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Denmark Guest PhD

8 facts quoted from the official source

Participation as a guest PhD linked to a Danish educational institution.

Savings required
DKK 7,426
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character, security and admissibilityAs a guest PhD student, you are not allowed to receive public assistance.
  • Financial means and repatriationYou must have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in Denmark.
  • Level and mode of studyYou must have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in Denmark.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisYou must have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in Denmark.
  • Work rights during studyThe limited work permit allows you to work: - for up to 90 hours per month... - full-time through June, July and August.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application feeProcessing fee DKK 3,060,-checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityYou can stay in Denmark for the standard (nominal) duration of your PhD programme.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeNormal processing time 1 month.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Participation as a guest PhD linked to a Danish educational institution.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: You must have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in Denmark. The lowest published threshold is DKK 7,426 (savings).

Every answer is quoted from the official nyidanmark.dk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source nyidanmark.dkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Denmark government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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