Study in Copenhagen

Enjoy a high standard of living

The city ranks highly for desirability this year due to its high standard of living, safety levels, stunning scenery, and low levels of pollution.

Environmentally friendly

Alongside the city’s low levels of pollution, Copenhagen has invested in a number of environmentally friendly policies, such as its public transport, which runs on electricity or hydrogen. The city also has plenty of green spaces to walk around and enjoy.

Experience the Danish Hygge

Hygge is the feeling of being comfortable, cozy and content and is now a defining characteristic of Danish culture. 

The Nordic countries are also known for being relatively expensive places to live. This is reflected in Copenhagen’s low score for affordability.

Despite this, the city charges relatively low tuition fees at its universities. On average tuition costs international students studying in Copenhagen around US$18,300 each year.

Rent in Copenhagen is pricey, but is still around 30 percent lower than in London, according to Numbeo. A one-bedroom apartment in Copenhagen’s city centre will set you back around US$1,580 per month. 

Copenhagen manages to pack a lot of culture into a relatively small space. This includes an impressive selection of museums, galleries and theaters, as well as parks, waterways and charming cobbled streets, with lots of cafés and independent shops to explore.

If you’re interested in street fashion, Copenhagen is home to many fashion-conscious young people – particularly within the hip Nørrebro district – where monochromic layers, block-colored bikes and stripped-back sophistication are the standard.

Employers in Copenhagen value a good work-life balance. Unemployment in the city is generally quite low and the quality of life is high, making Copenhagen a great place to live and work after graduation. 

There are plenty of jobs on offer in engineering, medicine, dentistry and pharmaceuticals, as the city has a skills shortage in these areas.

While studying there are plenty of opportunities for summer work and internships, as the country’s tourist industry creates plenty of jobs for students. 

If you’re from inside the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you’ll be able to work in Denmark for up to three months before applying for a registration certificate. If you’re from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, you’ll need to apply for a residency permit.