Admission requirements
The admission requirements for international students include one of the following certificates:
- A Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate (STX, HF, HHX, HTX, EUX, GIF)
- The Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB)
- The European Baccalaureate (EB)
- The International Baccalaureate (IB)
- The Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB)
- Another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
With:
- A grade average of minimum 7.0, on the Danish grading scale or a score from an interview of minimum 30 points.
- English equivalent to Danish B-level
To document fulfillment of the specific admission requirements, you can attach a verification form to your application. The verification form must be completed, signed and stamped by the school where the entry qualification was completed.
Other basis for admission
If you do not fulfill the official admission requirements, but have other qualifications which can be equated to the admission requirements, you can apply for admission through an Individual Competence Assessment (ICA)
Admission interview
If your grade average is below 7.0 on Danish grade scale, or the average is unknown, or your average cannot be converted to the Danish grade scale, or you apply through an individual competence assessment, you must attend an interview to qualify for admission to the programme.
The goal of the admission interview is an individual screening of your suitability for study in relation to both academics and profession.
When we have assessed your application, you will receive more information on how to book an interview.
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Danish language requirements
It is not required that you speak Danish when you apply for the course.
At the end of the second year, you must have required Danish skills corresponding to the Danish so-called “Studieprøven I dansk som andetsprog”
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English language entry requirements
Information about how to document English language proficiency
All applicants must document English proficiency on a level equivalent to the Danish upper secondary schools B-level, in order to qualify for admission to the International Honours Degree in Teaching
If you do not have a qualifying examination with the required English level, you can fulfill it by passing and completing one of the following international English test:
- TOEFL with a minimum score of 83
- IELTS with a minimum score of 6,5
The test result must not be older than two years from the applications deadline. The application deadline for foreign applicants is the 15th of Marts (Noon).
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Do you need a power of attorney?
If you apply, and need to grand someone power of attorney, to fulfill your application and ask questions on your behalf, then you have to fill out this Power of attorney. The power of attorney you have to upload to your application at www.optagelse.dk.
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Selection criteria and process
In order to gain admission to the International Honours Degree you must apply and be accepted into the Danish Teacher Education programme in Vordingborg.
To graduate with honours, you must pass the exams in your subjects and complete your studies within the prescribed timeframe (4 years) and you must pass an examination during your studies to progress towards the Honours Degree programme. -
SU – The Danish students’ Grants and Loans Scheme
Students who are foreign citizens can if they fulfil some specific conditions, be granted equal rights status with Danish citizens and thus be eligible to apply for SU (state educational grant).
FAQ
Application deadlines
15 March at 12.00 noon
- Application deadline for all quota 2 applicants
- Application deadline for all applicants with an international entry examination; including applicants holding an International Baccalaureate
- Documentation for additional subjects or other relevant documentation that has not been completed before 15 March can be uploaded to your application until 5 July at 12:00.
5 July at 12.00 noon
- Application deadline for quota 1 applicants (only applicable to applicants holding a Danish entry examination)
- Final documentation deadline for quota 1 and quota 2 applicants.