MBBS in Denmark: Overview

Denmark has a long history of innovation, intellectual and creativity. Students from around the world choose to study in Danish Universities. Higher education at Danish Universities is a perfect blend of their traditional working concept and experiment and academic excellence that will make you think out of the limited zone and way to a greater knowledge. 

At present, Denmark is the one of the strongest confronters in biotechnology, IT and designing, and Business & Entrepreneurship with global leaders. Thanks to its low cost investment concept with the largest outcome which provides no. of opportunities to national and international students in their growth and development.

 A wide variety of programs (More than 500 programs including Medicine) dealing with Natural Science, Technology  and Engineering, Medicine, Business, law, and Informative Technology are offered at Danish Universities that will ensure a qualitative standard of education with a great lifestyle.

Education at Danish universities is all about your passion, dedication, creativity, hard work and opportunities which will help you to learn with professionals and explore new ideas and knowledge. Moreover, updated teaching techniques, favorable environment, global recognition and collaboration, leading edge-research centers and world class infrastructure provide the student with global job opportunities. 

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MBBS in Denmark: Eligibility Criteria for International students 

Danish Universities always welcome students from different nationalities and provide them opportunities to learn and work in favor of mankind. All non-EU/ EEA candidates have to fulfill the requirements in order to take admission in Bachelor courses at Danish Universities. 

• Candidates with Upper secondary/high education are welcomed in Denmark. 
• General admission requirements include a grade point average or equivalent to 6.0.
• Candidate must have to qualify Danish proficiency test. 
• Additionally, Indian candidates must have qualified for the NEET exam with good scores.

Admission procedure: MBBS in Denmark 

If you are eligible and seeking admission at Danish Universities, apply at least in three universities to secure your seat. The deadline for application submission is 15 March for the session starting in September. Qualification certificates of non-EU candidates are evaluated on the Basis of Quota 2. 

Tuition fees in Denmark for Non-EU/EEA Students

Denmark is one of the most popular destinations among international candidates, the basic reason behind this statement is its outstanding education, world exposure and great lifestyle. Fortunately the candidates of European and Sister European countries, Switzerland as well as students of student exchange programs avail the benefits to be a citizen of European nationalities because tuition fees of Bachelor and Master Courses for these candidates are totally free. 

Non-EU/EEA students might have to pay tuition fees between 6000-16000 Euros/per year for bachelor’s Courses. Whereas a specialized program is slightly costlier and it also depends upon university profile and city. 

Scholarship for MBBS in Denmark 

There are various types of scholarship provided by the Danish Government and Universities to cover your studies and living in Denmark, these scholarship will provide you deduction on your tuition fees;

• The Danish Government Scholarship.
• The Danish State Educational Support.
• The Fulbright Program me.
• The Nordplus Program me.

Cost of living in Denmark 

Tuition fees policy may attract many EU/EEA students but high standard of living and cost of general things are relatively higher than the other countries. So if you want to study any program or MBBS in Denmark you have to be very careful and have to maintain your monthly budget to cover these expenses and survive there. Right below we provide a rough estimate of your monthly expenses.

As an international candidate in Denmark your monthly living expenses may cost around 800-1200 Euros monthly. These numbers can go up or down depending upon your spending habits, type of accommodation, eating habits and daily expenses. 

Accommodation

It will be hard and expensive for you to find a place for accommodation in between semesters. So it advised to look for the best and some of the cheapest places for accommodation before the beginning of academic semesters. You should expect to pay one/third of your monthly expenses for accommodation. It will cost between 400-700 euros in mostly Danish Cities whereas in the capital city of Denmark it will cost around 800-1000 Euros per Month.

Main type of accommodation for international on sharing basis;

• If you are living with any Partner/Roommate/Colleague it may cost around 500/monthly.
• If you are living alone it may cost around 450-500 Euros
• If you are living in a Residence/Apartment/Separate Flat it may cost around 250-400/per month.

Food and Travelling Expenses 

Average food in Denmark may cost around 250-300 Euros /per Month, but it totally depends upon your eating habits and the place where you purchase or spend on food or groceries. 

To cover your expenses it’s best to purchase things at evening time or you can also grab some exciting deals and discounts at supermarkets. An average dinner or lunch at an average restaurant may cost around 30-40Euros.

Whereas your transportation cost in Denmark for public buses, metro or trains could amount you to 30-40 Euros per month. As an international student you can go for travel cards to get a slight discount on travelling expenses.

Extra expenses

These expenses may occurred on Daily basis such as;

• 35-40 Euros on stationery per month.
• 120-180 Euros on social activities.
• 50-100 Euros may cost you extra depending upon your daily expenses and spending habits.

Visa requirement 

EU/EEA candidates can live in Denmark for three months without permit but after that you need to get registered for Residence Permit to live there. You will get a permit within a week and it’s totally free of charge.

Whereas, a Non-EU candidate also requires a student’s Visa and Residence Permit to study MBBS in Denmark. This will take 2 months to get your students Visa and it will cost around 225 Euros as a fixed charge and after acquiring a permit you can live and study in Denmark for the time period that you have stated.

Studying MBBS in Denmark is really a good decision. Danish Universities will provide you extreme knowledge in your specific area and it will also provide you various opportunities to grow and explore.