Studying in Denmark vs. United Kingdom
Denmark and United Kingdom 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 €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Denmark
Cheaper monthly living
Denmark
Lower visa proof of funds
Denmark
Side-by-side comparison
Denmark
United Kingdom
Currency
DKK (kr)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
kr0
≈ €0 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
kr85,000
≈ €11,390 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
kr8,250 / mo
≈ €1,106 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
kr80,328
Proof of funds (annual)
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.