Here you will find all relevant information about application and admission to KEA's programmes.
KEA offers 11 different programmes taught entirely in English.
Each semester, KEA welcomes a large number of international students intending to complete a full degree at KEA.
Please note that some of our programmes admit new students twice a year.
You will find further information about this in the "Admission" section on the specific programme's page.
An AP programme takes 2 to 2½ years to complete. A full BA programme takes 3½ years.
KEA and the other institutions of higher education in Denmark belong to a joint application system called the Coordinated Enrolment System (KOT). You can apply for up to eight different programmes (AP degrees and full BA degrees). KOT makes sure that you are only admitted to one of the degree programmes you apply for and to the highest priority possible.
Apply via KOT (www.optagelse.dk)
You must print out, sign and submit the Signature Page to applicant@kea.dk before 15 March at 12:00 noon. Your application process is not completed until the Signature Page is received at the Admission Office. Please check this guide from KOT for more information (page 45).
For the winter intake, apply directly using KEA's application form. You will find the form on the page of the specific programmes, when we open for applications.
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MENTIONED ABOVE WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
If you have not received your final diploma by the application deadline, it will be possible to upload enclosures to www.optagelse.dk until 5 July, 12:00 noon. If you have not graduated by 5 July, you can send the graduation diploma and/or final exams directly to applicant@kea.dk. The deadline is the study start date.
All documents have to be uploaded with the application or sent no later than the application deadline, for all applicants.
Please check the country specific requirements before applying, as the requirements for entry to Danish higher education differ from country to country. We strongly recommend you to get an assessment of foreign qualifications, from UFM (The Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science).
More information about assessment
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MENTIONED ABOVE WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
You have to submit all documents together with your application and no later than 15 March at 12:00 noon.
All documents have to be uploaded with the application or sent no later than the application deadline, for all applicants.
Please note that applicants from outside the EU/EEA/Nordic countries will have to pay a tuition fee. Please find more information under "General information - Finance" on the specific programme's page.
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements, you must take an admission test to be admitted to one of the following programmes:
A top-up BA programme lasts 1½ years.
If you are applying for a top-up BA degree, you have to apply directly via KEA's application form which you can find on the specific programme pages.
Application deadlines:
Danish, EU/EEA Citizens with a qualifying Danish AP degree:
Danish, EU/EEA Citizens without a qualifying Danish AP degree:
Non-EU Citizens:
If you are applying for a top-up BA degree, you have to apply directly via KEA's application form which you can find on the specific programme pages.
Danish, EU/EEA Citizens with a qualifying Danish AP degree:
Non-EU Citizens without af qualifying Danish AP degree:
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MENTIONED ABOVE WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
KEA students are not required to include the above documents with their application.
Please check the country specific requirements before applying, as the requirements for entry to Danish higher education differ from country to country. We strongly recommend you to get an assessment of foreign qualifications, from UFM (The Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science).
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MENTIONED ABOVE WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
Please check the country specific requirements before applying, as the requirements for entry to Danish higher education differ from country to country. We strongly recommend you to get an assessment of foreign qualifications, from UFM (The Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science).
Please note that applicants from outside the EU/EEA/Nordic countries will have to pay a tuition fee. Please find more information under "General information - Finance" on the specific programme's page.
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements, you must take an admission test to be admitted to one of the following programmes:
KEA's programmes offered in English require that your English level is equivalent to Level B (Danish Level).
Applicants with a Danish upper secondary school diploma must have passed English B with a GPA of 3,0
English test must be submitted together with the application.
The test must be less than two years old to be accepted.
All applicants must submit results of an English exam, with the below mentioned minimum scores.
As a foreigner, if you wish to study on a Danish-taught programme, you must prove your proficiency in Danish. In order to prove your Danish proficiency, you are required to have passed the Study Test in Danish as a Second Language (Studieprøven i dansk som andetsprog) or present proof of equivalent Danish proficiency.
For more information, please visit:
As from the Summer intake 2016, you must pay an application fee if you:
KEA must receive the application fee together with your application, otherwise your application will not be processed. Please upload payment receipt along with your application, on www.optagelse.dk, or for the winter intake along with the application form on KEA's website.
If you are applying for one of our Top-Up Bachelor programmes, please upload the confirmation of payment together with your application.
Please note that it may take up to 15 working days from the day you make the payment until we receive the payment.
The application fee is 100 EUR + local bank transfer fee per applicant and the amount should be transferred to:
Danske Bank – Girostrøget 1 – 0800 Copenhagen Taastrup - Denmark
Registration number: 0216
Account number: 4069150276
Swift: DABADKKK
IBAN: DK2902164069150276
Payment reference: 'Application fee', together with your full name and date of birth.
Please note that you must upload the payment receipt to your profile on www.optagelse.dk or with your top-up application, when you apply or no later than 15 March.
Please note that you must upload the payment receipt with your application when you apply or you can send it by email to applicant@kea.dk, no later than 15 October.
The application fee will be deducted from the amount of the tuition fee if you are admitted to the programme/one of the programmes you have applied for.
If you have questions about application or admission, please contact KEA Admission.
Email: applicant@kea.dk
Phone: +45 46 46 07 00
For general questions about KEA or a programme at KEA please contact our Centre for Study and Career Guidance.
Credit transfer means that you may be eligible for exemption from certain exams or courses of your study. Credit transfer may be relevant for you who have already completed parts of or an entire Danish or foreign programme of higher education.
If your application for credit transfer is approved, you may be able to shorten the duration of a given programme at KEA.
An application for credit transfer is not an application for a study place nor an offer of a study place.
Generally, you can be granted credit for courses or exams of a similar educational programme completed at another educational institution.
In some cases, you may be granted credit for courses or exams completed at a different Danish or foreign study programme. In any case, you must be able to document that you have acquired the qualifications and skills stated by the learning objectives for each subject.
Credits are transferred on the basis of a tangible assessment of your application and documentation. When you apply for admission, it is your duty to inform KEA about the programme of higher education that you have completed in whole or in part.
KEA is obligated to assess whether or not you can be granted a credit transfer.
You are to include a motivational letter with your application for admission where you specify which credits you believe to be transferable to your KEA study programme
Remember to attach any relevant documentation. The documentation must consist of a detailed description of the programme, including documents such as programme regulations, curriculum etc.
If you apply for a credit transfer based on employment, you must document your qualifications and skills through references and pay slips.
If you have any doubts as to how to apply, you can contact the student counsellor.
Apply for re-enrolment if you’ve previously been enrolled on the same programme - at KEA or at another educational institution.
Summer intake: 15 March at 12.00 hrs. noon
Winter intake: 15 October at 12.00 hrs. noon
Conditions for re-enrolment:
How to apply:
In this application form you can apply for transfer to KEA from another Danish educational institution.
Please be aware that you cannot transfer until you have passed your first year exam. Only in case of special circumstances can the transfer take place at an earlier time.
Transfer to KEA is on the condition that there are available study places at the study programme in question.
Regarding transfer with study start at KEA in January: November 1.
Regarding transfer with study start at KEA in August: June 1.
Please contact KEA Admission if you have questions.
Email: applicant@kea.dk
Phone: +45 46 46 07 00
Unfortunately, the Danish Government has discontinued allocating funds towards scholarships for non-EU/EEA students.
Due to this decision, KEA is unable to offer any scholarships at this point.
