Studying in Denmark vs. Ireland
Denmark and Ireland are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,106 in Denmark and €1,778 in Ireland.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Ireland
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Ireland
Currency
DKK (kr)
EUR (€)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
€16,000
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
€22,000
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
€1,778 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
€10,000
INIS proof of funds
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.