Denmark — university guide
The 33 universities in Denmark in 2026
An informative guide to the 33 higher education institutions in Denmark: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
33
Universities
26
Public
7
Private
#71
Best ranking
University of Copenhagen
55,600 DKK
Min bachelor fee
64
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Denmark
Based on the 5 universities in Denmark that published their fees.
Min55,600 DKKMax120,000 DKK
Universities in Denmark: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
26
Public universities
The public institutions in Denmark
26universities
7
Private universities
The private institutions in Denmark
7universities
7
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
7universities
5
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
5universities
33
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
33universities
64
Programs
Fields offered in Denmark
64programs
List of universities in Denmark in 2026
33 universities listedJutland Academy of Music
Public1 program· Royal music academy founded in 1927, specialising in jazz, pop and classical music in Aarhus and Aalborg.
Svendborg International Maritime Academy (SIMAC)
Public5 programs· Danish maritime academy in Svendborg training master mariners and marine engineers since 2001.
Danish National Academy of Music
Public1 program· Public conservatory in Esbjerg devoted to classical, jazz, folk music and music pedagogy.
Business Academy Aarhus
Private12 programs· One of Jutland's largest business academies, offering applied degrees in business, management and tech.
Dania Academy
Private6 programs· Private Danish academy offering applied business and technology programmes in Randers and Viborg.
EK Business Academy Copenhagen
Private10 programs· Denmark's largest business academy, born from the merger of Cphbusiness and KEA, with 13 campuses.
South Danish Business Academy (SEA)
Private9 programs· Danish business academy in the country's south-west offering applied degrees in business and technology.
IBA Business Academy
Private10 programs· International business academy in Kolding offering AP, bachelor's and master's degrees in global management.
Business Academy Midtvest
Private10 programs· Danish academy for applied business and technology programmes, based in Herning, Holstebro and Silkeborg.
Zealand Institute of Business and Technology
Private11 programs· Danish academy for business and technology with campuses in Roskilde, Køge, Næstved, Slagelse and Nykøbing.
Royal Danish Academy of Music
Public2 programs· Denmark's oldest conservatory, founded in 1867 in Copenhagen, dedicated to classical music.
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Public6 programs· Elite Danish institution for architecture, design, conservation and fine arts, dating back to 1754.
UCL University College
Public18 programs· Danish professional institution in central Jutland covering health, pedagogy, technology and business.
VIA University College
Public18 programs· One of Denmark's largest institutions for applied professional education, active across eight Danish cities.
Rhythmic Music Conservatory
Public1 program· Danish public conservatory dedicated to rhythmic music: jazz, pop, rock, urban and electronic, at Holmen, Copenhagen.
Aarhus School of Architecture
Public4 programs· Internationally renowned Danish public school of architecture built on experimentation and engaged design.
Danish School of Media and Journalism
Public6 programs· Denmark's leading school for journalism and media, training news professionals in Aarhus and Copenhagen since 1946.
Copenhagen Business School
#701Public17 programs· Denmark's leading business school and one of Europe's finest, with more than 20,000 students in Frederiksberg.
Kolding School of Design
Public3 programs· Danish public design school recognised for its experimental approach and strong design research culture.
Danish National School of Performing Arts
Public3 programs· Danish public school for the performing arts: theatre, dance, choreography and stage design, in Copenhagen.
National Film School of Denmark
Public3 programs· State film school on the Holmen campus in Copenhagen, training directors, cinematographers and screenwriters.
MARTEC Maritime and Polytechnic College
Public5 programs· Danish maritime college in Frederikshavn training ship officers, marine engineers and skippers since 1929.
Aalborg University
#294Public30 programs· Danish public university famous for its PBL model, with campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg and Copenhagen.
Aarhus University
#103Public41 programs· Denmark's second-largest university, founded in 1928, globally recognised for research and its iconic green campus.