Among Nepalese students, Denmark is in the list of favourite countries to study abroad due to various obvious reasons. Not only does it provide some of the best education systems across the globe, but there are also various courses you can apply for.  Furthermore, this nation also has an inclusive culture, supporting Nepali students to easily adapt to life here. But before studying in this nation, there are many questions that go through one's mind. What is the total cost to study in Denmark from Nepal?

In this blog, we answer this very question. Along with this, we also explain why you should choose Denmark for higher education, how to apply for studies in Denmark and the total cost to study in Denmark from Nepal. Along with this, we also discuss living expenses in Denmark and provide you with a list of top universities and scholarships.

Why Choose Denmark For Higher Education?

Before we go into any details about queries associated with the cost of studying in Denmark, let's first discuss why you should study in this nation. Naturally, Denmark has some of the best education in the world. But with that being said, here are several more reasons you ought to consider as one thinking about studying in this country. A few of these include but are not limited to:

1. Quality of Life

One of the most fundamental reasons you need to study in Denmark is because of its high quality of life. This country enjoys an extremely high standard of living. As an international student, you come to enjoy similar rights and freedom as the native Canadians, although this might be enjoyed with minimal restrictions.

2. Diverse and Inclusive Environment

Besides education, Denmark also has one of the best educational environments. Denmark is an open, free, and safe nation that is filled with a culturally diverse society. You can easily feel at home in both your accommodation, in the local community, and in classrooms. The people in this nation are soft-spoken and easily one of the most hospitable ones in the world.

3. Affordable Education

Studying in Denmark is not just about feeling inclusive and having flexible options but also affordable ones as well. While it is not the most affordable nation, it is still more affordable when compared to nations such as the UK, the USA, and Australia. While the specific fee does depend on the university you are in, they are often lower than its counterparts.

4. Enhances Career Prospects

Last but not least, studying in Denmark also benefits your future career prospects by a wide margin. The Canadian degrees and education qualifications are globally valid. Furthermore, regardless of which education sector you enroll in, they highly focus on practical experience. The combination of practical experience along with a globally valid degree ensures that you can get an enhanced career prospect regardless of where you go.

These are just some of the essential reasons for which you should consider studying in Denmark. Although your particular reasons could be a little different, based on your situation, we hope these give you a general picture of the overall situation.

How to Apply for Studies in Denmark?

With the identification of some of the major reasons for studying within this country, let's delve into the application process to study in Denmark. The actual process does vary depending on your situation and can be a little complex; however, the following is a general breakdown of the overall process.

1. Application Process

As earlier stated, your individual case determines the actual application procedure to be followed. However, we can give you a general outline in respect of the application procedure. Such a general outline can be summarised below in eight easy steps. These include:

• Being admitted to a publicly accredited Danish institution. For this, you might need to pay an enrollment fee. However, this will depend on the university. You might just need to meet the general requirements to be accepted.
• The next step is using an online portal to create a new case order ID. You are required to fill in the information: full name, email address, and passport number. You will have to generate a new case order ID and, following that, pay an application fee. Without paying the application fee, you cannot proceed further with your application process.
• After paying the application fee, you have to gather your documents. The type will vary with the university.
• After receipt of the invitation letter, the next step is filling out the application form. This involves an application for a study stay in Denmark on the ST1 form; you and your university both have to fill in parts, which you can do online as well as download the paper version.
• This would depend on the method you adopted in filling out the application form; it could be that you may be expected to submit the application yourself, or not. If you fill out the application form online, the form is automatically submitted. Where you downloaded a physical form, take the form to the nearest diplomatic mission or application centre.
• After submitting the application, you are required to provide your biometrics, including a photo, fingerprints, and signature, at a Danish diplomatic mission, application centre, or at the police station within 14 days after submitting the application.
• Once you have completed all of these processes, you need to wait for the decision. This typically takes around two months.

2. Required Documents

After discussing the general application process for studying in Denmark, let's talk about the required general documents. Even though this might vary from university to university and with respect to your situation, we can give you an overview of some of the main documents. Some of the documents that may be required are as follows:

• Letter of admission from the university
• Description of your study programme
• Valid passport and passport photos
• ST1 form completed
• Proof of your English or Danish qualifications, depending on the teaching language
• Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the sojourn in Denmark
• Information about accommodation
• Receipt of application fee payment
• Insurance that covers travel

Total Cost to Study in Denmark From Nepal

After covering the basics, let's finally talk about the total cost of studying in Denmark from Nepal. The particular cost to study in Denmark from Nepal depends on your particular conditions and type of expenses. However, we can categorise the overall cost into the cost before visa approval, cost after visa approval, and tuition fees. And in these categories, the overall average costs are as follows:

1. Total Cost Before Visa Approval

This group of expenses includes all those expenditures and savings that you have to show prior to the approval of your student visa. Although the exact details may be subject to variation in each case, the following are the details and their cost:

2. Total Cost After Visa Approval

Along with the amount you need to spend before getting your visa approved, you also need to spend a fair bit of money after getting your visa approved. The general gist of the amount you need to spend after getting your visa approved includes:

3. Tuition Fee

Along with the total cost before and after visa approval, you should also note down the average tuition fee for studying in Denmark. While the specific cost depends on the university of your choice, they typically range between Npr 9,00,000 to Npr 26,81,605. This cost range applies to both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Following is the cost range of some of the best universities in Denmark.

Undergraduate Studies

As mentioned prior, the specific cost for undergraduate studies depends on the university of your choice. That said, the specific cost does depend on the university of your choice. Following is the cost range from some of the best universities in Denmark.

Postgraduate Studies

Similar to the cost of undergraduate studies, the specific cost of postgraduate studies also depends on the specifics of your circumstances. Keeping this in mind, the average cost of education in some of the best universities in Denmark include: 

Living Expenses in Denmark for Nepalese Student

Now, after discussing Tuition for Nepalese students in Denmark, we briefly discuss living expenses in Denmark for Nepalese students. While the exact living expenses can and will vary depending on your lifestyle choices, we can give you a rough estimation in respect of the cost of living in Denmark. This cost can be divided into three primary categories. The categories and their living expenses are:

1. Accommodation

You can choose three categories of accommodation in Denmark: university dorms, private apartments, and shared housing. The cost depends on the type you will choose and may range from 44,693 to 1,19,182 Npr per month.

2. Food and Other Necessities

This category of expenses includes all the aspects of food, groceries, clothing and other daily necessities. Depending on your lifestyle, you can easily spend over Npr 1 Lakh per month. However, if you live on budget, the expenses shall typically range between Npr 29,795  and Npr 44,693 per month.

3. Transportation     

Along with food and groceries, you must also set the budget for transportation as well. The good news here is that Denmark has a good public transport system. This essentially means that you do not need to spend much on transport as you might not necessarily need a private vehicle. Thus, the monthly transportation expenses for most students only range between Npr 7,448 to Npr 14,897 per month.

These are some of the primary costs that you need to deal with while studying in Denmark. Besides the ones we mentioned here, there can be several other costs that factor into the cost of studying in Denmark. That said, these additional costs do depend on the specifics of your circumstances. Regardless, we hope you understood the general gist of it all.

Top Universities in Denmark for Nepalese Students

Now that you have a general idea regarding the overall cost of studying in Denmark including the cost before and after visa processing along with the living costs, let's talk about some of the top universities in Denmark. Along with the universities we mentioned previously, some of the top universities in this nation include:

• Roskilde University
• University of Southern Denmark
• Aarhus University
• IT University of Copenhagen
• University of Copenhagen
• Aalborg University
• Technical University of Denmark
• Copenhagen Business School
• International Business Academy
• Niels Brock

Besides the ones we mentioned here, there may be other ideal universities depending on the specifics of your requirements and needs. Regardless, the ones we mentioned on this list are among some of the best ones in Denmark.

Scholarship Opportunities for Nepalese Students to Study in Denmark

After knowing all the costs and the best universities, some of you may feel a bit short-handed on the funds. Well, the good news for you is that if you are a bit short-handed on funds, as long as you can meet the educational and merit requirements, Denmark offers scholarships from both the government and universities.

1. Government Scholarships

As you can guess from its name, government scholarships are offered by the Danish government to international students, including the ones from Nepal, such as yourself. These scholarships are based on merit and often cover a portion of or all of the tuition fees.

2. University Scholarships

Similar to government scholarships, these are the scholarships that are offered by the university and cover a portion or complete tuition fees. These fees are generally provided based on merits and the needs of the students such as yourself.

By utilizing these scholarships, you can lower the total cost needed to study in Denmark. That said, you still need to have a decent bit of sum to study in this nation.

Learn more: How To Study In Denmark For Nepalese Students 

Work Opportunity in Denmark For Nepalese Students

If you still feel financially pressured despite the scholarship offers, then there is still one more option for you. As a student, you can work as a part-timer for up to 20 hours a week. While the salary is not much in terms of monetary value, it can alleviate your financial burden significantly. Furthermore, once you graduate from various streams in Denmark, you can find plenty of work opportunities in this nation. Some of these work opportunities include:

• Nurse
• Lawyer
• Software Developer
• Psychologist
• Architecture

By engaging in these professions after your education, you can make up for your financial burden as a student. Do note that these professions are fairly highly paying professions, with the lowest income being 3353.41 euros per month or Npr 4,99,584 per month for nursing.

Why Choose AIMS Education to Apply For Denmark?

Now that you have a basic idea regarding the cost of study in Denmark along with its various aspects, you may wonder- which consultancy should I choose to start the journey? Among many consultancies in Nepal, AIMS is one of the best choices for you. But why choose AIMS Education to apply for Denmark? Some of the key reasons why you should choose AIMS education include:

• Good track record of successfully helping students secure admission to well-reputed Danish universities.
• A team of experienced counsellors who are well versed in the visa application process, gathering requirements, and other aspects of Danish education, enhancing your visa success rate.
• Wide range of services including but not limited to personalised counseling, university selection, application support, and visa assistance.
• Financial advice, pre-departure orientation, and post-arrival assistance.
• Personalised advice that aligns with your academic background, career counseling, and personal preferences.
• Preparatory sessions to familiarise you with academic and cultural life in Denmark.

These are just some of the key reasons why you should choose AIMS Education for your education in Denmark. Besides the ones we mentioned here, there are several other reasons why you should choose AIMS Education, the best consultancy in Nepal for applying to Denmark. If you want to know these reasons, feel free to visit us.

Conclusion

Denmark is a nation that is filled with unique cultures and bright faces. This nation is also home to some of the best universities in the world, providing you with some of the best education. But some of you may wonder - how much does it cost to study in Denmark? Well, the specific answer is it depends on many aspects. The good news here is that if you cannot fully afford your education in Denmark, the government and universities in this nation offer you merit-based scholarship opportunities. And with AIMS Education you can make the most of these opportunities and study in Denmark. 

In this blog, we discussed various aspects regarding the cost of studying in Denmark, including the total cost before visa application, after visa application, tuition fees, and living costs. Additionally, we also provided you with a brief list of the top universities in Denmark. We hope you found this helpful. If you seek further insights into the various aspects of studying abroad, do check out some of our other blogs. And if you want the best service regarding studying in Denmark, look no further than AIMS Education. Thank you for reading till the end. 

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FAQs on Cost to Study in Denmark From Nepal

1. How much does it cost to study in Denmark?

The specific cost to study in Denmark depends on your lifestyle and your specific circumstances. But on an average scale, you will have to spend anywhere between Npr 30,06,693 and Npr 79,70,107. This is a price quote that includes all budget spending from the processing of the visa to tuition fees and living expenses. That said, please note that this is just an average estimation based on budget spending. If you tend to spend just a little more lavishly, the cost can easily rise up.

2. Is Denmark good for students?

Yes, Denmark is one of the best destinations to study for Nepalese students. There are several reasons for this. Some of the key reasons include the following:

• Quality education
• Innovative learning environment
• Programs taught in English
• Inclusivity
• Affordable living and education
• Good career opportunities

3. Is the gap accepted in Denmark?

Universally speaking, yes, universities in Denmark do allow gaps in your education. While the specific rules vary a bit from university to university, generally they accept up to a two-year gap. That being said, you do need to check in with the university of your selection for specifics.

4. How much GPA is required to study in Denmark from Nepal?

The specific GPA required to study in Denmark depends on the university and your level. Ha said the generally accepted minimum GPA for various levels in Denmark is as follows:

• Bachelor's: 2.75 CGPA
• Pre-Master's: 2.5 CGPA or 50%
• Master's: 2.5 CGPA or 55%

5. What IELTS score is required for Denmark?

The specific IELTS grade required to study in Denmark depends on the university and levels you choose. However, the following is the minimum required score based on their levels below:

• Bachelor's: 6.0 overall with no bands less than 5.5
• Pre-Master's: 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0
• Masters: 6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0

6. How to apply for Denmark from Nepal?

It actually depends on each individual's circumstance in applying to Denmark from Nepal. However, here generally is how you apply for Denmark from Nepal: 

• Get accepted into a publicly accredited Danish institution. 
• Create a new case order ID. 
• Pay the application fee. 
• Gather the required documents. 
• Complete the ST1 form. 
• Submit your application form. 
• Record your biometrics. 
• Wait for the decision. 

7. What is the success rate of a study visa in Denmark?

The success rate for a study visa in Denmark depends on the specifics of your application process, your documents, and several other factors; however, by carefully and completely guiding an application for a Danish study Visa at AIMS, it is possible to ensure an increased overall success rate.

8. Which course is best to study in Denmark?

The best courses to study in Denmark are based on your educational background, combined with your career and educational goals. However, in a broad sense, some of the top courses for studying in Denmark include the following:

• Business and Management
• Engineering and Technology
• Life Sciences and Environmental Sciences
• Social Sciences and Humanities
• Design and Creative Arts