Free tuition for EU students, world-leading work-life balance, green energy leadership, and one of the happiest countries on Earth.
FREE
EU Tuition
#1
Work-Life Balance
Green
Energy Leader
2 Years
Job Search Visa
EU/EEA students pay zero tuition fees
37.5hr weeks, 5-6 weeks vacation, hygge culture
Up to 2 years post-study job search
Vestas, Ørsted, sustainable innovation
86% Danes speak English fluently
Consistently top 3 in world happiness rankings
For enrolled students (Non-EU)
Post-graduation job search permit
For employment (Pay Limit Scheme popular)
Copenhagen
Programs: Medicine, Sciences, Humanities
Oldest and largest Danish university
Copenhagen
Programs: Engineering, Technology
Denmark's leading tech university
Aarhus
Programs: Business, Psychology, Sciences
Denmark's second-largest university
Copenhagen
Programs: Business, Economics, IT Management
One of largest business schools in Europe
Aalborg
Programs: Engineering, IT, Sustainable Design
Famous for problem-based learning
| Role | Entry | Mid |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | DKK 45,000-55,000/month | DKK 60,000-85,000/month |
| Data Scientist | DKK 48,000-58,000/month | DKK 65,000-90,000/month |
| Engineer | DKK 42,000-52,000/month | DKK 55,000-75,000/month |
| Finance Professional | DKK 40,000-50,000/month | DKK 55,000-80,000/month |
| PhD Researcher | DKK 36,000-40,000/month | DKK 42,000-50,000/month |
Yes, for EU/EEA citizens! Non-EU students pay tuition (DKK 45,000-130,000/year), but generous scholarships are available including full tuition waivers and monthly stipends.
After graduation, non-EU students can apply for an Establishment Card (6 months - 2 years) to search for employment. Once you find a job meeting the Pay Limit (DKK 475,000+/year), you can get a work permit.
Denmark consistently ranks #1-3 for work-life balance globally. Standard work week is 37.5 hours, 5-6 weeks paid vacation, generous parental leave. "Hygge" culture emphasizes comfort and well-being.
Denmark excels in: Renewable energy (Vestas, Ørsted), pharma/biotech (Novo Nordisk), shipping (Maersk), design/architecture, gaming, and sustainable tech. Copenhagen has a growing startup scene.
