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Access to Danish education is often a debated topic. A new analysis shows that international students generally perform well, but two countries stand out negatively.

Every fifth graduate student in Denmark now comes from abroad

After significant criticism, RUC had to close a master's program in the fall, and the chairman of the board chose to step down. Foto: Martin Lehmann
After significant criticism, RUC had to close a master's program in the fall, and the chairman of the board chose to step down. Foto: Martin Lehmann
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People think it’s a lie.

This was the straightforward criticism from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (Socialdemokratiet, S) when it was revealed in the fall that every sixth graduate student at Roskilde University (RUC) was from Bangladesh.

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