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Denmark: guide to moving and studying

Verified procedures for EU and non-EU students

Updated on 30 Aug 2026

Cost of living

Very high

Typical spending band for a student

Language

Danish / English

Main language to handle day to day

Currency

DKK

Local currency for banking and payments

Entry

EU: no visa

Non-EU: student visa or permit required. EU: local registration only

Visas, permits, and documents

Danish procedures, risks and operational checks for bureaucracy.

EU Document and CPR are two distinct decisions Non-EU citizens follow SIRI and the conditions of their permit

How to find housing and sign a lease

Danish procedures, risks and operational checks for homes and rentals.

Check that the address allows CPR Deposit and advance fee are distinct items

Cost of living and monthly budget

Danish procedures, risks and operational checks for finance.

Tax cards and CPR are not the same thing Without a tax card, the withholding tax on your salary can be very high

Healthcare and health insurance

Danish procedures, risks and operational checks for health.

EHIC, yellow card and private policy cover different situations The health card follows the CPR registration

First days: phone, banking, and transport

Danish procedures, risks and operational checks for daily life.

CPR enables many services but does not replace every procedure Bikes and public transport require local rules

Student work and local employment rules

Danish procedures, risks and operational checks for work.

Italians work without permission The non-EU limit is expressed in monthly hours

Check entry, visa, and document rules Start with eligibility, deadlines, and official procedures for your situation. Check the lease and upfront housing costs Understand deposits, guarantees, contracts, and student housing before paying. Arrange healthcare before arrival Confirm insurance, enrollment rules, and where to get help once you arrive.

Plan your money

Denmark: cost of living, rent, and monthly budget

Start with housing, food, transport, healthcare, and setup costs. Treat estimates as planning ranges and verify local prices before committing.

Open the cost and money guide Use the free cost-of-living calculator

Cities and neighborhoods

Where to live in Denmark: student cities and costs

Neighborhoods, rent, universities, transport and safety: everything you need to choose where to move.

Copenaghen

from 5,700 EURroom/month
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Copenaghen is a major student and professional destination in Denmark. Housing demand is very high, so a CPR-eligible address and an authentic contract must be checked before transferring significant sums.

Open city guide Aarhus

from 4,600 EURroom/month
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Aarhus is a major student and professional destination in Denmark. Housing pressure is strongest at the start of term, while light rail, cycling and buses connect campuses with outer districts.

Open city guide Odense

from 4,100 EURroom/month
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Odense is a major student and professional destination in Denmark. Costs are lower than in the two largest Danish cities, and the tram provides a direct corridor to SDU; check stop distance, CPR eligibility and evening frequency.

Open city guide

Verification

Official sources and last update

Legal and administrative details are kept in the relevant guide so they are not copied out of context.

Where to verify the information

Each topic guide links to the competent official authorities. Always check the rule that applies to your citizenship, residence, purpose, and length of stay.

Hub last verified: August 30, 2026