Denmark is known as the country with the happiest people – since the launch of the UN World Happiness Report in 2012, Denmark has topped almost every time (almost). One thing is for sure: if you decide to Study In Denmark, the natural joy of dance may rub off on you.

Denmark is a small but proud country with a population of 5.6 million in Northern Europe. With its beaches in the north and the Baltic Sea, it borders Germany in the south – by sea and bridge – and Sweden in the east.

Denmark is not the only ranking happiness report with high scores: it is one of the best countries for business, enjoys a remarkably high standard of living and, most importantly, often tops the education rankings.

Facts and figures on higher education in Denmark

Denmark has an advanced education system with many world-class institutions. At about 30 higher education institutions, you can choose from over 500 English teaching courses. Like many countries, Denmark distinguishes between full research universities and more practical university colleges (elsewhere often referred to as “applied science universities” or polytechnics). Business academies that offer training-based associate and bachelor's degrees in business-related fields are specialized institutions locally.

Tuition fees There are no tuition fees for students in EU / EEA and Switzerland. The same goes for students on the transfer program and those with a non-study residence permit. All others have to pay tuition fees of 45,000 to 120,000 DKK per year, which equates to 6,000 to 16,000 EUR.

Transportation Copenhagen Airport is the only Danish airport of meaningful size; It is the largest airport in Scandinavia and serves more than 100 destinations. Within Denmark, there is a dense system of trains and buses to stay in – not to mention long domestic distances. Although there is generally good public transport within cities, city dwellers rely heavily on bikes. In fact, Copenhagen often tops the international rankings for bike-friendly cities.