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Accredited universities in Denmark

Verified-accreditation universities in Denmark. Each entry links to its national accrediting body so you can verify independently.

We've reviewed 8 universities for Denmark. We're working on expanding coverage.

Aalborg University (Aalborg Universitet)

Aalborg · public · Danish and English

SubjectsEngineering · Information Technology · Social Sciences · Design · Humanities · Medical Sciences

Accreditation
Danmarks Akkrediteringsinstitution (Danish Accreditation Institution). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS or TOEFL required for English-taught programs; English-medium offering strong at Master's level
Tuition
Free for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA tuition typically €8,000–€14,000 per year.
Scholarships
yes

Founded 1974. Headquartered in Aalborg with additional campuses in Copenhagen and Esbjerg. Internationally recognized for its Problem-Based Learning (PBL) pedagogical model. Strong emphasis on engineering, IT, and applied research. Notable South Asian engineering and IT student community.

Aarhus University (Aarhus Universitet)

Aarhus · public · Danish and English

SubjectsEngineering · Business · Arts · Natural Sciences · Health Sciences · Social Sciences · Humanities

Accreditation
Danmarks Akkrediteringsinstitution (Danish Accreditation Institution). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS or TOEFL required; 50+ Bachelor's and Master's programs offered in English; all PhD programs in English
Tuition
Free for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA tuition typically €8,000–€14,800 per year.
Scholarships
yes

Founded 1928. Comprehensive research university with main campus in Aarhus and additional facilities in Copenhagen, Roskilde, Silkeborg, Foulum, and Herning. Approximately 12% of students are international, drawn from 120 countries. Ranks among the top 150 globally.

Copenhagen Business School (CBS)

Frederiksberg · public · Danish and English

SubjectsBusiness · Finance · Economics · Management · Digital Management · Marketing

Accreditation
Danmarks Akkrediteringsinstitution (Danish Accreditation Institution). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS or TOEFL required; substantial English-medium offering at Bachelor's and Master's levels
Tuition
Free for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA tuition varies by program (verify with university).
Scholarships
limited

Subject-focused: business, finance, economics, and management only — not a comprehensive university. Founded 1917. Located in Frederiksberg (Copenhagen). 22,000+ students, making it one of Europe's largest business schools. Globally recognized MBA program. Strong fit if you specifically want business or finance credentials.

IT University of Copenhagen (IT-Universitetet i København)

Copenhagen · public · Danish and English

SubjectsComputer Science · Software Development · Data Science · Digital Design · Business IT

Accreditation
Danmarks Akkrediteringsinstitution (Danish Accreditation Institution). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS or TOEFL required; substantial English-medium offering at Master's level
Tuition
Free for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA tuition typically €12,500–€14,000 per year.
Scholarships
limited

Subject-focused: information technology only (computer science, software development, data science, digital design, business IT) — not a comprehensive university. Founded 1999. Public autonomous university located in Copenhagen. Strong fit if you specifically want software, data, or digital-design credentials.

Roskilde University (Roskilde Universitet)

Roskilde · public · Danish and English

SubjectsHumanities · Humanistic Technologies · Social Sciences · Natural Sciences

Accreditation
Danmarks Akkrediteringsinstitution (Danish Accreditation Institution). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS or TOEFL required for English-taught programs
Tuition
Free for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA tuition typically €7,500–€15,000 per year.
Scholarships
limited

Founded 1972. Smaller research university east of central Roskilde, distinctive for its problem-oriented, project-based interdisciplinary teaching model (tværfaglige studier). Programs span four areas: humanities, humanistic technologies, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Technical University of Denmark (Danmarks Tekniske Universitet)

Kongens Lyngby · public · Danish and English

SubjectsEngineering · Civil Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Chemical Engineering · Biotechnology · Applied Sciences · Technology

Accreditation
Danmarks Akkrediteringsinstitution (Danish Accreditation Institution). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS or TOEFL required; majority of Master's programs taught in English
Tuition
Free for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA tuition typically €13,500–€16,000 per year (verify current rates).
Scholarships
yes

Subject-focused: engineering and applied sciences only — not a comprehensive university. Founded 1829 by physicist H.C. Ørsted. Located in Kongens Lyngby, a Copenhagen suburb. Among Europe's top technical universities; ranks in the global top 100 for engineering. Approximately 20% of scientific staff recruited internationally. Strong South Asian engineering student community.

University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet)

Copenhagen · public · Danish and English

SubjectsHumanities · Health Sciences · Medicine · Nursing · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Law · Life Sciences · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Theology

Accreditation
Danmarks Akkrediteringsinstitution (Danish Accreditation Institution). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS or TOEFL required for English-taught programs; many Master's and PhD programs taught in English
Tuition
Free for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA tuition typically €8,000–€15,000 per year depending on program.
Scholarships
yes

Founded 1479 — Denmark's oldest and largest university, second-oldest in Scandinavia. 38,000+ students, 200+ study programs across all major fields including medicine, law, theology, and natural sciences. Ranks among the top 100 universities globally per QS. Major international hub for healthcare and research programs.

University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet)

Odense · public · Danish and English

SubjectsEngineering · Humanities · Health Sciences · Business · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences

Accreditation
Danmarks Akkrediteringsinstitution (Danish Accreditation Institution). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.
English
IELTS or TOEFL required for English-taught programs; substantial English-medium offering at Master's level
Tuition
Free for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA tuition typically €6,500–€13,500 per year.
Scholarships
yes

Founded 1998 through merger of Odense University (founded 1966), the Southern Denmark School of Business and Engineering, and the South Jutland University Centre. Main campus in Odense; additional campuses in Kolding, Esbjerg, Sønderborg, Slagelse, and Copenhagen. Affiliated with Odense University Hospital (OUH) for clinical training.

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