Denmark

INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS
Types of higher education institutions:
Universitet (University)
Højere Uddannelsesinstitution (University-level Institution)
Institution for mellemlange videregående uddannelser/Center for Videregående Uddannelser (Medium-cycle Higher Education Institution/Centre for Higher Education)
Institution for korte videregaende uddanelser/Ervervsakademi (Short-cycle Higher Education Institution/Vocational Academy)

School leaving and higher education credentials:
Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF)
Højere Handelseksamen (HHX)
Studentereksamen
Gymnasialt Indslusningskursus for Fremmedsprogede
Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX)
Kort Videregående Uddannelse
Bachelorgrad
Diplom-Uddannelse
Mellemlang Videregående Uddannelse
Musiklæreruddannelse
Kandidatgrad
Master-Uddannelse
Billedkunstner
Diplomeksamen (Musik)
Magistergrad
Ph.D.-grad
Doktorgrad


STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM
Pre-higher education:
Duration of compulsory education:
Age of entry: 7
Age of exit: 16
Structure of school system:
Basic
Type of school providing this education: Folkeskole, Private grundskoler (state subsidized private schools) and at the Class 8 to 10 levels, Efterskoler (continuation schools)
Length of program in years: 9
Age level from: 7 to: 16
Certificate/diploma awarded: Folkeskolens Afgangsprøve (Leaving Examination after Class 9 or 10) or (only after Class 10) Folkeskolens 10 -klasse prøve (Class 10 examination)
General Secondary
Type of school providing this education: Gymnasium (3 years), Studenterkursus, HF, VUC (Adult Education Centres)
Length of program in years: 2
Age level from: 16 to: 18
Certificate/diploma awarded: Studentereksamen or Højere Forberedelseksamen-HF (higher preparatory examination)
Technical Secondary
Type of school providing this education: Erhvervsskole (Handelsskole or Teknisk Skole)
Length of program in years: 3
Age level from: 16 to: 19
Certificate/diploma awarded: Højere Handelseksamen - HHX (Higher Commercial examination) or Højere Teknisk Eksamen - HTX (Higher Technical examination)
Vocational
Type of school providing this education: Erhvervsskole (Handelsskole, Teknisk Skole, Social-og sundhedsskole, Landbrugsskole & other specialized schools)
Length of program in years: 4
Age level from: 16 to: 20
Certificate/diploma awarded: Uddannelsesbevis or Svendebrev (study varies between 2 and 5 years)
School education:
Basic education comprises primary and lower secondary education and lasts for nine or ten years (the 10 th year is optional). Upon completion of Class 9 or 10 of the Folkeskole pupils may go on to upper secondary school. The 3-year Gymnasium programme is the traditional general upper secondary programme. General upper secondary school and the more vocationally-oriented programmes "Højere Handelseksamen" (HHX) or "Højere Teknisk Eksamen" (HTX) qualify students for higher education. HHX and HTX also prepare for employment in trade and industry - usually in training positions. Vocational programmes are mainly Erhvervsuddabbelse ((Vocational Education and Training, VET) and prepare directly for specific jobs within the different branches of trade. In addition, most programmes qualify students for direct admission to one or more short-cycle professional higher education programmes. Approximately 30-50% of the time is spent at school and 50-70% is spent as a trainee or apprentice in a business enterprise. Parallel with the vocational education and training programmes, there are a number of other programmes: the basic social and health education programmes (SOSU) and agricultural, forestry, home economics and maritime programmes. Education is largely the responsibility of the Ministry of Education. It shares control of the Gymnasium and Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) with the country councils and school or course boards. It is responsible for setting up the framework for curricula at primary and secondary education level. However, the contents of the courses are established by the schools (with their boards) and finalized by the teachers with their pupils. Vocational education and training is controlled by the Ministry of Education with the social partners as important parties.
Higher education:
Higher education comprises a university sector and a college sector, I.e. the professionally-oriented higher education sector. The university sector includes 11 universities, 5 of which are multi-faculty universities. The other 6 are specialized in Engineering, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Pharmacy or Business Studies. The university sector offers courses at three levels: Bachelor's Degree (normally 3 years of study), the Candidatus Degree (i.e. Master's Degree, normally 2 years following upon the Bachelor's Degree) and the Ph.D. Degree (normally 3 years' study after the Candidatus Degree). The universities also award the traditional higher Doctoral Degree (dr. phil., dr. scient etc) after a minimum of 5-8 years' individual and original research. Study programmes of the university sector are research-based.The college sector comprises more than 150 specialized institutions of higher education offering professionally-oriented programmes, either short-cycle (2 years) or medium-cycle (3 to 4 years). Colleges offering medium-cycle higher education have started merging into more comprehensive Centres for Higher Education (Centre for Videregående Uddannelse (CVU)). Vocational colleges have formed Vocational Academies (Erhvervsakademier) as a framework for regional cooperation.The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation is responsible for university education except for certain higher education programmes which come under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs (e.g. Architecture, Music, Fine Arts, and Librarianship). The Ministry of Education is responsible for short- and medium-cycle education. The legislation covers the aims and framework of education, funding and in some cases curricula, examinations and staffing. Higher education institutions are publicly financed and State-regulated. The quality of higher education Is ensured by ministerial approval of new programmes and institutions, external examiners and an evaluation system. Although they have institutional autonomy, institutions must follow general regulations concerning teacher qualifications, award structures, study programmes and quality assurance. While private institutions can operate without any approval, they must abide by an accreditation procedure to make their students eligible for state study grants.
Main laws/decrees governing higher education:
Decree: Bekendtgorelse om adgang, indskrivning og orlov m.v. ved videregående uddannelser (BEK n° 154) Year: 2000
Concerns: All higher education institutions under the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Decree: Bekendtgørelse af lov om Centre for Videregående Uddannelse og andre selvejende institutioner for videregående uddannelser m.v. (LBK n°684) Year: 2000
Concerns: Centres for Higher Education (offering medium-cycle higher education)
Decree: Bekendtgørelse af lov om Danmarks Evalueringsinstitut (LBK n°905) Year: 2000
Concerns: Quality assurance
Decree: Bekendtgørelse af lov om handelshøjskoler og handelshøjskoleafdelinger (LBK n° 864) Year: 1996
Concerns: Business schools
Decree: Bekendtgørelse af lov om uddannelse af laerere til folkeskolen (LBK n° 981) Year: 2000
Concerns: Institutions that train Folkeskole teachers
Decree: Bekendtgørelse af lov om uddannelse af paedagoger (LBK n° 980) Year: 2000
Concerns: Institutions that train pre-school teachers and educators
Decree: Bekendtgørelse af lov om universiteter m. fl. (universitetsloven) (LBK N° 1177) Year: 1999
Concerns: Universities and other university-level institutions
Decree: Bekendtgørelse om studiestrukturen for uddannelser ved universiteter m.fl. (BEK n° 573) Year: 1993
Concerns: Universities and other university level institutions
Decree: Lov om adgangsregulering ved videregående uddannelser Year: 1990
Concerns: Nearly all institutions of higher education
Decree: Lov om centre for videregående uddannelse og andre selvejende institutioner for videregående uddannelser Year: 2000
Concerns: Institutions of higher education
Decree: Lov om erhvervsrettet grunduddannelse og videregaende uddannelse
Decree: Lov om erhvervsrettet grunduddannelse og videregående uddannelse (videreuddannelsessystemet) for voksne Year: 2000
Concerns: Adult education and Continuing training programmes
Decree: Lov om erhvervsrettet grunduddannelse og videregående uddannelse (videreuddannelsessystemet) for voksne Year: 2000
Concerns: Institutions offering adult education
Decree: Lov om korte videregående uddannelser (erhvervsakademiuddannelser) Year: 1997
Concerns: Short-cycle higher education institutions
Decree: Lov om mellemlange videregående uddannelser Year: 2000
Concerns: Medium-cycle higher education institutions
Academic year:
Classes from: Sep to: Jun
Long vacation from: 1 Jul to: 31 Aug
Languages of instruction: Danish, English
Stages of studies:
Non-university level post-secondary studies (technical/vocational type):
Non-university level:
Short-cycle higher education includes 15 programmes mainly within the commercial and technical fields. The programmes normally take two years and they build either on relevant vocational education and training or on general upper secondary education/commercial and technical upper secondary education. They have the common designation of erhvervsakademiuddannelse (vocational academy programmes). These programmes qualify the student to carry out practical, vocational tasks on an analytical basis and may lead to employment in middle-management positions. Apart from theoretical subjects, programmes are usually completed with a three-month project. Students may, on certain conditions, be awarded credits when they continue in a medium- or long-cycle higher education programme.Medium-cycle professional higher education includes some 20 programmes within the technical, educational, social, creative and health-related fields. Diplomas are awarded after a 3- to 4-year programme at a level corresponding to that of university Bachelor's programmes. The medium-cycle programmes provide students with theoretical knowledge, as well as knowledge of its application to professions and industries. They normally include periods of practical studies and require the submission of a project/project paper. Having satisfied a number of criteria such as links to research and development, most of these programmes now lead to the Professional Bachelor's degree (Professionsbachelor). Most programmes give access to further studies in the same field, typically a Master's programme (adult education) or, on certain conditions, a specific Candidatus programme.

University level studies:
University level first stage: Bachelorgrad (B.A or B.Sc):
Undergraduate study takes 3 years (or in certain cases 3 1/2 years) and leads to the award of a Bachelor's Degree. The degree is awarded by the universities/specialized higher education institutions upon completion of a research-based study programme concentrating from the first year on the major subject area chosen for the degree. It includes a project work usually of some two months' duration. All Bachelor programmes must follow the same national standards and there are no classifications in honours/ordinary programmes. The study programmes do not include components that could be classified as liberal arts. The Bachelor programme constitutes a complete programme in itself, but most students continue in a Candidatus programme.At the universities of Aalborg and Roskilde, the Bachelor programmes begin with a one- respectively two-year general studies programme (basisuddannelse) in either the Humanities or Social, Technical or Natural Sciences. In Business Administration, part of the Bachelor programmes lead to the award of the Handelshøjskolens Afgangsprøve (HA). In Engineering, the Diplomingeniør is awarded after 3 1/2 years' study, including six months of in-service training.
University level second stage: Kandidatgrad/Candidatus (cand.+ field of study), Magistergrad (Mag.Art.):
The Candidatus Degree (Master's Degree) can be obtained at universities and other specialized research-based institutions of higher education. In most fields of study admission requires a Bachelor's Degree in the same field of study. The degree is normally awarded after a total of 5 years of study: the Bachelor's Degree and a 2-year Candidatus programme. In a few fields there are no Bachelor programmes but only Candidatus programmes of 5 to 6 1/2 years' duration: Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Architecture, Land Surveying, Theology (Medicine and Dentistry are in the process of restructuring). Independent research activities are an important part of the Candidatus programme. The speciale/candidatus thesis is a major requirement and requires six months to one year's full-time study. The Magister Artium (rare) is awarded on completion of three years' research-oriented study after the Bachelor's Degree and public defence of a thesis in certain fields of the Humanities.
University level third stage: PhD grad:
A PhD Degree can be obtained at universities and other research-based institutions of higher education in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Technical Sciences, Theology, and Medicine. The typical PhD programme is a 3-year programme after the Candidatus Degree. The programme must include a scientific project, participation in research courses and seminars corresponding to six months' work, experience in teaching or other kinds of communication of research results, mobility to ensure experience from working in two or more active research groups (Mobility abroad is given high priority) and finally public defence of the PhD thesis.
University level fourth stage: Doktorgrad (Dr + field of study):
The Danish Doctoral Degree is an advanced degree obtained after five to eight years of original and outstanding research. It is awarded after public defence of a thesis. There is no formal study programme.

Teacher education:
Training of pre-primary and primary/basic school teachers
Training of social educators for nurseries, kindergartens and the pre-school class is provided in the form of a unified training system. The programme takes 3 1/2 years and is provided at educator training colleges. Training of primary and lower secondary teachers. Teacher training is offered at colleges. Students are trained for teaching throughout the entire Folkeskole, which is a combined primary and lower secondary school. The duration of studies is 4 years. Further training of Folkeskole teachers takes place at the Danish University of Education.
Training of secondary school teachers
In order to obtain permanent appointment, teachers in general upper secondary education are required to hold a university degree, normally in two subjects (major/minor) and to have completed a 1-year supplementary course including 6 months' further studies in the minor of the two university subjects and a 5-month teacher training course (paedagogikum). The paedagogikum course includes educational theory and psychology and in-service teaching practice. These courses will be replaced by a new 2-year paedagogikum as of August 2002. Teachers in the hhx and htx programmes must hold a university degree, normally in two subjects (cand.mag/cand.scient.) and have completed a teacher training course in addition to qualifications depending on the type of subjects they are to teach. Teachers of general subjects must have a level of education at least comparable to a Folkeskole teaching qualification or a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience. Teachers of specialized subjects must have completed a VET programme in the relevant vocational field and, as a rule, further education in the same field, e.g. a short-cycle higher education technician's qualification. Furthermore, they must have a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience.
Training of higher education teachers
Teachers in higher education institutions must hold a degree at least equivalent to the level at which they are to teach. In addition, they must hold qualifications for teaching the subjects in question which may be earned, for example, through research work, professional experience or periods abroad.

Non-traditional studies:
Distance higher education
Some courses of open education (see section below) are offered as distance education. Students meet with their teachers and co-students for two or three sessions per semester. The educational institution provides the syllabus, exercises and guidance. Distance education may also be Internet-based.
Lifelong higher education
The Open Education scheme comprises all vocationally oriented courses from basic vocational education and training to long cycle higher education programmes, as well as short, condensed courses. It is possible to follow courses at one's own pace. Participants can choose to follow particular subjects or modules or to complete an entire course. Teaching may take place in the daytime, in the evening, at week-ends or as distance learning. Institutions can offer all or parts of the courses they are entitled to offer. Open education confers the same qualifications as the corresponding courses taken under other forms. Entire courses and single subjects offered under the open education scheme may lead to a fully recognized diploma. Admission requirements are the same as for the corresponding full-time courses. Adult Education and Continuing Training Programmes are available at all levels of education. Higher education qualifications are offered at three levels: Videregående voksenuddannelse (advanced adult education) comparable to short-cycle higher education level; Diplomuddannelse (Diploma programmes) comparable to medium-cycle higher education/Bachelor's Degree level; Masteruddannelse (Master programmes) comparable to long-cycle higher education, Candidatus Degree level. Most programmes consist of two years' part-time study, equivalent to one year's full-time study. Admission requirements are a relevant prior qualification and at least two years' professional experience. Institutions may accept applicants on the basis of other relevant qualifications.


NATIONAL BODIES
Administration & co-ordination:
Responsible authorities:
Ministry of Education (Undervisningsministeriet)
Head: Ulla Tørnaes, Minister
Administrative officer: Henrik Nepper-Christensen, Permanent Secretary of State
Frederiksholms Kanal 211220 København KDenmark
Tel: +45 33-92-50-00
Fax: +45 33-92-55-47
EMail: uvm@uvm.dk
WWW: http://www.uvm.dk

Role of governing body: Responsible for non-university education, including short- and medium-cycle higher education

Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Ministeriet for Videnskab, Teknologi og Fornyelse)
Head: Helge Sander, Minister
Administrative officer: Leo Bjørnskov, Permanent Secretary of State
Bredgade 431260 København KDenmark
Tel: +45 33-92-97-00
Fax: +45 33-32-35-01
EMail: fsk@fsk.dk
WWW: http://www.fsk.dk

Role of governing body: Responsible for university research and education

National Education Authority, Ministry of Education (Uddannelsesstylresen)
Head: Ivan Sørensen, Director
Frederiksholms Kanal 261220 København KDenmark
Tel: +45 33-92-53-00
Fax: +45 33-92-53-02
WWW: http://www.uvm.dk

Role of governing body: Responsible for all administrative tasks and policy preparations in relation to the programmes (educational content) under the Ministry of Education.

Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Kulturministeriet)
Head: Brian Mikkelsen, Minister
Administrative officer: Karoline Prien Kjeldsen, Permanent Secretary of State
PO Box 2140Nybrogade 21015 KøbenhavnDenmark
Tel: +45 33-92-33-70
Fax: +45 33-91-33-88
EMail: kum@kum.dk
WWW: http://www.kulturministeriet.dk

Role of governing body: Responsible for higher education within the Arts and for the programmes of the Royal Danish School of Librarian Science

The Danish Rectors' Conference (Rektorkollegiet)
Head: Henrik Toft Jensen, President
Vester Volgade 121 A1552 København VDenmark
Tel: +45 33-92-54-03
Fax: +45 33-92-50-75
EMail: rks@rks.dk
WWW: http://www.rks.dk

Role of governing body: Is a coordinating body consisting of the university rectors and observers from the other university level institutions

Cirius
Fiolstraede 441467 København KDenmark
Tel: +45-33-95-70-00
Fax: +45-33-95-70-01
EMail: Cirius@CiriusMail.dk
WWW: http://www.CiriusOnline.dk

Role of governing body: An independent governmental institution under the Danish Ministry of Education. Coordinates educational programmes of the European Union and other programmes and schemes contributing to international cooperation in education and training

The Danish Evaluation Institute (Danmarks Evalueringsinstitut)
Head: Christian Thune, Executive Director
Administrative officer: Jørn Lund, Chairman of the Board
Østbanegade 552100 København ØDenmark
Tel: +45 35 55-01-01
Fax: +45 35 55-10-11
EMail: rks@rks.dk
WWW: http://www.rks.dk

Role of governing body: An independent institution formed under the auspices of the Ministry of Education. Initiates and conducts evaluations of teaching and learning at all levels of the education system


ADMISSIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Admission to non university higher education studies
Name of secondary school credential required: Studentereksamen
Minimum score/requirement: Depending on institution and course
Name of secondary school credential required: Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX)
Name of secondary school credential required: Højere Handelseksamen (HHX)
Minimum score/requirement: Depending on institution and course
Name of secondary school credential required: Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF)
Minimum score/requirement: Depending on institution and course
Alternatives to credentials:
A relevant vocational qualification (vocational education and training, normally 3-4 years) and adequate general upper secondary courses (e.g. maths, physics, English) according to chosen institution and course.Medium-cycle higher education: It is possible to transfer credits from other programmes as well as be awarded credit for professional experience, e.g. admission to the social educator and social worker programmes
Numerus clausus/restrictions:
Each year, the Ministry of Education determines the overall number of student admissions. Apart from that, individual institutions may have restricted admission for certain fields of study.
Other admission requirements:
At certain institutions, e.g. the Schools of Social Work, The Danish School of Midwifery, the occupational therapist schools, the physiotherapist schools, professional experience is required in addition to the examination requirements.
Admission to university-level studies
Name of secondary school credential required: Højere Handelseksamen (HHX)
Minimum score/requirement: Depending on institution and course
Name of secondary school credential required: Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF)
Minimum score/requirement: Depending on institution and course
Name of secondary school credential required: Studentereksamen
Minimum score/requirement: Depending on institution and course
Name of secondary school credential required: Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX)
Minimum score/requirement: Depending on institution and course
Alternatives to credentials: Gymnasialt Indslusningforløb for Fremmedsprogede (a special 1-year Højere Forberedelse/Gymnasium bridging course for non-native citizens (e.g. refugees). Individual assessment.
Numerus clausus/restrictions: Each year, the Minister of Education determines the overall number of student places, as well as within certain fields of study. There is restricted admission to certain fields of study, e.g. Medicine. The institutions themselves decide on the admission of students. Most institutions admit students according to the following quota system: Places in quota one are given to applicants with a Danish qualifying examination on the basis of average marks. Places in quota two are given on the basis of individual assessment.
Other admission requirements: Depending on what studies the applicant wishes to follow, it may be required that the qualifying examination is passed with a certain subject combination and that the subjects are passed at a certain level.
Foreign students admission
Definition of foreign student: A non-Danish citizen with a foreign qualifying examination. A foreign qualifying examination is an examination which is equivalent to a Danish qualifying examination.
Quotas: Places in higher education are divided into two quota systems. Applicants with an international/foreign qualifying examination are accepted through the second quota. Places are granted to applicants who do not hold a Danish qualifying examination who either meet the admissions requirements or are judged capable of completing the course for which they have applied. All applicants in the second quota are individually assessed by the institution. An upper limit may be set for the admission of non-Danish citizens. The limit does not apply to Eu citizens and refugees.
Admission requirements: The general admission requirement is a qualification that gives access to higher education in the country of origin and which is assessed and found comparable to the Danish entrance qualifications. For many courses, there are also specific course requirements which must be fulfilled.
Language requirements: Knowledge of Danish is essential for regular university courses. Non-Danish and non-Nordic applicants have to prove sufficient command of Danish (for courses in Danish) by passing a test. Special courses are organized by Studieskolen.
Application procedures:
Apply to individual institution for entry to: All institutions of higher education, using the application form of the Coordinated Enrolment System (KOT)
Application closing dates:
For non-university level (technical/vocational type) studies: 15 Mar
For university level studies: 15 Mar
Recognition of studies & qualifications:
Studies pursued in home country (System of recognition/accreditation): Private establishments and their programmes are assessed by the Danish Evaluation Institute (http:/:www.eva.dk)
Studies pursued in foreign countries (bodies dealing with recognition of foreign credentials):
Danish Centre for Assessment of Foreign Qualifications (Center for Vurdering af Udenlandske Uddannelser (CVUU))
Head: Helle Otte, Director
Administrative officer: Finn Kjeller Johansen, Information Officer
H.C. Andersens Boulevard 431553 København VDenmark
Tel: +45 33-92-56-00
Fax: +45 33-95-18-01
EMail: cvuu@uvm.dk; finn.kjeller.johansen@uvm.dk
WWW: http://www.cvuu.dk/

Deals with credential recognition for entry to: University and Profession
Services provided & students dealt with: The CVUU, which is also the Danish ENIC/NARIC Centre, is a contact point for information on assessment and recognition. The Centre provides assessment of foreign qualifications on application. It is also the contact point for professional recognition under the EC General Directives.

Other information sources on recognition of foreign studies: Individual institutions: : Recognition of foreign qualifications and study periods with a view to continuing studies at a Danish higher education institution (admission, credit transfer) falls within the competence of the individual institution. Admission decisions may be reached with assistance from the Joint Committee for the Evaluation of Foreign Certificates (Fællesnævnet til Vurdering af Udenlandske Eksaminer), which provides guidelines for assessment and conversion of foreign examinations giving access to higher education.
Special provisions for recognition:
For access to non-university post-secondary studies: Individual assessment by the relevant school.
For access to university level studies: Both Danes and other nationals with foreign credentials should send their application to the relevant institution of higher education before March 15. It is the competence of the individual institution to assess the applicants' foreign credentials. A national board on the evaluation of foreign entrance qualifications (Fællesnævnet) issues general recommendations on assessment of foreign entrance qualifications.Information about entrance qualifications and supplementary tests can be obtained from the admission offices at the institutions.
For access to advanced studies and research: Application should be sent to the relevant institution of higher education.
For the exercise of a profession: Approval of foreign qualifications with a view to practising regulated professions is given by the authority administering the regulated profession in question. Citizens of EU/EEA States must apply to the Danish Centre for Assessment of Foreign Qualifications, except if one of the following professions is concerned in which case the application should be sent straight to the authority mentioned: Medical Practitioner, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Midwife: the National Board of Health; Veterinarian: the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration; Pharmacist: the Danish Medicines Agency. Citizens of States outside the EU/EEA must send their applications directly to the competent authority of the profession they wish to practise in Denmark. More information about the regulated professions is available at www.cvuu.dk
Multilateral agreements concerning recognition of foreign studies
Name of agreement: Council of Europe-UNESCO Joint Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education in the European Region (Lisbon Convention)
Year of signature: 1997
Name of agreement: European Convention On the Equivalence of Diplomas Leading To Admission To Universities
Year of signature: 1953
Name of agreement: Nordic Agreement On Mutual Recognition of Higher Education Diplomas For Regulated Professions.
Name of agreement: Nordisk Tentamensgyldighed
Year of signature: 1975
Name of agreement: The European Convention On the Academic Recognition of University Qualifications.
Year of signature: 1959
Name of agreement: The European Convention On the Equivalence of Periods of University Study
Year of signature: 1956
Name of agreement: The European Convention On the General Equivalence of Periods of University Study
Year of signature: 1990
Name of agreement: The Unesco Convention On the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees Concerning Higher Education in the States Belonging To the European Region.
Year of signature: 1979
References to further information on foreign student admissions and recognition of studies
Title: CIRIUS homepage
Author: CIRIUS (The Danish Centre for International Cooperation and Mobility in Educatio
Publisher: CIRIUS
Title: CVUU homepage http://www.ciriusonline.dk/eng
Author: Danish Centre for Assessment of Foreign Qualifications
Publisher: Danish Centre for Assessment of Foreign Qualifications (http://www.cvuu.dk)
Title: Fact Sheets ( on the Danish educational system)
Author: Danish Ministry of Education
Publisher: Danish Ministry of Education
Title: University Education in Denmark
Author: The Danish Rectors' Conference Secretariat (http://www.rks.dk)
Publisher: The Danish Rectors' Conference Secretariat (http://www.rks.dk)

STUDENT LIFE
Main student services at national level
DIS (Denmark's International Study Programme)
Vetsergade 71456 KøbenhavnDenmark
Tel: +45-33 11-01-44
Fax: +45 33 93 26 24
EMail: dis@disp.dk
WWW: http://www.disp.dk

Category of services provided: Social and welfare services; Special services/Centre for foreign students
Services available to foreign Students: Yes

Studenterrådgivningen
Kompagnistraede 211208 København KDenmark
Tel: +45 33-12-04-80

Category of services provided: Social and welfare services
Services available to foreign Students: Yes

National student associations and unions
Moderate Students of Denmark (Landssammenslutningen af Moderate Studerende (LMS)
Mejlgade 30B8000 Aarhus CDenmark
Tel: +45 86-18-44-55
Fax: +45 86-18-44-99
EMail: lms@danstud.dk
WWW: http://www.danstud.dk/lms

National Union of Danish Students (Danske Studerendes Fällesråd)
Vesterbrogade 15, 1st floor1620 København VDenmark
Tel: +45 33-31-38-13
Fax: +45 33-31-38-97
EMail: dsf@dsfnet.dk
WWW: http://www.dsfnet.dk

Health/social provisions
Social security for home students: Yes
Cost/fee (per year): 0 (Danish Krone)
Social security for foreign students: Yes
Cost/fee (per year): 0 (Danish Krone)
Foreign student social security provisions: Non-EC and non-Nordic students must have a residence permit in order to be covered by the Danish social security.
Special student travel fares:
By road: Yes
By rail: Yes
By air: No
Available to foreign students: No
Student expenses and financial aid
Student costs:
Average living costs: 50000 (Danish Krone)
Home students tuition fees: Minimum: 0 (Danish Krone)
Maximum: 0 (Danish Krone)
Foreign students tuition fees: Minimum: 0 (Danish Krone)
Maximum: 0 (Danish Krone)
Bodies providing information on student financial aid:
Cirius
Fiolstraede 441171 København KDenmark
Tel: +45-33-95-70-00
Fax: +45-33-95-70-01
EMail: Cirius@CiriusMail.dk
WWW: http://www.CiriusOnline.dk

Deals with: Grants
SU-styrelsen (Danish Students Grants and Loans Agency)
Danasvej 301780 K København KDenmark
Tel: +45 33-26-86-00
Fax: +45 33-26-86-11

Deals with: Grants and Loans
Category of students: Student support for Danish citizens and a few categories of foreign citizens.
Publications on student services and financial aid:
Title: Coming to Denmark? A Guide to Education and Training
Publisher: CIRIUS (http://www.ciriusonline.dk/VisDownloads.asp?id=654&Menu=320
Year of publication: 2001

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & EXCHANGES
Principal national bodies responsible for dealing with international cooperation and exchanges in higher education:
CIRIUS
Vandkunsten 31467 København KDenmark
Tel: +45-33-95-70-00
Fax: +45-33-95-70-01
EMail: Cirius@CiriusMail.dk
WWW: http://www.CiriusOnline.dk

Department of Higher Education, National Education Authority, Ministry of Education
Frederiksholms Kanal 261220 København KDenmark
Tel: 45 33-92-53-00
Fax: +45 33-92-53-02
WWW: http://www.uvm.dk

Participation of country in multilateral or bilateral higher education programmes
Name of exchange programme: All other EU higher education programmes (EU-USA/Canada)
Name of exchange programme: Leonardo da Vinci
Name of exchange programme: NORDPLUS
Name of exchange programme: SOCRATES/ERASMUS
Name of exchange programme: TEMPUS

GRADING SYSTEM
Usual grading system in secondary school
Full Description: 13-skalaen: 13-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-03-00.
Highest on scale: 13/11 (the mark 13 is very seldom awarded)
Pass/fail level: 6
Lowest on scale: 00
Main grading system used by higher education institutions
Full Description: 13-skalaen: 13-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-03-00. Grades 13-11-10 correspond to excellent, 9-8-7 to good, 6 satisfactory, 5-03-00 to poor.
Highest on scale: 13/11 (the mark 13 is very seldom awarded)
Pass/fail level: 6
Lowest on scale: 00
Other main grading systems
Bestået/ikke bestået (Pass/fail)

NOTES ON HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
Denmark has bilateral cultural agreement programmes with a number of countries

Data for academic year: 2001-2002
Source: Danish Centre for Assessment of Foreign Qualifications, Copenhagen, 2002