For international students

As an international student in Denmark you can expect world-class education in areas such as design, engineering, life sciences, social sciences and IT. You will also be studying in a safe, friendly and innovation-driven environment.
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Why study in Denmark?

Global challenges demand innovative solutions!

In Denmark, higher education is focused on bringing about solutions for the real-world.

Thus, traditional lectures are combined with industrial collaborations and teaching methods that promote students' ability to use what they have learned and to turn new knowledge into innovative solutions. This way of studying requires a high degree of personal initiative and independent thinking. Thus, for some, studying in Denmark can be challenging and different from what they are used to. We feel confident that it will inspire you and help you succeed in whatever you decide to do in life.

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The Story of Feminism by Pernille Kaab Mosegaard, MA / 2016 / Fashion

Language requirements

The language of instruction on the Master's programme is English

Applicants for the Master's degree programme at Kolding School of Design must show English language proficiency equal to the level English B in Danish secondary school.

Foreign applicants who do not have Danish or another Nordic language as part of their qualifying examination are expected to sign up for Danish language classes while studying at Kolding School of Design. 

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Virtual futures experiments by Zuzanna Gronowiczs, MA / 2020 / Design for Play

Tuition

Tuition fee

International students, with nationality from countries outside EU/EEA are very welcome to apply for the two-year full-time Master’s Degree which covers 120 ECTS credits.

The tuition fee for international students amounts to € 32,000 for the 120 ECTS credits. The fee is paid in 4 installments. The first installment is paid upon acceptance of the study place. The other 3 during the studies. The tuition fee includes a small material fee.

Other expenses:
Expect expenses for transport, insurance, accommodation, food, your own material, medicine and other personal expenses.

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À fleur de peau by Ninon Charlotte Louise Lê Van, BA / 2019 / Fashion

SU

The Danish students' Grants and Loans Scheme

The Danish State Educational Support (SU) is generally only awarded to Danish residents. If you are an EU/EEA student you may, however, apply for equal status in so far as the state educational support is concerned. You may be granted equal status according to:

  • Danish rules
  • EU law

For details on how to apply, visit the website of the The Danish students' Grants and Loans Scheme.

Scholarships

Kolding School of Design offers three types of scholarships

Gregers Sørensen and Wife Scholarship
One scholarship for specially talented non-EU students who need financial assistance. The scholarship consists of a 50% reduction of the tuition fee. Please, find the link to the description of the scholarship and the application form to your right.

Design for Play Student Scholarship
Kolding School of Design, the LEGO Foundation and the LEGO Group have joined forces to establish the world’s first, exclusive two-year international Master’s Degree programme within Design for Play. The programme will produce a new generation of highly specialised designers who can help companies and organisations achieve their aim of supporting customers, users and employees in creating a world that supports children and people in general in becoming creative, engaged, lifelong learners. In order to create a diverse team of students two scholarships for special talented non-EU students in Design for Play who need financial assistance are offered. The scholarship consists of a paid tuition fee. Please, find the link to the description of the scholarship and the application form to your right.

You can also apply through other channels.

Sources of information on scholarships
Several scholarship programmes for both EU and non-EU students are listed at the EU-database Ploteus. PhD students and researchers should visit the European Researchers' Mobility Portal.

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Value Finder by Chae-Eun Ahn, MA / 2019 / Design for Play 

In doubt?

Got any questions?

Applicants who are in doubt as to whether they meet the formal admission requirements are encouraged to contact Kolding School of Design in due time before the application deadline 1st of March.

Contact

Studieadministration

Anette Flinck

Ansvarlig for internationale relationer
Karina Sørensen
Studieadministration

Karina Sørensen

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