Is it necessary to learn Danish to study in Denmark?
Learning to speak the language of the country you are living in is one of the best things you can do. Learning Danish will give you a better understanding of Denmark, it will make social events so much more enjoyable, and it will most likely make you feel more at home.
Can I study in Denmark without speaking Danish?
You can work, live and study in Denmark without learning Danish. There are companies who use English as their first language, and a few who will allow you to work in a Danish speaking office without Danish.
Can you get by in Denmark with English?
But just how widely spoken is English there? Can tourists expect to get by there without needing to speak any Danish? English is very widely spoken in Denmark, with almost the entire population speaking it and fluency rates also very high.
How long will it take to learn Danish?
Germanic languages
Afrikaans | about 575 hours or 23 weeks |
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Danish | about 575 hours or 23 weeks |
Dutch | about 575 hours or 23 weeks |
Norwegian | about 575 hours or 23 weeks |
Swedish | about 575 hours or 23 weeks |
How much it cost to study in Denmark?
If you are from an EU/EEA country, you are able to attend Danish universities for free. If you are from any other country, you will pay tuition fees. Fees are different at each institution, as well as what level you are studying at. On average, you should expect to pay between DKK 45,000 and DKK 120,000 per year.
Is it possible to live in Denmark without learning Danish?
The answer is No, and Yes. You can work, live and study in Denmark without learning Danish. I know a number of British, American and French people that have lived here years without learning the language.
Do they speak English in Denmark?
Pretty much everyone in Denmark, old and young speak and or understand English. But as polite and helpful as Danes generally are in speaking English, it can be wearing for them. And you are in their country. Do you want to sit at a meeting or meal with five Danes, and everyone speaks English because of you?
Is Denmark a good country to study in?
Denmark does really well in the QS World University Rankings 2022 as two Danish universities rank among the 100 best out of 1300 universities according to QS World University Rankings, one of the oldest and most well-known university rankings. The Nordics are doing well in protecting the freedom of speech.
What can Aarhus University offer in English?
Aarhus University, Denmark offers more than sixty complete programmes in English at Bachelor’s and Master’s level. All PhD programmes are in English. Read more about the programs on our website. Come and meet us at the booth at the fair and find out what we can offer. We look forward to meeting you!