Application and admission
Read all about what you need to do to apply for a bachelor programme and what happens during the application process.
Step 1: Entry requirements (Panel content)
Entry requirements
To be qualified for a bachelor programme, you must fulfil the following:
The general entry requirement
Do you have a qualifying upper secondary exam?
You have a Danish upper secondary exam
You can find a list of Danish qualifying upper secondary exams at Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Har du en adgangsgivende eksamen.
Note that the European or International Baccalaureate are not considered Danish upper secondary exams, even if they are taught in Denmark. Read more under “You have an international upper secondary exam” below.
You have an international upper secondary exam
Check if your educational background fulfils the general entry requirement and how to document this in your application under Standard assessments for upper secondary exams
The list is based on information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science (part of the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science).
You may also check the Agency’s own list of country assessments. Please note that the Danish version of the page also includes details about individual subject equivalencies and grade conversions.
You do not have a qualifying upper secondary exam
You can apply for admission even if you do not have a qualifying upper secondary exam and therefore do not fulfil the general entry requirement. In this case, you are considered a dispensee.
What is a dispensee?
A dispensee is an applicant who does not have either
- a qualifying Danish upper secondary exam, or
- an international exam that is considered equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam according to our Standard assessments for upper secondary exams
Required documentation
To be assessed as a dispensee, you must at least document:
- that you fulfil the specific entry requirements for each programme you are applying for, and
- your entire educational background, including level, grades and course content for all completed study activities
How will you be assessed?
We will make an overall assessment of your entire documented educational background to determine whether you fulfil the general entry requirement.
Specific entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
To be qualified for a bachelor programme, you must fulfil all its specific entry requirements. These are subjects such as English, Mathematics or Social Studies/History that must be completed at a certain Danish upper secondary level - A (advanced level) or B (intermediate level).
The subject level determines the depth of knowledge that must be acquired in the subject, the necessary workload, the number of hours of teaching and the exam requirements.
Grade requirements
You must pass all subjects at the required level with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish 7-point grading scale, unless the programme you are interested in requires a minimum grade of 6.0 in a certain specific entry requirement.
Language requirement
If you are interested in an English-taught bachelor programme, you must, in addition to the specific entry requirements, also fulfil the language requirement. This means that you must have passed English at Danish upper secondary level A.
See the specific entry requirements for English-taught bachelor programmes
BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management
Specific entry requirements:
- English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics level B
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
Language requirement:
- English level A
You must fulfil both the specific entry requirements and the language requirement to be eligible for the programme.
BSc in Business Administration and Service Management
Specific entry requirements:
- English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics level B
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies B level or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
Language requirement:
- English level A
You must fulfil both the specific entry requirements and the language requirement to be eligible for the programme.
BSc in Business Administration and Sociology
Specific entry requirements:
- English B level with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- History B level or International Economics level B or Social Studies B level or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
Language requirement:
- English level A
You must fulfil both the specific entry requirements and the language requirement to be eligible for the programme.
BSc in International Business
Specific entry requirements:
- English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics level B
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
Language requirement:
- English level A
You must fulfil both the specific entry requirements and the language requirement to be eligible for the programme.
BSc in International Business and Politics
Specific entry requirements:
- English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
Language requirement:
- English level A
You must fulfil both the specific entry requirements and the language requirement to be eligible for the programme.
BSc in International Shipping and Trade
Specific entry requirements:
- English B level with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics B level with a minimum grade of 6.0
- History B level or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
Language requirement:
- English level A
You must fulfil both the specific entry requirements and the language requirement to be eligible for the programme.
Check the specific entry requirements
It is important that you check both the specific entry requirements and any language requirements to be eligible for the bachelor programme you are interested in.
See the specific entry requirements for Danish-taught bachelor programmes
HA almen erhversøkonomi
Specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies B level or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
HA i markeds- og kulturanalyse
Specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics level B
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
HA i projektledelse
Specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics level B
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
HA(fil.) - erhvervsøkonomi og filosofi
Specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics level B
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
HA(it.) - erhvervsøkonomi og informationsteknologi
Specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- Mathematics level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
HA(jur.) - erhvervsøkonomi og erhvervsjura
Specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- English level B
- Mathematics level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
HA(kom.) - erhvervsøkonomi og kommunikation
Specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A with a minimum grade of 6.0
- English level B
- Mathematics level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
HA(mat.) - erhvervsøkonomi og matematik
Specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- English level B
- Mathematics level B with a minimum grade of 6.0
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
HA(psyk.) - erhvervsøkonomi og psykologi
Specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- English level B
- Mathematics level B
- History level B or International Economics level B or Social Studies level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B
Do you fulfil the specific entry requirements and language requirement?
Specific entry requirements
Danish level A
Danish level A is a specific entry requirement for all the Danish-taught bachelor programmes.
Please read more about how you can fulfil Danish level A at Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Dansk A.
English level B
You can fulfil English level B in one of the following ways:
Danish upper secondary exam
Engelsk B from a Danish upper secondary exam fulfils the requirement. Read more under Trin 1: Adgangskrav >Engelsk B.
Supplementary upper secondary courses
Supplementary upper secondary courses are available in Denmark to students who have not passed English level B during their upper secondary education. Read more under Trin 1: Adgangskrav >Engelsk B.
Individual competency assessment (IKV)
If you think you have language competences corresponding to English level B, you have the possibility to request an assessment - Individuel Kompetencevurdering (IKV) from a Danish VUC (adult education centre). Read more under Trin 1: Adgangskrav >Engelsk B.
International upper secondary exam
You can check if you fulfil English level B in one of the following ways:
Check the standard assessments
You can find standard assessments for the most common types of international qualifications below under Standard assessments of upper secondary exams
Choose the region and country where you studied your upper secondary exam to see
- if your upper secondary exam fulfils the specific entry requirement English level B
- if you meet the minimum grade requirement (where applicable), and
- how you can document this in your application
If you cannot find a standard assessment
If you cannot find a standard assessment of your subjects, it is because the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for them.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Upper secondary exam in English
Your upper secondary exam can fulfil the requirement for English level B and the minimum grade requirement of 6.0 if it was completed in English in a specific country.
This applies if you:
- have been taught entirely in English for at least three years and
- have completed your entire education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States
If you meet both conditions, we consider the English level B requirement and the minimum grade requirement of 6.0 to be fulfilled.
The requirements are fulfilled even if you have taken an upper secondary school exam that is taught in English and accredited by an English-speaking country, but has been de facto studied in a non-English speaking country.
Cambridge exam
A Cambridge Certificate issued by Cambridge English can fulfil the English level B requirements. We accept the following two types of Cambridge certificates:
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Cambridge C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English):
English B: Cambridge C2 Proficiency passed (no minimum score required).
English B with a minimum grade of 6.0: Cambridge 2 Proficiency exam, passed with minimum C and an overall score of minimum 200.
Read more about how to sign up for Cambridge C2 Proficiency
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Cambridge C1 Advanced (Certificate of Advanced English):
English B: Cambridge C1 Advanced passed (no minimum score required).
English B with a minimum grade of 6.0: Cambridge C1 Advanced exam, passed with minimum C AND an overall score of minimum 185.
Read more about how to sign up for Cambridge C1 Advanced
Documentation
In order for us to verify your results, you need to do the following:
- Sign up and share your results with Copenhagen Business School via the Candidate Results Website. Your Cambridge results are only valid if we can check them on their website.
- Upload your exam certificate to your application in the application portal Optagelse.dk before 5 July at 12.00 CET.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English and Certificate of Advanced English have no expiration date and are valid for life.
Fulfils both English Level A and English level B
Please note, if you have passed one of the above Cambridge exams with the required minimum score, you fulfil both
- the specific entry requirement of English level B with a min. grade of 6.0 and
- the language requirement English level A
Language test
You cannot fulfil English level B with a language test such as a TOEFL or an IELTS. We only accept the Cambridge exams C2 Proficiency and C1 Advanced.
Mathematics level A
Mathematics level A is a specific entry requirement for the Danish-taught programme HA(mat.) - erhvervsøkonomi og matematik.
Please read more about how you can fulfil Mathematics level A at Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Matematik A.
Mathematics level B
You can fulfil Mathematics level B in one of the following ways:
Danish upper secondary exam
Matematik B from a Danish upper secondary exam fulfils the requirement as the default option. If you have a Danish upper secondary exam, but you have not passed Mathematics level B, or if you have passed Mathematics level B, but you have not obtained the required minimum grade, please read more about your options at Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Matematik B
Supplementary upper secondary courses
Supplementary upper secondary courses are available in Denmark to students who have not passed Mathematics level B during their upper secondary education. Read more about this option at Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Matematik B
Individual competency assessment (IKV)
If you think you have language competences corresponding to a Mathematics level B, you have the possibility to request an assessment - Individuel Kompetencevurdering (IKV) from a Danish VUC (adult education centre). Read more about this option Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Matematik B
Bridging course for admission to engineering degrees
Some Danish universities may offer bridging courses for admission to engineering degrees. Read more about this option Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Matematik B
International upper secondary exam
Check if you fulfil Mathematics level B in one of the following ways:
Check the standard assessments
You can find standard assessments for the most common types of international qualifications under Standard assessments of upper secondary exams
Choose the region and country where you studied your upper secondary exam to see
- if your upper secondary exam fulfils the specific entry requirement Mathematics level B
- if you meet the minimum grade requirement (where applicable), and
- how you can document this in your application
If you cannot find a standard assessment
If you cannot find a standard assessment of your subjects, it is because the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for them.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Supplementary upper secondary courses in other countries
If you cannot take a supplementary course in Denmark, you might be able to find courses that cover Mathematics level B online or in your home country. This could be the Dutch VWO A, B, C or D, passed with a minimum local grade of 6 (corresponding to the 2.0 Danish grade requirement), or with a minimum local grade of 8 (corresponding to the Danish 6.0 grade requirement).
Social Studies level B, History level B or International Economics level B
You can fulfil Social Studies level B, History level B or International Economics level B in one of the following ways:
Danish upper secondary exam
Samfundsfag B eller Historie B eller International Økonomi B eller Idehistorie B eller Samtidshistorie B from a Danish upper secondary exam fulfils the requirement as the default option.
If you have a Danish upper secondary exam, but you have not passed any of the listed subjects, read more about your options Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Samfundsfag B, Historie B, International Økonomi B, Idehistorie B eller Samtidshistorie B
Supplementary courses
Supplementary upper secondary courses are available in Denmark to students who have not passed one of the listed subjects during their upper secondary education. These supplementary courses are only available in Danish. Please read more under Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Samfundsfag B, Historie B, International Økonomi B, Idehistorie B eller Samtidshistorie B
Individual competency assessment (IKV)
If you think you have competences corresponding to Social Studies level B or History level B or International Economics level B or History of Ideas level B or Contemporary History level B, you have the possibility to request an assessment - Individuel Kompetencevurdering (IKV) from a Danish VUC (adult education centre). Read more about this under Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Samfundsfag B, Historie B, International Økonomi B, Idehistorie B eller Samtidshistorie B
International upper secondary exam
Check if you fulfil Social Studies level B in one of the following ways:
Check the standard assessments
You can find standard assessments for the most common types of international qualifications under Standard assessments of upper secondary exams
Choose the region and country where you studied your upper secondary exam to see
- if your upper secondary exam fulfils the specific entry requirement Social studies level B
- if you meet the minimum grade requirement (where applicable)
- how you can document this in your application
If you cannot find a standard assessment
If you cannot find a standard assessment of your subjects, it is because the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for them.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Fulfilment of the grade requirement
For some of the specific entry requirements it is not enough to just pass the respective subject – a higher grade may be required. For example, you may be required to have passed Mathematics level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 on the Danish grading scale.
Level A fulfils a grade requirement at level B
If you have taken a subject at level A and passed it, this fulfils any grade requirement at B-level for that subject. This means that if you, for example, have passed Mathematics level A, this automatically fulfils the requirement of Mathematics level B with a minimum grade of 6.0.
We do not round up
If you have passed a subject with an average grade of 5.5 on the Danish scale and the grade requirement is 6.0, you do not meet the requirement. We do not round grades up.
You need an actual grade
If a specific entry requirement includes a grade, you must have an official grade in that subject, i.e. a grade that is formally recorded by your school and appears on your transcript. For example, an individual competence assessment (IKV) only confirms your skills but does not provide a numeric or letter grade, so it cannot fulfil a grade requirement.
Recalculation of your GPA after taking supplementary courses
If you have a certain Danish upper secondary exam you may have your GPA recalculated when you take supplementary courses, and this can have consequences in the Quota 1 selection process.
Read more about this at Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Opfylder du de specifikke adgangskrav og sprogkrav?
Documentation deadline
You must document that you fulfil all specific entry requirements no later than 5 July at 12:00 (noon).
Please note that there are special deadlines for non-EU/EEA citizens.
Language requirement
Danish upper secondary exam
Engelsk level A from a Danish upper secondary exam fulfils the English level A language requirement.
Supplementary upper secondary courses
Supplementary upper secondary courses are available in Denmark to students who have not passed English level A during their upper secondary education.
You can complete English A as a single subject. Read more at uddannelsesguiden.dk
International upper secondary exam
You may already fulfil the language requirement with a subject from your upper secondary exam.
You can check whether you already fulfil the language requirement under Standard assessments for upper secondary exams
Cambridge exam
The following Cambridge exams/certificates fulfil the English A language requirement.
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) passed with minimum C and an overall score of minimum 200.
Read more about the CPE and how to register.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (Certificate of Advanced English) passed with minimum C and an overall score of minimum 185.
Read more about the CAE and how to register.
Documentation
In order for us to verify your results, you need to do the following:
- Sign up and share your results with Copenhagen Business School via the Candidate Results Website. Your Cambridge results are only valid if we can check them on their website.
- Upload your exam certificate to your application in the application portal Optagelse.dk before 5 July at 12.00 CET.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English and Certificate of Advanced English have no expiration date and are valid for life.
Fulfils both English Level A and English level B
Please note, if you have passed one of the above Cambridge exams with the required minimum score, you fulfil both
- the specific entry requirement of English level B with a min. grade of 6.0 and
- the language requirement English level A
Language tests: IELTS og TOEFL
You can only take a language test to fulfil the language requirement English level A if you have already passed English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0. This must be done through one of the options described under Specific entry requirements > English B.
If you do not have English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take a Cambridge exam instead.
Accepted language tests
The following language tests are accepted to fulfil English level A:
IELTS Academic test
The IELTS Academic test must be passed with both
- an overall score of at least 7.0 and
- a minimum score of 6.0 for each of the four different sections
Documentation:
We will check your score in IELTS’ database, so it is important that you:
- upload your IELTS Test Report Form to your application at optagelse.dk and
- have your test center make the results visible for Copenhagen Business School either when you book your IELTS test or after you have taken the test. Read more on IELTS.org
Please not that we do not take the IELTS One Skill Retake into account.
Read more about IELTS and how to register on IELTS.org
TOEFL iBT/iBT Home Edition
The TOEFL iBT/ iBT Home Edition must be passed with both
- a minimum overall score of at least 94 and
- a minimum score of 20 in each of the four different sections
Documentation:
We will check your results in the TOEFL database, so you must both
- choose Copenhagen Business School as one of your score recipients when you make the appointment for your TOEFL test. If you have already taken the test, you must order a TOEFL scoresheet for Copenhagen Business School. The TOEFL institutional code for CBS is 7035.
- upload either your digital copy or a scanned version of your own TOEFL to your application at optagelse.dk.
Please note that we do not take MyBest scores into account.
Read more about the TOEFL and how to register on ETS.org
Deadline for language test results
CBS must have access to your language test results no later than 5 July at 12.00.
if you need a student residence permit to study in Denmark, the deadline is 15 March at 12.00. Read more about residence permits
If you are applying for an early answer due to a disability and therefore need Special Educational Support (SPS), the deadline is 1 June. Read more about applying for an early answer
It may take up to 3 weeks from the day you take the test until CBS has access to your results, so sign up for your test well in advance.
Have you already passed a test?
If you have already taken an IELTS or TOEFL test, remember to check that your test date is no older than two years by 5 July the year you apply. Be aware that it is your test date and not the date your test results were issued. If your test date is more than two years old by 5 July, your test will not be accepted.
Completed upper secondary exam in an English-speaking country
You fulfil English level A if you have passed an upper secondary exam where you were taught in English for at least 3 years, and
- the upper secondary exam was completed in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States, and
- the entire upper secondary exam actually took place in one of these eight countries.
If you have taken an upper secondary school exam that is taught in English and accredited by an English-speaking country, but has been de facto studied in a non-English speaking country, you do not automatically fulfil the English language requirement. Please contact bacheloradmission@cbs.dk for more guidance.
Individual competency assessment (IKV)
If you think you have language competences corresponding to an English level A, you have the possibility to request an assessment - Individuel Kompetencevurdering (IKV) - from a Danish VUC (Adult Education Centre).
Standard assessments of upper secondary exams
Standard assessments
We have prepared some standard assessments to help you find out if you are qualified for admission, and how we will assess your application. The standard assessments are made for the most common types of international upper secondary qualifications and are based on information provided by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science.
Wherever possible, they will tell you:
- If your upper secondary exam fulfils the general entry requirement for admission
- If your upper secondary subjects meet the specific entry requirements and/or the language requirement
- If your grades and Grade Point Average (GPA) can be converted to the Danish grading scale, and how the conversion is made
- What documentation you need to upload for your upper secondary qualifications
The following assessments are only valid for the 2025 admission round. Updated assessments will be published before the next application round opens.
Check the standard assessment for your country or international exam
You can find the standard assessment of your upper secondary exam under the country where you studied. If your country is not listed or if you have an international exam, go to Other international educations > Rest of the World.
Other relevant topics
You can find other important aspects of your application explained in the following sections - make sure to explore them before you apply
Find your country or international exam
Oceania (Panel content)
Australia
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Australia.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- An Australian Senior Certificate of Education plus ranking index.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam can fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B:
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If you have an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, you automatically fulfil the English B and A requirement, provided that the full Australian Senior Certificate of Education has been completed in Australia.
If part or all of the above has been done in a non-English-speaking country, the English A requirement is not automatically fulfilled. Please contact bacheloradmission@cbs.dk for more guidance.
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The English course(s) must be part of your upper secondary education and must be passed with a final exam, with grades that are higher than the minimum passing grade.
- Mathematics B and Social Studies B:
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Unfortunately, the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for Mathematics B and Social Studies B for your exam. This means that no comparative levels are available.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
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Documentation required
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Australian Senior Certificate of Education (relevant upper secondary certificate(s) from your specific territory) plus ranking index.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Language requirement
The following fulfils the language requirement English level A:
- If you have an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, you automatically fulfil the English B and A requirement, provided that the full Australian Senior Certificate of Education has been completed in Australia.
If part or all of the above has been done in a non-English-speaking country, the English A requirement is not automatically fulfilled. Please contact bacheloradmission@cbs.dk for more guidance.
The English course(s) must be part of your upper secondary education and must be passed with a final exam, with grades that are higher than the minimum passing grade.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
New Zealand
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from New Zealand.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- National Certificate Educational Achievement with New Zealand University Entrance
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam can fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B:
- If you have a New Zealand National Certificate Educational Achievement Level 3 Senior Certificate of Education, you automatically fulfil the English B and A requirement, provided that the full New Zealand National Certificate Educational Achievement Level 3 has been completed in New Zealand.
If part or all of the above has been done in a non-English-speaking country, the English A requirement is not automatically fulfilled and you will need to contact CBS Admission by sending an email to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
- If you have a New Zealand National Certificate Educational Achievement Level 3 Senior Certificate of Education, you automatically fulfil the English B and A requirement, provided that the full New Zealand National Certificate Educational Achievement Level 3 has been completed in New Zealand.
The English course(s) must be part of your upper secondary education and must be passed with a final exam, with grades that are higher than the minimum passing grade.
- Mathematics B and Social Studies B:
- Unfortunately, the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for Mathematics B and Social Studies B for your exam. This means that no comparative levels are available.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Documentation required
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- National Certificate Educational Achievement Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance and New Zealand Record of Learning/Achievement where University Entrance is included.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Language requirement
The following is equivalent to the language requirement English A:
- If you have a New Zealand National Certificate Educational Achievement Level 3 Senior Certificate of Education, you automatically fulfil the English B and A requirement, provided that all three years of the full New Zealand National Certificate Educational Achievement Level 3 were taken in New Zealand.
If part or all of the above has been done in a non-English-speaking country, the English A requirement is not automatically fulfilled and you will need to contact CBS Admissions by sending an email to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
The English course(s) must be part of your upper secondary education and must be passed with a final exam, with grades that are higher than the minimum passing grade.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Europe (Panel content)
Albania
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Albania.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Dëftesë pjekurie(before 2006)/ Dëftesë pjekurie & Certificate Matura Shteterore (2006 to 2010)/Diplome e Matures Shteterore (2011-) from Shkollë e Mesme e Përgjithshme or Gijmnaz.
- Dëftesë pjekurie(before 2006)/ Dëftesë pjekurie & Certificate Matura Shteterore (2006 to 2010)/Diplome e Matures Shteterore (2011-) from Shkollë Teknike or similar
Please note that exams passed with less than 6 in GPA does not fulfil the general entry requirement to CBS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Dëftesë pjekurie (before 2006). You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- Dëftesë pjekurie & Certificate Matura Shteterore (2006 - 2010). You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- Diplome e Matures Shteterore (2011-)/gijmnaz. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Austria
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Austria and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Reifeprüfung / Matura Reifeprüfung
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Matura exam certificate and
- ‘Stundentafel’ for Years 10, 11 and 12 and
- Jahreszeugnis, 12. Schulstufe
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: English as first foreign language with a min. of 7 weekly lessons over years 10, 11 and 12.
- Mathematics B: Minimum total sum of 9 weekly lessons over years 10, 11 and 12.
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course History and Social/Political Studies and Geography and Economic Studies
Language requirement
The following is equivalent to English level A:
- Minimum total sum of 11 weekly lessons over years 10, 11 and 12.
- Erste lebende Fremdsprache and Wahlpflichtgegenstände in English language. Subjects that are taught in English even as Wahlpflichtgegenstände do not count.
- English B with Danish grade level of at least 6.0 and one of the accepted language tests for English A.
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = Local grade 4
- Danish grade 6.0 = Local grade 3
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
A simple GPA of all the single Austrian grades on the exam certificate is calculated.
This Austrian GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (-> Østrig; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Reife- und Diplomprüfung OR Berufsreifeprüfung
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Reife- und Diplomprüfungzeugnis or Berufsreifeprüfungzeugnis,
- Jahreszeugnis for the final Jahrganges
- Documentation of the total number of teaching hours and curriculum in these specific subjects (the verification form at the top of this page - if you have had 13 years of schooling it is the last three years you need to document).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Belarus
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Belarus.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Atestat ab Agul'naj Sjarednjaj Adukcii/Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii + 1 year of further education.
- Diplom ab Sarednaj Specialnaj Adukacii/Diplom o Srednem Spetsialnom Obrazovanii + 1 year of further education.
From 1999: Diplom ab sarednaj specialnaj adukacii/Diplom o Srednem Spetsialnom Obrazovani (9 + 4 or 11 +2 years) does not need 1 your of further education.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Atestat ab Agul'naj Sjarednjaj Adukcii/Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- Diplom ab Sarednaj Specialnaj Adukacii/Diplom o Srednem Spetsialnom Obrazovanii: diploma and grade transcript and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Belgium (Flemish)
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Belgium (Flemish) and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Diploma van secundair onderwijs/ ASO, TSO og KSO (general, technical or musical/creative stream)
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diploma van secundair onderwijs and
- Grade transcript for the final year (oriënteringsattest)
- Documentation for grading scale used at the school
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0: Send an email to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk
- Danish grade 6.0: Send an email to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
A simple GPA of all the single Belgian grades on the transcript for the final year, with the exception of the course for behaviour:
This Belgian GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (-> Belgien – det flamske fælleskab; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Diploma van secundair onderwijs/BSO
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Belgium (French)
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Belgium (French) and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Certificat d’enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (C.E.S.S.): Section générale or technique enseignement de transition or artistique enseignement de transition
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Certificat d’enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (C.E.S.S.): Section générale or technique or artistique and
- Grade transcript including the grades and hours for the final 3 years
- Documentation for grading scale used at the school
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: English Langue moderne 1 or English Langue moderne 2
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History or Social Studies
- Mathematics B: As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for mathematics B, you cannot find it here.
Language requirement
You cannot fulfil the English A language requirement with your upper secondary qualifications. Consider the following options:
- If you fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved TOEFL or IELTS language tests to fulfil the language requirement.
Check under Specific entry requirements and Grade requirement to see if your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 requirement. Read more about the TOEFL and IELTS language tests
- If you do not fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved Cambridge exams to fulfil both the language requirement and the specific entry requirement. Read more about the Cambridge exam
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 50-53
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 65-79
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
A simple GPA of all the single Belgian grades on the exam certificate is calculated, with the exception of the course for behavior: “conduit”.
This Belgian GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (-> Belgien – det franske fælleskab; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Certificat d’enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (C.E.S.S.): Section technique enseignement de qualification
- Certificat d’enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (C.E.S.S.): Section artistique enseignement de qualification
- Certificat d’enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (C.E.S.S.): Section professionelle
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Bulgaria
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Bulgaria and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Diploma za (Zavarsheno) Sredno Obrazovanie / za Sredno Obrazovanie
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diploma za (Zavarsheno) Sredno Obrazovanie / za Sredno Obrazovanie and
- Grade transcript for years 10, 11 and 12
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: English as first foreign language (556 number of classes).
- Mathematics B: Minimum total number of classes 334 in years 10, 11 and 12.
- Social Studies B: Minimum total number of classes 200 number (in History and / or Social Studies) in years 10, 11 and 12
Language requirement
The following is equivalent to English level A:
- English as first foreign language (556 number of classes) and English Intense Study (648 number of classes)
- English B with Danish grade level of at least 6.0 and one of the accepted language tests for English A.
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 3
- Danish grade6.0 = local grade 3.5
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The Bulgarian GPA given on the exam certificate is converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (Bulgarien; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirements
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Diploma za (Zavarsheno) Sredno Obrazovanie / za Sredno Obrazovanie – specialising in Business
- Diploma za Sredno Spetzialno Obrazovanie / za Sredno Obrazovanie – Technical or Business
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Croatia
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Croatia and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Maturalna svjedodžba
- Svjedodzba o zavrsenom srednjem obrazovanju
- Svjedodžba o zavrsnom ispitu-maturi
- Svjedodžba o Državnoj Maturi
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Svjedodžba o Državnoj Maturi
- Final 4 years of exam results
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: Minimum total sum of 9 weekly lessons* over years 10, 11 and 12 in Foreign Language 1
- Mathematics B: Minimum total sum of 10 weekly lessons* over years 10, 11 and 12 (for example, 3 weekly lessons in Year 10, 4 weekly lessons in Year 11 and 3 weekly lesson in Year 12)
- Social Studies B: Minimum total sum of 6 weekly lessons* over years 10, 11 and 12.
* We look at the number of lessons, not the number of hours.
Language requirement
You cannot fulfil the English A language requirement with your upper secondary qualifications. Consider the following options:
- If you fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved TOEFL or IELTS language tests to fulfil the language requirement.
- Check under Specific entry requirements and Grade requirement to see if your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 requirement. Read more about the TOEFL and IELTS language tests
- If you do not fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved Cambridge exams to fulfil both the language requirement and the specific entry requirement. Read more about the Cambridge exam
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local gade 2
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 3
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA of all the grades on the Svjedodžba o Državnoj Maturi (State exam) is calculated, rounded to one decimal point.
The GPA of all the grades for the final year of the Svjedodžba is calculated, rounded to one decimal point.
The mean of these two GPAs is then calculated and converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Svjedodžba o završnom ispitu
- Svjedodzba o zavrsenom srednjem obrazovanju
- Svjedodzba o zavrsnom ispitu-maturi
- Svjedozba o maturi
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Cyprus
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Cyprus and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Apolytirio Enaiou Lykeio / Apolytirio Geniko Lykeio
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Enaiou Lykeio /Geniko Lykeio
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 10
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 13-15
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The mean of the GPA on the Enaiou Lykeio /Geniko Lykeio is converted to the Danish grading scale. This conversion table can be found here (Omregningsskala. Available only in Danish).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Apolytirio frechniki Scholi
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Czech Republic
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Czech Republic and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Vysvedcení o Maturitni zkoušce from Gymnazium
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Vysvedcení o Maturitni zkoušce and
- Exam results for all years of the Vysvedcení o Maturitni zkoušce and
- School document showing the number of lessons per week for the final three years
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: Minimum 3 lessons per week in the final three years of the Maturita (equivalent to level B2 in the first foreign language according to Eurydice)
- Mathematics B: Minimum 3.5 lessons per week in the final three years of the Maturita
- Social Studies B: Minimum 2 lessons (in History and / or Social Studies) per week in the final three years of the Maturita
Language requirement
You cannot fulfil the English A language requirement with your upper secondary qualifications. Consider the following options:
- If you fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved TOEFL or IELTS language tests to fulfil the language requirement.
- Check under Specific entry requirements and Grade requirement to see if your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 requirement. Read more about the TOEFL and IELTS language tests
- If you do not fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved Cambridge exams to fulfil both the language requirement and the specific entry requirement. Read more about the Cambridge exam
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 4
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 3
Selection Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA of all the grades on the exam certificate (Vysvedcení o Maturitni zkoušce) is calculated, rounded to one decimal point.
The GPA of all the grades for the final semester of the Vysvedceni is calculated, rounded to one decimal point.
The mean of these two GPAs is then calculated and converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Vysvedcení o Maturitni zkoušce / Maturitní zkouška / Maturita from Srední odborná skola
- Maturitní zkouška from Konzervator
- Maturitní zkouška from Strední odborné uciliste
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Estonia
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Estonia and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Keskkooli Loputunnistus / Gümnaasiumi Loputunnistus & Riigieksamenitunnistus
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus and
- Hinnetekeht and
- Riigieksamenitunnistus
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: Min. 8 "kursuste arv" in English
- Mathematics B: Min. 9 "kursuste arv" in Mathematics
- Social Studies B: Min. 6 "kursuste arv" in History and / or Social Studies
Language requirement
You cannot fulfil the English A language requirement with your upper secondary qualifications. Consider the following options:
- If you fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved TOEFL or IELTS language tests to fulfil the language requirement.
Check under Specific entry requirements and Grade requirement to see if your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 requirement. Read more about the TOEFL and IELTS language tests
- If you do not fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved Cambridge exams to fulfil both the language requirement and the specific entry requirement. Read more about the Cambridge exam
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 3 (Loputunnistus) or min. local grade 20 (Riigieksamenitunnistus)
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 4 (Loputunnistus) or min. local grade 66 (Riigieksamenitunnistus)
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA on the State certificate (Riigieksamenitunnistus) is calculated, and converted to the Danish grading scale (see below*).
The GPA of the school exam certificate (Gümnaasiumi Loputunnistus) is calculated, and converted to the Danish grading scale (see below*).
The mean of these two GPAs is then calculated.
The conversion table between the Estonian and Danish grades can be found here (Estland; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Diploma van secundair onderwijs/BSO
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Finland
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Finland and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Ylioppilastutkintotodistus / Studentexamensbetyg
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Ylioppilastutkintotodistus / Studentexamensbetyg and
- Lukion päästötodistus / Avgångsbetyg från Gymnasiet
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- Danish A:
- Svensk as mothertongue 9 kurser
- Svensk as A-språk 9 kurser
- Svensk as B-språk 9 kurser
- English B: English min. 8 kurser
- Mathematics B: Mathematics min. 9 kurser
- Mathematics A: Mathematics min. 13 kurser
- Social Studies B: History and / or Social Studies min. 6 kurser
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = Local grade 5
- Danish grade 6.0 = Local grade 7
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
1) Calculate A) grade point average on the Lukion päättötodistus/Avgångsbetyg and B) average on the Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentereksamensbeviset.
A. Lukion päättötodistus/Avgångsbetyg: grade point average is calculated as a simple GPA of the grades on the certificate and then converted to a Danish average.
B. Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentereksamensbeviset:
1: First convert the exam results (such as approbatur and laudatur) for the individual courses to numbers.
2: Put the grades together and calculate the GPA. Include both the 4 obligatory exams and the elective exams.
3: Then convert to a Danish average.
2) Add the GPA from A and the GPA from B together and divide by 2.
The conversion tables between the Finnish and Danish grades can be found here (Finland; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Tutkintotodistus / Ammatillinen perustutkinto
- Tutkinto 3 vuotta lyhyemmistä ammattiopinnoista
- Tutkintotodistus / Näyttötutkintona suoritettu ammatillinen perustutkinto
- Tutkintotodistus / Ammattitutkinto
- Erikoisammattitutkinto
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
France
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from France and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Baccalauréat général
- Baccalauréat technologique
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Baccalauréat general diploma and
- Relevé des notes
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: English Langue vivante A or English Langue vivante B or English Langue vivante I or English Langue vivante II
- Mathematics B:
- For exams completed in 2021 and later: Mathematics as a minimum for the first two years of the Baccalauréat
- For exams completed in 2020 and earlier: Série Economique et Sociale: The obligatory course in Mathematics fulfils the requirement or Série scientifique: The obligatory course in Mathematics fulfils the requirement or Série Littéraire: The obligatory course and the elective course in Mathematics together fulfil the requirement
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History-Geography
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 10
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 12
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The French GPA given on the Baccalauréat Relevé de notes is converted to the Danish grading scale. This conversion table can be found here (Frankrig; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Baccalauréat professionnel
- Diplôme d’accès aux ètudes Universitaires (D.A.E.U.)
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Georgia
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Georgia.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Sruli Zogadi Ganat’lebis Atestati (General Education Diploma) + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Sruli Zogadi Ganat’lebis Atestati (General Education Diploma)/Sashualo Skolis Atestati/Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii
- Documentation for courses and grade transcripts. If passed supplementary courses enclose this as well.
- 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS points.
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Germany
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Germany and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abiturzeugnis)
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Exam certificate Abiturzeugnis and
- Exam results for exams (finals) and half-year results for the final 2 years
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B:
- Regardless of federal state: English studied in each of the four half-years of the Qualifikationsphase, passed with an average of 9 points (punkte) or higher in total
- For Waldorfschule/Rudolf Steiner Schule: English passed (9 points (punkte) or higher) as a Prüfungsfach in the Abiturprüfung
- Mathematics B: Mathematics as a Grundlegendes Anforderungsniveau or Grundkurs during the 2 years of the Abitur
- Social Studies B: History during the Abitur or Social Studies during the Abitur.
Please note: Geography does not fulfil the requirement.
Language requirement
The following is equivalent to English level A:
- English passed (5 points or higher) as a higher level course (either erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau or Leistungskurs) in both the Qualifikationsphase (half-year results) and the Abiturprüfung (Prüfungsfach) as part of the Abitur.
- Courses marked erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau or Leistungskurs may be designated in a number of different ways such as:
- L or LK or Leistungskurs
- P or Profilfach
- K or Kernfach
- eA or erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau
- E and designated as erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau in the certificate legend
- HF or Hauptfach
- PF or Profilfach
- Highlighted in grey and designated as Leistungsfächer in the certificate legend
- English B with Danish grade level of at least 6.0 and one of the accepted language tests for English A.
For applicants with a Waldorfschule/Rudolf Steiner Schule Abitur or Deutsche Internationale Abitur/prüfung (DIA/DIAP) please contact bacheloradmission@cbs.dk for more information.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 5 Punkte
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 8 Punkte
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The German GPA (Durchschnittsnote) given on the Abiturzeugnis is converted to the Danish grading scale. This conversion table can be found here (Tyskland; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Zeugnis der Fachgebundenen Hochschulreife
- Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife
(the verification form at the top of this page - the last three years of your schooling need to be documented).
For Fachhochschulreife or fachgebundene Hochschulreife or other exam certificates (apart from Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife) please note - no exam included in this qualification fulfils the English A language requirement.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Greece
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Greece and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Apolitírio Enaíou Lykeíou / Apolytirion Geniko Lykeiou
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Apolitírio Enaíou Lykeíou / Apolytirion Geniko Lykeiou
*Applicants with the Apolitírio Enaíou Lykeíou / Apolytirion Geniko Lykeiou certificates are no longer required to upload their Vevaiosi Prosvasis or Panhellenic Exams to be assessed in Quota 1. Your Apolitírio Enaíou Lykeíou / Apolytirion Geniko Lykeiou is now enough to have your GPA converted on the Danish grading scale, therefore the Vevaiosi Prosvasis or Panhellenic Exams will no longer be used in the assessment to calculate a GPA. You still need to upload the documents mentioned above.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: The obligatory course in English with a min. total of 210 hours fulfils the requirement - you need to documentation this subject by using the Verification form.
- Mathematics B: The obligatory course in Mathematics
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 =
- As of 2000: local grade min. 9.5
- Prior to 2000: local grade min. 10.0
- Danish grade 6.0 =
- As of 2000: local grade min. 12.5
- Prior to 2000: local grade min. 13.6
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA on the Apolitírio Enaíou Lykeíou / Apolytirion Geniko Lykeiou are converted to the Danish grading scale. This conversion table can be found here (Grækenland; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Apolitirio Epangelmatiko Lykio
- Pthychíon Techniká kai epagelmatiká ekpedeftíria (TEE)
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Hungary
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Hungary and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Erettsegi vizsga / Matura
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Gimnaziumi erettsegi bizonyitvany and
- Gimnaziumi bizonyitvany
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: English as a first foreign language
- Mathematics B: The obligatory course in Mathematics
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History
Language requirement
You cannot fulfil the English A language requirement with your upper secondary qualifications. Consider the following options:
- If you fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved TOEFL or IELTS language tests to fulfil the language requirement.
- Check under Specific entry requirements and Grade requirement to see if your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 requirement. Read more about the TOEFL and IELTS language tests.
- If you do not fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved Cambridge exams to fulfil both the language requirement and the specific entry requirement. Read more about the Cambridge exam
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = 2
- Danish grade 6.0 = 4
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA of all the grades on the exam certificate (gimnazium erettsegi bizonyitvany / Matura) is calculated, rounded to one decimal point.
The GPA of all the grades for the final year given on the gimnaziumi bizonyitvany is calculated, rounded to one decimal point.
The mean of these two GPAs is then calculated and converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (Grækenland -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Erettsegi Bizonyitvany from Szakgimnazium
- Szakközepiskola erettsegi bizonyitvany
- Szakközepiskola erettsegi-kepesito bizonyitvany
- Technikus Erettsegi-Kepesito Bizonyitvany
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Iceland
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Iceland and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Stúdentspróf
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Stúdentspróf (the diploma must include all course codes)
- Remember to upload your Icelandic diploma, not only the English version.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- Danish A:
- Reform 2008:
Min. 20 fein (Min. 10 Fein på Þrep 3 or higher) I Danish (Danska)
- Reform 2008:
- English B:
- Reform 2008:
Min. 15 fein (Min. 10 Fein on Þrep 3 or higher) in English (Enska)
- Reform 2008:
- Mathematics A:
- Reform 2008:
Min. 30 fein (Min.15 Fein on Þrep 3 or higher) in Mathematics (Stærðfræði)
- Reform 2008:
- Mathematics B
- Reform 2008:
Min. 20 fein (Min. 5 Fein on Þrep 3 or higher) in Mathematics (Stærðfræði)
- Reform 2008:
- Social Studies B:
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Reform 2008:
Min. 12 fein (min. 10 Fein on Þrep 2 or higher) in History (Saga)
Min. 15 fein (min.10 Fein on Þrep 2 or higher) in Social studies (Samfélagsgreinar)Min. 15 (min. 10 Fein on Þrep 2 or higher) in Sociology (Félagsfræði)
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Language requirement
The following can fulfil the language requirement English A:
- Reform 2008:
Min. 25 fein (Min. 15 Fein on Þrep 3 or higher) in English (Enska)
- English B with Danish grade level of at least 6.0 and one of the accepted language tests for English A.
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 5 (modulebase)
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 7 (modulebase)
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA given on the Stúdentspróf is converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
If no GPA is given on the Stúdentspróf, a simple GPA of all the grades on the certificate is calculated (with the exception of credit transferred courses, pass/fail courses without a grade and Skólasókn).
The Icelandic GPA is converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (Island; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Stúdentspróf of starfsnámsbrautum
- Frumgreinadeild
- Raungreinadeilddarpróf
- Háskolebrú
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Stúdentspróf of starfsnámsbrautum
- Frumgreinadeild
- Raungreinadeilddarpróf
- Háskolebrú
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Ireland
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Ireland and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
A convertible exam means that your GPA can be converted to the Danish grading system.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Leaving Certificate (Established)
- Minimum 6 subjects passed of which at least 2 must be with minimum C3 / H5 at Higher Level. The rest must be passed with at least D3 / O6 / H7
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- The Leaving Certificate (Established)
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: The language requirement is automatically fulfilled if you have done the above-mentioned upper secondary exams in Ireland.
Please note, if part or all of the above-mentioned upper secondary exams have been done in a non-English-speaking country, the language requirement is not automatically fulfilled. Please contact bacheloradmission@cbs.dk for more information.
- Mathematics B: Ordinary level Mathematics
- Social Studies B:
- History at Ordinary level
- Economics at Ordinary level
- Economic History at Ordinary level
- Classical Studies at Ordinary level
- Business at Ordinary levels
Language requirement
The language requirement is automatically fulfilled if you have done the above-mentioned upper secondary exams in Ireland.
Please note, if part or all of the above-mentioned upper secondary exams have been done in a non-English-speaking country, the language requirement is not automatically fulfilled. Please contact bacheloradmission@cbs.dk for more information.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 =
- local grade 7 (Ordinary Level)
- local grade 7 (Higher Level)
- local grade D3
- Danish grade 6.0 =
- local grade 4 (Ordinary Level)
- local grade 3 (Higher Level)
- local grade C2
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
All the grades on the Irish Leaving Certificate are numerically converted to the Danish grading scale (see below). A simple GPA of these grades is then calculated.
The conversion table between the Irish grades and the Danish grading scale can be found here (Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)
- FETAC level 5 Certificates
- FETAC level 6 Advanced Certificates
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Italy
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Italy and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Liceo (Classico/Scientifico/Linguistico/Artistico/Scienza Umane/Musicale e Coreutico)
- Istituto Tecnico Comerciale
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diploma di Esame di Liceo: (Classico/Scientifico/Linguistico/Artistico/Scienza Umane/Musicale e Coreutico) and Scrutinio di quinta superior
- Istituto Tecnico Comerciale: Diploma di superamento dell’esame di Stato conclusivo del corso di studio di ragioniere e perito commerciale + Certificato
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The assessment of the subjects from your upper secondary exam depends on whether your upper secondary exam was a Diploma di Esame di Liceo or Istituto Tecnico Comerciale.
The following subjects from Diploma di Esame di Liceo fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B:
- Classico: English as the obligatory first foreign language
- Scientifico: English as the obligatory first foreign language
- Linguistico: English as the obligatory first, second or third foreign language
- Artistico: English as the obligatory first foreign language
- Scienze umane: English as the obligatory first or second foreign language
- Musicale e coreutico: English as the obligatory first foreign language
- Mathematics B:
- For exams completed in 2015 and later:
- Scientifico: the obligatory Mathematics course fulfills the requirement
- Scienze Umane (only opzione Economico-Sociale): the obligatory Mathematics course fulfills the requirement
- For exams completed in 2014 and earlier:
- Classico (ordinary or Brocca): the obligatory Mathematics course fulfills the requirement
- Scientifico (ordinary or Brocca): the obligatory Mathematics course fulfills the requirement
- Linguistico (ordinary or Brocca): the obligatory Mathematics course fulfills the requirement
- For exams completed in 2015 and later:
- Social Studies B: The obligatory History course
If you have a Diploma di Esame di Liceo we are not able to tell you whether your subjects can fulfil the specific entry requirements as the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available
Language requirement
You cannot fulfil the English A language requirement with your upper secondary qualifications. Consider the following options:
- If you fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved TOEFL or IELTS language tests to fulfil the language requirement.
- Check under Specific entry requirements and Grade requirement to see if your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 requirement. Read more about the TOEFL and IELTS language tests
- If you do not fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved Cambridge exams to fulfil both the language requirement and the specific entry requirement. Read more about the Cambridge exam
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 =
- local grade 6 (0-10 scale)
- local grade 36-38 (0-60 scale)
- local grade 60 - 62 (0-100 scale)
- Danish grade 6.0 =
- local grade 8 (0-10 scale)
- local grade 45-52 (0-60 scale)
- local grade 72-83 (0-100 scale)
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The final sum given on the certificate votazione complessiva is converted to the Danish grading scale. The conversion table between the Italian and the Danish grading scales can be found here (Italien -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Istituto Tecnico
- Istituto Professionale
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Latvia
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Latvia and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Atestäts par vispārējo vidëjo izglïtïbu
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Atestâts par vispârējo vidējo izglîtîbu and
- Pielikums atestâtam par vispârējo vidējo izglîtîbu and
- Vispârêjâs vidējâs izglîtîbas sertifikâts
- Izglîtîbas satura un eksaminâcijas centra sertifikâts (only if there is a State exam in one or more subjects)
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: The obligatory course in English (first foreign language)
- Mathematics B: The obligatory course in Mathematics
- Social Studies B: The obligatory courses in History
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 4
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 6
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA of all the grades on the exam certificate Visparejas Videjas Izglîtîbas Sertifikâts is calculated. This GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
The GPA of all the grades on the certificate Pielikums atestâstam is calculated. This GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
The mean of these two, converted, GPAs is then calculated.
The conversion table between the Latvian grading scales and the Danish grading scale can be found here (Letland; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Diploms par profesionālo vidējo izglītību
- Iegūstot vispārējo vidējo izglītību
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Liechtenstein
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Liechtenstein and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Maturazeugnis
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Maturazeugnis
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 4
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 4.5
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA is calculated using the final grades on the Maturazeugnis. This figure is then converted to the Danish grading scale. The conversion table between the Liechtenstein and the Danish grading scales can be found here (Liechtenstein; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirements
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Berufsmaturitätzeugnis
- Fachhochschulreifezeugnis
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes unde Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Lithuania
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Lithuania and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Brandos Atestatas
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Brandos Atestatas and
- Brandos Atestatas Priedas
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B:
- English (1. foreign language) as bendrasis kursas (basic level)
- English (1. & 2. foreign language) as isplestinis kursas (high level)
- Mathematics B: The obligatory course in Mathematics
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 4
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 6
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA of all the final school grades (excluding Dorinis ugdymas) on the exam certificate Brandos Atestato Priedas is calculated.This GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
The GPA of all the state exam grades on the certificate Brandos Atestato Priedas is calculated. This GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
The mean of these two, converted, GPAs is then calculated.
The conversion table between the Lithuanian grading scales and the Danish grading scale can be found here (Litauen; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Luxembourg
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Luxembourg and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- L'examen de fin d'études secondaires
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diplôme and
- Certificat de notes
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 30-34
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 41-46
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA is calculated using the final grades on the Certificat de notes, listed as moyenne génerale pondérée. This figure is then converted to the Danish grading scale.
The conversion table between the Luxembourg and the Danish grading scales can be found here (Luxembourg; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Diplôme / Certificat de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires Techniques
Required documentation
- Diplôme / Certificat de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires Techniques
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Malta
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Malta and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Matriculation Certificate
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Matriculation Certificate and Advanced Level Certificate and Intermediate Level Certificate.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: I level English
- Mathematics B: A level
- Social Studies B: I level History
Language requirement
The following is equivalent to English level A:
- A level
- English B with Danish grade level of at least 6.0 and one of the accepted language tests for English A.
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade E
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade D
GPA conversion
The individual grades for the A level and I level courses are numerically converted according to the relevant points table (see below). The total sum of points is then converted to the Danish grading scale.
The A level and I level points tables and the conversion table between the Maltese and the Danish grading scales can be found here (Available in Danish only).
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
Moldova
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Moldova.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Diploma de Bacalaureat
If you completed your education before 2002, you also need 1 year of further education
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diploma de Bacalaureat
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
The Netherlands
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from The Netherlands and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- VWO
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs Diploma and
- Cijferlist
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: The obligatory course in English
- Mathematics B:
- Mat D
- Mat C
- Mat B
- Mat A
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in Social Studies
Language requirement
You cannot fulfil the English A language requirement with your upper secondary qualifications. Consider the following options:
- If you fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved TOEFL or IELTS language tests to fulfil the language requirement.
- Check under Specific entry requirements and Grade requirement to see if your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 requirement. Read more about the TOEFL and IELTS language tests
- If you do not fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved Cambridge exams to fulfil both the language requirement and the specific entry requirement. Read more about the Cambridge exam
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 6
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 8
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
A GPA is calculated of all the individual grades (eindcijfers) given in the Cijferlist document. The GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale.
The conversion table between the Dutch and the Danish grading scales can be found here (Holland (Nederlanderne); -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirements
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) + Propaedeutische Diplom / Verklaring
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- HAVO and Propaedeutische Diplom / Verklaring diploma and Cijferlist
- Documentation of the total number of teaching hours and curriculum in these specific requirements for both your HAVO and Propaedeutische Diplom / Verklaring. You need to use the verification form here
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
North Macedonia
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from North Macedonia.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Diploma za polozen zavrsen ispit/Diplome per dhenien e provimit te pjekurise
- Svidetelstvo za zavrseno sredno obrazovanie.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diploma, course- and grade transcript of the last 4 years and diploma za polozena drzavna matura (Државна матура)/matura shtetërore).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Norway
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Norway and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Vitnemål Videregående Opplæring
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Vitnemål Videregående Opplæring and always upload a copy of your Førstegangsvitnemål.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- Danish A: Norsk all 3 years
- English B:
- For exams completed in 2023 and later: Vg Engelsk 1 (SPR3029 and SPR3030)
- For exams completed in 2022 and earlier: Engelsk Vg1 + Vg2 International English (SPR3008 and SPR3009)
- Mathematics A:
- Vg1T + X
- Vg1T + R1 + R2
- Mathematics B:
- Vg1T + Vg2T
- Vg1T + X
- Vg1T + R1
- Vg1P + R1
- Vg1T + S1 + S2
- Vg1P + S1 + S2
- Social Studies B: The obligatory courses in History and Social Studies
Language requirement
The following is equivalent to English level A:
- English B with Danish grade level of at least 6.0 and one of the accepted language tests for English A.
- For exams completed in 2023 and later:
Vg Engelsk 2 (SPR3031 & SPR3032)
- For exams completed in 2022 and earlier:
Engelsk Vg1 + Vg2 + Vg3 (SPR3010 & SPR3011)
Engelsk Vg1 + Vg2 + Vg3 (SPR3012 & SPR3013)
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 2
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 4
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The Norwegian GPA given on the exam certificate, this is converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
If the Norwegian GPA is not shown on the Vitnemål, it is calculated using all of the grades shown on the certificate and rounded to one decimal point. This GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale.
The conversion table between the Norwegian and the Danish grading scales can be found here (Norge; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Fagbrev/svennebrev or vitnemål for yrkesuddannelse and studiekompetansefagene
- Teknisk fagskole (if in accordance with the general study competence requirements in Norway)
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Poland
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Poland and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Świadectwo Dojrzałości/Matura from Liceum Ogólnoksztalcace
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Świadectwo Dojrzałości and
- Świadectwo Ukończenia Liceum Ogólnokształcącego
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: The obligatory course in English with a min. total of 210 hours fulfils the requirement - you need to document this by using the Verification form.
- Mathematics B: The obligatory course in Mathematics
- Social Studies B: The obligatory courses in History or Social Studies
Language requirement
No national exam fulfils the language requirement. See how you can fulfil the English A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 =
- local grade 30 – 51 (0 – 100 scale)
- local grade 2 (1 – 6 scale)
- local grade 3 (2 – 5 scale)
- Danish grade 6.0 =
- local grade 72 – 89 (0 – 100 scale)
- local grade 4 (1 – 6 scale)
- local grade 4 (2 – 5 scale)
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
A GPA of all the grades on the Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci is calculated and rounded to a whole number. This GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
A GPA of all the grades (with the exception of the grades for zachowanie and przysposobienie obronne) on the Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Liceum Ogólnoksztalcacego is then calculated and rounded to one decimal point. This GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
The mean of these two, converted, GPAs is then calculated to give the final GPA.
The conversion tables between the different Polish grading scales and the Danish grading scale can be found here (Polen; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci / Matura & Swiadectwo Ukonczenia from Liceum techniczne
- Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Liceum Zawodowe)
- Świadectwo Ukończenia Technikum
- Dyplom ukończenia Szkoly Artystycznej
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci / Matura & Swiadectwo Ukonczenia from Liceum techniczne
- Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Liceum Zawodowe)
- Świadectwo Ukończenia Technikum
- Dyplom ukończenia Szkoly Artystycznej
- You must upload documentation for the last three years of your schooling. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Portugal
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from AUSTRIA and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Certificado/Diploma de Fim de Estudos Secundários
- Certificado/Diploma de Ensino Secundário
- Certificado/Diploma de Ensino Secundário Recorrente
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Exam certificate (Diploma or Certificado) and
- Documentation from school confirming the level of your subjects/your total number of classes within the specific entry requirements
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B:
- Cursos gerais do ensino secundário - Humanidades: English as the first foreign language
- Cursos científico-humanísticos: English as the obligatory first foreign language or English as Opçoes C and D.
- Mathematics B:
- Mathematics as a 3-year course
- Mathematics as a 2-year course (Opçoes C and D)
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in Philosophy, History, Sociology, Economics, Political Sciences or History of Culture and Art
Language requirement
No national exam fulfils the language requirement. See how you can fulfil the English A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 10
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 15
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The Portuguese GPA is converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table found here (Portugal -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Certificado / Diploma de Fim de Estudos Secundários from Cursos técnologicos
- Diploma de Ensino Secundário from Cursos técnologicos
- Certidão de Habilitações from Cursos tecnológicos
- Diploma de estudos secundários from Cursos profissionais
- Certificado de Fim de Estudos Secundários from Cursos profissionais
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Romania
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Romania and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Diploma de Bacalaureat / Liceu teoretic
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diploma de bacalaureat and
- Foaie matricola
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B:
- Theoretical line: Humanities; Specialisation: Filologie English
- Theoretical line: Humanities; Social Studies English
- Mathematics B:
- Theoretical line: Science; Specialisation: Mathematics/Informatics fulfils the entry requirement
- Theoretical Line: Science; Specialisation: Natural Sciences fulfils the entry requirement
- Theoretical line: Specialisation; Social Studies fulfils the entry requirement
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History
Language requirement
No national exam fulfils the language requirement. See how you can fulfil the English A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade min. 5
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade min. 6,4
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
Step 1: The average of all the grades given for the final year of studies on the foaia matricola is calculated (if not already given) and rounded to one decimal point. This average is then converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
Step 2: The average grade given on the diploma de bacalaureat is rounded to one decimal point. This grade is then converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
Step 3: The mean of these two conversions is then calculated - this is the final GPA to be used in the selection process.
The conversion table between the Romanian and Danish grading scales can be found here (Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Diploma de bacalaureat / Liceu de Specialitate (technologic or vocational)
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Russia
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Russia.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
- Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
- Attestat o Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Attestat o Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii
- 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Scotland
The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2025 only.
As your upper secondary exam cannot be directly converted to the Danish grading system (starting from the 2024 admission round in accordance to the Ministry of Higher Education and Science (in Danish only): Eksamenshåndbogen — Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (ufm.dk)) all Scottish Higher level and Advanced Higher Level (or any other Scottish upper secondary education) can only be assessed in Quota 2 - you can read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2 here.
In the information below you can see how to fulfil the requirements.
Check the Specific Entry Requirements and Language Requirements for the programmes you are interested in and match them with the information below to see if you fulfil.
APPLICATION FEE
In order to have your application assessed you need to pay an application fee.
If you are not an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen and you do not hold a residence permit exempting you from paying, you must pay the Application Fee by 15 March.
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT - Scottish Higher Level and Advance Higher Level
You need to document that you fulfil the general entry requirement.
To fulfil the general entry requirement you need:
SQC (Scottish Qualification Certificate) containing:
- Summary of Attainment
- Detail Record of Attainment
- Profiles
SQC (Scottish Qualification Certificate) from 2000 onwards you need at least 5 Higher Level/Advanced Higher level subjects passed with a minimum grade of C, from 2004 passed with a minimum of D
SQC (Scottish Qualification Certificate) until 2000 at least 5 Highers/Advanced Highers (ot the equivalent) passed with a minimum grade of C
A minimum of 5 Scottish Higher Level/Advanced Higher Level passed with a minimum grade of C, from 2004 passed with a minimum of D (single course)
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You need to document that you fulfil the specific entry requirements.
You need to document that you fulfil the specific entry requirements.
To fulfil English level B: Automatically fulfilled (If part or all of the above has been done in a non-English-speaking country, the English A requirement is not automatically fulfilled and you will need to contact Bachelor Admission.)
To qualify for an English taught bachelor programme, you also need to meet the language requirement (see below). This means that you need to fulfil English level A.
To fulfil Mathematics level B: Higher level Mathematics (for the equivalent of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale you need a minimum grade of D and for the equivalent of 6.0 you would need a minimum grade of B).
To fulfil Social Studies/History level B: Higher level Social Studies or History (for the equivalent of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale you need a minimum grade of D).
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
To fulfil English level A: Automatically fulfilled (If part or all of the above has been done in a non-English-speaking country, the English A requirement is not automatically fulfilled and you will need to contact Bachelor Admission.)
For any other upper secondary certificates, you should contact Bachelor Admission via e-mail.
MOTIVATIONAL ESSAY
You need to upload a motivational essay for each programme.
As we cannot directly convert your GPA to the Danish system, the selection process is based on an overall assessment of your grades in the specific entry requirements, the motivational essay and Quota 2 activities. Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2 here.
TUITION FEES
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you will need a residence permit to study in Denmark and you will need to pay tuition fees each semester (we will start this process, if you are accepted to CBS).
If you need a residence permit to study in Denmark, make sure that you have checked all the relevant deadlines.
Note that CBS does not offer any scholarships for bachelor/ undergraduate students.
TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS
Diploma: If your diploma/ certificate is not in English, Danish, Swedish or Norwegian, then you must upload an official translation as well as a scan of the originals.
Other documentation: If you have documents that are not issued in one of the above languages, then you must upload a translation as well as a scan of the originals. You are welcome to translate all relevant documents yourself.
YOU CAN APPLY FOR AN APPRAISAL
You can apply for an appraisal between 01 October and 01 November.
This is where we assess in advance whether or not you fulfil all the entry requirements. Read more under 'Appraisal (pre-assessment)'.
Serbia
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Serbia.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Diploma o polozenom maturskom ispitu + Diploma o stecenom srednjem obrazovanju /Diploma o polozenom zavrsnom ispitu /Diploma o stecenom srednjem obrazovanju (Diploma per arsimin e mesem te fituar /Oklevel a befejezett közepfoku oktatasrol) (Serbien)
- Diploma o stecenom pozivnousmerenom obrazovanju i vaspitanju srednjeg stupnja (Vojvodina).
Required documentation
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Slovakia
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Slovakia and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirements
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej skúške / Maturitná skúška / Maturita z gymnázia
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- School-Leaving Exam Certificate – Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skúske
- Supplement to Certificate of School-Leaving Examination
- Grade transcripts for years 10, 11 and 12
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: 1. Foreign Language in English with a minimum of 210 taught hours
- Mathematics B: Minimum 350 lessons in Mathematics over the 3 years
- Social Studies B: Minimum total sum of 210 lessons (in History and / or Social Studies)
Language requirement
You cannot fulfil the English A language requirement with your upper secondary qualifications. Consider the following options:
- If you fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved TOEFL or IELTS language tests to fulfil the language requirement.
- Check under Specific entry requirements and Grade requirement to see if your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 requirement. Read more about the TOEFL and IELTS language tests
- If you do not fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved Cambridge exams to fulfil both the language requirement and the specific entry requirement. Read more about the Cambridge exam
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 3
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 4
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA of all the grades for the final semester of the Vysvedčeni is calculated and rounded to one decimal point.
This GPA is then calculated and converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Vysvedčení o Maturitnej skúške / Maturitná skúška / Maturita zo Srednej odbornej školy
- Maturitná skúška z Konzervatória
- Maturitní skúška zo Stredného odborného učilištá
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Slovenia
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Slovenia and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Spricevalo o splosni maturi and Maturitetno sprièevalo (Matura)
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Spricevalo o splosni maturi / Maturitetno sprièevalo
- Obvestilo o uspehu pri splosnui mature
- Letno spricevalo for the 4th year
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: The obligatory course in English as first foreign language fulfils the requirement if passed during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year.
- Mathematics B: The obligatory course in Mathematics fulfils the requirement if passed during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year.
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History
Language requirement
You cannot fulfil the English A language requirement with your upper secondary qualifications. Consider the following options:
- If you fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved TOEFL or IELTS language tests to fulfil the language requirement.
- Check under Specific entry requirements and Grade requirement to see if your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 requirement. Read more about the TOEFL and IELTS language tests
- If you do not fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved Cambridge exams to fulfil both the language requirement and the specific entry requirement. Read more about the Cambridge exam
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 2
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 3
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA of all the grades on the state exam Obvestilo o uspehu pri splošni mature is calculated.
The GPA of all the grades for the final school year on the Letno spričevalo is calculated.
The mean of these two GPAs is then calculated and converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (Slovenien -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Spricevalo o poklicna matura
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Spain
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Spain and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Título de Bachiller / Bachillerato (Baccalaureate)
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Título de Bachiller / Bachillerato exam certificate
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: English as the obligatory first foreign language
- Mathematics B:
- Ciencias de la Naturaleza y de la Salud - Mathematics I and II
- Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales – Mathematics
- Technología – Mathematics I and II
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History
Language requirement
You cannot fulfil the English A language requirement with your upper secondary qualifications. Consider the following options:
- If you fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved TOEFL or IELTS language tests to fulfil the language requirement.
- Check under Specific entry requirements and Grade requirement to see if your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0 requirement. Read more about the TOEFL and IELTS language tests
- If you do not fulfil the specific entry requirement English level B with a minimum grade of 6.0, you can take one of the approved Cambridge exams to fulfil both the language requirement and the specific entry requirement. Read more about the Cambridge exam
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 5
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 7
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The GPA given on the Bachiller Diploma is converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (Spanien -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad para Mayores de 25 años
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Sweden
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Sweden and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Högskoleförberedende examen bevis or Slutbetyg
- If you have taken subsequent courses to improve your grades, remember to upload both certificates. You must upload your original certificate and the certificate with your improved grades.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- Danish A: After 2014:
- Svensk automatically fulfilled
- Svensk automatically fulfilled
- English B: After 2014:
- Engelska steg 7 (ENGENG07)
- Engelska steg 7 (ENGENG07)
- Mathematics A: After 2014: (one of the following):
- Matematik MATMAT04
Matematik MATMAT05 - Matematik E (MA1205)
- Matematik MATMAT04
- Mathematics B: After 2014: one of the following
- Matematik MATMAT03 (either profile 'a', 'b' or 'c')
- Matematik C (MA1203)
- Matematik D (MA1204)
- Social Studies B: After 2014: one of the following
- Samhällskunskab 2 (SAMSAM02)
- Historia 2 (HISHIS02)
- Historia 1b (HISHIS01b) + Historia 2a (HISHIS02a)
- Historia 1b (HISHIS01b) + Samhällskundskab 1b (SAMSAM01b)
- Historia 1a1 (HISHIS01a1) + Samhällskundskab 1b (SAMSAM01b)
Language requirement
No national exam fulfils the language requirement. See how you can fulfil the English A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 =
- local grade E (A to F scale) 10
- local grade E (A to F scale) 10
- Danish grade 6.0 =
- local grade C (A to F scale) 15
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
The conversion table between the Swedish and the Danish grading scales can be found here (Sweden; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Gymnasieexamen from yrkesförberedande program med grundläggande behörighet
- Slutbetyg från Komvux – if not simimlar in content to the general Eksamensbevis for Högskoleforberedende Eksamen, Gymnasieskolen
- Intyg för behörighet til högskolestudier (grundläggande / särskild behörighet) / Folkhögskolan
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
You must submit your application no later than 15 March. Read more about the application and documentation deadlines under Deadlines.
Switzerland
Here you can find standard assessments for the most common upper secondary exams from Switzerland and see whether your exam Grade Point Average (GPA) is considered convertible or non-convertible, which determines how you will be assessed in the selection process.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
The following convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Maturitätszeugnis/Certificat de Maturité/Attestato di Maturitá
If you do not have the exam mentioned above, please check under Non-convertible exams below.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Maturitätszeugnis/Certificat de Maturité/Attestato di Maturitá and
- You must upload documentation for the last three years of your schooling. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: The obligatory course in English with a min. total of 210 hours fulfils the requirement - you need to document this by using the Verification form.
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History or Social Studies
- Mathematics B: The obligatory course in Mathematics with a min. total of 210 hours fulfils the requirement - you need to document this by using the Verification form.
Language requirement
No national exam fulfils the language requirement. See how you can fulfil the English A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your local grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 =
- (1 – 6 scale): Local grade minimum 4 (if a subject has two grades then the mean must be minimum 4)
- (1 – 10 scale): Local grade 6
- (5 – 1 scale): Local grade 3
- Danish grade 6.0 =
- (1 – 6 scale): Local grade minimum 5 (if a subject has two grades then the mean must be minimum 5)
- (1 – 10 scale): Local grade 8
- (5 – 1 scale): Local grade 2
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
GPA conversion
A GPA of the grades given on the Matura is calculated. This GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale using the relevant table according to which Swiss grading scale has been used.
The conversion tables between the Swiss grading scales and the Danish grading can be found here (Schweiz; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
The following non-convertible upper secondary exams are equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam:
- Eidgenössisches Berufsmaturitätszeugnis
- Certificat fedéral de maturité professionelle
- Attestato federale di maturità professionale
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
If you have the above (or all other than Maturitätszeugnis/Certificat de Maturité/Attestato di Maturitá),
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Turkey
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Turkey.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Lise Diplomasi (4+4+4 years, from circa 2015)
- Lise Diplomasi (8+4 years, completed in 2009 and forward).
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Lise Diplomasi, documentation for courses and grade transcripts. If passed supplementary courses, enlcose this as well.
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
UK: GCSE, AS- and A-levels and others
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from the UK.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirements
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- GCSE, AS- and A-levels (minimum total of 9 subjects – made up of least 6 different subjects including a combination equivalent of 3 A-levels (it needs to include at least 1 A-level, but can be made up of a combination where 2 AS-levels equates to 1 A-level).
- Applicants with AS- and A-levels only (where the GCSE equivalent was taken in another education system): a minimum of 2 subjects at AS-level and 3 subjects at A-level (altogether 5 different subjects). One of the AS-levels can be replaced with the ’Extended Project’ level 3.
- For all other upper secondary certificates, please contact us at bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- All final GCSE certificate(s), AS-level certificate(s) and A-level certificate(s).
If you have misplaced your GCSE or A-level certificates, you can order a Certified Statement of Results from the relevant exam board. For further information, please see here.
We cannot use predicted grades or the Candidate Statement of Provisional Results as final documentation.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: Automatically fulfilled
- Mathematics B: AS-level Mathematics (for the equivalent of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale you need a minimum grade of E from 2009 onwards and for the equivalent of 6.0 you would need a minimum grade of C).
- Social Studies B or History B: one of the following
- History at GCSE level*
- Sociology at GCSE level*
- Economics at GCSE level*
- Business Studies at GCSE level*
*for the equivalent of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale you need to have passed the subject and with a minimum grade of 2 or E depending on where you have taken the exam.
Language requirement
The following fulfils the language requirement English level A:
- A-level English language
- A-level English Literature
- GSCE English and A-levels documentation for entire secondary school taken in the U.K.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Ukraine
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Ukranie.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirements
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Svidotstvo pro zdobuttia povnoi zagalnoi serednoi osvity or an Atestat pro povnu zagal’nu srednju osvitu and
- 1 year of further education at university level to fulfil the general entry requirement.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications
- Diploma, course- and grade transcripts + documentation for completing one year of further education (60 ECTS-points /30 US Credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Relevant extra-curricular activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Africa (Panel content)
Cameroun
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Cameroun.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré or Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire. The final exam must be passed with a GPA of at least 10.
- Cameroon GCE Advanced Level Examinations (A) - Cameroon GCE Ordinary Level Examinations (at least 4 subjects passed) & Cameroon GCE Advanced Level Examinations (at least 3 subjects passed). The individual O level subjects have to passed with a minimum grade of G and the individual A level subjects need to be passed with a minimum grade of E.
- Brevet de Technicien / Diplôme de Bachelier de Technicien. The final exam must be passed with a GPA of at least 10. It must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to a minimum 60 ECTS.
- Cameroon GCE Ordinary Level Examinations (O) - Cameroon GCE Ordinary Level Examinations (at least 4 subjects passed) & Cameroon GCE Advanced Level Examinations (at least 2 subjects passed). The individual O level subjects have to passed with a minimum grade of G and the individual A level subjects need to be passed with a minimum grade of E. It must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to a minimum 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré/Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire or Attestation de Réussite, as well as Relevé des Notes. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) & General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) & Result Slips. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- Diplôme de Technicien/Brevet de Technicien or Attestation de Réussite, as well as your Relevé des Notes, Probatoire and 1 year of further education equating to a minimum 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) & General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) & Result Slips, as well as documentation of 1 year of further education equating to a minimum 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Egypt
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Egypt.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
-
Thanaweya A’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) or Secondary Certificate/Al-Azhar Institute.
The above cannot stand alone it must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to a minimum of 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- General Secondary School Certificate & grade transcripts (for Thanaweya A’ama for the last two years of your upper secondary education) and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Ethiopia
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Ethiopia.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESLCE) (up until 2002). The final exam must be passed with a GPA of at least C in mathematics and English and three other subjects have to be passed with an average of 2.0 out of 4.0 (if the scale is A-F you need to have passed 50% with at least a C).
- Secondary School Leaving Examination (SSLE) (from 2021 and further on)
- Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEEE) (from 2003 until 2010). Depending on the year you have graduated there are various requirements you must fulfil. Find more information on the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science database.
- University Entrance Examination Certificate (UEEC) (from 2011 until 2020). You need to have taken 7 subjects including English and mathematics and the exam passed with a minimum of 250 out of 700.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate if you have more than one certificate, we need all of your certificates and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- All relevant certificates including the examination certificate(s) and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- Ethiopien Higher Education Entrance Examination (if you have more than one certificate, we need all of your certificates) and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- University Entrance Examination Certificate if you have more than one certificate, we need all of your certificates) and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
See whether you fulfil or how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes. Read more under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Gambia
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Gambia.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) showing at least 5 subjects passed with C6 or better (English must be compulsory). This must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS – it cannot stand alone
- General Certificate of Education (O level)/School Certificate + General Certificate of Education (A level)/High School Certificate showing at least 9 subjects passed, including at least 6 different subjects and 3 A-levels (at least one grade D).
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Documentation required: WASSCE certificate and all school transcripts and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- Documentation required: Certificates and grade transcripts for School Certificate (O-level) & West African Examinations Council (Advanced Level). You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Ghana
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Ghana.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)/West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The exam must be passed with a minimum of 24 (which equals a D as GPA) or if the scale is from A1 to F9 you need to have passed with at least grade of E8. This must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- West African School Certificate (WASC/O level) & West African Higher School Certificate Examination (WAHSC/A level) showing at least 9 subjects passed, including at least 6 different subjects. 6 O-levels subjects and at least 3 A-level subjects (at least one grade D or better).
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Result slip (Statement of Result) and Certificate for SSSCE-exam either Senior Secondary School Certificate (by WAEC) or West African Senior School Certificate Examination (by WAEC) and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- Certificate for WASC and WAHSC. Please send your certificates directly from the West African Examinations Council. Verification form for the specific entry requirements (see below).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Kenya
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Kenya.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your upper secondary exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) + 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Exam certificate (please note we do not accept any Result Slip) and you must have at least 7 subjects and passed all exams with a minimum of C+, C- and D+. You also need to document 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Morocco
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Morocco.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Baccalauréat / Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire (général). The baccalauréat must have been passed with a minimum GPA of 10. This must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to a minimum of 60 ECTS.
- Baccalauréat / Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire (technique and professionnel). The baccalauréat must have been passed with a minimum GPA of 10. This must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to a minimum of 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Exam certificate and relevé des notes obtenues à l’examen du Baccalauréat and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS points.
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Nigeria
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Nigeria.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- GCE Advanced Level (A-level) - GCE Ordinary Level (O-level) - 7 subjects passed in at least 5 different subjects and 2 subjects on A-level. The individual O-level subjects have to passed with a minimum grade of 8 and the individual A-level subjects need to be passed with a minimum grade of E. This must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to a minimum of 60 ECTS
- Senior School Certificate (SSC)/West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) (fra 1989-). A minimum of 6 subjects are required including English and mathematics. All subjects must be passed with a minimum grade of E8. This must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to a minimum of 60 ECTS
- National Technical Certificate (NTC)/National Business Certificate (NBC). A minimum of 6 subjects and all subjects must be passed. This must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to a minimum of 60 ECTS
- GCE Advanced Level (A-level) - GCE Ordinary Level (O-level) at least 9 subjects passed in at least 6 different subjects and 3 subjects on A-level. The individual O-level subjects have to passed with a minimum grade of 8 and the individual A-level subjects need to be passed with a minimum grade of E.
- National Diploma/Ordinary National Diploma (Admission only to same study field as in Nigeria). All subjects must be passed with a minimum of Upper Credit level.
- Nigerian Certificate of Education. All subjects must be passed with a minimum grade of Credit or Merit (which is A, B or C).
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- GCE Advanced Level: General Certificate for Ordinary Level (O-level) and Certificate for Advanced Level (A-level) & result transcript/slips from West African Education Council (WAEC) and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- Senior School Certificate (SSC)/West African Senior School Certificate Examination: Exam certificate and grade transcripts, as well as Statement of Results from either West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or National Examination Council (NECO) and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- National Technical Certificate (NTC)/National Business Certificate (NBC): Exam certificate and grade transcripts from the exam authorities and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- GCE Advanced Level: General Certificate for Ordinary Level (O-level) and Certificate for Advanced Level (A-level) & result transcript/slips from West African Education Council (WAEC). You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- National Diploma/Ordinary National Diploma: Exam certificate and grade transcripts from the exam authorities. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- Nigerian Certificate of Education: Exam certificate and grade transcripts from the exam authorities. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
South Africa
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from South Africa.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) (from 2008) which indicates that the minimum requirements for admission to bachelor programmes are met.
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) (from 2008) which indicates that the minimum requirements for admission to diploma and/or higher certificate programmes in South Africa are met + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- National Senior Certificate (NSC)
- Grade transcripts for the last 3 years.
- 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS if the certificate states that the minimum requirements for admission to diploma and/or higher certificate programmes are met in South Africa.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
The following fulfils the language requirement English level A:
- If you have a South African National Senior Certificate, you automatically fulfil the English B and A requirement, provided that the full National Senior Certificate has been completed in South Africa.
If part or all of the above has been done in a non-English-speaking country, the English A requirement is not automatically fulfilled. Please contact bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Tunisia
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Tunisia.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Baccalauréat de l'enseignement secondaire. The combined exam results must be passed with a minimum GPA of 10.
- Baccalauréat de l'enseignement professionnel (Bac Pro) (from 2008 and forward). The combined exam results must be passed with a minimum GPA of 10.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diplôme du Baccalauréat or Attestation, as well as Relevé de notes. Verification form for the specific entry requirements (see below).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Uganda
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Uganda.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- 6 subjects in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) + 3 subjects (principal subjects) & General Paper in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) (English and Mathematics compulsory). You need to have passed the UCE subjects with a minimum grade of 8 and UACE subjects with a minimum grade of E. 1 subject from the principal subject level can be substituted for 2 subjects on the subsidiary subject level, but only 1 subject (not 2 subjects) can be substituted.
- Ordinary Diploma (Admission only to same study field as in Uganda). All subjects must be passed with a minimum grade of Pass (P).
- National Diploma (Admission only to same study field as in Uganda). All subjects must be passed with a minimum grade of Pass (P).
- 6 subjects in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) + 2 subjects (principal subjects) + General Paper in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) (English and Mathematics compulsory). You need to have passed the UCE subjects with a minimum grade of 8 and UACE subjects with a minimum grade of E and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Exam certificate for both UCE and UACE or Letter of Verification of Results for both.
- Exam certificate and all of your grade transcripts for the complete duration of the education.
- Exam certificate and all of your grade transcripts for the complete duration of the education.
- Exam certificate for both UCE and UACE or Letter of Verification of Results for both and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Asia (Panel content)
Afghanistan
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Afghanistan.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- The grade 12 Graduation Examination/Baccaluria (12 years in total) + 1 year of higher education or
- The vocational grade 12 Graduation Examination/Baccaluria (12 years in total) + 1 year of higher education.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Grade 12 Graduation Examination/Baccaluria (12 years in total) and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Bangladesh
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Bangladesh.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate* + 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS to fulfil the general entry requirement.
* These streams are accepted: Agriculture, Business Studies/Commerce, Home economics, Humanities, Music and Science.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Certificate, result card, mark certificate and mark sheet. You might be asked to provide your Secondary school certificate and result card, mark certificate and mark sheet and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
China
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from China.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Certificate of Graduation from Upper Middle School (gaozhong biyezhengshu or gaojizhongxue) & gaokao + 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Certificate of graduation, grade transcripts of all 3 years of your upper secondary education, & gaokao and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
India
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from India.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC)/All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate, exam taken at Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) + 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS to fulfil the general entry requirement.
- Indian School Certificate Examination (ISC), exam taken at Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE) or Higher Secondary Certificate + 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS to fulfil the general entry requirement.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Certificate and grade transcript for all year including exam results and documentation for completing 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Iran
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Iran.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Dore Motavasete Dovom - Nazari / Certificate of Secondary School Studies (from 2019 onwards). This must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- Dore Motavasete Dovom – Fani-Herfe'i/Certificate of Secondary School Studies, Technical and Vocational (from 2019 onwards). This must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- Dore Motavasete Dovom - Kār-Dāneš/Certificate of Secondary School Studies, Work and Knowledge (from 2019 onwards). This must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Dore Motavasete Dovom including grade transcript. Your documentation needs to include your GPA – if your diplomas do not have your GPA on them, then you need official documentation of this GPA. In addition, 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- Govāhināmeh Pāyāne Tahsilāte Motevasete - Nazari/Certificate of Secondary School Studies, Theoretical and Pish Daneshgahi/Pre-University Certificate. In addition, 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
- Govāhināmeh Pāyāne Tahsilāte Motevasete – Fani-Herfe'i/Certificate of Secondary School Studies, Technical and Vocational Stream and Pish Daneshgahi/Pre-University Certificate. In addition, 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Israel
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Israel.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Te'udat Bagrut - תעודת בגרות
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Bagrut Certificate
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Japan
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Japan.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (academic) or Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (vocational).
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Exam certificate/ final diploma
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Lebanon
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Lebanon.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- General Secondary Certificate/Baccalauréat Libanais / Baccalauréat Libanais II and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Baccalauréat including all grade transcripts from this education and your national exam passed with a minimum grade of 10 (without the national exam you are not eligible to apply) and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS. You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Nepal
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Nepal.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- School Leaving Certificate Examinations (Grade XI and XII) (from 2018) / Higher Secondary Certificate (until 2017) or Proficiency Certificate + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII): Academic Transcript and Certificate/Migration Certificate issued by National Examinations Board
- Higher Secondary Certificate (12 år): Academic Transcript, Mark Sheet and Migration Certificate and Provisional Certificate/Certificate. These documents are issued by Higher Secondary Education Board up until 2015 and by National Examinations Board in 2016 + 2017
- Proficiency Certificate: Proficiency Certificate
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Pakistan
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Pakistan.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Examination/Intermediate + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
- Diploma of Faculty of Arts/Science (FA/FSc) + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
- Certificate/Diploma in Commerce/Intermediate in Commerce + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Result Card, Mark Certificate, Mark Sheet and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS.
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Philippines
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Philippines.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- High School Diploma (Katibayan), Academic Track from 2018 (12 years in total) + 1 year of further education or
- High School Diploma (Leaving Certificate, Diploma, Katibayan, Katunayan) up until 2017 (10 years in total) + 2 years of further education or
- Senior High School (Katibayan), Arts and Design Track/Sports Track/Technical-Vocational Livelihood Track from 2018 (12 years in total) + 1 year of further education.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- The above mentioned documents plus a grade transcript.
- If you graduated your Katibayan before 2018 you must also send your Certificate of Graduation (Katunayan). Additionally, you must upload documentation for completing 1 (or 2 if needed) year(s) of further education.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
South Korea
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from South Korea.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo (Academic High School Diploma/Graduation Certificate) or Silopkye Kodung Hakkyo (Vocational High School Diploma/Specialised Schools)*.
* Please note there may be specific units you must fulfil.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Graduation Certificate or Academic High School Diploma and grade transcript.
- If you have taken CSAT in South Korea, you can enclose this as well.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Syria
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Syria.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Al Shahada Al Thanawiya / Baccalauréat.
The above cannot stand alone and must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS to fulfil the general entry requirement.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Exam certificate including grades and 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS. Verification form for the specific entry requirements (see below).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Thailand
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Thailand.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Matayom VI (M6)/Maw6
The above cannot stand alone and must be accompanied by 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS to fulfil the general entry requirement.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Mathyaom VI Certificate & transcripts with subjects and grades & 1 year of further education equating to 60 ECTS points. Verification form for the specific entry requirements (see below).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Vietnam
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Vietnam.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Bằng Tốt nghiệp Trung học Phổ thong + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
- Giay Chung Nhan Pho Thong Trung Hoc (provisional certificate) + 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Có Số does not give access to universities in Denmark.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Certificate & transcripts with subjects and grades and 1 year of further education equivalent to 60 ECTS.
- You also need to document the specific entry requirements by using the Verification form here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Americas (Panel content)
Argentina
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Argentina.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Titulo de Bachiller, plus 1 year of further education at university level to fulfil the general entry requirement.
- Técnico (de nivel Medio) / Perito Mercantil (etc.), plus 1 year of further education at university level to fulfil the general entry requirement.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Titulo de Bachiller, including Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
- Técnico (de nivel Medio) /Perito Mercantil (etc.), including Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Bolivia
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Bolivia.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Diploma/Grado/Titulo de Bachiller en humanidades or + 1 year of higher education
- Diploma/Grado/Titulo de Bachiller Tecnico + 1 year of higher education
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Your final Diploma + transcripts from all 4 years of study (Secondario Humanidades) and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Brazil
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Brazil.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Certificado de Ensino Médio/Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio Supletiv, plus 1 year of further education at university level
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Final diploma + Histórico Escolar (transcript of grades) and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Canada
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Canada.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Alberta: General or Advanced High School Diploma (Alberta) that completes the Canadian requirements for admission to higher education. The education must be passed with a minimum of 60% or more.
- British Colombia: Secondary School Diploma / Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma (Dogwood Diploma) that completes the Canadian requirements for admission to higher education. Depending on the year you have graduated there are various requirements you can find more information Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science database.
- New Brunswick: High School Graduation Diploma / Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. Depending on the year you have graduated there are various requirements you can find more information Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science database.
- Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Advanced level). Depending on the year you have graduated there are various requirements you can find more information Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science database.
- Québec: Diplôme d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC)/Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) (préuniversité/general). Courses must be passed with a minimum of 60%.
If your province is not listed above please check what you need to fulfil the general entry requirement in the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science database and contact us at bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
Please note that neither GED, SAT nor honors fulfils the general entry requirement and therefore will not be part of an application assessment.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Alberta: Alberta High School Diploma + Transcript of Academic Achievements.
- British Colombia: Dogwood Diploma + Transcript of grades.
- New Brunswick: High School Diploma or Graduation Certificate Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires.
- Ontario: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (incl. documentation for OAC) + Ontario Student Transcript. The documentation for OAC is only relevant if you finished in the year of 2000 or before. Diplôme d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC)/Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) (préuniversité/general) + transcript of records.
- Québec: Diplôme d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC)/Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) (préuniversité/general) + transcript of records.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
- English level B: you need to have a Canadian High School Diploma to fulfill English level B. It does not make a difference if the high school was completed in Canada, abroad or in several countries.
- Mathematics and Social studie:
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Chile
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Chile.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- You need Licencia de educación media/licencia de enseñanza media/licencia secundaria (must be passed with an average of minimum 4 over the course of all 4 years) + 1 year of further education.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Your final Diploma + transcripts from all 4 years of study (certificado de concentración de notas de ensenanza media) and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Colombia
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Colombia.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Bachillerato Académico / Diploma de Bachiller Académico + 1 year of further education
- Bachillerato Técnico/Diploma de Bachiller Técnico + 1 year of further education
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diploma de Bachiller + transcripts of grades and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Costa Rica
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Costa Rica.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Título de Bachiller (Bachillerato) / Diploma de Conclusión de Estudios de Educación Diversificada + 1 year of higher education. Each year of the Bachiller must be passed with a minimum of 70 or more.
- Técnico en el nivel medio en la especialidad (Técnico Medio) + Bachiller en Enseñanza Media + 1 year of higher education. Each year of the Bachiller must be passed with a minimum of 70 or more.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Final diploma + transcript of grades (Certificado de Notas / Calificaciones) and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Ecuador
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Ecuador.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Bachillerato/Título de Bachiller en Arte/Ciencias/(previously Bachillerato/Titulo de Bachiller en Humanidades Modernas) + 1 year of further education
- Bachillerato/Título de Bachiller Unico Integral + 1 year of further education
- Bachillerato/Título de Bachiller Tecnico + 1 year of further education
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Final diploma + transcripts of grades (Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones) and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Mexico
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Mexico.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- A Bachillerato General/Unico+ 1 year of further education
- Bachillerato Tecnológico + 1 year of further education
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Final diploma (preparatoria) or transcript of grades + Certificado de Estudios (it must be clear from the document that the Bachillerato is passed).
- Additionally, you must upload documentation for completing one year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Nicaragua
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Nicaragua.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras (Bachillerato) + 1 year of higher education
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Bachiller diploma + transcript of grades (Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones) and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Paraguay
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Paraguay.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Bachillerato Científico + 1 year of further education.
If you have another upper secondary education/Bachillerato please contact us at bacheloradmission@cbs.dk
Check what you need from your country to fulfil the general entry requirement in the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science database. If your country is not featured please contact us at bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Final Bachillerato diploma + transcript of grades (Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones) and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Peru
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Peru.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Certificado Oficial de Estudios / Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa (quinto) + 1 year of further education.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Final diploma + transcript of grades (Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones) and documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Trinidad and Tobago
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Trinidad & Tobago.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Check what you need from your country to fulfil the general entry requirement in the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science database.
- If your country is not featured, please contact us at bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
You need to upload a copy of the original documents required. If you are in the process of completing the general entry requirement, you must upload the final diploma and other required documents before the deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Uruguay
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Uruguay.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- Check what you need from your country to fulfil the general entry requirement in the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science database.
- If your country is not featured, please contact us at bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
You need to upload a copy of the original documents required. If you are in the process of completing the general entry requirement, you must upload the final diploma and other required documents before the deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
USA
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from USA.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- US High School Diploma and 3 AP tests (each passed with a minimum score of 3 and the 3 tests must be from different subject areas - you can find information on the subject areas here: AP Courses and Exams – AP Students | College Board) to fulfil the general entry requirement.
- The 3 AP tests can be substituted with 1 year of full-time undergraduate college studies (equating to a minimum of 30 US credits/60 ECTS).
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- High School Diploma, official High School Grade Transcript from all 3 or 4 years and your AP College Board Student Score Report (and/or the official grade transcript of your college studies).
Please note that neither GED, SAT nor honours fulfils any part of the general entry requirement and therefore will not be part of an application assessment.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following can be used to fulfil the specific entry requirements.
- English level B: you need to have a US High School Diploma. It does not make a difference if the high school was completed in the USA, abroad or in several countries.
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Mathematics level B: you need to have passed an AP Calculus test with a minimum score of 3 (AP Calculus includes differential calculus). Pre-Calculus does not fulfil the requirement (as it does not include differential calculus). In addition to the AP Calculus documentation (AP College Board Student Score Report), you need to upload documentation (fill in 'US Mathematics verification form' below) that you have had a minimum of 250 hours of mathematics, passed a final exam and your curriculum has covered the following topics: Statistics and probability theory; Functions and equations; Circular functions and trigonometry; Matrices; Vectors; Calculus; Algebra; Use of IT-tools and mathematical programmes when solving mathematical problems.
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Social Studies/History level B: you need to upload documentation that you have had a minimum of 150 hours of Social Studies / History as part of your upper secondary/high school education, have passed a final exam and have covered some the following topics: Regional and global history, sociology, politics and ideology.
Language requirement
The following fulfils the language requirement English level A:
- US High School Diploma plus 3 AP tests/one year of full-time college studies, all of which must have been taken in the US.
If part or all of the above has been done in a non-English-speaking country, the English level A language requirement is not automatically fulfilled, please send an email to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk for guidance.
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Venezuela
Here you can find standard assessments of the most common upper secondary exams from Venezuela.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You can fulfil the general entry requirement with the following qualifications:
- You need Título de Educación Media General/Bachillerato/Titulo de Bachiller + 1 year of further education. The Bachillerato must be passed with a minimum of 10.
- Bachillerato/Titulo de Bachiller agropecuario/comercial/industrial/mercantil/salud) + 1 year of further education. The Bachillerato must be passed with a minimum of 10.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Your final diploma and transcript of grades (diploma + transcript of grades (Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones)
- Documentation for completing 1 year of further education (equivalent to 60 ECTS/30 US credits).
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Other international educations (Panel content)
Dansk-Fransk Baccalauréat
Here you can find our standard assessments of your upper secondary exam.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
Your Dansk-Fransk Baccalauréat is equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam if all the following criteria are fulfilled:
- Dansk-Fransk Baccalauréat (DFB)
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Exam certificate and
- Relevé de notes
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam can fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- Danish A: The obligatory course in Danish A fulfils the requirement
- English B: The obligatory course in English fulfils the requirement
- Mathematics B:
- For exams completed in 2021 and later:
- Mathematics as a minimum for the first two years of the Baccalauréat
- For exams completed in 2020 and earlier:
- Série Littéraire: The obligatory course and the elective course in Mathematics together fulfil the requirement
- Série Economique et Sociale: The obligatory course in Mathematics fulfils the requirement
- Série scientifique: The obligatory course in Mathematics fulfils the requirement
- For exams completed in 2021 and later:
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History fulfils the requirement
Language requirement
No exam fulfils the requirement, look at “How to fulfil the specific entry requirement".
English B with a Danish grade level of at least 6.0 (see below) AND one of the accepted language tests.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 10
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 12
GPA conversion
How to convert the GPA and the conversion table between the French and Danish grading scales can be found here (Frankrig; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
Canadian high school (taken outside of Canada)
Here you can find our standard assessments of your upper secondary exam.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You must fulfil the general entry requirement of having a qualifying upper secondary exam. Whether you fulfil the general entry requirement depends on what Province curriculum your international Canadian high school follows. You can find the information under the standard assessments for Canada.
Language requiremen
Specific entry requirements
You must fulfil all the specific entry requirements. Whether you fulfil the specific entry requirements depends on what Province curriculum your international Canadian high school follows. You can find the information under the standard assessments for Canada.
Language requirement
An international Canadian high school does not automatically fulfil the language requirement English level A, so you need to upload documentation that you fulfil it. Read more under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
Here you can find our standard assessments of your upper secondary exam.
- A motivational essay
- Quota 2 activities
- Grade level in the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
European Baccalaureate
Here you can find our standard assessments of your upper secondary exam.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
Your European Baccalaureate is equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam if all the following criteria are fulfilled:
- European Baccalaureate
Please note that you must also fulfil all of the following criteria in order to fulfil the general entry requirement:
- The GPA must be minimum 50%
- As of and including 2014: 1 of the 3 oral exams must be mother tongue (or the teaching language of the language section enrolled in) while 3 of the 5 written exams must be mother tongue, first foreign language and Maths
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diploma and
- Grade transcript
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam can fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- L l
- L ll
- L lll
- English B:
- L III - 4 years
- L IV - 4 years (4 hours)
- Mathematics A: The obligatory course in Mathematics (5 hours)
- Mathematics B: The obligatory course in Mathematics
- Social Studies B: The obligatory course in History
Language requirement
The following is equivalent to English level A:
- L I
- L II
- L III - 6 years (4 hours)
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 =
- 2020 and before: local grade 6.00 - 6.49
- From 2021: local grade 5.00 - 6.60
- Danish grade 6.0 =
- 2020 and before: local grade 7.50 - 8.49
- From 2021: local grade 7.79 - 8.75
GPA conversion
The GPA given on the diploma is converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (European Baccalaureate / Europæisk Studentereksamen; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
IGCSE, AS- and A-levels and others
Here you can find our standard assessments of your upper secondary exam.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
Your IGCSE, AS- and A-levels is equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam if all the following criteria are fulfilled:
- IGCSE, AS- and A-levels (minimum total of 9 subjects – made up of least 6 different subjects including a combination equivalent of 3 A-levels (it needs to include at least 1 A-level, but can be made up of a combination where 2 AS-levels equates to 1 A-level).
- Applicants with AS- and A-levels only (where the IGCSE equivalent was taken in another education system): a minimum of 2 subjects at AS-level and 3 subjects at A-level (altogether 5 different subjects). One of the AS-levels can be replaced with the ’Extended Project’ level 3.
- For all other upper secondary certificates, please contact us at bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- All final IGCSE certificate(s), AS-level certificate(s) and A-level certificate(s) NB, We cannot use predicted grades or the Candidate Statement of Provisional Results as final documentation. If you have misplaced your IGCSE or A-level certificates, you can order a Certified Statement of Results from the relevant exam board. For further information, please see here.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam can fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English level B: is automatically fulfilled
- Mathematics level B: AS-level Mathematics (for the equivalent of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale you need a minimum grade of E from 2009 onwards and for the equivalent of 6.0 you would need a minimum grade of C)).
- Social Studies/History B:
- History at IGCSE level*
- Sociology at IGCSE level* .
- Economics at IGCSE level*
- Business Studies at IGCSE level*
*for the equivalent of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale you need to have passed the subject and with a minimum grade of 2 or E depending on where you have taken the exam.
Language requirement
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam can fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- A-level English language
- A-level English literature
Alternatively, you can take one of the accepted language tests to fulfil the language requirement. Read more under Language tests: IELTS og TOEFL.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
International Baccalaureate - IB Diploma
Here you can find our standard assessments of your upper secondary exam.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
Your International Baccalaureate – IB Diploma is equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam if all the following criteria are fulfilled:
- International Baccalaureate - IB Diploma
Please note that you must also fulfil all of the following criteria in order to fulfil the general entry requirement:
- Total points must be a minimum of 24 (including bonus and minus penalty points)
- Minimum of 6 subjects passed
- Minimum of 3, and no more than 4, subjects passed at Higher level (HL)
- All the other courses must be passed at Subsidiary level (SL)
- Extended Essay must have been submitted
- The course Theory of Knowledge (TOK) must have been completed
- All CAS Activities (Creativity, Action and Service) must have been completed
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate and Diploma Programme Results
- If you have taken a retake, remember to upload your first given diploma as well
Please note that if you finish your IB the same year as you apply, the only way we accept your IB diploma is online in the IBO database: please ask your IB Coordinator to grant CBS ("Copenhagen Business School (000151)) access to your online IB results.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam can fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- Danish A1, higher level (HL)
- Danish A Literature, higher Level (HL) (from 2013 and forward)
- Danish A1, standard level (SL) with a min. grade 4*
- Danish A Literature, standard Level (SL) (from 2013) with a min. grade 4*
*Please note that Danish A1, standard level (SL) and Danish A Literature, standard Level (SL) (from 2013) cannot fulfil the Danish requirement for HA(kom).
- English B:
- English A1 (SL)
- English A2 (SL)
- English B (SL)
- English A1 (HL)
- English A2 (HL)
- English B (HL)
- English A Lang. & Lit. (SL)
- English A Lang. & Lit. (HL)
- English A Literature (SL)
- English A Literature (HL)
- Mathematics A:
- Mathematics (HL)
- Mathematics (HL)
- Mathematics B:
- Mathematics (SL or HL)
- Mathematics: Analysis and approaches (SL or HL)
- Mathematics: Applications and interpretation (SL or HL)
- Social Studies B:
- Business and management (SL or HL)
- Economics (SL or HL)
- Geography (HL)
- Global Politics (SL or HL)
- History (SL or HL)
- Social and cultural anthropology (HL)
Language requirement
The following is equivalent to English level A:
- English B (HL)
- English A1 (SL)
- English A2 (SL)
- English A1 (HL)
- English A2 (HL)
- English A Lang. & Lit. (SL)
- English A Lang. & Lit. (HL)
- English A Literature (SL)
- English A Literature (HL)
See alternative ways to fulfil the language requirement under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 3
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 5
GPA conversion
The total number of points is converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (International Baccalaureate; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only)
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
International Baccalaureate - IB Diploma Programme (DP) Course Results (Certificate)
Here you can find our standard assessments of your upper secondary exam.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
However, the IB Diploma Programme (DP) Course Result does not fulfil the general entry requirement. Read more under the
General entry requirement
Your International Baccalaureate - Diploma Programme (DP) Course Results is equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam if all the following criteria are fulfilled:
- International Baccalaureate - Diploma Programme (DP) Course Results
- Total points must be a minimum of 18 (including bonus and minus penalty points)
- The minimum grade 3 in all 6 subject
- You must supplement one of the following to your DP Course Result:
- Minimum 2 HF single courses or GSK courses.
- Minimum 250 hours of teaching and 100 hours of preparation of written coursework.
- Minimum 1 A level course and minimum 1 B level course
- Courses at C level cannot be used as part of the supplementary courses.
- 60 ECTS passed from a higher education (exceptions may occur)
Please note that you must also fulfil all of the following criteria in order to fulfil the general entry requirement:
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Up to and including 2012: IB Certificate
- From and including 2013: The Diploma Programme (DP) Course Results
If you have taken a retake, remember to upload you first given diploma as well
Please note that if you finish your IB the same year as you apply, the only way we accept your IB diploma is online in the IBO database: please ask your IB Coordinator to grant CBS ("Copenhagen Business School (000151)) access to your online IB results.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam can fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- Danish A1, higher level (HL)
- Danish A Literature, higher Level (HL) (from 2013 and forward)
- Danish A1, standard level (SL) with a min. grade 4*
- Danish A Literature, standard Level (SL) (from 2013) with a min. grade 4*
* Please note that Danish A1, standard level (SL) and Danish A Literature, standard Level (SL) (from 2013) cannot fulfil the Danish requirement for HA(kom).
- English B:
- English A1 (SL)
- English A2 (SL)
- English B (SL)
- English A1 (HL)
- English A2 (HL)
- English B (HL)
- English A Lang. & Lit. (SL)
- English A Lang. & Lit. (HL)
- English A Literature (SL)
- English A Literature (HL)
- Mathematics A:
- Mathematics (HL)
- Mathematics (HL)
- Mathematics B:
- Mathematics (HL)
- Mathematics (SL)
- Mathematics: Analysis and approaches (SL)
- Mathematics: Applications and interpretation (SL)
- Social Studies B:
- Business and management (SL or HL)
- Economics (SL or HL)
- Geography (HL)
- Global Politics (SL or HL)
- History (SL or HL)
- Social and cultural anthropology (HL)
Language requirement
The following is equivalent to English level A:
- English B (HL)
- English A1 (SL)
- English A2 (SL)
- English A1 (HL)
- English A2 (HL)
- English A Lang. & Lit. (SL)
- English A Lang. & Lit. (HL)
- English A Literature (SL)
- English A Literature (HL)
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 3
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 5
GPA conversion
The total number of points is converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (International Baccalaureate; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
Baccalauréat Français International - BFI (previously OIB)
Here you can find our standard assessments of your upper secondary exam.
Convertible upper secondary exam
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) and grades can be converted to the Danish grading scale and therefore your upper secondary exam is considered convertible.
General entry requirement
Your Baccalauréat Français International is equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam if all the following criteria are fulfilled:
- Baccalauréat Français International
- Before 2024: Option Internationale du Baccalaureát OIB
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- Diplôme and
- Relevé des notes
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam can fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- Danish level A
- Section Danoise only: Danish passed with minimum 14,0 (16,0 for HA(kom.))
- Section Danoise only: Danish passed with minimum 14,0 (16,0 for HA(kom.))
- English B:
- English Langue vivante A
- English Langue vivante B
- English Langue vivante I
- English Langue vivante II
- Mathematics B:
- Mathematics as a minimum for the first two years of the Baccalauréat
- Mathematics as a minimum for the first two years of the Baccalauréat
- Social Studies B:
- The obligatory course in History-Geography
Language requirement
None of your subjects can be used to fulfil the language requirement. If you have English B with a Danish grade level of at least 6.0, you can take one of the accepted language tests to fulfil the language requirement. Read more under Language requirement.
Grade requirement for single subjects
You need to pass the relevant subjects with a minimum grade of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale. For certain subjects, the grade requirement is 6.0 on the Danish grading scale. This is how we convert your grades:
- Danish grade 2.0 = local grade 10
- Danish grade 6.0 = local grade 12
GPA conversion
The French GPA given in Total pour mention is converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
If this is not given, the GPA is calculated by dividing the total point sum with the total weighting, Coeff. If there is registration in the 2nd round, Epreuves de 2e groupe, the GPA is taken from the Total 1er groupe + 2e groupe. The GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).
The conversion table between the French and Danish grading scales can be found here (Option Internationale du Baccalauréat -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).
Selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2
Since we can convert your GPA to the Danish scale, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2. Read more about selection in Quota 1 and Quota 2.
US high school diploma (taken outside the USA or not entirely taken in the USA)
Here you can find our standard assessments of your upper secondary exam.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
Your US high school diploma is equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam if all the following criteria are fulfilled:
- Interntional US High School Diploma and
- 3 AP tests (each passed with a minimum score of 3 and the 3 tests must be from different subject areas) or 1 year of full-time undergraduate college studies (equating to minimum 60 ECTS-points).
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- International US High School Diploma
- Official High School Grade Transcript
- Your AP College Board Student Score Report (and/or the official grade transcript of your college studies).
Please note that neither GED, SAT nor honours fulfils any part of the general entry requirement and therefore will not be part of an application assessment.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
The following subjects from your upper secondary exam can fulfil the specific entry requirements:
- English B: you need to have an international US High School Diploma. It does not make a difference if the high school diploma was completed in the USA, abroad or in several countries.
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Mathematics level B: you need to have passed an AP Calculus test with a minimum score of 3 (AP Calculus includes differential calculus). Pre-Calculus does not fulfil the requirement (as it does not include differential calculus). In addition to the AP Calculus documentation (AP College Board Student Score Report), you need to upload documentation (fill in 'US Mathematics verification form' below) that you have had a minimum of 250 hours of mathematics, passed a final exam and your curriculum has covered the following topics: Statistics and probability theory; Functions and equations; Circular functions and trigonometry; Matrices; Vectors; Calculus; Algebra; Use of IT-tools and mathematical programmes when solving mathematical problems.
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Social Studies/History level B: you need to upload documentation that you have had a minimum of 150 hours of Social Studies / History as part of your upper secondary/high school education, have passed a final exam and have covered some the following topics: Regional and global history, sociology, politics and ideology.
Language requirement
You must document that you fulfil the language requirement.
An international US high school does not automatically fulfil English level A. You need to upload documentation that you fulfil English level A. Read more about fulfilling the English language requirement here.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
Rest of the world
We have not made a standard assessment of your exam if you cannot find it under the other countries or international exams.
You will have what we call a non-convertible exam. Read more about this below.
Non-convertible upper secondary exam
Since your GPA and grades cannot be converted to the Danish grading scale, your exam is considered non-convertible.
General entry requirement
You need to document that you fulfil the general entry requirement of having a qualifying upper secondary exam. You can see if your qualifications are sufficient to fulfil the general entry requirement in the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science database.
Required documentation
The following documentation is required to assess your qualifications:
- A copy of the original documents required
- If you need 1 year of further education (equating to 60 ECTS) in addition to your upper secondary exam to fulfil the general entry requirement, then you also need to upload official documentation for that.
You must upload the required official documents - alternatives are not accepted. Read more about what we consider acceptable formats for the documents under Documentation.
If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Specific entry requirements
As the Ministry of Higher Education and Science has not published comparative levels for the specific entry requirements for your subjects, you cannot find them here.
However, you might still be able to fulfil the specific entry requirements depending on the content and level of your subjects. Read more under When no comparative levels are available.
Language requirement
Find out how you can fulfil the English level A language requirement for the English-taught bachelor programmes under Language requirement.
Selection in Quota 2
As we cannot directly convert your GPA or any of your other grades to the Danish grading scale, you can only be assessed in Quota 2. Selection is based on an overall assessment of:
- Your motivational essay
- Activities
- Your general grade level within the specific entry requirements
Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2.
When no comparative levels are available
English level B
To fulfil English level B you need to upload documentation showing that you have studied a minimum of 210 hours of English during the last three years of your education at upper secondary level and that through your courses you have gained all of the following competencies
- You understand spoken and written English effectively
- You converse and write with accuracy in grammar, spelling and punctuation
- You possess a vocabulary that supports participation in conversations on general topics
- You can engage confidently in discussions on cultural, societal, and other specific subjects relevant to the UK, USA, and other English-speaking countries.
The relevant courses must be passed with grades that are higher than the minimum passing grade.
Mathematics level B
To fulfil Mathematics level B you need to upload documentation that you have studied a minimum of 250 hours of Mathematics during the last three years of your education at upper secondary level and that your courses have covered all of the following topics:
- Statistics and probability theory
- Functions and equations
- Circular functions and trigonometry
- Matrices
- Vectors
- Calculus
- Algebra
- Use of IT-tools and mathematical programmes when solving mathematical problems
The relevant courses must be passed with the minimum passing grade on the local scale (higher if you are applying for a programme with a Mathematics grade requirement of minimum 6.0 on the Danish grading scale).
Social Studies or History level B
To fulfil Social Studies or History level B you need to upload documentation that you have studied a minimum of 150 hours of Social Studies or History during last three years of your education at upper secondary level and that your courses have covered some of the following topics:
- Regional and global history
- Sociology
- Politics
- Ideology
The relevant courses must be passed with the minimum passing grade on the local scale.
Required documentation
You must upload documentation for your hours and content in:
- English level B
- Mathematics level B
- Social Studies or History level B.
Please use the official Verification form to document your qualifications.
Individual course assessment
You can request an individual course assessment ahead of the admission round if you are unsure if your course can fulfil the specific entry requirement to the bachelor programme you are interested in.
Send an email to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk between 1 October and 1 November with the following
- Official documentation for the course(s)/subject(s) you wish to have assessed (grade transcript, final certificate, information about course content and hours etc.)
- A signed and stamped CBS Verification Form (find the verification form under Required documentation)
Please note that we do not assess unofficial documentation or similar material from unverified sources.
You will receive an answer no later than 1 February.
Appraisal
Get a preassessment of your qualifications
Who can apply?
In order to be eligible for an appraisal, you must have completed your entire upper secondary exam, including (where required) the additional 1 year of further education that is needed to fulfil the general entry requirement, at the time when you request the appraisal.
Application period
You can apply for an appraisal from 1 October to 1 November each year.
How to apply
In order to apply you must:
- Fill out the Appraisal Form and send it by email. to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
- Scan and attach all necessary documentation. Read more about documentation under Required documentation.
- When you send the email, please write ‘Bachelor Appraisal’ as your subject line.
- You can only request an appraisal for one bachelor programme at CBS. Make sure to specify the programme you are applying for clearly on the appraisal form.
Required documentation
When you apply for an appraisal, you must include required documentation needed for us to make an assessments. If the documentation is incomplete or incorrect it may affect the outcome of your appraisal.
General entry requirement
Check which documents are required from your country to fulfil the entry requirements for your upper secondary exam at Standard assessments for upper secondary exams
Specific entry and language requirements
You must send documentation for the specific entry requirements for the bachelor programme you want an appraisal to. This includes:
- course descriptions and
- documentation concerning hours studied for each relevant subject per year during your upper secondary school / university years.
We do not assess unofficial documentation or similar material from unverified sources.
Translations
If your documents are not in English, you must translate them into English. Please scan and attach both the documents in the original language and the translated versions.
We only assess what you send us
You are responsible for uploading all the required documents for your appraisal. CBS does not follow up if something is missing, as an appraisal is an extra service we offer.
If your documents are incomplete or insufficient, this will affect the outcome of your appraisal. We do not provide feedback on your documents before you receive the final appraisal.
When you can expect an answer
You will receive your appraisal between 1 December and the end of January.
You are guaranteed an answer before the application round opens on 1 February.
An appraisal is not an application
A bachelor appraisal is not the same as applying for admission to CBS. You must still submit a full application via Optagelse.dk once the application round opens on 1 February.
When you apply, make sure to upload your appraisal answer along with all your documentation to your application at optagelse.dk.
Application fee, tuition fee and resident permit
Tuition fee (Panel content)
Do you need to pay tuition fees?
Citizens of EU/EEA countries as well as Switzerland are not to pay tuition fees to study in Denmark.
Citizens of all other countries are required to pay tuition fees when studying in Denmark. Below you can find information on a possible exemption based on prior residence in Denmark.
Exemptions
As a non-EU/-EEA/-Swiss citizen, you are exempt from paying the tuition fee if you:
- Have dual nationality (non-EU/EEA and EU/EEA (document this with a valid EU/EEA passport).
- Hold a permanent residence permit in Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands).
- Hold a permanent residence permit in another Nordic country (Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland), provided you maintain your permanent residency in that country while being enrolled at CBS. If you move to Denmark, you are liable to pay tuition fees.
- Have been granted a temporary residence permit cf. the Danish Aliens Act:
- Section 7(1) and section 8(1) of the Danish Aliens Act (convention refugees);
- Section 7(2) and section 8(2) of the Danish Aliens Act (foreigners with protection status);
- Section 7(3) of the Danish Aliens Act (foreigners with temporary protection status));
- Section 9b (1) of the Danish Aliens Act (foreigners with humanitarian protection status);
- Section 9(1) or 9c(1) of the Danish Aliens Act as a consequence of a familial relationship to a foreigner with a residence permit pursuant to section 7(1) or 7(2) or 7(3) or section 8(1) or (2) of the Danish Aliens Act (family reunification);
- Section 9m(1) of the Danish Aliens Act and your parent(s) has/have been granted a residence permit pursuant to Section 9A of the Danish Aliens Act (accompanying child to a foreigner employed in Denmark; the text “accompanying family member” is not sufficient, as accompanying spouses must pay tuition fees to study in Denmark).
- Have obtained EU status pursuant to the Executive Order on Residence in Denmark for Aliens Falling within the Rules of the European Union (the EU Residence Order).
- Hold a temporary residence permit in Denmark according to Law no. 2055 of 16 November 2021 regarding persons who in Afghanistan have provided support to Danish authorities etc.
- Hold a temporary residence permit in Denmark according to Law no. 324 of 16 March 2022 regarding persons who have been displaced from Ukraine.
Current student residence permit
Having a student residence permit whether at another institution, or at CBS under a different programme does not under any circumstances exempt you from paying the tuition fee.
Documentation
If you have one of the above residence permits that exempt you from paying the tuition fee it is very important that you upload documentation to prove it.
CBS Admissions will, on the basis of the documentation provided in your application, assess whether or not you are exempt from paying tuition fees. Make sure to upload the following documents:
- Scan or photo of your residence permit letter from the Immigration Services specifying under which law and with what conditions your permit was issued and
- Scan or photo of your residence permit card and
- Scan or photo of the page in your passport giving you residence permit (if applicable)
Based on the documentation you upload, CBS Admissions will grant or deny you an exemption. Please note that you may still be required to pay the application fee.
If you are currently in the process of applying for one of the above residence permits, you should document this, as we may then prolong the deadline for receiving the permit or paying tuition fees.
How much and where should this be paid?
The tuition fee for students enrolling in any full-time bachelor programme at CBS is
- EURO 6,500 per semester (EURO 13,000 per year) or
- DKK 49,000 per semester (DKK 98,000 per year)
The tuition fee must be paid per semester. The payment cannot be split up in several installments. You will receive an invoice with details about how to pay the tuition fee via email.
If you are offered a place at CBS, you must pay the tuition fee for the first semester by the deadline given in your letter of acceptance.
Please note that we will initiate the residence permit application process only after the tuition fee is cleared in our account.
CBS Admissions will send you invoices for the subsequent semesters before the beginning of each semester (i.e. before 1 February and 1 September).
Reimbusement of the tuition fees
It is only possible to have the tuition fee reimbursed in the following cases:
- if you are conditionally accepted at the programme and do not, against expectations, fulfil the requirements stated.
- if you have paid for the coming semester, but withdraw from the programme before the semester starts, the tuition fee for the coming semester will be reimbursed.
The tuition fee cannot be reimbursed if you withdraw from the programme after semester start (i.e. 1 September and 1 February).
- if you, after having paid the tuition fee, obtain a residence permit exempting you from paying the tuition fee. In this case, the validity date of the permit, and not the date when the permit was issued, is of importance. e.g.: if the residence permit is valid beginning 31 August or earlier, then the tuition fee for the autumn semester will be refunded; if the residence permit is valid beginning with a date between 1 September and 31 January, then the tuition fee for the autumn semester cannot be reimbursed.
The tuition fee is automatically reimbursed to the account from which it was paid. If you close the account after applying/moving to Denmark, or if you have not paid the fee from a bank account, the automatic reimbursement cannot take place. NB: a service fee might be retained by the bank(s) processing the reimbursement.
Student Loan and External Scholarship Agreements from outside the EU
It is important to be aware of the following if you are planning to fund your studies using a loan or a scholarship from your home country.
Loans, External Scholarships and the ST1 (student residence permit): Look carefully into the timing of the loan or scholarship being offered. If you are using part of the loan or scholarship to pay tuition fees, make sure that you will receive the money and can pay the fees before the tuition fee deadline (the first deadline is usually a month after you have received your acceptance letter). We are not able to start the student residence permit application with the immigration authorities until we have received the tuition fees for your first semester at CBS.
US Federal Loans: CBS does not participate in the US Federal Direct Loans programme.
No scholarships available
We do not offer any scholarships for bachelor programmes.
Scholarships are only available for students enrolling in CBS master programmes.
Application fee (Panel content)
Do you need to pay an application fee?
You must pay an application fee if:
- You are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country and
- You have not obtained and will not obtain an upper secondary school leaving exam from a Danish educational institution.
Non-Nordic EU/EEA residence permits
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen with permanent residence in another EU/EEA country, you are not exempt from paying the application fee.
Who is exempt from paying?
Non-EU/EEA citizens (with the exception of Swiss citizens), are only exempt from paying the application fee if they:
- Have a Danish upper secondary school leaving exam (stx, hhx, htx, hf, gif, eux); note than an International Baccalaureate studied at a school located in Denmark does not exempt you from paying the application fee for CBS bachelor programmes.
- Have an upper secondary school leaving exam from Duborgskolen, A.P. Møller Skolen, Greenland, The Faroe Islands.
- Have dual nationality (non-EU/EEA and EU/EEA) which you can document with a valid EU/EEA passport.
- Hold a permanent residence permit in Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands).
- Hold a permanent residence permit in another Nordic country (Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland), provided you maintain your permanent residency in that country while applying to CBS.
- Have been granted a temporary residence permit cf. the Danish Aliens Act:
- Section 7(1) and section 8(1) of the Danish Aliens Act (convention refugees);
- Section 7(2) and section 8(2) of the Danish Aliens Act (foreigners with protection status);
- Section 7(3) of the Danish Aliens Act (foreigners with temporary protection status));
- Section 9 b (1) of the Danish Aliens Act (foreigners with humanitarian protection status);
- Section 9(1) or 9c(1) of the Danish Aliens Act as a consequence of a familial relationship to a foreigner with a residence permit pursuant to section 7(1) or 7(2) or 7(3) or section 8(1) or (2) of the Danish Aliens Act (family reunification)
- Have obtained EU status pursuant to the Executive Order on Residence in Denmark for Aliens Falling within the Rules of the European Union (the EU Residence Order).
- Hold a temporary residence permit in Denmark according to Law no. 2055 of 16 November 2021 regarding persons who in Afghanistan have provided support to Danish authorities etc.
- Hold a temporary residence permit in Denmark according to Law no. 324 of 16 March 2022 regarding persons who have been displaced from Ukraine.
CBS Admissions will make a decision based on your actual residence permit.
Documentation
If you have one of the above residence permits that exempt you from paying the application fee it is very important that you upload documentation to prove it.
CBS Admissions will, on the basis of the documentation provided in your application, assess whether or not you are exempt from paying the application fee. Make sure to upload the following documents:
- A scan or a photo of your residence permit letter from the Immigration Services specifying under which law and with what conditions your permit was issued and
- A scan or a photo of your residence permit card and
- A scan or a photo of the page in your passport giving you residence permit (if applicable)
Based on the documentation you upload, CBS Admissions will grant or deny you an exemption.
If you are in the process of applying for one of the above residence permits, but you have not yet obtained one, you must pay the application fee.
How to pay the application fee
You must pay the application fee using the link below. The link is only active between 1 February and 15 March each year.
The deadline for paying the application fee is 15 March at 12.00 noon, CET.
Remember that you have to upload a copy of your receipt to your application on www.optagelse.dk
Bachelor Admission application fee link (not active after the deadline)
Reimbursement of the application fee
You can get the application fee reimbursed if you:
- are offered a study place on one of the programmes you applied for
- accept the offer and start your studies, meaning you are registered as an active student by 1 October.
The application fee can only be reimbursed on condition that
- the credit or debit card you used for payment is still valid, and
- you open a Danish bank account after moving to Denmark.
The application fee will not be reimbursed under any other circumstances.
The reimbursement of the application fee takes place between 1 October and 31 December. Please note that a service fee may be retained by the bank(s) processing the reimbursement.
If you withdraw your application after 15 March at 12.00 noon (CET), you will not get a reimbursement.
Student loans and external scholarships
If you are planning to fund your studies at CBS with a loan or scholarship from your home country, there are a few important things to keep in mind.
Loans, scholarships and your student residence permit (ST1)
Pay close attention to when your loan or scholarship will be available. If you are using it to pay your tuition fees, you need to make sure the funds will arrive in time to meet the payment deadline. The first tuition fee deadline is usually around one month after you receive your acceptance letter.
CBS cannot begin your student residence permit application process until we have received your tuition fee payment for the first semester.
US Federal Loans
CBS does not participate in the US Federal Direct Loans programme.
Student residence permit (Panel content)
Start of the student residence permit process
CBS Admissions will begin your student residence permit application once we have received your tuition fee payment. This means that we fill in our part of the application form, confirming that you will be a student at CBS, and send you login details to complete the application.
You are then to fill in your part of the application form according to the instructions given and hand it in at the nearest Danish representation.
Processing time and fees
Your application is processed by the Danish Agency for Labour Retention and International Recruitment.
The agency will require you to pay a fee as part of handing in the application form, and in some cases the Danish representation will also require you to pay a local fee. When the necessary fees have been paid and all documentation is available, the agency will process your application for a student residence permit, which will normally take up to six weeks.
Since you can expect to receive an answer to your application as late as 28 July, you should be aware that you might receive your student residence permit after study start, 1 September, therefore it may be a good idea for you to look into the possibility of residing legally in Denmark until you receive your student residence permit. Read more about your options at newtodenmark.dk.
CBS receives a copy of the student residence permit letter direct from the agency.
Validity of the residence permit
The permit is usually valid from 1 August and covers the duration of your studies plus six months, provided certain conditions are met.
Conditions for maintaining your permit
Your residence permit is only valid as long as you are actively enrolled and participating in your programme. If you stop following your studies, the agency can revoke your residence permit. CBS Admissions is obliged to inform the agency if you are not actively following the study programme.
Applicants with a refugee status (Panel content)
Come to our Bachelor Open Day
This event offers a good introduction to the different bachelor programmes offered at CBS as well more practical information concerning the application process and deadlines.
Read more about open days under contact
Take a GIF as preparation for studies
The GIF programme is a one year programme that is designed for refugees and immigrants interested in completing a Danish upper secondary exam. This exam can then be used to fulfil the general entry requirement plus potentially some of the specific entry requirements.
Applicants to the GIF programme must have completed high school level in their home country plus have a certain level of Danish.
Further information can be found here.
Apply for an appraisal
CBS offers an appraisal round for prospective applicants with a non-EU educational background. CBS assesses the documents sent in the appraisal application and confirms whether or not the qualifications fulfil the entry requirements for a particular programme.
If you do not fulfil the entry requirements, CBS Admissions will indicate which specific entry requirements that are not fulfilled. If your appraisal indicates that you do not fulfil the specific entry requirements, you may sign up for supplementary courses. The appraisal round dates are mentioned under "Applying (pre-assessment).
If you have missed this deadline but have an official refugee status in Denmark or another Nordic country, please send us an email to discuss your options.
Please be aware that the application deadline for bachelor programmes in Denmark is always 15 March, 12:00 noon (CET) and if you miss this deadline, you will not be able to apply until the following year.
Documentation:
We cannot accept any applicants who do not fulfil the entry requirements. If you are not able to provide part of the official documentation of your qualifications due to circumstances, you should try to gather as much other information and documents as you are able to, to show your qualifications. We will consider application on a case by case basis and help you to find the best solution. Consider also researching single courses or language tests to document the specific entry requirements.
Useful links (Panel content)
New to Denmark
You can find information about residence and work permits, visas, and rules for foreign nationals who want to live, study, or work in Denmark. Read more on New to Denmark
The Danish education system
See an overview of how education is organised in Denmark, including upper secondary school, higher education, and how degrees compare internationally. Read more on the Ministry of Higher Education and Science website > Danish education system
Recognition of qualifications
See how foreign qualifications are assessed and recognised in Denmark at the Ministry of Higher Education and Science website > Recognition and transparency of qualifications.
Step 2: Selection and chances (Panel content)
Selection
Selection of qualified applicants
If you fulfil all the entry requirements for the programme you are applying for and have met all deadlines and rules, you are considered a qualified applicant. Your application will then move on to the next phase of the admission round: the selection process.
Study places are allocated through two selection quotas:
- Quota 1: approx. 70% of places
- Quota 2: approx. 30% of places
The distribution between Quota 1 and Quota 2 varies from programme to programme. You can see the precise distribution under Admission in numbers.
Two ways of being selected: Quota 1 and Quota 2
How we select who is offered a study place depends on which quota you are assessed in:
- Quota 1: You are only assessed on the GPA from your upper secondary exam.
- Quota 2: We make an overall assessment based on:
- Motivational essay for the programmes where it is part of the Quota 2 assessment
- Activities you have completed after your upper secondary exam
- Grades in the specific entry requirements
Which quotas will you be assessed in?
Danish upper secondary exam
If you have a Danish upper secondary exam with a GPA, you can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2.
Read more about how you are assessed in Quota 1 and Quota 2 below.
Check if your exam is a Danish upper secondary exam under Trin 1: Adgangskrav > Du har en dansk adgangsgivende eksamen
International upper secondary exam
Which quotas you can be assessed in depends on whether your international grade point average can be converted:
- If it is possible to convert the GPA from your international upper secondary exam, it is convertible to a Danish upper secondary exam. In that case, your application can be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2.
- If it is not possible to convert the GPA from your international upper secondary exam, it is not convertible to a Danish upper secondary exam. In that case, your application can only be assessed in Quota 2.
Read more about how you are how you assessed in Quota 1 and Quota 2 below.
Check your exam
You can check whether your international upper secondary exam is convertible or non-convertible under Step 1: Entry requirements > Find your country.
No qualifying upper secondary exam
If you do not have a qualifying upper secondary exam but apply for admission based on another relevant educational background, you will be assessed as a dispensee.
If you fulfill all the entry requirements for admission, all your qualifications will be reviewed through an overall assessment, which will determine whether you can be offered a study place.
Read more about being a dispensee under You do not have a qualifying upper secondary exam.
We recommend that you also include a motivational essay, regardless of which programme you are applying for.
Quota 1 and Quota 2
Quota 1
How the selection process works
As there are a limited number of study places at each bachelor programme, all qualified applicants in Quota 1 are ranked according to their GPA and in accordance with their application priorities if applying for more than one programme. The study places allocated in Quota 1 are then distributed according to this ranking.
What is the minimum GPA needed for admission?
The minimum grade point average for admission is the GPA that was needed to secure a study place at a specific study programme via Quota 1 in a given admission round. It is published on 28 July, after the selection process has ended and the relevant applicants have received study place offers.
The grade point average can change
The minimum grade point average needed for admission is not an entry requirement. You can use the information we publish about previous admission years’ GPAs to get an idea about the level of competitiveness at a certain programme.
We cannot tell you in advance what next year’s minimum grade point average for admission is going to be. It can vary from year to year, as it depends on the number of study places available in Quota 1, how many other qualified applicants you are competing against, and their GPAs.
See previous grade point averages
You can check the admission grade point averages and the number of study places from previous years under Admission in numbers
You cannot improve your GPA
Once you have completed your upper secondary exam with a GPA, you can no longer improve it by for example getting better grades in certain subjects or by taking a new upper secondary exam.
Is your GPA high enough?
We cannot tell you if your GPA is high enough to secure a study place via Quota 1, as this changes from year to year. Your application will also be assessed in Quota 2 if possible, so make sure to read about and upload the required documentation described below under Quota 2.
“ If your GPA is close to or below last year’s admission GPA, we recommend that you look at how you can improve a Quota 2 application by fx doing different activities or writing a motivational essay.
This way, you will be assessed in both Quota 1 and Quota 2, if your GPA can be converted, which increases your chances of being offered a study place. ” Martin
Student guidance counsellor
Quota 2
Overall assessment of your qualifications
When you apply through Quota 2, we will make an overall assessment of your qualifications. This means that we do not look at your overall GPA but instead assess you based on the following:
- Motivational essay for certain programmes and types of applicants
- Activities completed after your upper secondary exam
- Grades in the specific entry requirements
You will also be assessed in Quota 1
When you apply in Quota 2, you are automatically also assessed in Quota 1. However, if you have an international exam, your GPA must be convertible to the Danish 7-point grading scale. If it cannot be converted, you will only be assessed in Quota 2.
Motivational essay (Panel content)
Programmes with a motivational essay
A motivational essay is included as part of the overall assessment for the following programmes:
- BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management (DM)
- BSc in Business Administration and Service Management (SEM)
- BSc in Business Administration and Sociology (SOC)
- BSc in International Business (IB)
- BSc in International Business and Politics (IBP)
- BSc in International Shipping and Trade (SHIP)
- HA i markeds- og kulturanalyse (MAK)
- HA i projektledelse (PRO)
- HA(fil.) – erhvervsøkonomi og filosofi (FIL)
- HA(it.) – erhvervsøkonomi og informationsteknologi (IT)
- HA(kom.) – erhvervsøkonomi og virksomhedskommunikation (KOM)
- HA(psyk.) – erhvervsøkonomi og psykologi (PSY)
If you upload a motivational essay for a programme other than those listed above, it will not be included in the assessment of your application.
Deadline for the motivational essay
Your motivational essay(s) must be uploaded to your application in the application portal Optagelse.dk by the application deadline of 15 March 12 noon (CET).
Motivational essays uploaded after the deadline will not be included in the overall assessment
Requirements for the motivational essay
Naming your essay
It is a requirement that the name of the file that you upload to www.optagelse.dk containing your motivational essay includes the following terms: Motivational Essay or Motiveret ansøgning. This is important in order for us to be able to identify the document containing your essay.
There is a limit for the number of characters that optagelse.dk allows for a file name. If you are applying for several programmes, you can add the programme name in abbreviated form to the file name such as Motivational essay SEM or Motivational essay PRO.
You can see the recommended abbreviations in the list of programmes with a motivational essay
Language requirement
- If you are applying for a programme taught in Danish, your motivational essay must be written in Danish, Swedish or Norwegian.
- If you are applying for a programme taught in English, your motivational essay must be written in English.
Number of motivational essays
You must write a motivational essay for each programme you are applying for. You cannot upload one motivational essay covering all the programmes.
Author
You are required to write your own motivational essay(s).
Format
You must upload the motivational essay as a PDF file to Optagelse.dk. This means that you will need to save your motivational essay as PDF file before uploading it. If you are unsure about how to convert a file to PDF, you can read Microsoft's guide on how to convert a file to PDF.
Requirements for the motivational essay
Your motivational essay will only be included in the overall assessment if, by the Quota 2 deadline, a minimum of three months has passed since the completion of your upper secondary education.
Recommendations for the motivational essay
Length of the essay
We recommend that the motivational essay should take up approximately 2 A4 pages.
You are welcome to use this template: Template for the Motivational Essay
Format
We recommend that you write your motivational essay without splitting it into sections with separate subheadings. We also recommend that you try to cover the topics suggested under Content of the motivational essay
Information
As we strive to have an admission proces that minimises potential bias, we recommend that you do not upload pictures of yourself or any unnecessary personal information.
Content of the motivational essay
You must write your motivational essay(s) yourself. Doing this will give you the opportunity to get to know more about the programme and find out what catches your interest and if the programme is indeed something for you.
Remember to be concrete and specific when you write your motivational essay; be personal and show us who you are, and what you are like together with other people.
We want to admit students who come from various backgrounds, with different interests and dreams, and therefore we would like to know more about you:
What do you find exciting about the programme? It could be specific subject areas, combinations of subjects or methods of working during the programme, or perhaps how it will help you build upon your own background.
What does community mean to you in your studies? It could involve academic collaboration with other students, a safe and inspiring study environment, the ability to be yourself, or something else that is important to you.
Activities (Panel content)
Different activities
Certain activities completed after finishing your upper secondary exam can be considered in your overall assessment in Quota 2, if documented as required. Different activities may be relevant, such as
- Work experience
- Higher education
- Study abroad
- Folk high school
Read more below about the requirements for each activity and how to document them.
Maximum 12 months
No matter which activities you have completed, a maximum of 12 months can be taken into consideration. This could, for example, be 12 months of full-time work or a combination of 6 months of full-time work and 6 months at a folk high school (although the two periods must not overlap). We do not differentiate between the different types of activities – they are all equally relevant.
Breaks between activities
You do not need to have been active for 12 consecutive months. It is perfectly fine to have gaps between your activities.
More months are better
The more months of activity you have, the better. Of the maximum 12 months, 12 is better than 6.
We do not look at relevance
We do not assess how relevant your activities are to the programme you are applying for. This means that working in a shop or a kindergarten counts just as much as being a marketing director in a company.
When do your activities count?
Your activities are relevant if they took place in the period between finishing your upper secondary exam and 15 March the year you apply for admission. If you for instance completed your upper secondary exam 1 July 2024, and you are applying for a bachelor programme with the application deadline 15 March 2026, activities you have completed during this period can be included in the assessment.
Activities completed before or alongside your upper secondary exam are not included in the assessment. However, if you completed your upper secondary exam the same year you turned 23 or later, then your activities may still be considered.
Please note that your activities can only be included in the assessment if at least three months have passed between the completion of your qualifying exam and the Quota 2 application deadline.
Work experience
Work experience can be taken into consideration, if the following conditions are met:
- Work experience is only counted if it is a minimum of 1 month block, from one and the same employment period and place.
- A month block is achieved only by working minimum 30 hours per week for 30 consecutive days or minimum 120 hours per month.
- A maximum of 12 month blocks are included in the overall assessment (even if you have worked more than 12 months, only 12 months will be included in the overall assessment).
No distinction is made between different types of work experience. Voluntary work, military service and maternity/ paternity leave are also included under the category of work experience.
Document your work experience
We accept the following documentation:
- Employer's declaration or
- Wage slips are also accepted as a form of documentation for employment. We need to be able to see the hours worked per week clearly in your wage slip and the dates of the duration of your work, from start to finish.
An employment contract is NOT valid documentation
Have you been self-employed?
To document self-employment we need the all of the following documentation:
- Annual report/statement of accounts
- Business plan
- Solemn declaration of your working hours (min. 30 weekly hours/ 120 hours per month with start- and end date for the period in question) and that you did not receive any transfer income in the period in question
- Documentation from the municipal authorities if you received public funding for your company, such as enterprise allowance, etc.
Work in EU less developed or transition regions
- If you have worked in a EU 'less developed region' or a 'transition region', it carries extra weight in the overall assessment.
Click here to see a map of the regions to determine if the region you have worked in is part of the above: Map of regions
EU decision regarding the regions: Document
It is your responsibility to point out that you have worked in a EU 'less developed region' or a 'transition region'.
Travel abroad
Travels abroad can be taken into consideration, if the following conditions are met:
- You have had an uninterrupted stay of minimum two consecutive months in another country (one month is counted as 30 days). You must remain in the same country for a minimum of two months. This means that you can stay in maximum three different countries during the six months that can be taken into account in the assessment.
- The country in question cannot be the country you took your upper secondary exam in.
- A maximum of 6 months of travel abroad can be taken into account in the assessment.
Document your travels abroad
We accept the following documentation:
- Passport stamps or
- Boarding cards or
- Documentation for activities abroad, such as employer's declaration, grade transcript etc.
Travel plans, bookings and ticket are not accepted as proof of travel abroad.
Higher education
Further education can be taken into consideration, if the following conditions are met:
- Further education is defined as continuation from upper secondary school level and is thus at a higher level. We do not take into account educational qualifications below bachelor level.
- Further education is counted only if it was carried out in blocks of 5 ECTS-points (equal to 1 month of full-time education). If your grade transcript uses a different system of credits other than ECTS-points, we will carry out a conversion from local credits into ECTS-points.
- A maximum of 60 ECTS-points (equating to 12 month blocks) will be used in the assessment.
Document your further education
We accept the following documentation:
- An official grade transcript showing the total number of ECTS-points (or credits, teaching hours etc.) you have obtained, and showing that you have passed the exams. The transcript must be verified with the stamp and/ or signature of the issuing institution.
Folk high schools (in Scandinavia)
Folk high school stays can be taken into consideration if the following conditions are met:
- You have resided at the folk high school
- It had a duration of minimum 2 months (1 month equals 30 days)
- The folk high school is listed on the following website: https://www.hojskolerne.dk/
- A maximum of 6 months in total will be taken into account
Document your stay at a folk high school
We accept the following documentation:
- Diploma for completed stay, with an indication of the period you resided at the folk high school.
- Confirmation that you are currently attending the school, with a start date and an expected end date. The confirmation must be signed/stamped by the school and dated.
Grades in the specific entry requirements (Panel content)
Your grades matter
We look at your grades in the subjects that are the specific entry requirements for the programme you are applying for. The higher your grades in the specific entry requirements are, the stronger your application will be.
Grades from international upper secondary exams
If you have an international upper secondary exam, we will wherever possible, convert your grades from relevant subjects to the Danish grading scale. If a direct conversion is not possible, we review your individual grades in the context of the local grading scale and thus assess your general grade level within the specific entry requirements.
You can improve your grades, but...
You can re-take a subject at the same level to achieve a higher grade than the one you obtained in your upper secondary exam. If you get a higher grade, we will use that grade in the assessment. However, it only makes sense to take a subject again if you realistically believe you can raise your grade significantly. A small improvement rarely makes a difference in the assessment.
“ We cannot assess your chances of admission, as it depends on how many applicants there are and how qualified they are. We will only know this after the application deadline. ” Mathilde
Student guidance counsellor
Admission in numbers
Admission numbers for this year
We continuously update the number of study places, the distribution between Quota 1 and Quota 2, and the number of applicants as we get the information for the upcoming admissions round. This year’s required GPA will be published on July 28.
Admission numbers from previous years
You can see the number of study places, the distribution between Quota 1 and Quota 2, the number of applicants, and the required GPA from previous years below.
2025 (Panel content)
| Programme |
Study places |
Places in Quota 1 / Quota 2 |
1st priority applications 2025 (change from 2024) |
All applications 2025 (change from 2024) |
Required GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA almen erhvervsøkonomi | 760 | 80% / 20% | 896 (-3%) | 2573 (-4%) | 8 |
| HA i markeds- og kulturanalyse | 120 | 60% / 40% | 255 (+2%) | 707 (+6%) | 9,5 |
| HA i projektledelse | 150 | 60% / 40% | 388 (+14%) | 1034 (+13%) | 9,8 |
| HA(fil.) - erhvervsøkonomi og filosofi | 80 | 70% / 30% | 85 (+4%) | 364 (+3%) | 8,9 |
| HA(it.) - erhvervsøkonomi og informationsteknologi | 170 | 70% / 30% | 143 (-36%) | 486 (-28%) | 7,3 |
| HA(jur.) - erhvervsøkonomi og erhvervsjura | 240 | 80% / 20% | 318 (+5%) | 1208 (+2%) | 8,4 |
| HA(kom.) - erhvervsøkonomi og kommunikation | 170 | 70% / 30% | 214 (-1%) | 868 (+6%) | 8,8 |
| HA(mat.) - erhvervsøkonomi og matematik | 105 | 80% / 20% | 130 (+48%) | 393 (+20%) | 8,8 |
| HA(psyk.) - erhvervsøkonomi og psykologi | 165 | 60% / 40% | 515 (16%) | 1151 (6%) | 9,9 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management | 210 | 60% / 40% | 596 (0%) | 1783 (+5%) | 9,6 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Service Management | 170 | 70% / 30% | 314 (-2%) | 1305 (+10%) | 9,2 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Sociology | 100 | 60% / 40% | 303 (+27%) | 1118 (+15%) | 10 |
| BSc in International Business | 240 | 60% / 40% | 1387(+14%) | 2500 (+15%) | 11,1 |
| BSc in International Business and Politics | 160 | 60% / 40% | 629 (+52%) | 1643 (+34%) | 10,9 |
| BSc in International Shipping and Trade | 75 | 50% / 50% | 299 (+13%) | 904 (+9%) | 9,9 |
2024 (Panel content)
| Programme |
Study places |
Places in Quota 1 / Quota 2 |
1st priority applications 2024 (change from 2023) |
All applications 2024 (change from 2023) |
Required GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA almen erhvervsøkonomi | 760 | 80% / 20% | 919 (+1%) | 2682 (+9%) | 7,9 |
| HA i europæisk business | 195 | 70% / 30% | 273 (+37%) | 815 (+20%) | 8,7 |
| HA i markeds- og kulturanalyse | 100 | 60% / 40% | 251 (+6%) | 668 (+11%) | 9,9 |
| HA i projektledelse | 135 | 70% / 30% | 340 (-17%) | 912 (-8%) | 9,8 |
| HA(fil.) - erhvervsøkonomi og filosofi | 80 | 70% / 30% | 82 (-1%) | 354 (-14%) | 8,6 |
| HA(it.) - erhvervsøkonomi og informationsteknologi | 170 | 70% / 30% | 223 (+8%) | 671 (+9%) | 8 |
| HA(jur.) - erhvervsøkonomi og erhvervsjura | 240 | 80% / 20% | 304 (+11%) | 1187 (+6%) | 8,2 |
| HA(kom.) - erhvervsøkonomi og kommunikation | 170 | 70% / 30% | 216 (-9%) | 819 (-2%) | 9,3 |
| HA(mat.) - erhvervsøkonomi og matematik | 105 | 80% / 20% | 88 (-18%) | 328 (-9%) | 7,8 |
| HA(psyk.) - erhvervsøkonomi og psykologi | 165 | 60% / 40% | 445 (-3%) | 1086 (-2%) | 9,8 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management | 200 | 60% / 40% | 595 (+29%) | 1702 (+21%) | 9,6 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Service Management | 170 | - | 321 (+11%) | 1186 (+16%) | - |
| - Arts and Culture | 25 | 70% / 30 % | - | - | 9,2 |
| - Service and Innovation | 115 | 70% / 30 % | - | - | 9,2 |
| - Tourism and Hospitality | 30 | 70% / 30 % | - | - | 8,7 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Sociology | 100 | 60% / 40% | 238 (+9%) | 973 (+12%) | 10 |
| BSc in Business, Language and Culture | 130 | 80% / 20% | 217 (+7%) | 595 (+0%) | 8 |
| BSc in International Business | 240 | 60% / 40% | 1213 (+16%) | 2173 (+11%) | 11,1 |
| BSc in International Business and Politics | 150 | 60% / 40% | 414 (+6%) | 1224 (+5%) | 10,6 |
| BSc in International Business in Asia - Chinese | 45 | 60% / 40% | 71 (-4%) | 206 (+36%) | 8,4 |
| BSc in International Business in Asia - Japanese | 35 | 60% / 40% | 71 (+73%) | 200 (+72%) | 8,9 |
| BSc in International Shipping and Trade | 75 | 50% / 50% | 264 (+35%) | 827 (+27%) | 9,9 |
2023 (Panel content)
| Programme |
Study places |
Places in Quota 1 / Quota 2 |
1st priority applications 2023 (change from 2022) |
All applications 2023 (change from 2022) |
Required GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA almen erhvervsøkonomi | 760 | 80% / 20% | 906 (+15%) | 2454 (+11%) | 7,8 |
| HA i europæisk business | 195 | 70% / 30% | 200 (+16%) | 677 (+24%) | 8,6 |
| HA i markeds- og kulturanalyse | 100 | 60% / 40% | 237 (+29%) | 600 (+32%) | 9,9 |
| HA i projektledelse | 135 | 70% / 30% | 408 (+8%) | 996 (+16%) | 10,3 |
| HA(fil.) - erhvervsøkonomi og filosofi | 80 | 70% / 30% | 83 (+124%) | 412 (+66%) | 8,3 |
| HA(it.) - erhvervsøkonomi og informationsteknologi | 170 | 70% / 30% | 206 (+58%) | 618 (+43%) | 7,8 |
| HA(jur.) - erhvervsøkonomi og erhvervsjura | 240 | 80% / 20% | 274 (+30%) | 1124 (+21%) | 8 |
| HA(kom.) - erhvervsøkonomi og kommunikation | 170 | 70% / 30% | 237 (+2%) | 838 (+9%) | 9,5 |
| HA(mat.) - erhvervsøkonomi og matematik | 105 | 80% / 20% | 107 (+10%) | 359 (+14%) | 8,3 |
| HA(psyk.) - erhvervsøkonomi og psykologi | 165 | 70% / 30% | 459 (+13% | 1110 (+6%) | 9,8 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management | 200 | 60% / 40% | 463 (+8%) | 1407 (+17%) | 10 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Service Management | 170 | 70% / 30% | 290 (32%) | 1024 (28%) | - |
| - Arts and Culture | 25 | 70% / 30% | - | - | 8,7 |
| - Tourism and Hospitality | 30 | 70% / 30% | - | - | 7,9 |
| - Service and Innovation | 115 | 70% / 30% | - | - | 8,9 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Sociology | 100 | 60% / 40% | 219 (+21%) | 870 (+9%) | 9,8 |
| BSc in Business, Language and Culture | 130 | 70% / 30% | 203 (+8%) | 595 (+19% | 7,8 |
| BSc in International Business | 240 | 60% / 40% | 1042 (+10%) | 1962 (+11%) | 11,4 |
| BSc in International Business and Politics | 150 | 60% / 40% | 392 (+17%) | 1164 (+16%) | 11,1 |
| BSc in International Business in Asia - Chinese | 50 | 60% / 40% | 74 (+8%) | 152 (+22%) | 7,8 |
| BSc in International Business in Asia - Japanese | 25 | 60% / 40% | 41 (-11%) | 116 (+25%) | 8,3 |
| BSc in International Shipping and Trade | 75 | 50% / 50% | 195 (+31%) | 650 (+19%) | 10,1 |
2022 (Panel content)
| Programme |
Study places |
Places in Quota 1 / Quota 2 |
1st priority applications 2022 (change from 2021) |
All applications 2022 (change from 2021) |
Required GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA almen erhvervsøkonomi | 760 | 80% / 20% | 790 (-12%) | 2202 (-13%) | 7,8 |
| HA i europæisk business | 190 | 70% / 30% | 173 (-12%) | 545 (-11%) | 8,6 |
| HA i markeds- og kulturanalyse | 100 | 60% / 40% | 184 (-16%) | 455 (-24%) | 9,5 |
| HA i projektledelse | 130 | 70% / 30% | 378 (-6%) | 862 (-9%) | 10,3 |
| HA(fil.) - erhvervsøkonomi og filosofi | 80 | 70% / 30% | 37 (-45%) | 248 (-21%) | 7,4 |
| HA(it.) - erhvervsøkonomi og informationsteknologi | 150 | 70% / 30% | 130(-15%) | 431 (-10%) | 7,5 |
| HA(jur.) - erhvervsøkonomi og erhvervsjura | 240 | 80% / 20% | 211 (-29%) | 931 (-28%) | 7,4 |
| HA(kom.) - erhvervsøkonomi og kommunikation | 185 | 70% / 30% | 232 (-6%) | 771 (-5%) | 9 |
| HA(mat.) - erhvervsøkonomi og matematik | 105 | 80% / 20% | 97 (-1%) | 315 (-11%) | 8,2 |
| HA(psyk.) - erhvervsøkonomi og psykologi | 165 | 70% / 30% | 408 (+1%) | 1043 (-3%) | 9,6 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management | 175 | 60% / 40% | 427 (+2%) | 1201 (+19%) | 10,1 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Service Management | 165 | 70% / 30% | 219 (+12%) | 802 (+11%) | - |
| - Arts and Culture | 25 | 70% / 30% | - | - | 8,2 |
| - Tourism and Hospitality | 35 | 70% / 30% | - | - | 8 |
| - Service and Innovation | 105 | 70% / 30% | - | - | 8,4 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Sociology | 90 | 60% / 40% | 181 (-19%) | 799 (+3%) | 10,3 |
| BSc in Business, Language and Culture | 135 | 70% / 30% | 188 (0%) | 502 (-4%) | 7,3 |
| BSc in International Business | 220 | 60% / 40% | 943 (+13%) | 1765 (+21%) | 11,5 |
| BSc in International Business and Politics | 140 | 60% / 40% | 335 (-9%) | 1004 (+10%) | 11,1 |
| BSc in International Business in Asia - Chinese | 46 | 60% / 40% | 53 (-42%) | 125 (-19%) | Alle optaget |
| BSc in International Business in Asia - Japanese | 30 | 60% / 40% | 46 (-13%) | 93 (-15%) | 8,4 |
| BSc in International Shipping and Trade | 75 | 50% / 50% | 149 (+9%) | 548 (+29%) | 10 |
2021 (Panel content)
| Programme |
Study places |
Places in Quota 1 / Quota 2 |
1st priority applications 2021 (change from 2020) |
All applications 2021 (change from 2020) |
Required GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA almen erhvervsøkonomi | 760 | 80% / 20% | 899 (-11%) | 2540 (-8%) | 8 |
| HA i europæisk business | 190 | 70% / 30% | 197 (-7%) | 610 (-11%) | 8,7 |
| HA i markeds- og kulturanalyse | 100 | 60% / 40% | 220 (-6%) | 599 (+0%) | 9,9 |
| HA i projektledelse | 155 | 70% / 30% | 401 (+14%) | 947 (+9%) | 10,2 |
| HA(fil.) - erhvervsøkonomi og filosofi | 80 | 70% / 30% | 67 (-4%) | 315 (-17%) | 8,3 |
| HA(it.) - erhvervsøkonomi og informationsteknologi | 150 | 70% / 30% | 153 (-13%) | 481 (-19%) | 8,1 |
| HA(jur.) - erhvervsøkonomi og erhvervsjura | 240 | 80% / 20% | 298 (+18%) | 1288 (+3%) | 8,2 |
| HA(kom.) - erhvervsøkonomi og kommunikation | 185 | 70% / 30% | 248 (-18%) | 809 (-22%) | 9 |
| HA(mat.) - erhvervsøkonomi og matematik | 105 | 80% / 20% | 98 (+8%) | 355 (-15%) | 8,2 |
| HA(psyk.) - erhvervsøkonomi og psykologi | 185 | 70% / 30% | 403 (+8%) | 1076 (+5%) | 9,3 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management | 175 | 60% / 40% | 418 (+28%) | 1008 (+18%) | 10 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Service Management | - | 70% / 30% | 195 (-16%) | 723 (-17%) | - |
| - Arts and Culture | 25 | 70% / 30% | - | - | 8 |
| - Tourism and Hospitality | 35 | 70% / 30% | - | - | 8,4 |
| - Service and Innovation | 105 | 70% / 30% | - | - | 8,6 |
| BSc in Business Administration and Sociology | 90 | 60% / 40% | 223 (+14%) | 778 (+8%) | 10,4 |
| BSc in Business, Language and Culture | 135 | 70% / 30% | 188 (-12%) | 525 (-3%) | 8,3 |
| BSc in International Business | 220 | 60% / 40% | 834 (+24%) | 1455 (+22%) | 11,1 |
| BSc in International Business and Politics | 140 | 60% / 40% | 368 (+16%) | 910 (+7%) | 11,1 |
| BSc in International Business in Asia - Chinese | 60 | 60% / 40% | 91 (+21%) | 154 (-8%) | 8,6 |
| BSc in International Business in Asia - Japanese | 30 | 60% / 40% | 53 (+15%) | 110 (+15%) | 8,7 |
| BSc in International Shipping and Trade | 65 | 50% / 50% | 137 (+17%) | 425 (+9%) | 9,6 |
Step 3: How to apply (Panel content)
Deadlines
Deadlines for the application process
The deadline for applying depends on your upper secondary exam and your citizenship. Find the relevant deadlines for you below:
International upper secondary exam (Panel content)
| Application deadline |
Documentation deadline for Quota 2 activities and motivational essay | Documentation deadline for the entry requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quota 1 | 15 March 12.00 CET | Not relevant | 5 July 12.00 CET* |
| Quota 2 | 15 March 12.00 CET | 15 March 12.00 CET | 5 July 12.00 CET* |
*Starting with the 2027 admission round, for applicants who have completed their upper secondary education by the application deadline (15 March 2027, 12 noon CET), the deadline for uploading official documentation for the upper secondary qualifications (i.e. the official diploma, grade transcript and other supporting documentation) is 15 March 2027, 12 noon CET.
Deadline for non-EU/EEA citizens
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you need a student residence permit to study in Denmark other deadlines apply to you. Please read more under Non-EU/EEA citizens
Non-EU/EEA citizen (Panel content)
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you need a student residence permit to study in Denmark the following deadlines apply for you:
| Application deadline |
Documentation deadline for Quota 2 activities and motivational essay | Documentation deadline for the entry requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quota 1 | 15 March 12.00 CET | Not relevant | 15 March 12.00 CET |
| Quota 2 | 15 March 12.00 CET | 15 March 12.00 CET | 15 March 12.00 CET |
Application fee
The application fee must be paid and received by CBS Admissions by 15 March at 12.00 CET.
Read more about the application fee
Student residence permit
The process for your student residence permits starts after you have accepted a study place and paid the tuition fee for det first semester. The deadline for paying the tuition fee is 15 August. The processing time for student residence permits can take up to 2 months and therefore it is not guaranteed that you will receive the permit in time for study start.
Read more about the tuition fee and student residence permit
Answer to your application
You will receive an answer to your application no later than 28 July.
If you expect to complete your upper secondary exam by graduating during the summer 2026 you will have until 5 July at 12.00 CET to fulfil and upload documentation for all entry requirements.
Danish upper secondary exam (Panel content)
| Application deadline |
Documentation deadline for Quota 2 activities and motivational essay | Documentation deadline for the entry requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quota 1 | 5 July 12.00 CET | Not relevant | 5 July 12.00 CET* |
| Quota 2 | 15 March 12.00 CET | 15 March 12.00 CET | 5 July 12.00 CET* |
*Starting with the 2027 admission round, for applicants who have completed their upper secondary education by the application deadline (15 March 2027, 12 noon CET), the deadline for uploading official documentation for the upper secondary qualifications (i.e. the official diploma, grade transcript and other supporting documentation) is 15 March 2027, 12 noon CET.
Deadline for non-EU/EEA citizens
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you need a student residence permit to study in Denmark other deadlines apply to you. Please read more under Non-EU/EEA citizens
Dispensee (Panel content)
If you do not have a qualifying upper secondary exam (either Danish or international), you are considered a dispensee. Read more about not having a qualifying upper secondary exam.
| Application deadline | Documentation deadline for Quota 2 activities and motivational essay | Documentation deadline for the specific entry requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quota 2 | 15 March 12.00 CET | 15 March 12.00 CET | 5 July 12.00 CET* |
*Starting with the 2027 admission round, for applicants who have completed their upper secondary education by the application deadline (15 March 2027, 12 noon CET), the deadline for uploading official documentation for the upper secondary qualifications (i.e. the official diploma, grade transcript and other supporting documentation) is 15 March 2027, 12 noon CET.
Deadline for non-EU/EEA citizens
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you need a student residence permit to study in Denmark other deadlines apply to you. Please read more under Non-EU/EEA citizens
“ You can reprioritise the order of your applications on optagelse.dk until 5 July at 12:00, regardless of whether you have applied in Quota 1 or Quota 2. ” Cecilia
Student guidance counsellor
Documentation
Check the documentation you need to upload
Documentation checklist
Use the checklist below to ensure that you have uploaded the correct documentation to your application at Optagelse.dk.
Your upper secondary exam
How you must document your upper secondary qualification depends on whether it is Danish or international:
Danish upper secondary exam
If you are applying using MitID and your certificate is from 2004 or later, your documentation will be automatically retrieved from Eksamensdatabasen and attached to your application at optagelse.dk. Make sure to check if the certificate is attached to your application – if that is not the case, then you must manually upload it yourself.
International upper secondary exams
You must upload the required official documents described for your type of exam under “Required documentation” at Standard assessments. Alternatives are not accepted. If you are still in the process of completing the general entry requirement when you submit your application, you must be able to upload the final official diploma and other required official documents before the applicable documentation deadline.
Accepted formats for diplomas and transcripts
Accepted formats for your final diploma/certificate and grade transcript
- Scanned copies/photographs: A clear, color scan or photograph of the original document. It must show the institution’s logo or letterhead, an official stamp or seal, and the handwritten signature of an authorized official.
- Verified electronic documents: Digital documents that include an online verification code. We must be able to confirm the document on your institution’s website or through a national verification portal. If a password is required, please provide it.
- Electronically signed documents: Digital documents signed by your school or the relevant ministry in your country, using a valid electronic signature (for example, an eSignature from a provider listed on the European Union Trusted Lists).
Applicants with a non-EU/EEA educational background: Documentation showing that you have the correct level of education to fulfil the general and specific entry requirements (including courses descriptions where relevant). Please check Entry requirements for more information about achieving the correct level.
Supplementary courses
You miust upload your final certificate(s) for any supplementary courses or tests you may have taken.
If you have taken or plan to take a TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge test/exam, check how to upload the relevant documentation and share your results under Step 1: Entry requirements > Language requirement.
Citizenship
You must upload a copy of your passport or EU/EEA national ID card. If you have double citizenship, then you must upload copies of both passports/ID cards.
Residence permit
If you are not an EU/EEA citizen and you live in Denmark, you must upload your residence permit card and the letter from SIRI, explaining on which grounds your residence permit was issued.
For non-EU/-EEA/-Swiss citizens only
You must upload a receipt for your application fee payment or documentation that you are exempt from paying the application fee. Read more under Application Fee under ”Step 1: Entry requirements”.
Activities in Quota 2
You must upload documentation for all activities that you want to be included in the Quota 2 assessment by 15 March 12 noon (CET) at the very latest. Read more about the requirements for each type of activity, and what documentation you need to prepare, under “Quota 2 – Activities”.
Motivational essay
Applicants in Quota 2 applying to certain programmes, all applicants with a non-EU/-EEA/-Swiss educational background and all dispensee applicants must upload their motivational essay(s) by 15 March 12 noon (CET) at the very latest.
Other documentation
If there are other types of documents that you think we need to review as part of your application, you are welcome to upload it.
Translation of documents
If your documentation is in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian or English, you do not need to provide a translation. If your documentation is in any other language it must be translated.
- Diplomas and grade transcripts that serve as documentation for your educational qualifications must be translated by an authorised translator.
- Other documents – such as course descriptions, proof of work experience or extra-curricular activities – you can translate yourself.
Remember to upload both your translation and the documents in the original version.
Please be aware that we carry out random checks, and any errors in the translation may affect your application
Final certificates after 5 July
We generally do not accept diplomas issued after 5 July. Therefore, your diploma must be uploaded to your application on optagelse.dk no later than 5 July at 12:00 CET.
Only applicants who are taking a retake due to illness and can provide documentation for this may be granted an extension of the deadline. Read more about retake due to illness below.
If any changes are made to this rule, it will be announced no later than 1 February 2026.
Retakes due to illness
If you are taking a retake exam due to illness and therefore will not receive your final diploma before 5 July, you can still apply for admission.
When you apply, you must upload the following no later than 5 July at 12:00 (noon) CET:
- Documentation showing that you are registered for a retake exam
- A transcript showing the grades you have obtained before 5 July
We can only process your application if we receive a transcript with the grades you have already been awarded.
You will receive an answer to your application on 28 July, just like all other applicants. If you are offered a study place, your admission will be conditional upon submitting your final diploma no later than 1 September.
Check your email
If we have questions about your application or comments regarding your documentation, you will receive an email from us. You must therefore check your email regularly, as we may ask you to clarify or upload additional documentation within a specified deadline. If you do not meet the deadline, your application may be rejected.
How to apply to CBS
You apply for admission to a bachelor programme at CBS on the application portal optagelse.dk, which opens every year on 1 February.
Your application
Create your application on optagelse.dk
You must create your application in the application portal optagelse.dk. You can do this from 1 February, when the portal opens.
See the guide on how to complete your application at optagelse.dk.
Find the study programme on optagelse.dk
To easily find CBS' bachelor programmes on optagelse.dk, enter the admission area number in the search field under the tab "Choice of study programme". This way, you can be sure that the correct programme appears.
| Admission area number | Study programme |
|---|---|
| 13100 | BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management |
| 13080 | BSc in Business Administration and Service Management |
| 13075 | BSc in Business Administration and Sociology |
| 13060 | BSc in International Business |
| 13070 | BSc in International Business and Politics |
| 13280 | BSc in International Shipping and Trade |
| 13010 | HA almen erhversøkonomi |
| 13023 | HA i markeds- og kulturanalyse |
| 13045 | HA i projektledelse |
| 13030 | HA(fil.) - erhvervsøkonomi og filosofi |
| 13015 | HA(it.) - erhvervsøkonomi og informationsteknologi |
| 13020 | HA(jur.) - erhvervsøkonomi og erhvervsjura |
| 13035 | HA(kom.) - erhvervsøkonomi og kommunikation |
| 13025 | HA(mat.) - erhvervsøkonomi og matematik |
| 13040 | HA(psyk.) - erhvervsøkonomi og psykologi |
Upload documentation
It is important that you attach the correct documentation to your application and within the deadline.
Read more about which documentation you must upload to your application and when the deadline is.
Sign and submit your application
Sign your application
You must sign all your applications before the application deadline.
After you have signed your first application, you can no longer edit the application form or your personal details.
Sign with MitID
If you have a Danish CPR number, you must sign all your applications with MitID.
Sign without MitID
If you do not have MitID, you cannot sign your applications online. Instead, you must sign the PDF called signature page that appears on optagelse.dk when you complete your application. The PDF must be signed and sent by e-mail to signaturepage@cbs.dk no later than 15 March at 12:00 noon CET.
You can also send your signature page by post to:
Copenhagen Business School, Solbjerg Plads 3, Att.: Admission Office, 2000 Frederiksberg, DK-Denmark.
Please note that signature pages sent by post must be postmarked no later than 14 March.
Receipt for your application
CBS does not send an individual confirmation that we have received your application.
How to get a receipt for your application:
- If you sign with MitID, you will receive a receipt by e-mail once you have confirmed and signed your application.
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If you sign without MitID, you must sign and send a signature page to signaturepage@cbs.dk. When you send it by e-mail, you will receive an automatic reply that serves as your receipt.
If you send your signature page by post, you will not receive a receipt for delivery.
You can change the order of priority of your applications on optagelse.dk up until 5 July at 12:00
You can change the order of priority of your applications on optagelse.dk up until 5 July, 12 noon CET – regardless of whether you have applied in Quota 1 or Quota 2.
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen with an application and documentation deadline 15 March, you cannot change the order of priority after this date.
If you delete your application
If you decide to delete an application for which you have already sent the signature page, and then later regret this, you will need to re-apply and send a new signature page, but within the deadline of 15 March 12 noon, CET.
CBS does not offer standby places
We do not offer standby places in our bachelor programmes.
If you have ticked off standby on optagelse.dk, it will not affect your application to CBS.
What is standby?
Standby is used by some Danish educational institutions. It gives them the option to offer you a place if study places become available shortly after study start – or to guarantee you admission the following year.
Why does CBS not use standby?
CBS does not use standby, as our study programmes are normally full and there are therefore no available places after study start.
In need of special educational support?
Do you have a disability such as dyslexia, anxiety, autism or ADHD? Then you may be eligible to apply for Special Educational Support (SPS), which provides special support and aids for students.
In some cases, we can inform you of your admission a little earlier than usual. This gives us more time to ensure that you receive the right support and aids you may need when your studies begin.
Exemptions
Applying for an exemption
As an applicant, you are subject to a lot of rules about admission. You can apply for an exemption from a specific rule if you believe that special circumstances in your case have affected your situation. Read more about the rules and regulations about admission
How we assess exemption requests
Each application for exemption is reviewed on a case-to-case basis, taking into account your personal and specific situation. That is why we will never be able to tell you in advance what your chances of being granted an exemption are.
Typical outcome of exemptions
Below you will find a list of the most common types of exemption requests and the common CBS Admissions practice in response to that type of request. Remember that these should be viewed as guidelines rather than definitive responses to each type of request.
Entry requirements
You are only considered qualified for admission to a CBS bachelor programme if you fulfill all the entry requirements for the programme, which is
- the general entry requirement
- the specific entry requirements
- the language requirement (only relevant for English-taught bachelor programmes)
Alternative ways of fulfilment
You can apply for recognition of academic qualifications if you do not have the required upper secondary qualifications, but you have obtained similar qualifications through another type of education, academic courses etc..
In your request, you must explain and document why you believe that your alternative qualifications correspond to the subjects and the academic level we require.
What we do not accept
We cannot exempt you from the entry requirements if you have been prevented from taking certain subjects as part of your upper secondary education due to unusual circumstances.
Good grades in the same subjects passed at a lower level, or subjects passed at the required level which are not among the specific entry requirements are not sufficient for alternative fulfilment.
We do not use other universities' recognition of academic qualifications in our assessment.
Typical outcome of the exemption
We cannot grant you an exemption from fulfilling the entry requirements. However, alternative fulfilment of the entry requirements may be possible.
If we have decided not to grant alternative fulfilment of the entry requirements, you will receive a letter informing you that you are not qualified for admission no later than 28 July.
Form for Recognition of Academic Qualifications
You have to download and fill out the form Recognition of academic qualifications if you wish to apply for an exemption.
Read more under How to apply for an exemption.
Grade requirements for single subjects
If you do not fulfil the grade requirement for a specific entry requirement because of extraordinary and unique personal circumstances, you can apply for exemption.
In your request, you need to both
- describe and document your unique personal circumstances and
- explain and document how you believe that you can compensate for the insufficient grade level via alternative qualifications
Typical outcome
Exemptions from the grade requirement are typically not granted.
Application deadline
You need to complete and submit your application(s) by the application deadline at 12 noon at the very latest:
- Applicants with a Danish CPR number must have signed and approved their application using MitID via Optagelse.dk
- Applicants without a Danish CPR number must have submitted their applications via Optagelse.dk as well as printed, signed, scanned and email the relevant signatures pages to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
If you have missed the deadline because of extraordinary and unique personal circumstances, you can apply for exemption, making sure to describe and document these circumstances.
Typical outcome of the exemption
Exemptions from the application deadline may be granted if you are in exceptional circumstances.
Documentation deadline
Your application will not be processed until all the correct documentation has been uploaded to your application at Optagelse.dk, within the given documentation deadline.
If you have missed the deadline because of extraordinary and unique personal circumstances, you can apply for exemption, making sure to describe and document these circumstances.
Typical outcome of the exemption
Exemptions from the documentation deadline may be granted if you are in exceptional circumstances.
Study place confirmation
If you have been offered a study place at CBS, you must confirm it by the deadline given in your admission letter, otherwise you are no longer entitled to that study place.
If you have missed the deadline because of extraordinary and unique personal circumstances, you can apply for exemption, making sure to describe and document these circumstances.
Typical outcome of the exemption
Exemptions from the study place confirmation deadline may be granted if you are in exceptional circumstances.
Do you have have a masters degree?
If you already have a two-year masters degree from Denmark or abroad, you can only be accepted to a bachelor programme if there are places available after all the other qualified applicant have been admitted. Note that CBS has many more applicants than study spaces so it is unlikely that you will be offered a place.
An exemption from this rule can be granted in exceptional circumstances. In your application for exemption, you should
- clearly outline and document why you wish to change your field of studies
- what you wish to achieve with your new bachelor degree
- why you cannot use your previously completed masters degree on the labour market.
Typical outcome of the exemption
Exemptions may be granted if you are in exceptional circumstances.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for an exemption, you will need to:
- Fill out the Exemption form
- Upload the form and if relevant documentation to your application at Optagelse.dk. Please call it Application for exemption.
- Send an email to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk and notify us about your exemption application.
It is important that your exemption request is detailed, so that we can make a decision based on all relevant information. The case officers are bound by confidentiality.
Deadline
The deadline for applying for the exemption is 15 March 12:00 noon (CET).
Answer
You will receive a response to your exemption request no later than 28 July.
If we need to obtain additional information due to an incomplete application and/or missing documentation, the processing time may be longer.
Confidentiality
CBS is bound by confidentiality and is not allowed to disclose personal information about you or your application to others – not even to your parents or other close family members.
If someone else needs to contact us on your behalf, for instance due to illness, you must provide a power of attorney. You can find the power of attorney form at optagelse.dk, which you must complete and upload to your application.
Agency and third party applicants
CBS does not have agency agreements
CBS does not have any agreements or cooperation policies with third parties regarding applications to the bachelor programmes. We expect applicants to research and apply for the programmes themselves.
We strongly advise against using an agency to apply on your behalf. From experience, agencies often make mistakes such as submitting the signature pages after the deadline or sending it to the wrong institution.
Handle your own application
To ensure that your application is valid and processed on time, you should always submit your own application.
- Only you can use your registered email at optagelse.dk. If the signature page is sent from another email without a power of attorney, it is invalid.
- Only you can sign your signature page. If someone else signs it without a power of attorney, it is invalid.
- You avoid mistakes. By applying yourself, you reduce the risk of errors that could delay or even invalidate your application.
Rules and regulations about admission
When you apply to CBS, we are required to follow a number of national laws and regulations. This ensures that the admission process is fair and the same for everyone.
Rules for admission to universities
CBS complies with the executive order on admission to full-time university programmes (in Danish, "Bekendtgørelse om adgang til universitetsuddannelser tilrettelagt på heltid”). Here you will find the rules for admission to Danish universities. The executive order sets out, among other things:
- the admission requirements for the programmes
- how Quota 1 and Quota 2 are used
- how we assess foreign upper secondary exams
Rules for non-EU/EEA or Swiss applicants
If you are a non-EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, CBS applies the Danish University Act (in Danish "Universitetsloven") and the Executive Order on the Funding and Audit etc. of Universities (in Danish "Bekendtgørelse om tilskud og revision m.v. ved universiteterne"), which regulate the payment of application fees and tuition fees.
Your information is treated confidentially
As a public institution, CBS complies with the Public Administration Act and the Data Protection Act, which ensure that your personal data is handled confidentially and correctly.
You can find the above-mentioned acts and executive orders at www.retsinformation.dk (in Danish).
Step 4: Answer to your application (Panel content)
How you will receive your answer
You will receive an answer on 28 July
On 28 July, all Danish universities will announce the results of this year's bachelor admission round. You will only be offered one study place, so you will only receive one admission letter, regardless of how many programmes you have applied for.
If you are offered a study place at CBS
If CBS offers you a study place, you will receive an encrypted email from CBS Admissions. We start sending out admissions letters at midnight, and it may take a few hours before all applicants have received theirs.
If you are offered a study place elsewhere
If you are offered a study place at another higher educational institution than CBS, you will not receive an admission or rejection letter from us.
If you are not offered a study place
If none of the higher education institutions you applied for can offer you a study place this year, you will receive an answer from the Coordinated Admission System (KOT) in your e-Boks from midnight on 28 July. E-Boks is Denmark’s secure digital mailbox service where you receive documents from public authorities.
If you do not have e-Boks, you will receive an answer to the e-mail address you registered on Optagelse.dk.
You will receive an email from CBS Admissions if you have been rejected because you did not meet the entry requirements for the programme you applied for.
You are offered a study place
You must confirm your study place
Accept the study place
If you are offered a study place, you must accept it by following the instructions in your admission letter.
If we do not receive your study place confirmation before 1 August at 23:59, we will assume you are no longer interested in studying at CBS and you will therefore lose the study place we have reserved for you.
Decline the study place
If you are offered a study place but are no longer interested in studying at CBS this year, you must decline the offer.
This will not affect your chances of enrolment in a future admission round – either at CBS or at other Danish higher education institutions. Your future application(s) will be assessed on the same terms as all other applicants, based on your qualifications and priorities the year you apply again.
Can I change programme?
No, it is not possible to transfer to another programme at CBS.
Study places are personal and allocated based on each applicant’s qualifications and priorities in the application system.
If you would rather start on another programme, you must decline the place and apply again next year.
Can I swap programmes with someone else?
No, it is not possible to swap study places with another applicant.
Study places are personal and allocated based on each applicant’s qualifications and priorities in the application system.
If you would rather start on another programme, you must decline the place and apply again next year.
Can I postpone my study place until next year?
No, it is not possible to defer the start of a bachelor programme until next year. CBS does not allow you to reserve or transfer an offered place to a later enrolment.
If you cannot accept your study place this year, you must decline and apply again next year.
As a starting point, it is not possible to defer the start of a bachelor programme until the following year, nor to reserve or transfer an offered study place to a later enrolment date. If you cannot accept your study place this year, you must decline and apply again next year.
Exceptions in extraordinary cases
It is only in extraordinary, well-documented cases that we might be able to grant you permission to postpone study start until the following year.
Contact the Bachelor Admission team at bacheloradmission@cbs.dk if you, for example, after having applied for admission to CBS, have been called into obligatory military service, or if severe, long-lasting and sudden health-related issues prevent you from studying.
Leave of absence after enrolment
The study board of the new programme may also be able to grant a leave of absence in certain scenarios. Please contact a student guidance counsellor if you have questions regarding leave of absence.
No available places
Unfortunately, it is not possible to start at CBS this year if you have not been offered a study place. We do not have available places or waiting lists.
If you wish to start a programme this year, you can find an overview of available places on the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science’s website.
You have not been offered a study place
You were assessed in Quota 1 – but your GPA was not high enough
If you were assessed in Quota 1, your application has only been evaluated on the basis of the GPA from your upper secondary exam.
For each programme, all Quota 1 applicants were ranked by GPA, starting with the highest. Places were then offered from the top of the list until all places allocated in Quota 1 for the respective programme were filled.
Why you did not get a place
If you have been rejected in Quota 1, it is because your GPA was lower than the admission GPA for the programme this year, ie. the GPA of the last applicant admitted, this being the minimum GPA required to get a place in Quota 1 this year.
See admission grade point averages
You can see this year’s and previous years’ admission grade point averages under Admission in numbers
You were assessed in Quota 2 – but others ranked higher in the overall assessment
Your Quota 2 application has been evaluated on the basis of an overall assessment. This means that we have looked at the following:
- Motivational essay for certain programmes and types of applicants
- Activities after your upper secondary exam – for example work, voluntary work, study abroad or higher education
- Grades in the specific entry requirements
Why you did not get a place
If you have been rejected in Quota 2, it is because other applicants’ overall qualifications were stronger than yours. They may, for example, have had:
- Written a stronger motivational essay
- Completed more months of activities than you
- Better grades in the specific entry requirements
You are welcome to write to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk if you would like an explanation of why you were not offered a study place. Please be aware that we receive many enquiries around 28 July, and it may therefore take some time for us to respond.
You did not fulfil the entry requirements
If you have applied for admission to a programme where you do not meet one or more of the entry requirements, we cannot offer you a study place – regardless of whether you were assessed in Quota 1 or Quota 2.
You will receive an email from CBS Admissions if you have been rejected because you did not meet the entry requirements for the programme you applied for.
Improve your chances of getting in
Unfortunately, you cannot start at CBS this year if you have not been offered a study place. If you still dream of studying at CBS, you can apply again in the next admission round.
Join our information meetings about admission – here you will gain insights and useful advice on how to strengthen your application and improve your chances in next year’s admission round.
Questions about your admission letter?
If you have questions about your admission letter or the processing of your application, you are welcome to contact us at bacheloradmission@cbs.dk.
Formal complaint
What you can complain about
You can file a formal complaint about our assessment if you believe that the legal basis for the assessment is not in keeping with the current rules and regulations regarding admission.
The letter of rejection that you have received is referred to as a "decision", meaning that we have reached a conclusion regarding your application. If you disagree with certain legal aspects of our decision, you may appeal to the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science.
This means that you may file a complaint to the Agency if you find
- that your application has not been processed on the correct basis or
- that the decision is not in accordance with the rules in the Admissions Order
Contact us before filing a formal complaint
If you have questions or uncertainties regarding the reason for the rejection, email us at bacheloradmission@cbs.dk before you file a formal appeal, so that we can clarify any misunderstandings or correct any errors.
Deadline
The deadline for filing your complaint is two weeks from the date you received the decision.
How to file a formal complaint
The complaint must be addressed to the Agency but submitted to CBS Legal at legal@cbs.dk.
CBS will make a statement on the complaint, which you will have the opportunity to comment on within a deadline of at least 1 week before the entire case is forwarded to the Agency.