1200 |
| Proof of funds | €9,800 / year |
| Blocked account | Not required |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| Intakes | September, February |
| Part-time work | 20 hours a week |
| Post-study stay | 36 months |
| EU / Schengen | EU member · Schengen |
Billed in Danish kroner (DKK); euro figures are approximate.
Why Denmark?
Denmark is the strongest option on this list for a student whose real goal is to build a career in Europe, not simply to earn a degree there. The three-year job-search permit is granted alongside the study permit — a structural difference from countries where you must apply for a stay-back after graduating and can be refused.
The teaching model is distinctive: heavily project-based, collaborative and closely tied to industry. Danish universities expect students to work in groups on real problems rather than sit exams, which suits some students enormously and unsettles others. It is worth knowing which you are before you commit.
The costs are the honest counterweight. Tuition is materially higher than Southern or Central Europe, living costs in Copenhagen are among the highest in the EU, and the required funds figure is set in kroner, so exchange-rate movement matters. Denmark is an investment decision, not a budget one.
What we would tell you honestly
- Denmark is expensive. Copenhagen's living costs are among the highest in the EU, and tuition is well above Southern and Central Europe.
- The funds requirement is set in Danish kroner, so the euro figure shown here moves with the exchange rate.
- Bachelor's programmes often carry subject-specific prerequisites, particularly in mathematics — check these before applying.
- Project-based group learning is a real adjustment if your background is exam-driven. It is a strength of the system, not a soft option.
A three-year job-search permit
Issued with the study permit rather than applied for afterwards — the most generous and most certain stay-back arrangement in Europe.
Project-based, industry-linked teaching
Group work on real problems with real companies, rather than exam-driven assessment.
English is near-universal
Denmark has among the highest English proficiency in the world, so daily life and much professional work happen in English.
Strong sectors with global names
Renewable energy, life sciences, design, shipping and IT are genuine Danish strengths with major employers behind them.
Work rights during study
20 hours a week during term, with full-time permitted in specified months.
Quality of life
Consistently among the highest-ranked countries for work-life balance and public services.
Monthly living costs
| Accommodation | €450–700 |
|---|---|
| Food | €250–350 |
| Transport | €45–70 |
| Other | €100–180 |
| Total per month | €800–1200 |
Proof of funds for the visa
Around €9,800 for one year, set in Danish kroner. No blocked account required.
First-year estimate
Tuition €6,000–16,000 plus living costs of about €9,600–14,400 a year gives a first-year total of roughly €15,600–30,400.
Costs are set in Danish kroner (DKK); euro figures are approximate conversions and move with the exchange rate.
Who can apply
- Academic
- HSC or equivalent for a Bachelor's, often with specific subject prerequisites; a recognised Bachelor's for a Master's.
- Study gap
- Documented gaps are accepted, though competitive programmes weigh recency.
- Age
- No formal upper limit.
- Finances
- Around €9,800 for one year, set in Danish kroner.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 is the usual requirement for both Bachelor's and Master's programmes. Bachelor's applicants should also check subject prerequisites, especially in mathematics, which are often the real barrier rather than English.
Accepted alternatives
- TOEFL
- MOI, some institutions
- Pathway programmes where IELTS is not yet achieved
Documents you will need
- Valid passport
- Academic transcripts and certificates, attested
- IELTS 6.5 or an accepted equivalent
- Motivation letter and CV
- Offer letter from the institution
- Evidence of funds as required by SIRI
- Health insurance
- Tuition payment receipt where applicable
Intakes
- Autumn — SeptemberThe main intake
- Spring — FebruaryLimited programmes
Popular fields
Renewable energy and sustainability · Life sciences and biotechnology · Design and architecture · Computer science · Business and shipping
Work and staying on
- During your studies
- 20 hours a week during term, with full-time work permitted in specified months.
- After graduation
- A three-year job-search permit, granted with the study permit. The old establishment card no longer applies; work rights match those held during study.
- Long-term residence
- Permanent residence after a qualifying period of legal residence and employment.
- 110–12 months before
Check prerequisites, not just English
Danish Bachelor's programmes often set subject requirements — particularly mathematics — that matter more than the IELTS band.
- 28–10 months before
IELTS 6.5 and documents
The bar is higher here than in Southern Europe; leave time to retake if needed.
- 36–8 months before
Apply
Submit applications with a motivation letter and CV; Danish institutions weigh these seriously.
- 44–5 months before
Accept and pay
Accept the offer and pay tuition or the required deposit.
- 52–4 months before
Residence permit through SIRI
Submit the study permit application with financial evidence; the three-year job-search permit is granted alongside it.
- 61 month before
Travel, CPR and housing
Fly out, register for a CPR number and complete housing formalities — start the housing search early, Copenhagen is tight.
University of Copenhagen
CopenhagenPublic
Computer science · Biology · Economics · Public health
Aarhus University
AarhusPublic
Engineering · Business (BSc) · Molecular biology · Computer science
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
LyngbyPublic
Electrical engineering · Sustainable energy · Software technology · Mechanical engineering
Aalborg University
AalborgPublic
Computer engineering · Medialogy · Energy engineering · Management
Is the three-year stay-back really automatic?+
It is granted together with the study permit rather than applied for separately after graduation, which removes the uncertainty students face in countries where the stay-back is a fresh application that can be refused. Your work rights during that period match those you held as a student.
How much money do I need to show?+
Around €9,800 for one year. The figure is set in Danish kroner, so the euro equivalent moves with the exchange rate. Denmark does not require a blocked account.
Why is IELTS 6.5 rather than 6.0?+
Danish institutions set a higher English bar than most of Southern Europe. For Bachelor's applicants the subject prerequisites — mathematics in particular — are often the harder requirement, so check both before assuming English is the obstacle.
Is Denmark affordable?+
No, and we would rather say so plainly. Tuition of €6,000–16,000 and Copenhagen living costs of €800–1,200 a month put Denmark among the most expensive options here. Its value is the career runway — the three-year job-search permit — not the sticker price.
Can I work while studying?+
Yes, 20 hours a week during term and full-time in specified months. High English proficiency across Denmark makes student work genuinely accessible.
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