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Denmark is situated in northern Europe, and is one of the Nordic countries and part of Scandinavia. Denmark borders both the Baltic and the North Sea. The capital of Denmark is Copenhagen-often called the Paris of the North, which has an old, historical centre and a large network of pedestrian streets, bicycle paths and parks. The country consists of a large peninsula, Jutland and a large number of big and small islands. The country is relatively flat, and the highest point rising to only 173m. About 65 percent is farm land, 11 percent woodland and the rest is built-up areas, roads, and lakes. The winters are wet, and with only little snow. The temperature falls to -5 to 10 degree Celsius in the winter and 15 to 25 degree Celsius in the summer. The official language is Danish and most people understand and speak English. As for the economy, Denmark is ranked the highest standard of living among the countries in the world.

Universities and colleges in the Denmark have a number of study programmes and qualifications on offer. Institutions of higher education in the country have thorough international cooperation and attract international students who come to the country either as guest students or as full degree students to pursue various courses.

Education System:

Higher education in Denmark consists of the university sector, where students have the opportunity to pursue research based undergraduate and graduate programmes, and the professional sector where students have the option to pursue professional bachelor and diploma programmes, and other professionally oriented programmes. Higher educational institutions in the country also offer courses in English and besides it, English programmes such as MBA and MPA at graduate level are also available. One of the main features of the Danish higher education is that students are encouraged to work together in groups wherein they take part in discussions and develop the habit of working independently. Also, many institutions in the country have designed a special student-to-student programme in order to make international students feel comfortable while in the country. Previous enrolled student helps a student arriving in the country in getting him settled, introducing him to other students, and assisting him in all practical matters.

The academic year in Denmark runs from September to June with the months of July and August having break. Applications for various courses are made in early May and the deadline is generally June 30. Before this date the applications should reach the concerned institution.