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Masters Application
Document Checklist
Complete step-by-step checklist for Nepali students applying for a masters degree in Denmark — covering university admissions, tuition payment, ST1 residence permit, SIRI processing, and CPR registration.
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Academic Documents
Official academic transcripts and mark sheets (all semesters)Required
Bachelor's degree certificate (notarised and verified)Required
English language proficiency score (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 83+)Required
Statement of Purpose (Motivation Letter)
Danish universities focus heavily on course relevance and course description matching from previous studies.
Detailed course descriptions / syllabi of completed undergraduate modulesImportant
Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Europass format
Passport copy (bio page)
Application Portal
Apply via online portals (deadlines typically around Jan 15 for autumn intake)
Pay application fees where applicable for non-EU students (approx. EUR 100 per uni)
Tuition Payment
Receive unconditional letter of admission (Offer Letter)
Pay the first semester / annual tuition fee (approx. DKK 45,000–120,000 per year)Required
Obtain payment confirmation receipt from university
ST1 Application Initiation
University creates Part 1 of the online ST1 application via SIRI (Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration)Required
Receive Case Order ID and password for Part 2 of ST1
Pay SIRI case processing fee (approx. DKK 2,490 online)
Financial Proof Requirements
Show bank balance in your own name covering living costs (approx. DKK 6,820 per month x 12 months = DKK 81,840)Required
SIRI strictly requires the bank account to be in the applicant's name.
Bank statement must be less than 30 days old at time of submission
ST1 Part 2 Submission
Complete Part 2 of ST1 online, attaching financial proof, passport, and admission letter
Submit application and print the confirmation page with reference code
Biometrics at VFS Kathmandu
Book biometric submission appointment at VFS Global Denmark in Kathmandu within 14 days of ST1 submissionRequired
Bring passport, ST1 submission receipt, fee payment receipt, and photos
Record fingerprints and facial photo
Wait for SIRI residence permit decision (typically 1–2 months)
Arrival Registration
Register your address at the local Citizen Service Center (Borgerservice) to get your CPR number (civil registration)Required
Order your Yellow Health Insurance Card (Sundhedskort)
Set up MitID (Danish digital ID) for banking and public services
Open a Danish bank account (e.g. Danske Bank, Nordea) and set up NemKonto
Understand work regulations: Non-EU students can work up to 20 hours/week during term, full-time in June–August
Post-study work permit is available for 3 years after graduating from higher education.