Denmark is a Northern European country that joined the European Communities in 1973 alongside Ireland and the United Kingdom. Here, we will look at several business schools and university business programs in Denmark.
Denmark has an extensive education system. International students should review the rules that apply to their citizenship and program before making plans to work in Denmark after graduation. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens do not need a work permit. Eligible non-EU/EEA/Swiss graduates of qualifying Danish higher education programs can receive a residence permit for up to three years for job seeking, with a limited right to work during that period.
Higher education in Denmark is free for students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland, students covered by certain residence statuses, and exchange students. Other students generally pay tuition fees. The following are some of Denmark’s business schools:
Top Business Schools in Denmark
1. Copenhagen Business School
Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is a government-funded, independent institution within Denmark’s public administration. CBS has triple crown accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB, an accreditation combination shared by around 100 business schools worldwide.
CBS offers bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. study options. Its programs are research-based and include combinations of business studies with fields such as politics, sociology, entrepreneurship, IT, and communication.
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens are exempt from tuition fees, and some students may qualify for exemptions based on their residence status. For tuition-paying students, a full-time bachelor’s program costs EUR 13,000 per year, while a full-time master’s program costs EUR 16,000 per year.
2. Aarhus University
Aarhus University‘s School of Business and Social Sciences (Aarhus BSS) is one of Aarhus University’s five faculties and one of the largest schools of business and social sciences in Europe. It holds AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations and is therefore a triple crown business school.
Aarhus BSS offers research-based programs across disciplines such as economics, finance, accounting, logistics, human resource management, organization, marketing, management information systems, innovation, entrepreneurship, business communication, law, psychology, public administration, and political science. Many programs offer opportunities to study abroad, and students can also explore internships during their studies.
3. University of Southern Denmark
At the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), SDU Business School is the center for research and education in business economics. Researchers and students collaborate with the business community, public organizations, and international partners on projects, development, and solutions that create value for society.
SDU’s Faculty of Business and Social Sciences also offers Ph.D. programs, including a Ph.D. program in Business Economics. Students should review the page for their intended program because locations and study options vary by program.
4. AVT Business School
AVT Business School is an executive education school in Copenhagen. Its current portfolio includes Leadership Tracks, an Executive MBA, an Executive MBA in Life Sciences, and Corporate Programs. AVT states that it is AMBA-accredited and uses visiting faculty.
The school’s approach emphasizes practical executive education. Its Leadership Tracks are standalone programs that can be combined as part of the Executive MBA pathway.
The current listed investment is DKK 397,500 plus VAT for either Executive MBA option and DKK 69,500 plus VAT for a single Leadership Track. Prospective students should use AVT’s current tuition and financing page for program-specific information.
5. Aalborg University
Aalborg University‘s (AAU) Business School covers business administration and economics. It offers bachelor’s, master’s, part-time, and Ph.D. programs and uses AAU’s problem-based learning approach. Its teaching combines lectures, exercises, group work, and project work, with authentic business problems and collaboration with companies.
AAU Business School conducts research across areas including economics, accounting, finance, business data science, innovation, marketing, international business, organization, strategy, and management. Guest and exchange students can also take selected courses at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
In addition to its bachelor’s and master’s programs, the school offers part-time programs and a Ph.D. program in Business and Management.
Denmark offers several options for studying business. Explore the programs above to identify the institution and study path that best suit your goals. Good luck!
We hope this article on the best universities for business in Denmark was helpful. Make sure to also check out the Study in Denmark and Available Business Programs for more study options!
