Apply to the university
To enroll in Danish universities just go to the site Recording, register and choose the universities to apply to. The period during which European students can enroll is from January to 15 March and the result arrives at the end of July. You are accepted by only one university and you receive a rejection email from the others.
The main documents that are required for registration are: the high school diploma and an English language certificate. Depending on the degree course chosen, specific certificates may be required. In this case, consult the 'Requirements' section of the degree programmes. For any clarification or additional information, the universities should be contacted, or the latter could contact the student for interviews via Skype or to request additional documents.
It is advisable to collect the original high school diploma in good time and to take the courses and the language exam well in advance so that the language certificate is ready. In some cases it is possible to upload the documents on the optagelse website until the month of June, specifying the date on which the exam will be given and when the certificate will be ready.
Finding accommodation
Finding accommodation in Denmark is a real war, especially if the search does not start well in advance. Universities provide student accommodation but it is not enough and it is also the most expensive solution. The fastest and cheapest method is to subscribe to the various facebook groups, and look for announcements relating to accommodation or publish one. An alternative solution would be to contact real estate agencies directly such as Bolig Data, which rent out apartments, or sign up for websites such as 'Bolig portal' where private individuals rent out their properties.
The prices of a room vary greatly from the city where you are going to study, the capital Copenhagen is very expensive and the monthly price of a room ranges from 500 euros upwards. On the other hand, in the peninsular part of Denmark, prices remain below 500 euros per month.
Once you arrive in Denmark you have to apply for residency and once you have received your 'yellow card' and 'CPR-number', which you need to do everything from opening a bank account to finding a job.
Free university and courses in English
Universities are free for all citizens of the European Union and offer the opportunity to attend many degree and master's courses taught in English.
The courses start towards the end of August or the beginning of September and the first days are dedicated to the introduction of the structure and the programs that will be used. Students have 24-hour access to the facility and can be accessed using a student card. Each student has his own personal page where all the material for the lessons is uploaded, often in advance. Books are the only expense students face. The approach with the teachers is symmetrical and informal, the student is free to express their ideas and opinions.
The teaching is based on a very practical approach and all the theories learned from the books are applied to real cases. Students usually work in groups of 4-5 people and exams can also be held in groups.
Universities also have rest areas and showers where students can stay and refresh during exams and group projects.
Danish language courses
Danish language courses are very useful for those who want to continue their career in Denmark. Knowledge of Danish is often required even for a part-time job while studying.
The Danish language may be easier for those who know German, but you can find words from other languages, even if in a smaller percentage, such as French, English and Italian.
You get paid to study and work
Finding a job could be difficult, both because of the large number of students and because knowledge of Danish is often required. However, there are some jobs that do not involve direct contact with the customer, such as warehouse worker, factory worker, newspaper delivery, mail and advertising during the night but also during the day. The luckiest ones could find work in the digital marketing sector in various companies, such as Trendhim, with the only requirements being knowledge of their own language and English.
The first thing to do after finding a job is to contact the 'SKAT' (Danish government body responsible for collecting taxes and fees) and ask for your personal 'tax card'. If you work more than 43 hours a month, you also have the option of requestingSU, a subsidy from the state aimed at helping students worth around 800 euros gross per month.
Studying abroad is a unique experience that grows both personally and professionally and is well worth trying.
