Residence permit for higher education
Non-EU/EEA nationals admitted to a full-time higher education programme in Denmark can get a residence permit for the length of the programme. Applicants must show they can support themselves (DKK 7,426 per month at 2026 level) and speak the language of instruction. Students on state-approved programmes may work 90 hours a month during term and full time in June, July and August.
Life in Denmark
Money
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Currency
Danish Krone
DKK
Danish Krone
Cost of living
105
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
12.01–32.01%
Income tax (national)
VAT 25% · social security 8%
State rates stack: bottom 12.01%, middle 7.5% (above DKK 641,200), top 7.5% (above DKK 777,900), top-top 5% (above DKK 2,592,700); plus municipal tax (about 25%), optional church tax and an 8% labour market contribution on salary.
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Who it’s for
Non-EU/EEA nationals admitted to full-time higher education in Denmark.
Eligibility
Admission
Admitted to a higher educational programme and studying full time; part-time study does not qualify.
Language of instruction
Able to speak and understand the language of instruction well enough to actively participate.
Self-support
Show DKK 7,426 for each month of study, up to a maximum of DKK 89,112 for stays longer than one year.
Money to show (2026 level)
2026 level- Per monthtimes number of study months
- DKK 7,426
- Maximum
- DKK 89,112
- Only liquid assets in your own name count
- Scholarship can count
- Student loan can count
- Paid first-semester tuition can count
Official wording
DKK 7,426 per month (2026 level) times the number of study months, up to DKK 89,112 (2026 level) for stays over one year. Only liquid assets in the applicant's own name; scholarship, student loan or paid first-semester tuition can count.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementBank statements
- Document checklistCase order ID and fee receipt
- FeesSIRI processing fee - higher education
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