Denmark · Expat Field Guide

Education in Denmark

International schools, universities, and childcare options for expat families in Denmark.

6 guidesAll verified 2026

How the Danish public school system (folkeskole) works for expat children — enrolment, language support, school structure from 0. klasse to 9. klasse

How to find and apply for a funded PhD position in Denmark — how PhD pay is set, the university application process, and residence permits

How to access free Danish language training in Denmark — the three-tier Danskuddannelse system, who qualifies, how to enrol, what the modules cover

Denmark's subsidised childcare is one of the best in the world — but the waitlists are real. Here's how to get your child a place.

Denmark has world-class universities with many English-taught programmes. Here's what EU and non-EU students need to know.

If your children don't speak Danish, international schools are the practical choice. Here's what's available, where, and what it costs.

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