Higher education options in Denmark, if you are a refugee from Ukraine

Transfer from your Ukrainian higher education programme to a Danish higher education programme

If you have passed the equivalent of at least the first year of a specific Danish programme, you can apply for a transfer from your Ukrainian higher education programme.

It is required that:

• You fulfil the general and specific admission requirements of the particular Danish higher education programme and
• There are available study places at the higher education programme.

The higher education institutions in Denmark set their own procedures for applications for transfers, so you need to contact them directly in order to know more about the possibilities for a transfer. The individual higher education institution will also be able to guide you regarding ongoing higher education programmes at the institution.

• See a list of higher education institutions here 

Admission to a new full time higher education programme in Denmark

If you haven’t passed the equivalent of the first year of a Danish higher education programme, you can apply for admission to the higher education programme in quota 2.

You can apply on Optagelse.dk. Application deadlines are 15th of March every year. The higher education institutions have the option of giving a dispensation from application deadlines given unusual circumstances.

• Optagelse.dk

To satisfy the minimum general entry requirements for admission to Danish academy profession or professional bachelor programmes it requires a general Ukrainian upper secondary diploma.

If you want to apply for a bachelor’s programme and you have a Ukranian upper secondary diploma, you must have passed at least one year of studies at a higher education programme besides your Ukrainian upper secondary education.

• Further information on gaining access to university Bachelor's programmes through supplementary education.   

All programmes taught in Danish have Danish language requirements.

• Find an overview of the current higher education programmes taught in English - at ug.dk
• Read more about studying in Denmark on the basis of your foreign qualification

There might be local entry requirements that apply to the individual higher education programme.

Vacant study places

You might also have the possibility of applying for a vacant study place. The education institutions themselves decide, if they will allow applications from international applicants for vacant study places.  

An overview of vacant seats will be available on ufm.dk on the 26th of July. You must send the application directly to the higher education institution. Information about the application procedure can be found on the website of the higher education institution.

Do you need study guidance about your options regarding studying a higher education in Denmark?

Studievalg Danmark (Study and Career Guidance Denmark) is a nationwide guidance institution with seven regional education and career guidance centers.

Studievalg Danmark provide personal guidance to young people and adults about the choice of higher and vocational education in Denmark and prospective career opportunities.

• Studievalg Danmark - Study and Career Guidance Denmark

eVejledning offers personal guidance by chat, email, text messages and telephone daytime, evening and weekends. You can find their contact information on their website

• eVejledning contact information - ug.dk

All guidance counselling in Denmark is free