Study in Denmark

Study In Europe

Denmark, known for its happiness and innovation, offers a fantastic opportunity for Pakistani students seeking a top-tier education abroad. Here’s a guide to help your students navigate the process:

Capital City: Copenhagen

Famous Cities: Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Esbjerg, Roskilde, Helsingør, Sønderborg, Bornholm Language: Danish

Why Denmark?

1. Compared to other Western European countries, Denmark boasts public universities with significantly lower tuition fees.
2. Danish universities are highly respected worldwide, ensuring your students’ qualifications are valued by employers.
3. Many programs are taught in English, eliminating the immediate need for fluency in Danish.
4. Students can work part-time (up to 20 hours/week) with a valid visa, helping to offset living expenses.
5. Denmark’s location within the Schengen Area allows visa-free travel within many European countries during breaks.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications:

1. HSSC: 50% marks required.
2. Bachelor’s: CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent (may vary by program).

English Language Proficiency

IELTS: 6.5 in PG and UG and Some universities may accept TOEFL or PTE scores.

Intakes: Intake: September

Admissions open: March 

Deadline: Early May

Tuition Fees: Range: 6,000-20,000 Euros / Year (May varies from University to university and course to course)

Post Study Work: 6 months to 3 years

Process Time: 8 to 10 months

Scholarships in Denmark

Scholarships are available for international students, including some specifically for Pakistani students. Danish Government Scholarship Program for Pakistani Students.
https://www.studyabroad.pk/scholarships/popular-scholarship-program/
danish government-scholarships-for-non-eu-eea-students–denmark–scholarships https://scholarshipscorner.website/

Degree Duration: Bachelor’s Degree: 3 to 4 years
Master’s Degree: 1 to 2 years

Admission Checklist

1. Completed university application form
2. All academic transcripts (officially translated into English or Danish)
3. Passport/Travel document
4. ID Photo
5. CV
6. LoM / SOP
7. Proof of English/Danish language proficiency
8. Proof of financial support 
9. Any other required documents depending on the University (e.g., references, medical certificates)
10. Legalization of educational documents is a must for Visa Apply not for applying in University. (Depends case to case)
11. Attestation from IBCC, HEC and MOFA is also mandatory for Visa application but not for applying in university. ( Depends case to case)
12. Visa fee 334 Euros

Bank Statement

1. 11k Euros
2. Bank statement: 6 months old
3. Sponsor: Self or Parents

Application portal: Apply via Optagelse https://www.optagelse.dk/#

Visa Information

Pakistani students who are going to stay for at least three months are asked to apply for a short term student visa. It is actually the visit visa. In case you are going to apply for a regular/full-time study program then you have to stay there for up to 2 years. Students are requested to apply for a residence permit, commonly known as a long-term student visa, for this reason.

Visa application: Process time is up to 2-3 months

Create MitID via SIRI Portal
Pay SIRI Fee
Send SIRI Fee Receipt to your Education Institution
Education Institution Initiates your Online Visa  Application (part 1)
They send you login ID and password to you
You  complete your application (part 2) and submit
Pay Embassy fee via webshop  portal
Book an appointment with VFS Global (Pakistan)
Pay appointment  service fee
Visit VFS visa center
Submit documents and biometrics
Visa Application Outcome.

Visa Checklist

1. Paper/Online Application Form (Online Preferred)
2. SIRI Processing Fee Receipt
3. Travel Document / Passport
4. Previous Visa history documents (if)
5. Recent ID Photos (recent, white background, no headwear)
6. All Academic transcripts
7. Previous Work Experience (if any)
8. Original CNIC & Family Registration Certificate issued by NADRA (in English)
9. Police Character Certificate
10. Medical and Travel Insurance: Covers €30,000+ in Schengen Area
11. Proof of English/Danish Language Proficiency i.e. IELTS or TOEFL
12. Verification of payment for studies provided by the educational establishment
13. Proof of Accommodation and Flight Reservation (both ways)
14. LOM / SOP
15. Financial Means Proof: Bank Statement for last six months on your own name or guardian’ name, containing funds to support for Stay- € 914 per month. You must multiply the amount with the number of months you will be studying in a higher educational program in Denmark – for a maximum of 12 months, (approx. € 11,000) however, statement must not be 30 days old. 
16. The Consular might ask for additional documents if found necessary

How to apply for the visa of Denmark

1. There are 2 ways: e-Form and Paper-form
2. These forms have 2 parts (the institution fills first, the student fills second part) for both ways, creating MitID and SIRI Fee is mandatory
3. Create a case order ID (MitID) at (https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to apply/Study/Higher-education?anchor=how to apply)
4. Pay SIRI Processing Fee via card (€ 334)
5. Fee Receipt will be sent to the Education Institution via email
6. Now, your educational institution will start your visa application (http://blanket.nyidanmark.dk/xform/landingpages/st1.asp)
7. When your educational institution has completed its part, a reference number and password will be shown, which it must pass on to you.  
8. After this, you are then able to open the online application form and complete your part After completing this form, pay the Embassy Fee (€ 334) via webshop(https://dys.um.dk/permit/)
9. Book an appointment online via VFS Global (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/pak/en/dnk/book-an-appointment)
10. Pay appointment fee (€ 13)
11. Visit the VFS Visa Application Center, submit your documents and biometrics

Locations

1. Islamabad: Gerry’s Building, adjacent to Punjab Cash and Carry, Park road  Chattha Bakhtawar, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BYesCkb3HfvuFA6E7

• Lahore: 20/20A Opposite Ganga Ram Hospital, Queens Road, Lahore

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZZ89bjJ2s6NFRX8r9

• Karachi: Bahria Complex IV,4th Floor, Main Chaudhary Khaliq UZ Zaman Road,  Gizri, Clifton, Karachi

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6vWbt9Q9LbYEUH1y7

Note: In the printable application form your educational institution must complete part 2 of the form. When your educational institution has completed their part, you must complete your part. Once parts 1 and 2 have been completed, they must be submitted together. This is longer procedure as compared to the e-Form method.

Famous Universities in Denmark

1. University of Copenhagen (Uniwersytet Warszawski)
2. Aarhus University (Aarhus Universitet)
3. Technical University of Denmark (Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU)
4. University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet (SDU)
5. Aalborg University (Aalborg Universitet (AAU)
6. Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
7. Roskilde University (Roskilde Universitet (RUC)