Share of students in higher education in Denmark 2022, by type of institution

Higher education in Denmark is divided into several different educational institutions. In 2022, universities were the most common type of educational institutions, accounting for 42 percent of all students in higher education. The second most popular type of institution was university colleges at 36 percent, followed by business academies. The institutions differ in terms of study programs and length. Students are usually admitted in universities longer than three years, while academy professions usually take two and a half years of studies.