On the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science  website you can find out what is required from your country to fulfil the general entry requirement of an upper secondary leaving exam.

The Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science is the national agency under the Danish Ministry of Education, which supports the internationalisation of education and training in Denmark and provides information about education in Denmark. You can see an overview of various countries and an assessment of the educational levels (including grade conversions to the Danish scale) here. Please note that this is available in Danish only.

This section is for those who have not completed a full upper secondary exam.

Your application will be processed as a dispensee if one of the following applies to you:

• You have not completed an upper secondary school exam, but are able to apply on the basis of other relevant experience and education.
• You have an IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
• You have completed an upper secondary school exam that is not equivalent to a Danish upper secondary exam, e.g. you have received a Waldorf education (Rudolf Steiner School).

Dispensee applications are processed in the Quota 2 selection and must adhere to the rules and deadlines for Quota 2. Please be aware that very few places at CBS are allocated to dispensee applicants and the selection process can be very tough. For this reason, we strongly advise all dispensee applicants to upload a Motivational Essay for all of their applications to CBS (regardless of programme).


You must be able to document that you have passed the following as a minimum for all bachelor degree programmes for which you wish to apply:

• The specific entry requirements
• 2-3 extra subjects at upper secondary school level (A, B or C) so that overall you have passed exams in at least 6 subjects at upper secondary school level. The 6 subjects altogether are being used as alternative fulfilment of the general entry requirement.

An overall assessment is made for each dispensee application. An overall assessment includes:

• Your educational background: you must fulfil the entry requirements for the relevant programme(s) as given in Entry Requirements
• Relevant extra-curricular activities: periods abroad, work experience, further education etc. Please see ‘Activities in Quota 2’ above.
• Motivational essay: Please see ’Motivational Essay’ above for inspiration on the content. You should write a motivational essay for each programme in your application.

You may have to translate your documents
If you have documents that are not in English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, French or German, then you must upload a translation as well as a scan of the originals. Documents that are not in one of the above languages will not be assessed as part of your application.

Austria

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates
Reife- und Diplomprüfung OR Berufsreifeprüfung

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Belgium (French)

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• 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

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Bulgaria

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:

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).

Other exam certificates

• Diploma za (Zavarsheno) Sredno Obrazovanie / za Sredno Obrazovanie – specialising in Business
• Diploma za Sredno Spetzialno Obrazovanie / za Sredno Obrazovanie – Technical or Business

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1

Croatia

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:

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).

Other exam certificates

• Svjedodžba o završnom ispitu 
• Svjedodzba o zavrsenom srednjem obrazovanju 
• Svjedodzba o zavrsnom ispitu-maturi
• Svjedozba o maturi

If you have one of the above, you will be assessed as a dispensee in Quota 2. A dispensee must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified dispensees is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Cyprus

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:

The GPA of all the grades on the exam certificate is calculated, rounded to one decimal point.

This GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (Available in Danish only).

Other exam certificates

• Apolytirio from Techniki Scholi (STVE) 

If you have the above, you will be assessed as a dispensee in Quota 2. A dispensee must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified dispensees is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Czech Republic

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Vysvedcení o Maturitni zkoušce / Maturitní zkouška / Maturita from Srední odborná skola
• Maturitní zkouška from Konzervator
• Maturitní zkouška from Strední odborné uciliste

If you have the above, you will be assessed as a dispensee in Quota 2. A dispensee must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified dispensees is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Dansk-Fransk Baccalaureat

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

European Baccalureate

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Requirements in the European Baccalaureate / Europæisk Studentereksamen:

The European Baccaluareate / Europæisk Studentereksamen must fulfil all of the following criteria in order to fulfil the general entry requirement:

• The GPA must be minimum 60%
• Up to and including 2013: a minimum of 2 of the 4 oral exams must be a language course including mother tongue (Language 1 / L1) and minimum 2 of the 5 written exams must be in one of the language courses including mother tongue (Language 1 / L1)
• 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

Estonia

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Combined secondary with business courses

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Finland

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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.

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.

2) Add the GPA from A and the GPA from B together and divide by 2. Convert this to a Danish GPA in the 7 step scale using the conversion table below.

The conversion tables between the Finnish and Danish grades can be found here (Finland; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).

Other exam certificates

• Tutkintotodistus / Ammatillinen perustutkinto
• Tutkinto 3 vuotta lyhyemmistä ammattiopinnoista
• Tutkintotodistus / Näyttötutkintona suoritettu ammatillinen perustutkinto
• Tutkintotodistus / Ammattitutkinto

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

France

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Baccalauréat technologique
• Baccalauréat professionnel
• Diplôme d’accès aux ètudes Universitaires (D.A.E.U.)

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

GCSE, AS- and A levels taken in the UK

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
All GCSE, AS- and A level results are converted to a number on the Danish grading system (which goes up to 12). Any AS level exams also taken at A level are removed from the equation. The numbers are weighted (GCSE = 1; AS level = 1.5 and A level = 2) For example, A* at GCSE = 12 weighted once whereas A* at A-level = 12 weighted twice (so 24 divided by 2 when calculating the average) and we then calculate the (weighted) average.

The numerical conversion of the grades and an example of the above can be found here (Available in Danish only).

Other exam certificates

• Cambridge Pre-U
• BTEC – National Certificate / National Diploma
• Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma

If you have the above, you will be assessed as a dispensee in Quota 2. A dispensee must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified dispensees is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

iGCSE, AS-and A levels (CIE)

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
All GCSE, AS- and A level results are converted to a number on the Danish grading system (which goes up to 12). Any AS level exams also taken at A level are removed from the equation. The numbers are weighted (GCSE = 1; AS level = 1.5 and A level = 2) For example, A* at GCSE = 12 weighted once whereas A* at A-level = 12 weighted twice (so 24 divided by 2 when calculating the average) and we then calculate the (weighted) average.

The numerical conversion of the grades and an example of the above can be found here (Available in Danish only).

Germany

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Zeugnis der Fachgebundenen Hochschulreife
• Fachhochschulreife

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.
 

Greece

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
The mean of the GPA on the Apolitírio Enaíou Lykeíou and the GPA on the Vevaiosi Prosvasis is converted to the Danish grading scale. This conversion table can be found here (Grækenland; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).

Other exam certificates

• Apolitírio Enaíou Lykeíou / Apolytirion Geniko Lykeiou without Vevaiosi Prosvasis
• Pthychíon Techniká kai epagelmatiká ekpedeftíria (TEE)
• Apolitirio Epangelmatiko Lykio

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Hungary

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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 (Ungarn; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).

Other exam certificates

• Szakközepiskola erettsegi bizonyitvany
• Szakközepiskola erettsegi-kepesito bizonyitvany
• Technikus Erettsegi-Kepesito Bizonyitvany

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Iceland

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Stúdentspróf of starfsnámsbrautum
• Frumgreinadeild
• Raungreinadeilddarpróf
• Háskolebrú

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

International Baccalaureate - IB Diploma 

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
The total number of points is converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (International Baccalaureate; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).

Requirements in the International Baccalaureate:
The International Baccaluareate must 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

International Baccalaureate - IB Diploma Programme (DP) Course Results (Certificate) 

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA
The total number of points is converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (International Baccalaureate; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).

Requirements for applicants with a Diploma Programme (DP) Course Results
You must fulfil all of the following criteria in order to fulfil the general entry requirement:

• Total points must be a minimum of 18 (including bonus and minus penalty points)
• The minimum grade 3 in all 6 subject
• Supplement 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.  
     

Ireland

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP)
• FETAC level 5 Certificates
• FETAC level 6 Advanced Certificates

If you have the above, you will be assessed as a dispensee in Quota 2. A dispensee must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified dispensees is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Italy

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Istituto Tecnico
• Istituto Professionale

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Latvia

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Diploms par profesionālo vidējo izglītību
• Iegūstot vispārējo vidējo izglītību

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Liechtenstein

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:

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       Leichtenstein and the Danish grading scales can be found here (Leichtenstein; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).

Other exam certificates

• Berufsmaturitätzeugnis
• Fachhochschulreifezeugnis

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Lithuania

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates
If you do not have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Luxembourg

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
The GPA is calculated using the final grades on the Certificat de notes. 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).

Other exam certificates

• Diplôme / Certificat de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires Techniques

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Malta

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates
If you do not have the above upper secondary leaving certificate, you will be assessed as a dispensee in Quota 2. A dispensee must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified dispensees is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

The Netherlands

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) + Propaedeutische Diplom / Verklaring

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Norway

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Fagbrev/svennebrev or vitnemål for yrkesuddannelse & studiekompetansefagene
• Teknisk fagskole (if in accordance with the general study competence requirements in Norway

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Option Internationale du Baccalauréat

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Poland

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci / Matura & Swiadectwo Ukonczenia from Liceum techniczne
• Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Liceum Zawodowe)

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Portugal

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
The Portuguese GPA is converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table found here (Portugal; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).

Other exam certificates

• 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

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Romania

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
Method A: The mean of the GPA given on the media generala a anilor de studii and the GPA given on the media generala la bacalaureat is calculated and rounded to one decimal point. This final GPA is then converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).

Method B: The GPA given on the diploma de bacalaureat is rounded to one decimal point. The GPA of all the grades given for the final year of studies on the foaia matricola calculated (if not already given) and rounded to one decimal point. The mean of these two GPAs is then calculated and converted to the Danish grading scale (see below).

The conversion table between the Romanian and Danish grading scales can be found here (Available in Danish only).

Other exam certificates

• Diploma de bacalaureat / Liceu de Specialitate (technologic or vocational)

If you have the certificate listed above, you will be assessed as a dispensee in Quota 2. A dispensee must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified dispensees is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Scotland

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
All the grades are numerically converted to the Danish grading system (see below). A GPA is then calculated based on these grades.

The conversion table between the Scottish and the Danish grading scales can be found here (Available in Danish only).

Other exam certificates
If you do not have the certificate named above, you will be assessed as a dispensee in Quota 2. A dispensee must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified dispensees is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Slovakia

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Vysvedčení o Maturitnej skúške / Maturitná skúška / Maturita zo Srednej odbornej školy
• Maturitná skúška z Konzervatória
• Maturitní skúška zo Stredného odborného učilištá

If you have one of the above listed exams, you will be assessed as a dispensee in Quota 2. A dispensee must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified dispensees is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Slovenia

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).
 

Other exam certificates

• Spricevalo o poklicna matura

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Spain

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad para Mayores de 25 años

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Sweden

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
The individual grades are numerically converted using the table found in the link below and multiplied by the number of points.

The total sum of these will result in a 5 digit number. This number is divided by the total number of points for the whole education, programmets omfatning, and converted to the Danish grading scale using the conversion table here (Sverige; -> Karakterer. Available in Danish only).

Other exam certificates

• 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

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.

Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.

Switzerland

The following table of comparisons is valid for the admission year 2020 only.

Check the specific entry requirements for the programmes you are interested in (in the section above) and match them with the information in the table below to see if you fulfil.

Calculating the GPA:
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).

Other exam certificates

• Eidgenössisches Berufsmaturitätszeugnis
• Certificat fedéral de maturité professionelle
• Attestato federale di maturità professionale

If you have the above, you will be assessed in Quota 2: exams without a convertible GPA. You must always fulfil the specific entry requirements. Where relevant, please include an overview of the teaching hours in a particular subject and curriculum.
Selection of qualified applicants in the group is based on an overall assessment where we look at your grades in general and with regards to the specific entry requirements, we look at your extra-curricular activities and we look at your motivational essay. We do not calculate a GPA and you will not be assessed in Quota 1.
 

Australia                                            

You must document that you fulfil the general entry requirement

• You need an Australian Senior Certificate of Education plus ranking index to fulfil the general entry requirement.
• You need to upload your Certificate, Ranking Index plus Statement of Result or Record of Achievement. If you are in the process of completing one of these, then you must document your current courses so that we can take your courses into consideration when processing your application.

You must document that you fulfil the specific entry requirements

• If you have an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, you automatically fulfil the English A requirement, provided that the full Australian Senior Certificate of Education has been completed in Australia. If part or all of the diploma has been done in a non-English-speaking country, the English A requirement is not automatically fulfilled and you will need to take a language test (see below).
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 200 hours of Social Studies / History as part of your Senior Certificate of Education and have passed a final exam.
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 250 hours of Maths, have passed a final exam and that you have 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
• If you are applying for BSc in Business, Language and Culture, you need to pass the required language test. Please see the relevant language below for further information.

You must 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 look at your grades, the motivational essay and any extra-curricular activities. Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2 here.

You may need to pay the Application Fee / Tuition Fees

• If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you do not hold a residence permit exempting you from paying, you must pay the Application Fee by 15 March.
• 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.

You can apply for an Appraisal before 15 November

• You can apply for an appraisal before 15 November. This is where we assess in advance whether or not you fulfil all the entry requirements. Read more under ‘'Apply for an appraisal'.

China                      

You must document that you fulfil the general entry requirement

• You need a Certificate of Graduation from Upper Middle School plus Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) plus 1 year of further education at university level to fulfil the general entry requirement.
• You need to upload a scan of the original and an official translation into English (or Danish) of the above documents. If you are in the process of completing the one year of university studies, you must upload a grade transcript of courses passed plus enrolment confirmation of courses you are currently taking.

You must document that you fulfil the specific entry requirements

• You need to upload documentation that you fulfil English level A. You can see what we accept for English A below.
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 200 hours of Social Studies / History as part of your Upper Middle School and have passed a final exam.
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 250 hours of Maths, have passed a final exam and that you have 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
• If you are applying for BSc in Business, Language and Culture, you need to pass the required language test. Please see the relevant language below for further information.

You must 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 look at your grades, the motivational essay and any extra-curricular activities. Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2 here.

You may need to pay the Application Fee / Tuition Fees

• If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you do not hold a residence permit exempting you from paying, you must pay the Application Fee by 15 March.
• 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.

You may have to translate your documents

If you have documents that are not in English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, French or German, then you must upload a translation as well as a scan of the originals. Documents that are not in one of the above languages will not be assessed as part of your application.

You can apply for an Appraisal before 15 November

• You can apply for an appraisal before 15 November. This is where we assess in advance whether or not you fulfil all the entry requirements. Read more under 'Apply for an appraisal'.

Russia

You must document that you fulfil the general entry requirement

• You need an Attestat o Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii plus 1 year of further education at university level to fulfil the general entry requirement.
• You need to upload a scan of the original and an official translation into English (or Danish) of the above documents. If you are in the process of completing the one year of university studies, you must upload a grade transcript of courses passed plus enrolment confirmation of courses you are currently taking.

You must document that you fulfil the specific entry requirements

• You need to upload documentation that you fulfil English level A. You can see what we accept for English A below.
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 200 hours of Social Studies / History as part of your Upper Middle School and have passed a final exam.
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 250 hours of Maths, have passed a final exam and that you have 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
• If you are applying for BSc in Business, Language and Culture, you need to pass the required language test. Please see the relevant language below for further information.

You must 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 look at your grades, the motivational essay and any extra-curricular activities. Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2 here.

You may need to pay the Application Fee / Tuition Fees

• If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you do not hold a residence permit exempting you from paying, you must pay the Application Fee by 15 March.
• 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.

You may have to translate your documents

If you have documents that are not in English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, French or German, then you must upload a translation as well as a scan of the originals. Documents that are not in one of the above languages will not be assessed as part of your application.

You can apply for an Appraisal before 15 November

• You can apply for an appraisal before 15 November. This is where we assess in advance whether or not you fulfil all the entry requirements. Read more under 'Apply for an appraisal'.

Ukraine

You must document that you fulfil the general entry requirement

• You need an Atestat pro povnu zagal’nu srednju osvitu plus 1 year of further education at university level to fulfil the general entry requirement.
• You need to upload a scan of the original and an official translation into English (or Danish) of the above documents. If you are in the process of completing the one year of university studies, you must upload a grade transcript of courses passed plus enrolment confirmation of courses you are currently taking.

You must document that you fulfil the specific entry requirements

• You need to upload documentation that you fulfil English level A. You can see what we accept for English A below.
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 200 hours of Social Studies / History as part of your Upper Middle School and have passed a final exam.
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 250 hours of Maths, have passed a final exam and that you have 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
• If you are applying for BSc in Business, Language and Culture, you need to pass the required language test. Please see the relevant language below for further information.

You must 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 look at your grades, the motivational essay and any extra-curricular activities. Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2 here.

You may need to pay the Application Fee / Tuition Fees

• If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you do not hold a residence permit exempting you from paying, you must pay the Application Fee by 15 March.
• 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.

You may have to translate your documents

If you have documents that are not in English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, French or German, then you must upload a translation as well as a scan of the originals. Documents that are not in one of the above languages will not be assessed as part of your application.

You can apply for an Appraisal before 15 November

You can apply for an appraisal before 15 November. This is where we assess in advance whether or not you fulfil all the entry requirements. Read more under 'Apply for an appraisal'.

USA

You must document that you fulfil the general entry requirement

• You need a US High School Diploma and 3 AP tests (each passed with a minimum score of 3) to fulfil the general entry requirement. The 3 AP tests can be substituted with 1 year of full-time undergraduate college studies (equating to minimum 60 ECTS-points).
• You need to upload your High School Diploma, High School Grade Transcript and your AP score sheet (or the grade transcript of your college studies). If you are in the process of completing one of these, then you must document your current courses so that we can take your courses into consideration when processing your application.

You must document that you fulfil the specific entry requirements

• If you have a US High School Diploma plus 3 AP tests/one year of full-time college studies, you automatically fulfil the English A requirement, provided that the full US High School Diploma plus 3 AP tests/one year of college studies have been completed in the US. 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 take a language test (see below).
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 200 hours of Social Studies / History as part of your high school studies, AP tests or college studies and have passed a final exam.
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 250 hours of Maths, have passed a final exam and that you have 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
• If you are applying for BSc in Business, Language and Culture, you need to pass the required language test. Please see the relevant language below for further information.

You must 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 look at your grades, the motivational essay and any extra-curricular activities. Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2 here.

You may need to pay the Application Fee / Tuition Fees

• If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you do not hold a residence permit exempting you from paying, you must pay the Application Fee by 15 March.
• 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.

You can apply for an Appraisal before 15 November

• You can apply for an appraisal before 15 November. This is where we assess in advance whether or not you fulfil all the entry requirements. Read more under 'Apply for an appraisal'.

Other non-EU countries

You must document that you fulfil the general entry requirement

• Check what you need from your country to fulfil the general entry requirement in the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science database.
• You need to upload a scan of the original documents required. If your documentation is not in English, French or German, you also need to upload an official translation. If you are in the process of completing the general entry requirement, you must upload any documentation that you are able to so far plus confirmation of the courses you are currently taking.

You must document that you fulfil the specific entry requirements

• You need to upload documentation that you fulfil English level A. You can see what we accept for English A below.
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 200 hours of Social Studies / History as part of your upper secondary education and have passed a final exam.
• You need to upload documentation that you have had minimum 250 hours of Maths, have passed a final exam and that you have 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
• If you are applying for BSc in Business, Language and Culture, you need to pass the required language test. Please see the relevant language below for further information.

You must 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 look at your grades, the motivational essay and any extra-curricular activities. Read more about the overall assessment in Quota 2 here.

You may need to pay the Application Fee / Tuition Fees

• If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen and you do not hold a residence permit exempting you from paying, you must pay the Application Fee by 15 March.
• 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.

You may have to translate your documents

If you have documents that are not in English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, French or German, then you must upload a translation as well as a scan of the originals. Documents that are not in one of the above languages will not be assessed as part of your application.

You can apply for an Appraisal before 15 November

You can apply for an appraisal before 15 November. This is where we assess in advance whether or not you fulfil all the entry requirements. Read more under 'Apply for an appraisal'.

Applying for an appraisal

A Bachelor Appraisal is only for applicants whose educational background is from outside of the EU/EEA/Switzerland or who are applying as a dispensee. A Bachelor Appraisal will tell you whether or not you fulfil the general and specific entry requirements for one of the bachelor programmes at CBS.

When can I apply for an appraisal?
You can apply for a bachelor appraisal between 15 October and 15 November.

How do I apply for an appraisal?
You need to fill out the  Appraisal Form and send it by email, along with scans of all necessary documentation, to: bacheloradmission@cbs.dk within the given timeframe.

When can I expect an answer?
You can expect an answer to your appraisal in January before the application round opens on 1 February.

For how long is my appraisal from CBS valid?

Your appraisal from CBS is only valid for the next immediate Application Round. For example, if you have applied for an appraisal on 15 November 2020, the answer that you receive in January 2021 would only be valid for the 2021 Application Round.

What do I need to be aware of with regards to an appraisal?

• You are only allowed to apply for an appraisal for one bachelor degree programme.
• You need to check which documents are required from your country to fulfil the general entry requirement for an upper secondary education. You can check that here.
• You need to send documentation for the specific entry requirements. Remember to include course descriptions and documentation concerning hours studied for each relevant subject per year during your upper secondary school / university years.
• You need to translate your documents into English, if they are not already in English (please remember to scan and send documents in the original language as well as the translations though).
• When you send the email, please write ‘Bachelor Appraisal’ as your subject line.
• An appraisal is not an application to CBS. You will still need to apply from scratch via Optagelse.dk once the application round opens on 1 February.
• When you do apply, please remember to upload your appraisal answer along with all your documentation to your application at Optagelse.dk.

Applicants with refugee status

If you are an applicant currently in Denmark, or another Nordic country, with refugee status and you are interested in starting or continuing your further education at CBS, you can consider the following:

• 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. Further information regarding this event can be found here.
• Come to our International Applicant Day
  This event gives an introduction to life as an international student in Denmark as well as the opportunity to network with other potential international students. Further information regarding this event can be found here.
• Consider taking a GIF as preparation for studies in Denmark
  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. The appraisal round deadline is 15 November. 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 noon 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.

Alternative ways to fulfil English level A

Please note that it is NOT possible to supplement with alternative fulfilment of English A during the summer. All required documentation must be uploaded to Optagelse.dk no later than 5 July, 12 noon (CET).

• A passed school leaving certificate showing fully completed secondary school education taken in English and in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK or USA. (If you have taken an upper secondary school exam that is taught in English and accredited by an English-speaking country, but has been physically taken in a non-English speaking country, you do not automatically fulfil the English language requirement and you will need to take a test such as the TOEFL or IELTS.)
   
• A passed bachelor degree that has been fully taught in English and taken in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK or USA.
   
• Supplementary course in English A (Gymnasial supplering or HF enkeltfag) Further information can be found under ‘Engelsk A’ on the Danish-language version of this website. Specifikke adgangskrav.
   
• Cambridge C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) passed with minimum 185: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the CPE and how to register, please refer to: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/proficiency/
   
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (Certificate of Advanced English) passed with minimum 185: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the CAE and how to register, please refer to: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/advanced/
   
• IELTS academic test passed with an overall score of at least 7.0 and a minimum score of 6.0 for each of the four different sections: Please upload your test certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. NB, check the date of your test as we do not accept tests that are more than two years old by the 5 July deadline. We do not wait for the results of tests taken after 24 June. For information about the IELTS and how to register, please refer to: www.ielts.org.
   
• TOEFL iBT passed with a minimum overall score of at least 94 and a minimum score of 20 in each of the four different sections: Please order your test results to be sent directly from ETS to CBS using the institution code: 7035 and upload your receipt of this or a copy of your result to your application at Optagelse.dk. NB, check the date of your test as we do not accept tests that are more than two years old by the 5 July deadline. We do not wait for the results of tests taken after 24 June. For information about the TOEFL and how to register, please refer to: www.ets.org.
   
• TOEFL paper-based test passed with a result of at least 577: Please order your test results to be sent directly from ETS to CBS using the institution code: 7035 and upload your receipt of this or a copy of your result to your application at Optagelse.dk. NB, check the date of your test as we do not accept tests that are more than two years old by the 5 July deadline. We do not wait for the results of tests taken after 24 June. For information about the TOEFL and how to register, please refer to: www.ets.org.
   
• TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition passed with a minimum overall score of at least 94 and a minimum score of 20 in each of the four different sections - only accepted in the 2020 application round.  Please order your test results to be sent directly from ETS to CBS using the institution code: 7035 and upload your receipt of this or a copy of your result to your application at Optagelse.dk. NB, check the date of your test as we do not accept tests that are more than two years old by the 5 July deadline. We do not wait for the results of tests taken after 24 June. For information about the TOEFL and how to register, please refer to: www.ets.org.

Choosing the right test
If you need an English test to fulfil the English requirements, it is your responsibility to find an institution that offers it, sign up for a test at a suitable available date and have the scores sent to CBS Admissions Office.

Take the test as soon as possible!
Don’t wait until the 24 June – you might be surprised to find out that all the test dates have already been booked or you may fail your first attempt.

Prepare for the test!
Find out what the test consists of and practice in advance – most testing institutions provide test takers with preparation materials. Do not underestimate the difficulty of the test – last year, almost 49% of the CBS TOEFL test takers failed to score enough points the first time they took the test.

Consider which test is best for you!
Different English language tests and exams measure your language skills in different ways. Know your strengths and choose a test that will enhance these.

Below we have listed the most common types of English tests and exams that meet the English language requirement for CBS:

Alternative ways to fulfil Mathematics level B

• Supplementary course in Mathematics level B (GSK): The deadline for fulfilling the entry requirment is 5 July 12:00 noon (CET). 
• Maths B as a GSK course from Denmark. Niels Brock are currently offering this course.

Summer supplementary courses in Maths abolished as of summer 2020
In the 2020 admissions round, only applicants completing their upper secondary exam in the summer of 2020 will be allowed to supplement during the summer to fulfil the Maths requirement for CBS. If you are graduating in summer 2020 and wish to supplement with Maths over the course of the summer, it is very important that you inform us in your application at Optagelse.dk and that you document your Maths registration by the 5 July, 12 noon deadline.

If you believe that you have taken and passed courses that equate to Mathematics level B, you must upload documentation and course descriptions that show the Maths that you have taken to match the following:

A minimum of 250 full teaching hours (of 60 minutes per hour) with an exam passed at upper secondary school level or above. The curriculum must contain 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

You may send documentation of the above for an individual course assessment to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk before the 1 February. We cannot guarantee that we can pre-assess documents sent after this date.

Alternative ways to fulfil Social Studies/History level B

Please note that it is NOT possible to supplement with alternative fulfilment of Social Studies / History level B during the summer. All required documentation must be uploaded to Optagelse.dk no later than 5 July 12 noon (CET).

Supplementary courses in Social Studies / History level B in Denmark are currently only taught in Danish. For information, please see under ‘Samfundsfag/Historie B’ on the Danish-language version of this website. Specifikke adgangskrav.

If you believe that you have taken and passed courses that equate Social Studies / History level B, you must upload documentation and course descriptions that show the Social Studies / History that you have taken comprise of a minimum of 200 full teaching hours (of 60 minutes per hour) with an exam passed at upper secondary school level or above.

You may send documentation of the above for an individual course assessment to bacheloradmission@cbs.dk before the 1 February. We cannot guarantee that we can pre-assess documents sent after this date.

Alternative ways to fulfil French

Please note that it is NOT possible to supplement with alternative fulfilment of French during the summer. All required documentation must be uploaded to Optagelse.dk no later than 5 July 12 noon (CET).

• Single course in French 'further level' B or 'beginner level' A (Gymnasial supplering or HF enkeltfag): Further information can be found under ‘Fransk’ on the Danish-language version of this website. Specifikke adgangskrav.
   
• DELF B1 - Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française B1 – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the DELF, please refer to: DELF B1
   
• DELF B2 - Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française B2 – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the DELF, please refer to: DELF B2
   
• DALF C1 - Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française C1 – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the DALF, please refer to: DALF C1
   
• DALF C2 - Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française C2 – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the DALF, please refer to: DALF C2

Alternative ways to fulfil German

Please note that it is NOT possible to supplement with alternative fulfilment of German during the summer. All required documentation must be uploaded to Optagelse.dk no later than 5 July 12 noon (CET).

• Single course in German 'further level' B or 'beginner level' A (Gymnasial supplering or HF enkeltfag): Further information can be found under ‘Tysk’ on the Danish-language version of this website. Specifikke adgangskrav.
   
• Goethe-Zertifikat B1 – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the Goethe-Zertifikat, please refer to: https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/prf/gb1.html
   
• Goethe-Zertifikat B2 – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the Goethe-Zertifikat, please refer to: https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/prf/gb2.html
   
• Goethe-Zertifikat C1 – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the Goethe-Zertifikat, please refer to: https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/prf/gc1.html
   
• Goethe-Zertifikat C2 – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the Goethe-Zertifikat, please refer to: https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/prf/gc2.html

Alternative ways to fulfil Spanish

Please note that it is NOT possible to supplement with alternative fulfilment of Spanish during the summer. All required documentation must be uploaded to Optagelse.dk no later than 5 July 12 noon (CET).

• Single course in Spanish A (Gymnasial supplering or HF enkeltfag): Further information can be found under ‘Spansk’ on the Danish-language version of this website. Specifikke adgangskrav.
   
• Diploma de Español Nivel B1 (Umbral) – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the DELE, please refer to: http://www.dele.org/?page=dele/intermediate-mid-threshold-level
   
• Diploma de Español Nivel B2 (Avanzado) – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the DELE, please refer to: http://www.dele.org/?page=dele/high-intermediate-level
   
• Diploma de Español Nivel C1 (Dominio Operativo Eficaz) – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the DELE, please refer to: http://www.dele.org/?page=dele/level-c1
  
  Diploma de Español Nivel C2 (Maestría) – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the DELE, please refer to: http://www.dele.org/?page=dele/superior-level

Alternative ways to fulfil Chinese

Please note that it is NOT possible to supplement with alternative fulfilment of Chinese during the summer. All required documentation must be uploaded to Optagelse.dk no later than 5 July 12 noon (CET).

• Upper secondary school education taught in Chinese from a Chinese-speaking country.
   
• Single course in Chinese A (Gymnasial supplering or HF enkeltfag): Further information can be found under ‘Kinesisk’ on the Danish-language version of this website. Specifikke adgangskrav.
   
• 45 ECTS-points in Chinese language courses at undergraduate level.
   
• Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi - "HSK" level III – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the HSK, please refer to: http://english.hanban.org/node_8002.htm
   
• Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi - "HSK" level IV – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the HSK, please refer to: http://english.hanban.org/node_8002.htm
   
• Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi - "HSK" level V – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the HSK, please refer to: http://english.hanban.org/node_8002.htm
   
• Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi - "HSK" level VI – passed: Please upload your exam certificate to your application at Optagelse.dk before the given deadline. For information about the HSK, please refer to: http://english.hanban.org/node_8002.htm