How to Verify Danish University Degrees: Danish Agency Guide

Denmark's higher education system

Denmark's higher education quality is assured by the Danish Accreditation Institution and overseen by the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Denmark has 8 universities, including University of Copenhagen (founded 1479), Aarhus University, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and Copenhagen Business School (CBS). Danish universities consistently rank among the world's top 200.

Verification steps

1. Check accreditation — Verify the institution is accredited. VerifyED includes accredited Danish institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Danish universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. Danish Agency evaluation — The Danish Agency handles credential evaluation as Denmark's ENIC-NARIC center.
4. Apostille — Denmark is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.

Key considerations

• University of Copenhagen — Denmark's oldest and most prestigious university, consistently in the global top 50.
• Danish/English credentials — Many programs are taught in English. Diploma supplements are provided in English.
• EU member — Danish degrees are recognized across the EU under the Bologna Process.