Exchange studies in the Nordic Countries

For a complete list of available Nordic universities, go to:

Application Period

Applications to universities within the multidisciplinary NORDLYS network are accepted once a year 10 December – 1 February for exchange studies in the subsequent academic year (both autumn and spring semester).
Remember to find out if your Faculty/Department has any subject-specific exchange agreements in place that you can take advantage of. In some cases you may find that additional application periods are available.

More information about applying can be found here.

Higher Education in the Nordic Region

The higher education systems are very similar across the Nordic region.

On this page you can read more about the Nordic countries and their respective higher education systems.

Language Skills

Exchange studies in the Nordic region are usually carried out in the respective domestic language, but courses taught in English may also be available. See the websites of the respective universities for more specific information about courses and languages of instruction.

Scholarships

Exchange studies in the Nordic region, within the multidisciplinary network NORDLYS, will be part of the Erasmus program from Autumn 2022. This means that students that have been nominated for exchange within NORDLYS will most likely receive an Erasmus scholarship for their exchange studies, with the exemption of students attending the University of Faroe Islands, which is not part of the Erasmus program.

On the following page you will find information about the Erasmus+ and what conditions / rules apply.

Denmark

This section provides information about the GU-wide agreements in Denmark within NORDLYS. Students on GU-wide exchange agreements can choose courses both in Danish and English. If your department at GU has its own subject-specific agreements with universities, you should apply to these first.

University of Copenhagen:

The University of Copenhagen is a large university founded in 1479, with approximately 37,000 students. The university has 4 campuses, three of which are in Copenhagen and one in Taastrup.

Information for exchange students

Language of instruction:
Danish & English

Subjects/Courses:
The University of Copenhagen consists of 6 faculties, offering a broad range of courses. Information about the courses available to exchange students can be found via the link below.
Course information

Term dates:

• Autumn term: end of August – end of January
• Spring term: end of January – end of June

Accommodation:
Exchange students can apply for accommodation through the Housing Foundation Copenhagen, but there is no accommodation guarantee.
Read about accommodation here

Special educational support:
Read about educational support here

Aarhus University

Aarhus University was founded in 1928 and has approximately 40,000 students. It is a nationwide university, and in addition to its main campus in Aarhus, it also has campuses in Herning and Emdrup, and a new campus will soon open in Foulum.

Language of instruction:
Danish & English

Subjects/Courses:
Aarhus University offers a wide range of courses across its four faculties. However, there are restrictions in the following areas: Business, Economics, Political Science, Law, Psychology, and Medicine. Medicine is not available to students on the Nordlys/Erasmus agreement and is referred to a subject-specific Nordplus agreement managed by the Department of Medicine at the University of Gothenburg.
Information about course restrictions

Term dates:

• Autumn term: end of August – end of January
• Spring term: end of January – end of June

Accommodation:
Aarhus University offers accommodation for international students. However, there is no accommodation guarantee.
Information about accommodation

Special educational support:
Information about special educational support

Aalborg University

Aalborg University was founded in 1974 and has approximately 17,000 students across its three campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen.

Language of instruction:
Danish & English

Subjects/Courses:
Aalborg University offers a broad range of courses across its 4 faculties. Medicine is not available to students on the Nordlys/Erasmus agreement and is referred to a subject-specific Nordplus agreement managed by the Department of Medicine at the University of Gothenburg.
Information about course offerings

Term dates:

• Autumn term: end of August – end of January
• Spring term: end of January – end of June

Accommodation:
Aalborg University offers various accommodation options for exchange students.
Information about student housing

Special educational support:
Information about special educational support

University of Southern Denmark, Odense

The University of Southern Denmark was founded and has approximately 21,000 students. The university consists of 6 campuses in Odense, Esbjerg, Kolding, Copenhagen, Slagelse, and Sønderborg.

Language of instruction:
Danish & English

Subjects/Courses:
The University of Southern Denmark offers a wide range of courses in many subject areas. Medicine is not available to students on the Nordlys/Erasmus agreement and is referred to a subject-specific Nordplus agreement managed by the Department of Medicine at the University of Gothenburg.
Information about course offerings

Term dates:

• Autumn term: end of August – end of January
• Spring term: end of January – end of June

Accommodation:
All incoming exchange students are guaranteed student housing.
Information about accommodation

Special educational support:
Information about special educational support

Roskilde University

Roskilde University is a public university founded in 1972. The university consists of 4 faculties and has approximately 7,000 students.

Language of instruction:
Danish & English

Subjects/Courses:
Roskilde University offers a wide range of courses. Journalism is not available to students on the Nordlys/Erasmus agreement.
Information about course offerings

Term dates:

• Autumn term: end of August – end of January
• Spring term: end of January – end of June

Accommodation:
Roskilde University offers a limited number of student accommodations, but there is no accommodation guarantee.
Information about accommodation

Special educational support:
Information about special educational support