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KOT system and direct university deadlines for Copenhagen and Aarhus.
Danish undergraduate admissions use the Coordinated Enrollment system (KOT). Quota 2 (applicants with special qualifications) has an earlier deadline of March 15, while Quota 1 (grade-based) closes July 5. Postgraduate programs are applied to directly through university portals, typically January–March.
Key Deadlines
| KOT Quota 2 (special qualifications) | March 15 |
|---|---|
| KOT Quota 1 (grades-based) | July 5 |
| University of Copenhagen (master's) | January – March 1 |
| Aarhus University (master's) | February 1 – March 1 |
| DTU (Technical University of Denmark) | January 15 – March 1 |
| Copenhagen Business School (master's) | November – February |
| Autumn semester starts | September |
Annual Deadline Calendar
Important Notes
Non-EU students need a Danish residence permit for study — apply through the SIRI agency as soon as you receive your acceptance letter.
Denmark is expensive — plan for living costs of DKK 7,000–12,000 per month (approximately €900–€1,600). Budget carefully before committing.
The KOT system is used only for undergraduate programs in Denmark — master's applications go directly to each university.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about application deadlines in Denmark
EU/EEA and Swiss students study for free at Danish public universities. Non-EU students pay tuition, typically DKK 45,000–120,000 per year depending on the program and institution.
Denmark has a very high proportion of English-taught programs, particularly at master's level. DTU, the University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, and CBS together offer hundreds of English-medium master's programs across all major disciplines.
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