Study in Denmark

General review - continuation

Undergraduate programmes

You are eligible for admission to undergraduate programmes if you hold qualifications comparable to a Danish qualifying examination.

All programmes require a high proficiency in English. For admission to programmes in Danish, you must also prove sufficient command of Danish by taking The Studytest of Danish as a Foreign Language (Studieprøven i dansk som andetsprog) or The Danish Test 2 (Danskprøve 2). Some programmes may even require that you have passed The Danish Test 3 (Danskprøve 3). Moreover, some of the study programmes have additional admission requirements, such as specific subjects or level of subjects, practical work experience etc.

Master programmes

Admission requirements for master programmes (candidatus programmes) are:

an internationally recognised bachelor's degree of good standard or equivalent qualifications
proficiency in English
proficiency in Danish if the programme is taught in Danish.

PhD programmes

Admission requirements for PhD studies is at least a master level qualification.

Admission procedures

The application procedures and deadlines vary:

Undergraduate studies
The deadline for admission in August or September is the 15th of March. A few institutions also offer admission in January or February with deadline the 1st of September. The application forms are available at the institutions about 2 months before deadline.

Exchange/Guest Students

If you wish to study in Denmark as an exchange/guest student, you must be enrolled at a higher education institution in your home country, and you are advised to contact your own educational institution to find out about the possibilities for studying in Denmark via an exchange agreement.

If it is not possible for you to come to Denmark via an exchange agreement, you may contact the international office at the Danish institution of your interest for information on individual guest student possibilities, application deadlines, etc.

Summer University

Several higher education institutions offer summer courses taught in English. The application deadlines for summer university courses vary, and you should therefore contact the relevant institution for further information.

Higher education institutions

Higher education institutions can be grouped in three main types:

Universities offering research-based undergraduate and post graduate programmes (Bachelor, Master and PhD)
Centres for Higer Education/University Colleges offering undergraduate programmes (Professional Bachelor and Diploma programmes)
Academies of Professional Higher Education (erhvervsakademier) offering 2 - 2 1/2 years academy profession programmes.

Universities in Denmark

1) The IT-University of Copenhagen

2) Technical University of Denmark

3) University of Copenhagen

The IT-University of Copenhagen

IT University of Copenhagen is a teaching and research-based university concerned with information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The university was established in 1999. It is a graduate school which undertakes both theoretical research and applied research into the interaction and growing importance of information technology to society. ITU provides teaching programmes aimed at graduates who want to create value with it.

The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) became an autonomous university, the 12th University in Denmark, on June 1st, 2003.

The top-most level at the ITU is the Board of Directors, which employs the Vice Chancellor and the Deputy Vice Chancellor. ITU currently has seven research groups in its research department and four administrative departments.

The mission of the IT University of Copenhagen is to deliver internationally leading teaching and research which enable Denmark to become exceptionally good at creating value with IT. Teaching and research in information technology include all academic activities which involve computers.

The IT University of Copenhagen is an outstanding example of how a small university by being innovative and globally interactive can achieve a ranking among the best in the world, both in terms of academic standards and in terms of creation of value.

ITU offers a range of courses in IT including:

Five two-year Master of Science courses. These courses are offered on a full-time basis and include a research component. After completing one of these courses the graduate is awarded the title of Master of Science in Information Technology
Four Master courses. These courses are offered on a part-time basis over three years. Graduates are awarded the title of Master of Information Technology
One part-time graduate diploma course. Graduates are awarded the title Diploma in Information Technology.

ITU covers all aspects of information technology, including natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the commercialisation of IT.

The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) offers a wide range of study programmes in Information Technology (IT).

Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc)

The degree Master of Science in Information Technology is a two-year, full-time programme which includes a research component. Students can enrol in one of the following MSc programmes:

Design, Communication and Media
E-Business
Internet and Software Technology
Media Technology and Games
Software Development

Only students who have completed a Bachelor's degree can be considered for enrolment in the Master of Science in Information Technology programme. In principle any Bachelor's degree is a prerequisite for the programme. Please note that only the Master of Science study programmes "Internet and Software Technology" and "Media Technology and Games" are taught entirely in English. Admission to the other three Master of Science study programmes requires proficiency in written and oral Danish. Exchange students may, however, enroll for any courses in the programmes that are taught in English.

Master of Information Technology

Also on offer are a number of three-year, part-time professional Master of Information Technology programmes. The professional Master's degree is designed for students who participate in the workforce. The professional Master's degree does not include a research component. Students specialise in one of the following four areas:

Design, Communication and Media
Internet and Software Technology
Multimedia Technology
Software Development

Enrolment prerequisites include any Bachelor's degree and two years of work experience. Please note that only the study programmes "Internet and Software Technology" and "Media Technology and Games" are taught entirely in English. Admission to the other two study programmes requires proficiency in written and oral Danish.

Diploma Programme
It is also possible to enrol in a Diploma programme. The Diploma programme is a two-year, part-time programme aimed at students who participate in the workforce. Admission to the diploma programme requires proficiency in either Danish or English.

Single-subject courses
The IT University also offers single-subject couses if courses are not full.

Master of Science programmes

The IT University offers five (5) two-year, full-time Master of Science programmes in the following areas:

Design, Communciation and Media
Electronic Business
Internet and Software Technology
Media Technology and Games
Software Development

The Master of Science degree is approved according to the Danish Government's student allowance regulations (SU-approved). Upon completing the programme the student is awarded the title of Master of Science in Information Technology.

The programmes are comprised of a number of mandatory courses, optional courses (electives), projects, and the Master of Science thesis which is written during the final semester. All courses and projects are individually assessed.

Only students who have completed a Bachelor degree can be considered for the Master of Science in Information Technology programme. In principle any Bachelor degree is a prerequisite for the Master of Science programme. You must have studied mathematics at the highest level (A-level) in secondary school to be considered for the Internet and Software Technology programme.

Please note that only the Master of Science study programmes within 'Internet and Software Technology' and 'Media Technology and Games' are taught entirely in English. Admission to the other three Master of Science study programmes requires proficiency in written and oral Danish.

Master of Information Technology

The Master of Information Technology is a three-year, part-time degree aimed at students who participate in the workforce.

Students can choose between four (4) Master of IT degrees:

Design, Communication and Media
Internet and Software Technology
Multimedia Technology
Software Development

The Master degree comprises manadatory courses, optional courses and a final project. The Master degree is the equivalent of one-and-a-half years' full-time study load. There are activities two days a week for twelve weeks each semester.

The Master of Information Technology degree costs DKK 75,000 for all six semesters and is regulated by the Danish Government's law for open education.

Course prerequisites include a Bachelor degree and two years of work experience. Any Bachelor degree is considered a course prerequisite. Please note that only the study programmes within 'Internet and Software Technology' and 'Multimedia Technology' are taught entirely in English. Admission to the study programmes 'Design, Communication and Media' and 'Software Development' requires proficiency in written and oral Danish.

The Master of IT degree is shorter than the Master of Science degree. Both degrees contain the same professional elements but the Master of IT does not include a final thesis. On the other hand, the theoretical substance is higher in the Master degree than in the Graduate Diploma degree.

Graduate Diploma

The Diploma in IT degree is a two-year, part-time graduate programme. The Diploma programme corresponds to one year's full-time study load split between four semesters.

The first three semesters consists of course work. In the fourth and final semester, the students produce a final project.

Course prerequisites include two years of work experience and a tertiary degree.

The Diploma programme requires proficiency in either Danish or English. Please note that some courses are only taught in Danish, some only in English.

The Diploma in IT degree costs DKK 50,000 for all four semesters. The Diploma programme is regulated by the Danish Government's order on Open Education.

Courses

The range of courses at the IT University includes basic and highly specialized courses in information technology alike.

Some courses are primarily theoretical, while the majority of courses consists of a mix of theory, practical exercises, weekly assignments and projects.

International Master of Science in IT

The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) welcomes applications from international students who wish to enrol in the International Master of Science in Information Technology degree.

At present international students can enrol in one of the following two-year full-time study programmes:

Media Technology and Games

The aim of the degree is to graduate highly qualified IT professionals to work in the broad field of media technology and games. Graduates will gain the necessary technical skills for using and creating cutting edge technology and learn to push the limits of existing media applications. You must be aware that there are now two different areas to choose between in this programme (Technology and Design and Analysis).

Internet and Software Technology

The aim of the degree is to graduate highly qualified IT professionals to work within the broad field of internet technologies. Graduates will obtain the necessary theoretical foundation and technical skills for developing efficient and secure systems and applications for distributed and mobile computing platforms connected to and within the internet.

General information
Entry into the Master of Science in Information Technology degree (Media Technology and Games or Internet and Software Technology) is highly competitive. Students must meet both academic and English language requirements.

All teaching, projects and examinations are conducted in English. The international students study together with Danish students.

Tuition fees

International students are at the moment not charged tuition fees to study for the degree.

However, from 1 August 2006, international students from countries outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area Agreement (EEA) will be charged tuition fees.
Students on a bilateral exchange programme will not be charged tuition fees.

Students who are already enrolled at the IT University or will be enrolled autumn 2005 to start studies January 2006 will not be charged tuition fees during the entire length of their studies.

The IT University of Copenhagen does not at present offer scholarships, but expects to be able to offer scholarships from August/September 2006 in connection with the introduction of tuition fees.

In order to apply, international students must:

Hold a Bachelor of Science/degree (does not apply to the programme Media Technology and Games) in the areas of science or engineering (Admission is highly competitive so international applicants with a Bachelor of Art degree cannot expect to be admitted)
Meet the specified mandatory test requirements (TOEFL/IELTS and GRE)

International students applying for the Master of Science (MSc) in Internet and software Technology must also:

Have documented skills in mathematics (at least on the level of upper secondary education).

The two international MSc programmes are taught entirely in English. Therefore it is of the utmost importance that the students speak and write fluent English.

Furthermore, the students typically write at least one report each semester. It is therefore of the utmost importance that the students have experience in writing reports on an academic level, and that the students know how to meet the academic standards required for any academic written work.

Apart from tuition fees, students will have to cover 'living expenses' (e.g. accommodation, meals, transport, books and materials) during their stay in Denmark.

The immigration office (through the Danish embassy) will ask students from outside the Nordic countries and EU countries to demonstrate funds corresponding to DKK 50,000 before issuing a one-year residence permit.

International students must be able to document that 1) they have the full legal rights of

disposal of the amount, and that 2) these funds are available to you in Denmark.

To be continued

Sources:

http://denmark.dk/portal/page?_pageid=374,477801&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

http://www.ciriusonline.dk/Default.asp?ID=3828