English Language Requirements

All higher education programmes in Denmark require a high standard of English.

Applicants to English-taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes must, as a minimum, prove English proficiency comparable to ‘English B’ in the Danish upper secondary school (gymnasium). Some programmes require ‘English A’, which is one level higher than ‘English B’.

To prove a satisfactory proficiency in English, the language tests TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge ESOL examinations (CAE) are often used. The score equivalents are determined by the individual institution, so to be certain check out their  language requirements. Based upon a rough average of previous requirements, here is an estimate of the ranges you can expect:

IELTS

* English B – test score of at least 6.5 points

English A – test score of at least 7.0 points

TOEFL

* English B – test scores in the ranges of 550-583 (paper-based), or 213-237 (computer-based test), or 79-93 (internet-based test)

English A – test scores in the ranges of 587-610 (paper-based), or 240-253 (computer-based test), or 94-101 (internet-based test)

CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED ENGLISH

* English B – Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

English A – Certificate of Proficiency (CPE)

Note: * Some programmes require ‘English A’, which is one level higher than ‘English B’.

Applicants who are native English speakers must also submit proof of English proficiency equivalent to at least English B level in Denmark. Educational institutions can. Offer a specially designed test for these applicants, which can document the applicant’s English level.

Admission requirements for Bachelor programmes are:

• An entrance examination comparable to a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate

• Proof of proficiency in English (see above)

Certain study programmes have additional admission requirements. This could include:

• Subjects passed on a certain level. Danish education use levels A, B and C, A being the highest.

• Subjects passed with a certain minimum grade

• The diploma in total passed with a certain minimum GPA

• Passed admission test/interview

Admission requirements for Candidates/Master programmes are:

• An internationally recognized Bachelor’s degree of good standard or equivalent

• Proof of proficiency in English (see above)

• Proof of proficiency in Danish, if the programme is taught in Danish (see above)

To embark on a PhD, you generally need to have a recognized Master’s/Candidates degree or equivalent. In some areas, a four-year PhD programme is offered to students who have completed a Bachelor’s qualification and one year of study at postgraduate level.