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The kingdom of Denmark is possibly one of the most desirable EU nations. Very often the country has been marked as the happiest nation in the world. And, Now-a-days, studying in Denmark has become an endearing prospect for numerous international students. Even, Danish universities and education institutes are acknowledged for its high quality research in fields such as environmental sciences, food, and biotechnology. The country assures social safety and better health care not only for its citizens but also for other overseas nationals.

 

Why to study in Denmark

Nestled in central Europe, the country lures a large number of international students, each year. The following are the some of the reasons of studying in Denmark:

• Ample education opportunities

• Hands on opportunities in vocational training Exchange programs

• Financial support opportunities

• International recognized degree

• High quality education

• Access to better career opportunities

   

An overseas national or non-EU national should have a student visa in order to study in Denmark. The country’s education system is categorized in three types namely:

• Higher educational program

• Basic and youth study program

• Folk high schools

   

Being an overseas national, you need to obtain a resident permit to study in Denmark. For pursuing higher educational courses, applicant should:

• Be accepted by an approved university or educational institution

• Have knowledge either in English, Danish, Swedish, German or Norwegian

• Enough funds

   

The validity period of resident permit under this program depends on the applicant’s intend on whether he or she is willing to complete the program or just follow the program as a guest student. After the grant of resident permit, in order to complete the program, applicant’s residence permit will be valid for an extra six months following the completion of the program. This is to enable them to seek a work in Denmark.

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For undertaking Basic and youth study program, apart from above requirements applicant’s age should be above 18 years and permit is granted for a period up to one year. And, for the folk high schools program, resident permit is granted till the completion of course duration and later it can be extended a total up to 18 months.

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