Study in Denmark from Bangladesh
Scandinavian quality with a 3-year post-study job search period, the longest in Europe alongside Finland. Engineering and IT students who want Nordic quality of life and a long runway to find work after graduating.
Last reviewed July 2026. Verify all details on the official sources listed below.
Quick overview
Denmark at a glance
Key planning facts for Bangladeshi students. Costs are estimates in BDT.
Visa type
Residence Permit for Studies (ST1)
Best for
Engineering and long-term Nordic plans
Tuition range
৳7L to ৳19L per year
Living cost
৳12L to ৳14L per year
Visa fee
Case fee ~DKK 2,270 — verify on nyidanmark
Application fee
DKK 100 per program via optagelse (bachelor's)
Visa appointment
Biometrics at VFS Dhaka after online ST1
Insurance
Public coverage after CPR registration
Main intake
September, smaller February intake
Work opportunity
20 hrs/week, full-time June to August
Scholarship chance
Danish government + university waivers
Why this country
Why Bangladeshi students choose Denmark
Popular subjects include Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science & AI, Business & MBA.
Graduates receive a 3-year job search period attached to their permit, the longest in Europe alongside Finland
DTU, Aarhus, and Copenhagen rank among Europe's best for engineering and life sciences
Once you register for a CPR number, Danish public healthcare covers you at no extra cost
Work rights of 20 hours per week plus full-time all summer, at Danish wages
Teaching style built on group projects and industry collaboration rather than exams alone
English proficiency in Denmark is near-universal; you can live fully in English while learning Danish
Admission
University admission process
Understand the admission path before you start the visa process.
Admission requirements
- HSC for bachelor's (often with specific math levels); a relevant bachelor's for master's
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 88+ for most English-taught programs
- Complete transcripts with course descriptions for equivalence assessment
- Motivation letter and CV for master's programs
- First tuition instalment paid before the residence permit application
Pick program and check admission tests
Master's applicants apply directly to each university. Bachelor's applicants use the national optagelse.dk portal with a March deadline for September entry.
Apply early in the window
Master's application windows generally run October to January or February for September entry. Danish universities enforce deadlines to the minute.
Document your degree equivalence
Danish universities assess your HSC or bachelor's against Danish qualifications; upload complete transcripts and course descriptions to avoid delays.
Receive the admission letter
Results usually arrive in April or May. Pay the first tuition instalment to trigger the ST1 residence process.
University initiates the ST1 form
Your university fills its part of the ST1 form and passes it to you to complete and submit with the case fee.
Estimated cost
Estimated full cost from Bangladesh
Plan beyond tuition. These are planning estimates in BDT and can change. Verify official fees before applying.
Tuition
€6,000 to €16,000; engineering typically €12,000 to €15,000
Living cost
DKK 6,500 to 7,500/month; Copenhagen at the top
ST1 case fee
about DKK 2,270 — verify on nyidanmark.dk
Bachelor's application
DKK 100 via optagelse.dk
IELTS or TOEFL
Document preparation
Flight
one way, Dhaka to Copenhagen
Emergency buffer
First year planning range
৳20L to ৳32L for the first year
Full masters degree
৳40L to ৳64L for a two year masters (before scholarships)
Danish master's programs run two years and bachelor's three. Tuition applies only to non-EU students and varies sharply by field. Danish Government Scholarships, distributed through the universities as tuition waivers plus small stipends, go to the strongest applicants automatically during admission, so an early, complete application is also your scholarship application.
Disclaimer. These figures are estimates for planning only. Visa fees and living cost rules change. Confirm current amounts on the official sources before you apply.
Visa process
Student visa process step by step
From admission letter to the final decision for the Residence Permit for Studies (ST1).
Pay tuition and receive the ST1
After you pay the first instalment, the university completes its half of the ST1 form and sends it to you.
Submit ST1 online and pay the case fee
Complete your half on nyidanmark.dk, pay the case order fee, and submit with your documents.
Show living funds
Demonstrate funds for your first year of living costs, roughly matching the Danish state grant rate of about DKK 6,800 per month — verify the current figure. Funds should be in your own account.
Biometrics at VFS Dhaka
Record biometrics at the Danish application centre within 14 days of submitting the online application.
Receive the permit decision
SIRI (the Danish agency) typically decides within about two months. The permit covers your program plus a six-month buffer, and the 3-year job search period is added when you graduate.
You need health coverage for the gap between arrival and CPR registration (a few weeks, private travel policy). Once you register your address and receive a CPR number, the Danish public health system covers you fully at no cost, including a free assigned GP.
The ST1 application is online, with one biometrics visit at the VFS Danish application centre in Dhaka within 14 days of submission. SIRI processes most student cases in about two months. Apply in April or May for September entry; summer files queue up.
Show living funds for the first year at roughly the Danish state education grant rate, about DKK 6,800 per month or DKK 82,000 for the year (verify the current rate on nyidanmark.dk), in your own bank account, plus your paid tuition receipt. Danish caseworkers ask for source documentation on fresh deposits, so season the money and keep transfer records.
Documents
Document checklist
Your document set changes with degree level, funding type, and profile. Use this as a planning base.
Academic documents
- Transcripts, certificates, and course descriptions
- IELTS/TOEFL result
- Motivation letter and CV for master's
Personal documents
- Valid passport covering the study period plus buffer
- Passport photos to Danish spec
Financial documents
- Bank statement showing roughly DKK 82,000 for the first year in your own account
- Proof of paid first tuition instalment
Sponsor documents
- Denmark expects funds in the student's own account — move sponsor money early with documented remittance
University documents
- Admission letter
- University-completed portion of the ST1 form
Visa documents
- ST1 online submission
- Case fee receipt
- Biometrics completed at VFS Dhaka
Intake timeline
September is the main intake. A smaller February intake exists for some master's programs. Bachelor's admission through optagelse.dk has a hard mid-March deadline for September.
Start 10 to 12 months early. October to January: master's applications. April: admission results, pay tuition. April to May: ST1 submission and biometrics. June to July: decision. August: arrival, CPR registration, and housing.
Work rights
Students may work 20 hours per week during term and full time in June, July, and August. Danish student wages commonly run DKK 130 to 160 per hour. A CPR number and a Danish bank account are prerequisites for nearly all jobs, so complete registration in your first week.
Post study options
Denmark attaches a 3-year job search period to your residence when you complete a Danish degree, no separate application needed. That is the longest guaranteed runway in Europe alongside Finland. From employment, the Pay Limit and Positive List schemes lead to long-term residence; eight years of legal stay (with work) opens permanent residency.
Danish Government Scholarships are distributed by the universities themselves to top non-EU applicants, as full or partial tuition waivers sometimes paired with a monthly grant. There is no separate application at most universities; your admission file is evaluated automatically. DTU, Aarhus, and SDU publish their criteria, and early complete applications win them.
Avoid these
Common mistakes
Small planning errors that often delay or weaken an application.
Missing the 14-day biometrics window after ST1 submission, which cancels the application
Keeping living funds in a parent's account, which Denmark does not accept
Missing the mid-March optagelse.dk deadline for bachelor's programs, which has no exceptions
Arriving without arranged housing — Copenhagen student housing queues are months long
Preparation risk
Refusal risk factors
Areas to prepare carefully. Strong preparation lowers your risk.
Fresh unexplained deposits in the financial file
Incomplete course descriptions that stall the equivalence assessment past the intake
Passport validity shorter than the program length plus buffer
Verify here
Official source links
Always confirm fees, rules, and timelines on the official websites before applying.
Last reviewed July 2026. Confidence level: medium.
FAQ
Denmark student visa questions
Answers to common questions from Bangladeshi students.
Admission to a state-recognised Danish program, the first tuition instalment paid, living funds of roughly DKK 6,800 per month for the first year in your own account (verify the current rate), the ST1 application submitted online with the case fee of about DKK 2,270, and biometrics recorded at VFS in Dhaka within 14 days. There is no embassy interview. SIRI decides on documents alone in about two months, and the permit is issued for your entire program length.
Disclaimer. VisaMapBD provides general educational planning information only. It is not legal, immigration, admission, or financial advice. Visa rules, fees, and requirements can change anytime. Always verify details from official embassy, immigration, university, and VFS websites before applying.