List of Danish UniversitiesUniversities in Denmark
This page lists all recognized higher education institutions in Denmark officially accredited by China's Ministry of Education. Due to the large number, they are organized into categories and paginated for easy navigation.
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University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
Denmark's oldest and largest university, internationally renowned for medicine, life sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Home to multiple Nobel laureates.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University (AU)
Denmark's second-largest university, with strengths in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine. Features a beautiful campus and a vibrant academic environment.
University of Southern Denmark
Syddansk University (SDU)
One of Denmark's largest universities, established in 1998 through the merger of multiple institutions. It operates five campuses in Odense, Esbjerg, Kolding, Sønderborg, and Vejle, offering 86 undergraduate programs across humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences, and engineering. The university is known for its strengths in robotics, health sciences, and business economics. It offers a dual-degree program with Kiel University in Germany.
Roskilde University
Roskilde University (RUC)
One of Denmark's most innovative public universities, known for its interdisciplinary, problem-based, and project-driven learning approach that challenges traditional academic models. It comprises 4 doctoral schools covering humanities, social sciences, technical sciences, and natural sciences. The university has approximately 5,000 students and 600 staff members, located about 40 minutes by train from Copenhagen.
University of Copenhagen Department of Computer Science
IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)
One of Denmark's youngest universities, a Nordic higher education institution specializing in IT. Located in Ørestad, Copenhagen's city center, it is research-oriented with close ties between teaching and industry. It excels in digital design, software engineering, data science, and business informatics. In 2026, it admitted 413 new students.
Key Points for Study Abroad Applications
Application Time
- Master's applications: Generally due between 11 and 1/1 of the following year.
- Admission Results: Released in 4-5
- Fall semester: Classes begin in 9
Language requirements
- IELTS: Generally 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each component)
- TOEFL: Typically 80-100 (iBT)
- Some majors have higher requirements; please refer to each university's official website for details.
Tuition Reference
- Bachelor's: Approximately 45,000-120,000 DKK/year (about 4.5-12 RMB)
- Master's: Approximately 60,000-160,000 DKK/year (approximately 6-16 RMB)
- Tuition-free for EU/EEA students
Visa Information
- Apply for a student residence permit if you study for more than 3 months.
- Admission letter, financial proof, and insurance required.
- Graduates can apply for a 3-year post-study work visa.
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