Studying in Denmark vs. Norway
Denmark and Norway 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 €1,222 in Norway.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Tie
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Denmark
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
Norway
Currency
DKK (kr)
NOK (kr)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
kr180,000
≈ €15,480 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
kr14,213 / mo
≈ €1,222 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
kr151,690
Proof of funds (annual)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Tromso
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.