SU - The Danish students' Grants and Loans Scheme
Every Dane over the age of 18 is entitled to public support for his or her further education - regardless of social standing.
SU - in short
Every Dane over the age of 18 is entitled to public support for his or her further education - regardless of social standing
State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme (SU)
Tuition at Danish public and most private educational institutions is free for Danish students and for EU/EEA students as well as for students participating in an exhange programme
Grants and Loans amounts
See the grants and loans amounts
SU as a foreign citizen
If you are a foreign citizen, you must fulfil specific conditions in order to be granted equal status with Danish citizens and receive state educational grant (SU)
Studies abroad
The Danish state educational support (SU) can be awarded for a study period abroad
SU and Taxes
You have to pay tax when you receive SU. The tax is automatically taken from your payment every month.
Digital Post
Step-by-step guide on how to make an enquiry via Digital Post on borger.dk.
Refugees from Ukraine
Find contact information and read about your possibilities in relation to The Danish State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme.
Reform of the state educational grant system (SU) for higher education
New rules have been adopted for the state educational grant system (SU) for higher and private education.
The new rules will impact your SU, including your maximum of 70 educational grant portions for higher education (rammen).
The rules come into effect on January, 1. 2027 and will apply for students who start a new higher education program on July 1, 2025 or later. A "new higher education" also refers to a master’s program after completing a bachelor’s degree.
You can get guidance at your educational institution. Please plan your educational programme with SU in relation to the new rules.
You can read more about the new rules at this page.