Institutions
The Danish higher education sector consists of universities, university colleges and academies of professional higher education
Higher education institutions
Higher education institutions in Denmark can be divided into three main categories:
- Universities or university level institutions offering research-based undergraduate and post-graduate programmes (Bachelor's, Master's and PhD)
- University Colleges ( Professionshøjskoler ) offering 3-4½ years undergraduate programmes (Professional Bachelor's programmes)
- Academies of Professional Higher Education ( Erhvervsakademier ) offering 2 - 2½ years Academy Profession programmes and joint Bachelor's programmes in co-operation with university colleges.
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University courses are typically 3-year bachelor degrees and 2-year degree programs. Some of the subjects are also offered as single or part of educations.
Business Academy Courses are 2-year higher education, which includes a half-year internship in a company. You can apply for admission to either a secondary education or relevant training.
Having artistic education courses available at different levels and different length. They are found in architecture, art, design, film, theater, dance and music.
During police and military are training for a police officer and any defense from vocational education to the constable, sergeant and officer training and others
Other training includes many different kinds of courses, such as maritime education, targeting adolescents, and numerous other courses, primarily directed at adults. Here are also Daghøjskole and folk high school courses.
Diploma courses are part-time courses for adults with prior training or experience. They are offered in a wide range of disciplines.
Masters courses are part-time courses for adults who have a higher education. They are offered in a wide range of disciplines.
The secondary education is partly a 3-year course aimed at young people and tackling the single-subject teaching to adults.
Vocational education is vocational training for young people. Courses alternate between teaching in school and periods of practical training.
Occupational Training (AMU) is aimed at skilled and unskilled. They consist of short courses which can be pieced together as needed.
Training (VET) can also be taken as specific training for adults. Partly as adult training (VEUD) - both as initial training for adults who have practical experience (GVU).
Primary education, etc. covers education for young people at the 9th-10th grade level. Teaching may take place in different school types.
Preparatory adult education (FVU) is the teaching of reading, writing and mathematics. Can be used as preparation for single subject teaching in 9th grade level.
General adult education (AVU) is basic education for adults, ie. single teaching of subjects in 9th and 10 grade level.