5 Reasons You Should Move to Denmark Right Now

Are you planning to study abroad and/or work abroad? Do you want to experience another country’s lifestyle and culture? Are you bored of the extra-regular American Dream or the UK, Canada or Australia for that matter? Maybe reserved Denmark is for you.

Also spectacular is Denmark will appreciate having you too for the following reasons we will list in this article.

Number 5 reason will interest you:

Schools in Denmark are Old but Gold:

If you school in Denmark, you will be privileged to study in any of the 8 universities, half of which are legacy universities, founded many years back. It is therefore not surprising its universities have had a hand in a range of inventions and scientific breakthrough, from quantum theory to Lego. For example, the University of Copenhagen was founded as far back as 1479. Established by royal decree, it is a school for royals.

As of 2023, The school has produced 13 Nobel laureates and 1 Turing Award laureate who were once students, alumni or faculty. Alumni include one president of the United Nations General Assembly and at least 24 prime ministers of Denmark.

The University of Copenhagen boasts of a Royal Library, the Zoological Museum, the Geological Museum, the Botanic Garden with greenhouses, 4 huge faculties spread across the city of Copenhagen, scholarships and a Technical College

Studying in Denmark is (Almost) Free:

Whether an AP degree or a Masters or PhD, studying in Denmark will mostly be funded by other sources like your institution or many existing or European programmes like Nordplus, Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND opportunities, Erasmus Mundus/Joint Master Degree or Erasmus+. The list goes on.

Today the government (Federal & state governments) is investing more into the Danish higher education system in order to produce highly qualified Master/PhD researchers. To be eligible for a Danish Government Scholarship, you must be a citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland!

Here are a few reasons why Denmark could be the ideal place for your studies this year:

• Excellent research and development facilities – Denmark places highly in the world rankings for research and development, making it a strong prospect for PhD study.
• Mostly no tuition fees – Students from the EEA/EU/Switzerland, or other countries who have obtained a residence permit do not have to pay tuition fees.
• Free Danish lessons – Denmark welcomes international students into their country and culture by offering free government-funded language classes to international students.
• Access to post-study employment opportunities – With EU/EEA and Swiss citizens able to work without a visa and extensions for other international students to find post-study work, Denmark encourages you to stay after your PhD.

Copenhagen Tops the List of Europe’s Eco-Friendly Transport Cities:

Yes. In a survey of 42 European cities carried out by Clean Cities Campaign (CCC), Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen is the best city in terms of environmentally friendly transport links. The reason was given that it is widely recognised as a leader in sustainable urban transport and has received praise for its efforts to promote cycling, walking and public transport.

The survey was based on several factors related to shared transport and zero-emission travel options, including:

• Availability of shared electric cars, bikes, and e-scooters
• Number of zero-emission buses in use
• Quantity of electric charge points

So, while studying & working, you are guaranteed a quality of life that’s better than what you’re currently used to establishing a high-standard work-life balance for your immigrant future.

Danish Employers Pay one of the Highest Salaries in the World:

Denmark is a prosperous country and is known for its overall quality standard of living. The unemployment rate very low, a meagre 2.4% so you’re likely to find a well-paying job.

The Danish tax rate might be very high, but the government spends all that money for health care programs, education, and social programs. So people do not hesitate to pay taxes.

Minimum wages in Denmark are not defined, but still, this country has the lowest income inequality in the world.

Due to the high salaries and good working conditions, this country is known for the happiest workers also. The most interesting thing is that there is no foreign debt in this country. As of 2023, the average employee in Denmark earns DKK 45,481 (Danish Krone) per month before taxes, translates to 6,650 US Dollars. The amount includes pension and is calculated hourly but paid monthly.

To understand this salary figure, It means that the average employee in Denmark earns higher than the average employee in UK, Austria, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Liechtenstein etc. In fact, on most surveys of best European salaries, it ranks top 2, sometimes second only to Switzerland.

in 2023, Denmark is Looking for Foreigners for 60+ New Jobs

According to the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), since July 1, 2023, two new lists of workers have become effective – the list for people with higher education and the list for people working in fields requiring skilled workers

Only for foreigners, the List for People with a Higher Education consists of a total of 30 job titles, whereas the List for Skilled Workers consists of 36 job titles.

30 Job Titles Open for Foreigners With Higher Education

Foreigners who get offered a job on this list can apply for a residence permit as well as a work permit in Denmark based on the Positive List Scheme.

To qualify for a job and move to Denmark under this specific list, the applicant must have educational qualifications. Moreover, the applicant must also have a job offer before being able to apply for a Danish work visa.

The List is as follows:

Managers in the field of product and service

• Warehouse Manager with at least three years education at bachelor level

Natural science and engineering

Chemist with a Master’s degree

• Automation Engineer with a professional Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
• Civil Engineer with a professional Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
• Town Planner with a Master’s degree

Healthcare

• Chief Physician with a Master’s degree + Danish authorisation
• Medical Doctor with a Master’s degree + Danish authorisation
• Doctor with a Specialty with a Master’s degree + Danish authorisation
• Nurse with a professional Bachelor’s degree + Danish authorisation
• Nurse with a Specialty with a professional Bachelor’s degree + Danish authorisation
• Midwife with a professional Bachelor’s degree + Danish authorisation
• Dietary Worker with a professional Bachelor’s degree
• Occupational Therapist with professional Bachelor’s degree + Danish authorisation

Teaching and educational work

• Subject Teacher at a Vocational Upper Secondary Education with a professional Bachelor’s degree + Danish official recognition
• Business College Teacher with a Master’s degree + Danish official recognition
• Primary School Teacher with a professional Bachelor’s degree + Danish official recognition
• Child Care Worker with a professional Bachelor’s degree
• Social Education Worker with a professional Bachelor’s degree

Economics, administration and sales

• Auditor with a Master’s degree
• Accounting Controller with at least three years of education at bachelor level

Information and communication technology

• IT Consultant with at least three years of IT education at bachelor level
• IT Architect with at least three years of IT education at bachelor level
• IT Engineer with at least three years of IT education at bachelor level
• IT Security Consultant with at least three years of IT education at bachelor level

Law, social science and culture

• Economist with a Master’s degree
• Social Worker with a professional Bachelor’s degree
• Priest with a Master’s degree

Technician work in science, engineering and shipping and aviation

• Architectural Technology and Construction Manager with a professional Bachelor’s degree

Technicians and assistants in healthcare

• Radiographer with a professional Bachelor’s degree + Danish authorisation
• Pharmacy Technician with a professional Bachelor’s degree + Danish authorisation

All of the job positions mentioned above will be on the list for another two years, until June 30, 2025.

36 Job Titles Open for Highly Skilled Foreign Workers

Denmark’s Positive List for Skilled Work is updated twice a year, and under the newly updated list, the open positions are as follows:

Science and engineering associate professionals

• Laboratory Technician
• Plumber
• Technical Designer

Business and administration associate professionals

• Sales and Account Manager
• Logistic Employee, sales and purchasing
• Medical Secretary

Legal, social, cultural and related associate professionals

• Family Counselor
• Parish Clerk
• Parish Assistant
• Sous chef, kitchen

Information and communication technician work

• IT operator

General and secretary clerks

• Office Assistant

Numerical and material recording clerks

• Accountant’s assistant
• Bookkeeper
• Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerk

Personal services workers

• Chef
• Hairdresser

Personal care workers

• Social and Health Care Assistant with Danish authorisation
• Social and Health Care Assistant with Danish authorisation

Market-oriented skilled agricultural and nursery workers

• Landscape Gardener

Building and related trades workers

• Kitchen fitter
• Carpenter
• Plumber
• Building Painter and Decorator

Metal, machinery and related trades workers

• Blacksmith
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Industrial Technician
• CNC-operator
• Mechanic, passenger cars and vans
• Bicycle mechanic

Electrical and electronic trade workers

• Electrician
• Automatic technical technician
• Electronics Technician
• Telecommunications technician

Food processing, woodworking, garment and other craft and related trade workers

• Baker
• Cabinetmaker

Differently from the other list, the job titles under the Positive List for Skilled Work will remain until the end of this year – December 31, 2023.

All foreign nationals who get a job under one of the two lists mentioned above will receive their salary based on Danish standards. This means that all foreigners will be subject to the same terms of employment as citizens of Denmark. Want to work in Denmark? Begin your application now.