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Denmark Higher Education

9 facts quoted from the official source

Residence for participation in a higher-education programme in Denmark.

Income required
DKK 7,426/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
2
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.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial means and repatriationYou must have sufficient funds to be able to support yourself during your stay in Denmark. You have sufficient funds, if your disposable amount corresponds to DKK 7,426 (2026 level) per month.
  • Level and mode of studyYou are going to study in a higher educational programme in Denmark.
Also stated by the source
  • Family membersA residence and work permit as a student in a state-approved higher educational programme in Denmark allows your family to live with you to Denmark.
  • Official source basisYou are going to study in a higher educational programme in Denmark.
  • Work rights during studyYou are allowed to work: 90 hours per month during the normal period of study from September to May, and full-time through June, July and August.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Family membersA residence and work permit as a student in a state-approved higher educational programme in Denmark allows your family to live with you to Denmark.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application feeProcessing fee: DKK 3,060checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityYou can stay in Denmark for the standard (nominal) duration of your educational programme, provided that you are actively participating in the programme.
  • Renewal and extensionYou must apply for an extension not later than the day your permit expires - however, you must not apply for an extension earlier than 4 months before your permit for studying expires.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeNormal processing time: 2 months
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Denmark?
The official source states: Residence for participation in a higher-education programme in Denmark.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: You must have sufficient funds to be able to support yourself during your stay in Denmark. You have sufficient funds, if your disposable amount corresponds to DKK 7,426 (2026 level) per month. The lowest published threshold is DKK 7,426/mo (income).

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

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 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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