Denmark is home of the greatest things: the oldest monarchy in the world, that underground vault that holds every Lego set made (ever), and some of the highest-ranked universities in the world.
According to The Academic Ranking of World Universities and Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Denmark has 7 top-ranked universities, some being the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Aalborg University, and Roskilde University.
Universities | Times Higher Education Ranking (2024) | Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ranking (2023) | TopUniversities Ranking (2024) | U.S. News & World Report Ranking (2023) |
---|---|---|---|---|
University of Copenhagen | 103 | 32 | 107 | 42 |
Aarhus University | 109 | 78 | 143 | 109 |
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) | 126 | 151 | 121 | 165 |
Aalborg University | 201 | 301 | 336 | 267 |
Aalborg University - Esbjerg | 201 | 301 | 336 | 267 |
University of Southern Denmark | 251 | 301 | 326 | 261 |
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) | 301 | 701 | - | 688 |
Roskilde University | 601 | - | - | - |
World University Rankings created by Times Higher Education takes into account the reputation of research done by universities and how often papers produced by universities were quoted around the world.
Academic Ranking of World Universities created by Shanghai Jiao Tong University focuses on the number of award-winning scientists, most cited researchers from the listed universities, and their contribution to the scientific community.
QS World University Rankings created by TopUniversities surveys a large number of academic experts about the reputation of universities and also measures the quality of teaching.
Best Global Universities Rankings created by U.S. News & World Report analyses university graduation rates and how many students remain enrolled in their second year of studies. It also surveys university representatives on the performance of universities.
Denmark takes pride in having an excellent education system and some of the best academic institutions in Europe. If you’re an EU/EEA national, you can even study for free at local public universities. Classes are held in small groups, allowing students to focus better and actively participate in discussions and activities. This also enables professors to pay attention to each student individually, ensuring nobody is overlooked. Over 90% of Danish people speak English, so language barriers are non-existent. However, there’s a high chance you’ll need to learn Danish, at least at a conversational level, if you want to get a part-time job during your studies. Don’t be surprised if you’ll find yourself falling in love with ‘Hygge’ — a Danish concept that can be summed up as a feeling of calm, coziness, and tranquillity, simply feeling good in the moment. It’s all about appreciating and enjoying your current experience.
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