Study in the Nordic countries
Dreaming of studying in another Nordic country? As a young person in the Nordic countries, you have a unique opportunity to benefit from our close neighbourhood and strengthen co-operation and cultural exchange in the Nordic region. Below, you will find links to information about programmes of higher education and vocational training in Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Åland – so you can explore the possibilities of studying in your neighbouring Nordic countries. Whether it's about finding your dream study programme, learning about other cultures or expanding your professional network, you can take advantage of the enriching educational community that the Nordic countries have created.
Nordic education agreements and programmes
The Nordic countries have entered into a number of agreements which ensure Nordic citizens have access to education throughout the Nordic region. These agreements also mean that examination diplomas from a programme of higher education in a Nordic country are recognised in all other Nordic countries. Within the Nordic co-operation, there are also a number of study programmes that provide opportunities for students throughout the Nordic region.
Find a study programme in the Nordic countries
Below, you can find information about study opportunities, universities and application procedures for each of the Nordic countries. Here you will find links to useful information about programmes of higher education in Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Åland, so that you can familiarise yourself with how to choose and apply for a study programme in the Nordic region.
You can search for Danish study programmes at UddannelsesGuiden (The Education Guide) and apply for admission to Danish study programmes at optagelse.dk. At the Study in Denmark website, you will find lots of information for international students in Denmark. On the pages of Info Norden, you can read more about all the things you will need to consider if you are moving to another Nordic country to study.
At the Nordic National Recognition Information Centre (NORRIC) you can find an overview of Danish programmes of vocational training at secondary level.
You can both search for Finnish study programmes and apply for admission at Studyinfo. At the Study in Finland website, you will find lots of information for international students in Finland. On the pages of Info Norden, you can read more about all the things you will need to consider if you are moving to another Nordic country to study.
At the website of the Nordic National Recognition Information Centre (NORRIC) you can find an overview of Finnish programmes of vocational training at secondary level.
You can search for Faroese study programmes and apply for admission at the websites of the University of the Faroe Islands and Vinnuháskulin (Centre of Maritime Studies and Engineering). At the Study in the Faroes website, you will find lots of information for international students in the Faroe Islands. On the pages of Info Norden, you can read more about all the things you will need to consider if you are moving to another Nordic country to study.
At the website of the Nordic National Recognition Information Centre (NORRIC), on the ‘Denmark’ page, you can find an overview of Faroese programmes of vocational training at secondary level.
You can search for programmes of higher education in Greenland at the website of Ilisimatusarfik, the University of Greenland. You can read about other programmes of higher education in Greenland on the Info Norden page “Higher education programmes in Greenland”, and about vocational youth education on the page “Upper secondary education in Greenland”. On the pages of Info Norden, you can read more about all the things you will need to consider if you are moving to another Nordic country to study.
At the website of the Nordic National Recognition Information Centre (NORRIC), on the ‘Denmark’ page, you can find an overview of Greenlandic programmes of vocational training at secondary level.
You can find an overview of higher education in Iceland on the Info Norden page “University education in Iceland”. You can apply for admission via the websites of the universities. You can find information about vocational programmes at upper secondary level on the page 'Upper secondary education in Iceland'. At the Study in Iceland website, you will find lots of information for international students in Iceland. On the pages of Info Norden, you can read more about all the things you will need to consider if you are moving to another Nordic country to study.
At the website of the Nordic National Recognition Information Centre (NORRIC) you can find an overview of Icelandic programmes of vocational training at secondary level.
You can search for programmes of higher education in Norway at Utdanning.no and apply for admission to Norwegian study programmes at Samordna opptak. You can find information about vocational programmes at upper secondary level on the page 'Upper secondary education in Norway'. At the Study in Norway website, you will find lots of information for international students in Norway. On the pages of Info Norden, you can read more about all the things you will need to consider if you are moving to another Nordic country to study.
At the website of the Nordic National Recognition Information Centre (NORRIC) you can find an overview of Norwegian programmes of vocational training at secondary level.
You can search for programmes of higher education in Sweden at Studera.nu and apply for admission to Swedish study programmes at antagning.se. You can find information about vocational programmes at upper secondary level on the page 'Upper secondary education in Sweden'. At the Study in Sweden website, you will find lots of information for international students in Sweden. On the pages of Info Norden, you can read more about all the things you will need to consider if you are moving to another Nordic country to study.
At the website of the Nordic National Recognition Information Centre (NORRIC) you can find an overview of Swedish programmes of vocational training at secondary level.
You can search for programmes of higher education in Åland at the website of the University of Åland, where you can also apply for admission. You can find information about vocational programmes at upper secondary level on the page 'Upper secondary education in Åland'. On the pages of Info Norden, you can read more about all the things you will need to consider if you are moving to another Nordic country to study.
At the website of the Nordic National Recognition Information Centre (NORRIC), on the ‘Finland’ page, you can find an overview of programmes of vocational training at secondary level in Åland.
Find your study programme in Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania
The Nordic countries co-operate closely with the Baltic countries in many areas. Here you can find information about study and career opportunities in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
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