Higher education in Denmark is divided into several different educational institutions. In 2023, universities were the most common type of educational institutions, accounting for over 40 percent of all students in higher education. The second most popular type of institution was university colleges at 36 percent, followed by business academies. The institutions differ in terms of study programs and length. Students are usually admitted in universities longer than three years, while academy professions usually take two and a half years of studies.
Share of students in higher education in Denmark in 2023, by type of institution
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Danske Professionshøjskoler. (May 31, 2024). Share of students in higher education in Denmark in 2023, by type of institution [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1119940/share-of-students-in-higher-education-in-denmark-by-type-of-institution/
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