At a glance
What a student from Maharashtra needs to know before deciding — clearly and honestly.
The education
English-taught master's with project-based, collaborative learning. Strong in design, engineering and life sciences.
The true cost
Moderate fees, high living costs; a generous 3-year post-study permit improves long-run ROI.
Safety & visa
Check the latest MEA advisory before you travel. The 3-year 'establishment card' supports finding skilled work.
Top universities
A selection of universities popular with Maharashtra students, with indicative tuition.
After you graduate
Post-study work rights are the most important factor — and the most likely to change. Here is the position as of today.
If you graduate from a Danish higher-education programme, you may be able to use the establishment card or other job-search provisions to stay and look for work after graduation, subject to SIRI conditions.
Immigration rules, eligibility and salary thresholds change frequently and without notice. Always verify the latest official guidance before you apply, and never treat any figure here as a guarantee of future entitlement.
- Stay and look for work after graduation
- Establishment card or job-search provisions
- Subject to SIRI conditions
Visa, work & money rules
The official rules behind your visa, work, family and budget planning. Rules change often, so confirm each point on the official government or university website before you apply.
Visa & permit fees
The application fee for a residence and work permit for study is DKK 3,060 (2026).
Work while studying
Non-EU students can work up to 90 hours a month from September to May, and full-time in June, July and August.
Family & dependants
If you are in a state-approved higher-education programme, your spouse, registered or cohabiting partner and children under 18 can apply for accompanying-family residence permits, subject to SIRI’s conditions. Different restrictions apply to certain programmes that are not state-approved, including applications made on or after 2 May 2025.
Proof of funds
You must document funds to support yourself — broadly the equivalent of the Danish state education grant (SU) rate per month for the study period. This is a visa requirement, separate from actual living costs.
Health insurance
Denmark’s public healthcare is based on residence. Once you register in the Civil Registration System (CPR), you are entitled to public healthcare and receive the national health-insurance card (the ‘yellow card’). Arrange cover for any period before you register.
ROI calculator
Enter your own numbers to see total investment and an indicative payback period. This is a guide only — not financial advice.
With the default assumptions (₹13L tuition and ₹14L living costs a year for 2 years, a 10% scholarship and a ₹34L starting salary), total investment is ₹51L and the indicative payback period is 2.6 years.
Denmark — Master's ROI
Indicative · based on today's assumptions
Figures are indicative only and vary with fees, salaries, exchange rates and visa rules. Treat this as one data point — not conclusive evidence or financial advice.
Safety snapshot
Based on Ministry of External Affairs guidance — always check the latest official advisory before you travel.
Check the latest MEA advisory
Check the latest guidance from the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in Copenhagen before you travel and during your stay, and register on MADAD (madad.gov.in). Winters are dark and cold.
Emergency contacts
Dial 112. MEA helpline: 1800 11 3090.
Register with the embassy
Register at madad.gov.in on arrival so the nearest Indian Mission can reach you in an emergency.
Food, culture & community
What to expect day-to-day — and how to feel at home far from home, as a student from Maharashtra.
Food & groceries
Indian groceries in Copenhagen and Aarhus. English is widely spoken.
The Maharashtra community
Indian student associations in Copenhagen; festival gatherings each year.
Maha-Alumni Connect lets you speak with students from your own district who studied at these very universities.
Compare Denmark with other destinations.
See the same degree across countries, or check the latest safety guidance before you commit.