What is the language of instruction?
 | The language of instruction at the universities in the Øresund Region is either Danish, Swedish or English. At the ten universities on the Danish side of the region, Danish is the main language of instruction, and at the four universities on the Swedish side, Swedish is the main language of instruction. However, the universities offer a large number of study programmes and courses in English, and international students have many options to choose from. |
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Which university teaches the subject I’m interested in? | Some of the 14 universities in the Øresund University are multi-faculty institutions, while others specialise in one or two subject areas. Find more information about which university offers which study programmes and courses under Programmes and courses in the Study Options section. |
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What is the educational system in the Øresund Region like? | The higher education systems in both Denmark and Sweden are of a high academic standard. There are similarities and differences between these two systems of higher education. Read more under Educational Systems in the Study Options section. |
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How can I apply? | Please refer to the Application procedure section. |
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What are the deadlines for applying? | The deadlines for applying vary from university to university, according to whether you are applying for complete study programmes or for courses, and whether you are applying as an exchange or guest student or as a full degree student. Read more in the Application procedure section. |
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Do I have to pay tuition and fees? | Please refer to Tuition and fees in the Practical Information section. |
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Are there any grants or scholarships I can apply for? | Please refer to Grants and Scholarships in the Practical Information section. |
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Do I need a visa or a residence permit? | Please refer to Visa and Residence Permit in the Practical Information section. |
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What is the difference between a university and a university college?
| Of the 4 member institutions on the Swedish side, two of them are ‘Universitet’ (university) and two ‘högskola’ (university college). This difference in title illustrates a formal difference between the institutions, which is based on historic reasons. The main difference between the institutions today is that universities enjoy the unrestricted right to award Licentiate and PhD degrees, while university colleges must apply to the Swedish government to be allowed to award degrees. In addition, most university colleges do not award PhDs. When it comes to the level of education, there is no difference between a degree awarded by a university and one awarded by a university college. |
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What is it like to be a foreign student in the Øresund Region? | You can read about Student Life in the Øresund Region in the Practical Information section. Here, you can also read interviews with international students who have studied in the Øresund Region. |
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Can I take language courses in Danish or Swedish while I’m studying in the Øresund Region? | Yes, you can. Some universities even offer language courses free of charge for their international students. Please refer to Language Courses in the Practical Information section. |
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How do I find a place to stay? | Most universities help their international students with finding housing. Please refer to Housing.in the section Practical Information section. |
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Do I need to take an English language proficiency test? | Most students need to take an English language proficiency test to prove their English language skills if they are going to study in English. If you are an exchange student, please ask your home university about the demands for an English test. If you are a guest student or wish to become a full degree student, you must ask the university which you wish to apply to for their application rules regarding English language skills. |
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Can I work while studying? | EU nationals are allowed to work while they are studying in the Øresund Region. Students from outside the EU can apply for a work permit when they are studying in the Øresund Region. Find useful links to more information under Visa and residence Permit in the Practical Information section. |
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What is the social life like for students? | Great! Students in the Øresund Region generally have a varied and active social life. In the Practical Information section, you can read more about Student Life and about the study experiences of international students who have studied in the Øresund Region. |
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Is the region safe for foreign students? | In general, streets in both Denmark and Sweden are very safe. But, as with any other major city in the world, this does not mean that crime does not exist. You should be aware of your surroundings, especially after dark. That being said, American students usually find the cities of Malmö, Lund and Copenhagen very safe. Also, note that almost all Swedes and Danes speak English, so you can always address the locals should you feel unsafe. |
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What is the weather like in the Øresund Region? | The climate in the region is coastal and temperate. During the summer that either means sunshine, 25 degrees C / (78 degrees F) during the day and 15 degrees C (60 degrees F) at night, or windy or rainy days with temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees (60 to 68 degrees F) during the day and 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) at night. Unpredictable as it is, you should bring suitable clothing for both warm and chilly days. Don't forget swimming gear and an umbrella! |
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What are the living expenses in the Øresund Region? | Please refer to Living expenses in the Practical Information section. |
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Who do I contact if I have further questions? | If you have questions regarding admission as an exchange student, you should contact your local exchange co-ordinator at your home university. If you have questions regarding study options at the universities in the Øresund Region, or about admission as a guest student or a full degree student, you should contact the individual university which you wish to apply to. If you have questions about the Øresund University consortium in general, please refer to our web page: www.uni.oresund.org
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