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Study in Denmark: Costs, opportunities for international students
Ranging from its luscious mountains, picturesque cities, standard education system, to welfare economic status, Denmark is a dream country for many. The country has consistently featured on the top list for higher studies ranking and placed fifth in the recent rankings of 2019.
Naturally, a lot of international students aspire to go to Denmark for higher studies and potentially make a career there. As a Schengen country, the facilities for foreigners in education and work are immense. In this article, we explore how Bangladeshi students can pursue higher studies in Denmark.
Why Study in Denmark?
In addition to consistently featuring in the overall top position globally, the universities of Denmark are also some of the bests in the world for different streams. Most of the universities consistently rank on top of the QS world university ranking.
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Danish universities also offer some of the best research facilities at all higher study levels. The classwork and lectures are all interactive where participation is of paramount importance.
And the best thing? Students are not required to show bank solvency documents to get accepted and move to Denmark to pursue their education. For many Bangladeshis, this is a golden opportunity to study abroad without an initial cost burden.
Moving on, the country has a high employment rate at over 65% with graduates having an even higher placement rate than the national median. With excellent economic performance, robust culture, and cosmopolitan cities, Denmark can be an easy choice for higher studies and potential settlement.
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Scopes of Higher Studies in Denmark
For anyone wishing to pursue their higher studies in Denmark, there are three options – bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. However, there are a few caveats. Let’s look at each of the opportunities individually. We’ll also explore the cost breakdowns for each level so that you can get a clear idea of the overall expense.
How to get admission in Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is the first level of getting into Denmark through higher studies. Most bachelors require the prospective student to complete at least 12 years of education in their home country to be eligible for bachelors.
But in Denmark, a prospective student needs 13 years of education - which means to study for one additional year in a local university of the student’s home country after completion of Higher Secondary Degree- to be eligible for pursuing bachelors. This might often deter a student from pursuing bachelor’s in Denmark in addition to others that we will discuss later.
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As for the application process, it starts around February and runs through March for the fall intake. Some universities might start the application as early as October of the previous year. So make sure you’re prepared accordingly.
For application, the document requirements are fairly standard. Students will need –
1. Educational Transcripts
2. IELTS/ TOEFL scores
3. Statement of Purpose
4. 2 Letter of Recommendation
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That’s about it for the application. Many people wonder whether it’s possible to study in Denmark for free. Unfortunately, it’s not possible.
Denmark only offers free higher education to the natives and citizens of the EU and Switzerland. If you don’t qualify for any of the two, you will need to pay a tuition fee. The general tuition fee for each year runs between 6000 to 12,000 euros based on courses. That roughly amounts to 6,18,750 BDT to 12,37,501 BDT respectively (1 EUR = 103.13 BDT).
Masters degree admission process in Denmark
The process of getting into masters is also similar to the bachelors. Students will have to complete 16 years of formal education to be eligible for a master’s course in Denmark.
Masters in Denmark are of two types – 1-year masters and 2-year masters. Depending on the stream and major, the course duration will be determined.
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The application process is similar to the bachelors. The application windows are also the same. In addition to the standard requirements, most masters will require a research plan to be submitted along with the application.
In case the applicant wants to change streams, for example, if they come from a science background wishing to do an MBA, Denmark requires a mandatory pre-masters course for such students. This is done to acclimatize the students to the new curriculum and stream.
The tuition fee for masters per year is the same as bachelors. However, specialized streams might run as high as 35,000 Euros or 36,09,380 BDT per year.
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How to find a Phd opportunity in Denmark
The process of a Ph.D. is also similar to the masters. To be eligible for Ph.D. candidacy, students will have to complete 17 or 18 years of formal education based on the duration of their masters. However, there’s a second option. Instead of a 3-year Ph.D., potential graduates can combine an integrated masters and Ph.D. program together for a total duration of 5 years.
The application process varies depending on the university and integrated courses aren’t also commonly available. The tuition fees are the same as bachelors and masters.
Scholarship Opportunities for Internatial Students in Denmark
Scholarship opportunities in Denmark are rare. There aren’t as many scholarship opportunities as the likes of the USA or Canada or even Germany have. It's also especially low for the bachelor's program with the existing opportunities geared towards masters and Ph.D. students.
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The existing scholarship opportunities include –
1. Nordplus
2. Erasmus
3. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
4. Fullbright
5. Denmark Government Scholarship for Non-EU students
6. The State Education Support.
Cost of Living in Denmark
The cost of living in Denmark is quite high. Being a Schengen country the cost of rent, living, and food are somewhat higher compared to its other European counterparts.
A student living in Denmark can expect to spend around 600 to 800 Euro per month on living costs which roughly translates to about 61,875 BDT to 82,500 BDT. Even if you are living in a metropolis like Copenhagen, this much will cover your basic livelihood. But of course, it might be higher depending on personal expenses and habits.
Job Scopes in Denmark
Denmark offers part-time job opportunities to incoming foreign students. A foreign student can work 20 hours a week as a part-time job both on and off campus. During the summer break, they are allowed to work full time without any time cap.
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Denmark has a high minimum wage ratio so students can easily cover either their tuition or living expenses with part-time jobs.
After graduation, students are required to get an Establishment Card which allows them up to 2 years to get a job in Denmark after graduation.
Permanent Residency in Denmark
Schengen countries are notorious for difficult and long PR processes. Realistically, a student who graduated from a Danish institution with a minimum bachelor’s degree can expect to get a PR in about 8 years.
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Of the 8 years, they need to be employed permanently for at least 3.5 years leading up to the PR application.
Final Words
So far, we have discussed how students from Bangladesh can study bachelor, masters or PhD in Denmark at low cost or with scholarship. Denmark can be a perfect destination if you’re looking for world-class education and a secured career path. The country has a near-zero crime rate, an excellent work environment, amazing research facilities, and many more to excite prospective students.
However, the cost might play a role for non-EU students wishing to study in Denmark. But if you can manage one of the many available scholarships, it will certainly become easy to pursue higher education here.
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US higher education aspirants get valuable insights at university fair
The US Embassy through its EducationUSA platform, in partnership with EdPrograms, organised an exclusive US University Fair at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel on Friday.
This fair is part of the Fall 2022 EdTour South Asia program, an initiative of EdPrograms that gives US institutions of higher education a chance to meet prospective undergraduate and graduate students in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Officials from 17 US colleges and universities including DePaul University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Iowa State University, New York Institute of Technology, New York University Tandon School of Engineering, Pace University, Quinnipiac University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Siena College, Stony Brook University, George Washington University, University of Delaware, University of Houston-Victoria, University of Kansas, University of Northern Iowa, University of South Dakota, and Western Kentucky University, participated and guided the US education aspirants throughout the day-long fair.
Students at the fair had opportunities to interact and speak with US university admission officials face-to-face about admission requirements and scholarship opportunities, while also receiving tips on submitting their applications properly.
Postponed SSC exams under Dinajpur Board from Oct 10-13
The postponed SSC examinations on four subjects under the Dinajpur Education Board will be held from October 10 to 13.
The exams will start at 11am, Professor Kamrul Islam, chairman of the Education Board told UNB on Thursday.
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The four subjects are: Mathematics, Physics, Agricultural Science and Chemistry.
Dinajpur Board formulated a revised routine to facilitate the declaration of results on time as per the previous schedule, he added.
According to the routine, the postponed Mathematics exam will be held on October 10 while Agricultural Science on October 11, Physics on October 12 and Chemistry on October 13.
Exams on other subjects will be held as per the schedule.
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On Wednesday, SSC examinations on four subjects under the Dinajpur Education Board were postponed due to question papers leak in Kurigram's Bhurungamari upazila.
Copies of English 1st paper and 2nd paper of the ongoing SSC examinations went viral on Facebook and WhatsApp on Monday and Tuesday.
So far, six people, including headmaster and secretary of Bhurungamari Nehal Uddin Pilot High School, have been apprehended in Kurigram in this connection.
Dinajpur Board also formed a three-member probe committee headed by Professor Faraz Uddin Talukdar, college inspector of the Education Board.
Legal steps will be taken against those involved in the crime, said Kamrul Islam.
DU students won't need to go to Registrar Building for academic services: VC Akhtaruzzaman
Dhaka University (DU) students will not have to go to the Registrar Building for academic services anymore, Vice-Chancellor (VC) Md Akhtaruzzaman said Wednesday.
The assurance came amid allegations that the Registrar Building officials and staff often harass students as they go to the administrative building for academic services.
At 2pm today, Akhtaruzzaman went to see Hasnat Abdullah, a masters student of the English department, who had begun fasting unto death Tuesday in front of the university's administrative building to press home an eight-point demand.
Hasnat's demands included setting up of a complaint cell for ensuring accountability of administrative officials and stopping harassment of students; digitalisation of all administrative activities as soon as possible and setting up of closed circuit TV cameras in all offices.
The masters student ended his hunger today after being assured by the VC that his demands would be met. Later, Hasnat was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital as he fell sick during the hunger strike.
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"Students will no longer have to waste their time waiting at the Register Building for hours. From now on, they will get all their academic services from their respective dormitories and departments," Akhtaruzzaman said.
"If anyone is harassed there, action will be taken through the hall provost and chairman of the student's department."
SSC question paper leak: Headmaster among 3 school teachers held
Three school teachers, including a headmaster, have been arrested in Kurigram for their alleged role in the leak of question papers from the ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams.
The arrestees have been identified as Lutfur Rahman, the headmaster and secretary of Bhurungamari Nehal Uddin Pilot High School, and two assistant teachers of the school, Zubaiyer Hossain and Aminur Rahman.
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A police team conducted a drive in Bhurungamari upazila of Kurigram around midnight on Tuesday and arrested them.
Copies of English 1st paper and 2nd paper of the ongoing SSC examinations went viral on Facebook and WhatsApp on Monday and Tuesday.
Dinajpur Education Board chairman Prof Quamrul Islam, secretary Prof Zahiruddin, deputy commissioner Rezaul Karim, superintendent of Dinajpur Police Al Asad Mahfuzul Islam, and district secondary education officer Shamsul Alam conducted a probe and found evidence against the trio.
Dinajpur Board postpones SSC exams on 4 subjects
SSC examination on four subjects under the Dinajpur Education Board has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.
Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Dinajpur issued a notice in this regard this morning.
The four subjects are: Mathematics, Physics, Agricultural Science and Chemistry.
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New schedule for the exams will be announced soon.
Exams on other subjects will be held as per schedule.
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams kicked off to a smooth start in Bangladesh last Thursday.
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The exams began at 11 am instead of 10 am, considering the usual traffic jams during peak hours.
BCL factional clash leaves eight injured at Chattogram College
At least eight leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Chattogram College unit were injured in a factional clash between two groups over a trivial matter on the campus on Tuesday noon.
The injured are Safayet Hossain Raju of Mathematics fourth year, Hamim Rafsan of HSC second year, Jahedul Ovi of Islamic History second year, Wahidul Rahman Sujon of honours third year, Alif Javed of History first year, Zia Uddin of Social Science masters, Nayeem of History masters and Mohammad Monir of History fourth year.
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Witnesses and sources said the fellows of the college unit President Mahmudul Karim and General Secretary Shuvas Mollick locked into a clash over an altercation between seniors and juniors around noon.
At one stage, brick chips were pelted from other sides leaving at least eight people injured and several windows of the History department vandalized during the incident. The BCL men sustained injuries to their heads and legs.
President Mahmudul Karim said outsiders led by Shuvas carried out attacks on them without any provocation and several students got injured in the incident.
On the other hand, GS Shuvash claimed some of his younger brothers were injured in the attack by the terrorists and he knew how to control the goons.
Ala Uddin, sub-inspector of Chattogram Medical College Hospital Police outpost, said five BCL men left the hospital after receiving first aid.
SSC: Postponed Bangla II MCQ exam under Jashore board on Sept 30
The postponed exam of the Bangla Paper II's MCQ component under Jashore Education Board will be held on September 30.
The 20-minute exam will start at 11am, according to a notice signed by Jashore Education Board Chairman Prof Dr Md Ahsan Habib published on Tuesday.
On Friday, the Jashore Education Board postponed the Bangla Paper II exam's MCQ component that was scheduled to be held Saturday, as the question paper got leaked due to the wrong question papers being sent to three centres during the Bangla I exam on Thursday.
According to sources, the issue came notice after exam officials distributed the question paper of Bangla second paper MCQ exam instead of Bangla first paper among the examinees at Narail’s Kalia Pari Shangkar Pilot Secondary Girls School center, Baishona Kamshia Secondary School, Dighalia Nabaganga Degree College and Itna School and College centers on Thursday - the day of the paper I exam.
Exam officials claimed that it wasn’t their mistake, rather it’s the officials of the BG Press in Dhaka who wrongly labeled the packets containing the questions.
BCL factions withdraw blockade at CU
The protesting factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League’s (BCL) Chittagong University unit withdrew their indefinite blockade on Tuesday a day after enforcing it demanding posts in the full committee of the unit.
Upon assurance from Chittagong City Awami League General Secretary AJM Nasir Uddin, the six sub-groups of CU BCL withdrew the blockade, said CU BCL vice president Rakibul Hasan Dinar.
Another group, followers of Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel, also withdrew the blockade, he added.
Meanwhile, CU acting registrar Professor SM Monirul Hasan said the main gate of the university and the transport office cannot be put under lock and key from now on.
The university administration will issue a notice in this regard. “The administration will take action if anyone locks the main gate,” he added.
A group of BCL leaders and activists started protest around 8 am on Monday and locked the main gate of the university, halting classes and exams of the university.
Teachers’ buses could not leave the campus for Chattogram in the morning, university. Besides, the shuttle train service also came to a halt, he added.
The agitated BCL activists placed a three-point demand including posts in the committee.
Earlier on August 1, BCL activists, who didn't get any posts in the new committee, enforced a blockade programme halting classes and exams of the university following announcement of the full committee of the unit.
After three years, the full committee of the CU unit of BCL was announced on July 31.
DU student found dead at Jagannath Hall
A student of Dhaka University (DU) was found dead at Jagannath Hall of the university on Tuesday.
Amit Sarkar, 24, was a post graduate student of Dhaka University's Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology.
Amit, son of Chittaranjan Sarkar of Baliaghat village of Jessore, was found unconscious in the dormitory around 11:30 am and taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him dead.
Amit's roommate Sajib Mitra said, "We live in room number 4011 of Jagannath Hall. Last night Amit fell asleep around 1.30 am. When we tried to wake him up around 10:30 am today, he did not respond. Later, with the help of other roommates, he was taken to DMCH."
DMCH police camp in-charge Inspector Md. Bachchu Mia said the student was brought dead to the emergency unit of the hospital and the body has been kept at the morgue for post-mortem.