Danish courses at UCPH
Who can apply?
Speak provides intensive Danish language courses for international employees at the University of Copenhagen. We offer courses at all levels from beginners to intermediates (modules 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5).
Participation requires that you have a Danish civil registration number (cpr-number).
Classroom lessons
You will learn Danish in a classroom setting with other international employees who are at the same level as you. You will attend classes once a week, 3 lessons (3 x 45 minutes). Classes take place at UCPH campus.
The courses are based on the Danish you need in your professional and everyday life, and you will quickly be able to communicate in Danish both day-to-day at the university and when you are off. Teaching you good pronunciation is a key priority.
Danish Language 3
Our Danish language courses at UCPH are organised as Danish Language 3 courses. Danish language 3 consists of 5 modules + an optional extra module (higher education examination). At the end of every module, you may sit a module examination. You can finish module 5 (B2) by sitting the Danish Language 3 Examination.
The courses comply with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The practicalities
Place:
- UCPH campuses (City Campus/SAMF & Maersk Tower/SUND)
Time:
Beginner courses from January 2025 (Danish Education 3, Module 1):
- City Campus : Mondays from 5:15 PM to 7:45 PM : Start date January 13, 2025
- SUND : Tuesdays from 5:15 PM to 7:45 PM : Start date January 14, 2025
- SUND : Wednesdays from 5:15 PM to 7:45 PM : Start date February 5, 2025
We also offer courses for intermediate learners at all levels from January 2025. The courses run until mid-June 2025. Classes are held once a week in the afternoon/evening.
If you wish to start already now, you can enroll in a course at one of our other branches.
Price:
- The courses are free, if you are eligible for Danish education. However, you must pay a one-off deposit of DKK 2000,- (see below).
Courses will be held with a minimum of 12 participants.
You are welcome to bring your own tea/coffee etc.
Deposit
As a general rule, you are entitled to free Danish education for 5 years from your arrival to Denmark.
If you are a self supporting student (not au pairs) you must pay a deposit of DKK 2.000,- before you can start. You can get your deposit refunded – or transferred to the next module – if you pass the module within the set deadline.
If you do not pass the module within the deadline, you will lose your deposit and must pay a new deposit if you want to continue to the next module.