For students in Nepal
English-taught degrees, part-time work during studies, and help with admission and your residence permit from Kathmandu.
10+ partner universities in Denmark
Job-search permit
1 year
after a state-approved degree, for study permits applied for from 1 October 2026 (it was 3 years before).
90
hours a month
work September – May
Full-time
work June – August
Why Denmark
Why students from Nepal look at Denmark.
Study in Denmark from Nepal: costs, student visa, intakes, scholarships and partner universities for Nepali students. Admission support from Admizz.
Study in Denmark from Nepal: costs, student visa, intakes, scholarships and partner universities for Nepali students. Admission support from Admizz.
Study in Denmark from Nepal: costs, student visa, intakes, scholarships and partner universities for Nepali students. Admission support from Admizz.
Study in Denmark from Nepal: costs, student visa, intakes, scholarships and partner universities for Nepali students. Admission support from Admizz.
Costs
Tuition for non-EU/EEA students is set by each institution (Study in Denmark lists DKK 45,000-120,000 a year), plus the living-cost amount SIRI asks you to show for your permit.
| Bachelor's & master's | DKK 45,000 – 120,000 |
| Some specialized programs | Higher, check each |
| Funds to show | DKK 7,426 / mo |
| Maximum asked | DKK 89,112 |
| Permit fee | DKK 3,060 |
Funds: 2026 level, capped at 12 months. Sources: SIRI (nyidanmark.dk) and Study in Europe (European Commission), checked October 2026.
Visa steps
SIRI normally decides within 2 months, up to 3 if more information is needed.
Bachelor's via optagelse.dk by 15 March. Master's directly with the university.
Pay the DKK 3,060 fee to SIRI before you apply.
Your university fills in its part online, then you complete yours.
Within 14 days, at the VFS Global center. The Danish Embassy in New Delhi handles the case.
Usually within 2 months of a complete application.
Register for your CPR number and residence card. We brief you before you fly.
Only state-approved programs give work rights and a job-search permit. Check your program with us before you apply.
Intakes
Most programs start in late August or September. Deadlines are early in the year.
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Scholarships
We check which of these you qualify for in your first consultation.
Full or partial tuition waiver, sometimes a living grant. For non-EU degree students.
Danish universities
Fully funded joint master's offered with Danish partner universities.
European Union
Limited awards, set by each university.
Universities
Government scholarships are few and competitive. Each university runs its own selection.
FAQs
Common questions about studying in Denmark from Nepal.
No. Many programs are taught fully in English. Basic Danish helps with daily life and part-time jobs.
For bachelor's, apply on optagelse.dk by 15 March at 12 noon. For master's, apply to the university by its own deadline, usually in spring.
SIRI asks for DKK 7,426 per month of study (2026 level), up to DKK 89,112 for 12 months, in your own name.
At the VFS Global center in Kathmandu, within 14 days of applying. The Danish Embassy in New Delhi handles Nepali applications.
Yes, up to 90 hours a month from September to May and full-time in June, July and August, on a state-approved program.
Yes. If you applied for your study permit on or after 1 October 2026, you generally get a 1-year job-search permit (3 years for PhD).
Generally not, if you apply on or after 1 October 2026. PhD students are an exception.
3 offices in Nepal
Free first consultation with our Denmark team, in person or on a call.
Kathmandu
Putalisadak
Get directions →Birgunj
Ghanta Ghar
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Vishwakarma Chowk
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MOES
Licensed by the Ministry of Education and Sports, Government of Nepal
TITI
Counselors trained and certified by the Training Institute for Technical Instruction (TITI)
British Council
Our counselors are British Council certified