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| Denmark in Brief |
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The smallest and most southern of the Scandinavian countries, Denmark offers an interesting mix of lively cities and rural countryside. The country is dotted with clean beaches and green forests. One can experience the atmosphere of buzzing city life with the relaxation of the beautiful Danish countryside.
Nearly 200 music festivals, from hard rock to jazz, are held in Denmark every year. The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Scandinavia. Danes are generally well-educated, well-informed and most can speak English.
In the last two years, the Danish government has been providing DUO-Denmark fellowship awards of up to 6000 Euro per semester to selected exchange students from Asia (including Singapore). Details of application procedures for NUS students will be announced on the IRO website in September 2004.
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| Life in Denmark |
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Denmark is made up of several islands, the largest being Zealand, where the capital ( Copenhagen) is. Considering its northern latitude, Denmark has a fairly mild climate all year round. The winter months are cold, with short daylight hours but the summer months are warm and delightful.
Denmark hosts many concerts, such as the largest jazz and rock concerts in Scandinavia. Besides musical concerts, there are festivals and events like the Fashion Festival, Frederikssund Viking Festival and Copenhagen International Ballet Festival. For the more active, Denmark offers countless opportunities for hiking, cycling, windsurfing and sailing.
Traveling within and to/from Denmark is easy, with an efficient and well-linked transportation system. The ferries and railways in Denmark can bring you to all parts of Scandinavia, Germany and even Poland. Singapore Airlines (SIA) flies direct from Singapore to Copenhagen – the only SIA destination in Scandinavia which does not require a connecting flight or train.
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| Academic Life |
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Denmark has a dynamic and informal study environment. Students are expected to play an active role in planning their studies, and to develop a critical and analytical approach to the subjects.
Small seminars and working group activities constitute essential parts of most programs. This provides opportunities for exchange students to interact with Danish students. The Danish education system consists of three years of undergraduate studies, which lead to a bachelor's degree, and an additional two years leading to a candidatus degree (master's degree).
Classes taught in English are usually offered at more advanced levels, such as second, third year and master's courses. However, at some universities, should there be international or exchange students enrolled in a course, students can request that the course be taught in English, even if it was not listed as an “English-medium” course in the student handbook.
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| Estimated Cost of Living |
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The living costs in Denmark are approximately 6,000 DKK (S$1,500) per month. This estimate includes accommodation, food, books and transport.
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