Study in Denmark from Bangladesh

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Quick answer: Students apply for a residence permit for higher education through New to Denmark (SIRI).

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Funds

DKK 7,426 a month (2026), up to DKK 89,112

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Permit fee

DKK 3,060

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Work

90 hours a month September to May; full time June to August

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Embassy for Bangladeshi applicants

Which embassy or visa centre handles Bangladeshi students: confirm with our counsellor

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Bangladesh-specific notes

Tuition for non-EU students must usually be paid before the permit is issued.
Bangladeshi certificates usually need Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA attestation; follow the embassy's own document list.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the residence permit for studies.
Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Denmark (estimate)

Per year	DKK	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	DKK 45,000 to DKK 120,000	BDT 8.5 lakh to BDT 22.7 lakh
Living (typical)	DKK 89,112	BDT 16.8 lakh

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Scholarships for Denmark

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

PhD

How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Master's

Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Denmark from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is DKK 45,000 to DKK 120,000 a year (about BDT 8.5 lakh to BDT 22.7 lakh), plus living costs of roughly DKK 89,112 a year (about BDT 16.8 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Denmark?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.

Can I work while studying in Denmark?

90 hours a month September to May; full time June to August. Check the current rule on the official immigration page.