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Study in Denmark from Nepal

Studying in Denmark from Nepal costs about Rs 33 lakh to Rs 50 lakh for the first year. You show DKK 7,426 a month for living costs (up to DKK 89,112), pay a DKK 3,060 permit fee, and can work 20 hours a week in term, full-time in summer. Last year 59 of our 64 Denmark permit files were approved.

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Our Rs 20,000 fee and every government fee in writing
Licensed education consultancy in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu

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At a glance

Study in Denmark

Oct 2026

KTMKathmandutoCPHCopenhagen

First-year cost: Rs 33 to 50 lakh
Living funds: DKK 7,426 a month
Work in term: 20 hrs a week
Summer work: Full-time, Jun to Aug
Main intake: September

At Rs 22.93 per DKK, Nepal Rastra Bank, 18 Oct 2026.

students we have placed in Denmark since 2014: 488
of our Denmark visa files approved in FY 2025/26: 59 of 64: 92.2%
universities and colleges in Denmark we work with directly: 21

Our own figures for FY 2025/26 (Shrawan 2082 to Asar 2083). Every number is from our files, not an estimate.

Our proof

Students who went to Denmark with us

Different marks, gaps and budgets. Each one starts the same way: a free call and an honest read of the file.

Ishan Maharjan
LalitpurtoOdense
MSc Software Engineering, September 2025 intake
His bank statements were from three different dates. SIRI wants them from one. Fixed before lodging, approved in 5 weeks.
- Money file
- Second check
- After bachelor's
Read Ishan's full story
Rabin Chaudhary
DangtoHorsens
Academy Profession degree in Construction Technology, September 2025 intake
Straight from +2 with a modest budget. A 2-year profession degree in a smaller city made Denmark affordable.
- After +2
- Smaller city
- Budget
Read Rabin's full story
Sarina Lama
KathmandutoCopenhagen
MSc Business Administration and Innovation, September 2025 intake
Admitted in Denmark and the Netherlands. We kept both files moving and put the costs side by side so she could choose.
- Two offers
- Cost comparison
- After bachelor's
Read Sarina's full story

See every student case study

The essentials

Denmark: cost, entry and work rules

Denmark suits students who learn by doing: small classes, group projects, and close links to companies. Part-time pay is among the best in Europe, and you can work full-time from June to August.

It isn't cheap. Tuition for non-EU students is real, Copenhagen rent is high, and SIRI checks the money carefully.

The table has the numbers. The process and permit section shows every step.

Study in Denmark: the essentials
Tuition	About DKK 45,000 to 120,000 a year (about Rs 10.3 lakh to Rs 27.5 lakh); professional bachelor's are usually at the lower end.
Living funds for the permit	DKK 7,426 for each month of study, up to DKK 89,112 for 12 months (2026). A paid first semester of tuition also counts as proof. SIRI
First-year cost	About Rs 33 lakh to Rs 50 lakh: tuition, living funds, the DKK 3,060 permit fee and your flight.
Entry after +2	Academy profession (AP) degrees and professional bachelor's accept a strong +2 with English; some ask for maths at a set level.
Entry after a bachelor's	A related bachelor's with good marks for a master's; top-up bachelor's after a relevant diploma.
English score	IELTS 6.5 for most degrees (6.0 for some AP degrees), or the TOEFL equal.
How you apply	optagelse.dk for bachelor's and AP degrees (deadline usually 15 March); university portals for master's (often 1 January to 1 March).
Work while studying	20 hours a week in term (counted as 90 hours a month), full-time June to August.
Stay after study	An establishment card lets graduates stay and look for work. Check the current length with SIRI.

Rupee figures at Rs 22.93 per DKK (Nepal Rastra Bank sell rate, 18 October 2026). Tuition is set by each institution.

Living in Denmark

Money, work and daily life in Denmark

Cost of living, city by city

Housing is the hardest part of Denmark, especially in Copenhagen. Start looking the day you're admitted.

Monthly living costs for a student in Denmark, 2026
City	Rent (room)	Food	Transport and phone	Total a month	In rupees
Copenhagen	DKK 4,500 to 6,500	DKK 2,500 to 3,000	DKK 600 to 800	DKK 8,000 to 10,500	Rs 1.83 to 2.41 lakh
Aarhus	DKK 3,800 to 5,200	DKK 2,400 to 2,900	DKK 500 to 700	DKK 7,000 to 9,000	Rs 1.61 to 2.06 lakh
Odense	DKK 3,300 to 4,800	DKK 2,300 to 2,800	DKK 450 to 650	DKK 6,500 to 8,500	Rs 1.49 to 1.95 lakh
Aalborg and Horsens	DKK 3,100 to 4,400	DKK 2,300 to 2,800	DKK 400 to 600	DKK 6,300 to 8,000	Rs 1.44 to 1.83 lakh

Our students' typical spend, sharing or in a student room. At Rs 22.93 per DKK.

Part-time jobs

You can work 20 hours a week in term and full-time from June to August. Denmark has no statutory minimum wage, but collective agreements keep pay high: the jobs students do usually pay about DKK 130 to 150 an hour.

Cleaning, food delivery, warehouses, restaurants and hotels are the common first jobs; Danish helps with everything else. At 20 hours a week, many students cover most of their living costs after the first few months.

Working more than 20 hours in a term week breaks your permit conditions. SIRI and the tax authority share information, so the hours show up.

Jobs after study

Denmark is short of engineers, IT specialists, health professionals and skilled workers. The positive list and the Pay Limit Scheme are the main work routes after study. Danish isn't always required in tech and engineering, but it widens your options a lot.

Culture and daily life

The Nepali community is small but active, mostly in Copenhagen and Aarhus. Danish classrooms are informal and flat: you're expected to disagree with your teachers in a group discussion. Cycling is how most people get around.

Winters are dark and wet rather than very cold. Prices are high, so cooking at home matters.

Planning Denmark? See the full cost before you apply

Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.

Our Denmark counsellor will call you within 2 hours.

An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
Your SIRI permit file built and checked twice
Every fee written down before you pay anything

Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.

The process

Every step to Denmark, with every fee

Plan for 7 to 9 months from first call to flight for a September start. SIRI processing and housing are the slowest parts, so we apply for the permit the day you're admitted.

October to December
Free counselling and profile check
You
Share your transcripts, passport, English score and budget.
We
Check which programmes fit, how your +2 or bachelor's is assessed, and whether your money meets SIRI's rules.
Money
Free.
November to December
Your shortlist, in writing
You
Choose and agree your priorities on optagelse.dk or the university portals.
We
Send 3 to 4 programmes with tuition, deadlines and living costs by city.
November to February
English test
You
Sit IELTS (6.5, or 6.0 for some AP degrees).
We
Book you into our IELTS classes if you want them.
Money
IELTS Rs 36,000 to the test centre.
January to March
Applications
You
Sign our contract; write your motivation letter with us.
We
Apply through optagelse.dk or the university portal and check every document.
Money
Our fee: Rs 20,000 per application file, by bank. Some universities charge an application fee.
April to June
Admission and tuition
You
Accept your place, apply for your NOC, then pay the first semester's tuition.
We
Confirm the payment details and get the documents SIRI needs from the university.
Money
NOC Rs 2,000 to the Ministry of Education. First-semester tuition to the university.
April to June
Residence permit (ST1) application
You
Pay the SIRI fee and create your case order ID, then apply online with the funds in your account.
We
Build the application, have a second officer check it, and book your biometrics appointment.
Money
SIRI fee DKK 3,060 (about Rs 70,000).
Within 14 days of applying
Biometrics
You
Give fingerprints and a photo at the Danish mission or its service provider.
We
Book the appointment and check you have every document with you.
June to August
Decision
We
Track the case and answer SIRI's questions the same day.
Money
If refused, Rs 10,000 of our fee comes back, unless information was hidden from us.
2 weeks before you fly
Pre-departure
You
Book housing and your flight.
We
Brief you on the 20-hour rule, your CPR number, housing and tax.
Money
Flight about Rs 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh one way.
First week in Denmark
You land, and we check in
You
Register for your CPR number, get your health card, open a bank account, get a tax card.
We
Call you within 7 days of landing.

The Danish residence permit for studies

For a degree in Denmark you apply for a residence permit for higher education with the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), using form ST1, after you're admitted.

Danish student residence permit at a glance
What	Detail
Where you apply	Online with SIRI, then biometrics within 14 days at a Danish mission or its service provider
Fee	DKK 3,060 (2026), paid before you apply
Money	DKK 7,426 a month, up to DKK 89,112 for 12 months, or a paid first semester of tuition
Tuition	Proof of payment as your university asks
Work	20 hours a week in term, full-time June to August
Processing	Often 1 to 2 months; apply early

SIRI doesn't accept crypto or money that only arrived the day before. If you show more than one bank statement, they must be from the same date. Check the current rules on SIRI.

Every fee, in order

Our fee sits in the same table as every government and university fee, so nothing turns up later.

Every fee for studying in Denmark, in the order you pay it
Fee	Amount	Paid to	When	Refundable?
First counsellingOur fee	Free	Prasthan Education	Before you apply	Not applicable
IELTS	Rs 36,000	IDP or British Council	Before applying	No
Application file (our fee)Our fee	Rs 20,000 per file	Prasthan Education, by bank	When you sign the contract	Rs 10,000 back if the permit is refused, unless information was hidden from us
No Objection Certificate (NOC)	Rs 2,000	Ministry of Education, Science and Technology	Before paying tuition	No
First-semester tuition	About DKK 22,000 to 60,000	University	Before the permit	Per the university's policy if the permit is refused
Residence permit (SIRI)	DKK 3,060 (about Rs 70,000)	SIRI	Before applying	No
Biometrics service fee	Set by the service provider	Service provider	At the appointment	No
Flight	About Rs 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh one way	Airline	After the permit	Depends on the ticket

Some Danish institutions pay agents a commission; many don't. Where one is paid, it's written into your contract.

Documents checklist

What to collect, stage by stage. We check every page before it goes anywhere.

For your application4

Passport
+2 and bachelor's transcripts and certificates
IELTS or TOEFL result
Motivation letter and CV

For your money3

Bank statement in your name showing DKK 7,426 for each month (up to DKK 89,112), all statements from the same date
Or proof that the first semester of tuition is paid
Scholarship letter, if you have one

For the residence permit (ST1)4

Admission letter and the university's part of the form
SIRI fee receipt and case order ID
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Passport photos and biometrics appointment

Plan each step in detail

Each step above has its own guide, written by a counsellor and checked against the official source.

Money
How much it costs to study in Denmark from Nepal
Denmark from Nepal costs about Rs 33 to 50 lakh for year 1: tuition, the DKK 7,426 a month funds rule, the DKK 3,060 permit fee, rent by city and part-time pay.
4 min readUpdated 19 Oct 2026

What happens after

After you land in Denmark

Your first week

Register for your CPR number (your key to healthcare, banking and jobs), collect your health card, open a bank account and get your tax card. Your counsellor calls you within 7 days of landing.

Work and study, honestly

Danish teaching expects you to prepare before every class and to work in groups. Students who take 20 hours of work from week 1 and skip group meetings fall behind quickly. Use the summer for full-time work, and keep term hours for study.

After graduation

Graduates can stay and look for work on an establishment card. Once you have a job offer that meets the rules, you move to a work permit. Danish helps, and Denmark's job portals list English-language jobs in tech and engineering.

Our support after you land

The same counsellor stays with you until you graduate: permit renewals, tax questions, housing problems or changing programme.

Be honest with yourself

Is Denmark right for you?

Good fit

Denmark is a good fit if

You learn best in small groups and projects, close to real companies.
Your family can cover tuition and DKK 7,426 a month without counting on your wages.
You're aiming at IT, engineering, business or logistics.
You want well-paid summer work.

An honest note

Denmark is not the right choice if

You want to work full-time in term. The limit is 20 hours a week.
You can't afford Copenhagen rent and won't consider smaller cities.
You prefer lectures and exams over group projects.
You need to fly within 3 months.

You should know what the university pays us. Some Danish institutions pay agents a commission and many don't. Either way, ours is written into your contract, so you can judge whether our advice is about your future or our commission.

Compare with another country

Questions about studying in Denmark

How much does it cost to study in Denmark from Nepal?

About Rs 33 lakh to Rs 50 lakh for the first year: tuition of DKK 45,000 to 120,000, living funds of up to DKK 89,112, the DKK 3,060 permit fee and your flight. At Rs 22.93 per DKK (18 October 2026).

How much bank balance is required for a Denmark student visa?

DKK 7,426 for each month of study, up to DKK 89,112 for 12 months (2026). A paid first semester of tuition also counts as documentation. See SIRI.

Can I work in Denmark while studying?

Yes: 20 hours a week in term (counted as 90 hours a month) and full-time from June to August. Pay is set by collective agreements, usually DKK 130 to 150 an hour in student jobs.

Is education free in Denmark for Nepali students?

No. Students from outside the EU pay tuition, usually DKK 45,000 to 120,000 a year. A few government scholarships exist, and some institutions offer partial waivers.

Can I study in Denmark after +2?

Yes, mainly through academy profession (AP) degrees and professional bachelor's, which accept a strong +2 with English. Some ask for maths at a set level. Rabin went this way.

How long does the Denmark student permit take?

Often 1 to 2 months after you give biometrics. Apply as soon as you're admitted, because housing for September fills up fast.

Can I stay in Denmark after graduation?

Graduates can apply for an establishment card to stay and look for work. Check the current length and rules with SIRI.

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