Denmark Residence Permit for Studies (ST1) — Student Visa

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🎓 OVERVIEW

Country 🇩🇰 Denmark

Visa Name Residence Permit for Studies (ST1)

Local Name Opholdstilladelse til studier

Status Active

Duration 12 months

Renewable Yes

Denmark's student residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA students pursuing higher education. Applied via the ST1 form at Danish diplomatic missions with biometric registration. Free tuition for EU/EEA citizens; non-EU students pay tuition but benefit from high teaching quality and the post-study Establishment Card program.

💰 TUITION & COSTS

Tuition Policy Mixed

Free Condition Free for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and Nordic country nationals.

Tuition Range $0 – $19,800/year

Proof of Funds $13,803 /year

Funds Type Bank statement

Scholarships Available

EU/EEA/Swiss/Nordic citizens: free tuition at public universities. Non-EU/EEA: EUR 10,000-17,000/yr depending on program (per 60 ECTS). Danish Government Scholarships available for select non-EU students, covering tuition and providing monthly stipend.

💼 WORK RIGHTS DURING STUDY

Work Allowed Yes

Term Hours 21 hrs/week

Vacation Hours 37 hrs/week

Permission Automatic

90 hours per month from September through May. Full-time work is permitted during June, July, and August. Work permit is included in the student residence permit. No separate permit needed.

🎯 POST-STUDY WORK OPTIONS

Program	Type	Duration	Min Degree	Work	PR Path
3-Year Job Seeking Permit	Job seeker	36mo	Bachelors	Unrestricted	No
Job Seeking Permit (6 months, automatic)	Job seeker	6mo	Bachelors	Unrestricted	No

🗣️ LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Test	Purpose	Language	Min Score	Details
IELTS Academic	Admission	English	6.5	Most Danish university programs are offered in English. TOEFL iBT 83-90 also accepted depending on institution.
Studieproven (Danish)	Admission	Danish	Pass	Required for Danish-taught programs only. Studieproven is the national Danish language proficiency test for university admission.

💵 FEES & COSTS

Fee	Type	Amount	Frequency
Residence Permit Application Fee	Application	$474	One time

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 DEPENDENTS & FAMILY

Dependents Allowed

Restriction Spouse/partner and children. Must prove sufficient funds for family.

Spouse Work Unrestricted

Conditions Spouse with family reunification permit has unrestricted work access in Denmark.

🛤️ LONG-TERM PATHWAY

Post-Study Visa Available

Work Permit Possible

Permanent Residency After 8 years

Citizenship After 9 years

Study Time Counts 100% credit

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Method In person

Processing 30-60 days

Interview Not required

Official Site www.nyidanmark.dk

Health Insurance Required (buy separately)

📌 NOTES & CAVEATS

Must submit ST1 form in person at nearest Danish diplomatic mission for biometric registration (facial image and fingerprints). CPR number assigned after arrival for health coverage. Denmark has opted out of some EU immigration directives. SIRI (Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration) processes applications.

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Last verified: May 3, 2026. Source