Full-degree Programme
Professional Bachelor's Degree in Education
Study to become a teacher in Denmark – and make a difference in the lives of children and young people.
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About the programme
Are you passionate about education, curious about Scandinavian approaches to learning, and ready to take on an academic and personal challenge?
The Professional Bachelor's Degree in Education with an international profile combines academic quality, practical training, and a focus on teaching in diverse classroom settings.
You will explore Danish pedagogical traditions and gain the knowledge and skills needed to teach in Danish schools – including the public school system (folkeskole). Through internships in Denmark and abroad, you will gain hands-on experience that sets you apart and supports your personal and professional growth.
We welcome both international and Danish-speaking students, who will study side by side from day one in a vibrant international learning environment.
The programme is taught partly in English and partly in Danish. You begin your studies in English, and if you do not already meet the Danish language requirements, you will learn Danish as part of your studies. This enables you to work in Danish schools and contribute meaningfully to the national education system.
After two years of study, you will have the opportunity to apply for our Talent Programme (Honours Programme), designed for highly motivated students who want an even deeper academic challenge. The Talent Programme adds 10 ECTS to your degree and enhances your intercultural and professional competences. You will study alongside fellow students from the Danish-taught teacher education programme.
The programme is based at Campus Vordingborg, known for its strong educational community and supportive learning environment.
Internship / Teaching Experience
Along with the studies you combine theory and practice through the four periods of teaching experience at a school.
Teaching experience includes:
First year:
Your first internship is at a local Danish school: 5 spread out days in the autumn, then a block of 4 weeks in January and then 5 spread out days in the Spring.
Second year:
In the autumn 5 spread out days and the 4 weeks in January. It will be at local schools or International schools.
Third year:
One block of 8 weeks at a school in Denmark or abroad
Fourth year:
One block of 5 weeks at a school in Denmark
Future and Career
As a graduate from the Professional Bachelor's Degree in Education you will acquire a wide range of skills and competencies to work in international focused schools in Denmark and abroad.
Admission requirements (Panel content)
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
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. Read more about the admission interview in our FAQ
Recognition of foreign exam
If you apply on the basis of a foreign exam, we encourage you to have your exam recognised at the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science before applying.
Foreign exams also include International Baccalaureate (IB), regardless of whether it has been taken in Denmark or completed in another country.
Read more and see admission requirements here
Application and fee (Panel content)
You apply for admission through www.optagelse.dk, where you will be guided through the electronic application.
Please note: Since the International Honours Degree in Teaching is part of the Danish Professional Bachelor´s Degree in Teaching; you must apply through the Danish application page.
Sending an application requires preparation, and it is your responsibility to make sure that the application is correct. Therefore, it is a good idea to start well in advance, if you are applying for admission to one or more educations.
For non-Danish speaking applicants, please follow this application guide.
To apply for the International Honours Degree in Teaching, you must submit an application to: Professionsbachelor, Folkeskolelærer - Sommer, Vordingborg – KOT nr. 46070
Application deadline
- Quota 1: July 5th at 12:00 PM (Only applicable to applicants holding a Danish entry examination)
Here, you apply solely based on the entry GPA from your qualifying exam (note that there may be specific admission requirements). - Quota 2: March 15th at 12:00 PM
The application deadline with a foreign qualifiying entrance exam is March 15 at 12.00 (noon).
Remember that any documentation, such as vocational education, folk high school, or stays abroad, must be received by this date.
Fee
Applicants who are citizens in an EU or EEA country have access to free higher education in Denmark and therefore do not need to pay tuition fee.
Applicants who are citizens in a country outside the EU have to pay a tuition fee before the start of every semester.
Moving to Denmark (Panel content)
Moving to a new country is an exciting and challenging experience
If you would like to know more about life as a student in Denmark, please visit www.studyindenmark.dk, where you will find general information about health and safety, living expenses etc.
Important information for non-EU/EEA students
If you are a non-EU/EEA student, you need a residence permit or visa for your stay in Denmark.
The specific type of permit or visa depends on your country of origin and purpose in Denmark. You can read more about the rules and regulations at www.newtodenmark.dk
Accommodation
Live close to campus, beaches, forest and the City of Vordingborg Read more here
Learning Danish (Panel content)
When studying and living in Denmark it is an obvious opportunity to learn the local language thereby opening even more doors in your future career in Denmark or abroad. We currently lack educated teachers, so there are many possibilities for a job after graduation.
As part of the programme International Honours Degree, you will study Danish on a weekly basis, and at the end of the second year you must pass a Danish Language Test.
In addition, it is possible to supplement your language learning at Absalon with i.e. the free online Danish Education offered through A2B The Official Danish Language Course online - Get info here | A2B. You pay 2000 DKK as a deposit BEFORE you start your Danish Classes. As you pass your tests on time, you will get the deposit back. A Danish course consists of 6 parts – and after each part you will get the choice to continue or get your deposit refunded