Degrees/diplomas

A secondary education diploma is required for access to higher education. In order to simplify the equivalencies at the international level, the organization of courses and diplomas are today a mixture of the former Danish system and the Anglo-American system.

Bachelorgraden

Bachelorgraden of Art (BA) for social sciences, economics and law and the Bachelorgraden of Sciences (BSc) for the sciences. These first cycle diplomas are awarded after three years of studies.

Kandidateksamen

This second cycle diploma is awarded after four to six years of studying depending on the specialties: four years in agronomy, five years in humanities, law, medicine, and pharmacy, six years in sciences.

Licenciatgrad

This is awarded after the kandidateksamen, after two years of studies and a written thesis.

Doctorgrad

This is the highest level of university studies and is awarded after a minimum of three years of individual research.

There is also a Magistergrad which requires six years of work. This course runs in parallel to the university degrees and leads exclusively to research activities.

Acceptance conditions vary in relation to the diploma and the university chosen.

In certain subjects places are limited (there is a placement of a numerous clausus), and the selection process is very important. In the majority of cases, the average examination results must be higher than 12/20. Certain education programs organize entrance examinations. Get the necessary information from the university you are interested in.