Make the Most of Your Student Life in Denmark

Studying in Denmark isn’t just about getting a degree. It’s about finding your place—in the classroom, in the culture, and in your future. This book is your complete guide to building a meaningful and successful student experience in one of the world’s most forward-thinking countries.

Everything You Need to Know Before (and After) You Arrive

Whether you're still applying or already accepted, this book gives you clear, practical answers to the big questions:

• How do I choose the right university in Denmark?

• What’s the visa and residence permit process?

• Where do I live—and how do I find housing I can afford?

• How do I adjust to the Danish teaching style?

• Will I make friends? And what if I feel lonely?

Real Advice from Someone Who’s Been There

This book is written by PhD Steven Højlund—a Danish academic who has studied in Denmark, the United States, France, Poland, and Turkey. Steven has experienced the ups and downs of international education first-hand. He’s studied at Stanford University, Sciences Po, the College of Europe, and Copenhagen Business School.

He knows what it’s like to move abroad, adapt to new cultures, navigate unfamiliar classrooms, and feel both excited and overwhelmed. This book brings together everything he’s learned so that your study abroad experience can be smoother, richer, and more fulfilling.

Inside This Book, You’ll Learn:

• How to understand and thrive in Denmark’s informal, group-based learning culture

• How to avoid common mistakes international students make when moving to Denmark

• How to budget, save money, and use your student status to access key discounts

• Where to find student housing—and how to avoid scams and bad deals

• How to learn Danish even if “everyone speaks English”

• How to make real friendships with Danes and other internationals

• How to find a student job and start building your career early

• How to integrate socially, culturally, and emotionally into Danish life

Includes Real-Life Insights on:

• Beating loneliness and culture shock

• Navigating work-life balance the Danish way

• Choosing the best university for your academic goals

• Studying and working at the same time

• Exploring Danish cities, culture, and local traditions

• Staying in Denmark after graduation or starting your own business

Why Denmark?

Denmark offers free tuition for EU/EEA students, world-class universities, strong job opportunities, and a society built on trust, equality, and balance. But knowing how to make the most of that opportunity takes more than just showing up—it takes preparation, insight, and the right mindset.

This Book Gives You All Three

Whether you're coming for one semester or a full degree, this book helps you:

• Prepare smarter

• Settle faster

• Connect deeper

• Thrive academically and socially

• Feel confident, even in the unfamiliar

This is the guide every international student in Denmark needs—and the one you’ll wish you had from day one.