International students want to learn Danish
Chuying from China and Leonie from Germany were the lucky winners of MacBooks in UCplus’ welcome competition for international students.
Denmark is a popular choice for students from around the world
Leonie, 19, from Flensburg, Germany, and Chuying, 27, from Lanzhou, China, have both chosen to spend part of their studies in Denmark. Leonie, who is studying Economics and Business Administration at SDU Sønderborg, was drawn to Danish culture and the opportunity to meet people from all over the world.
“I have always felt safe and comfortable in Denmark, and SDU in Sønderborg felt like the right choice. When I visited the university for the first time, everyone was so welcoming, and I immediately felt it would be a great place to study.”
For Chuying, who studies Electrical Engineering at DTU in Lyngby, the decision to study in Copenhagen and learn Danish was an investment in her future, as she plans to work in Denmark after completing her degree.
Learning Danish opens doors
Learning Danish was an important decision for both Leonie and Chuying. Leonie says she sees it as a natural part of integrating into Danish society.
“When I move to a new country, I want to speak the language and understand the culture. For me, it’s about respect and gaining a deeper understanding of the country I live in. I want to stay here after my studies, and therefore I need the language skills,” she says.
For Chuying, the decision to start Danish classes was motivated by both practical and social reasons.
“Everything from road signs to supermarket items is in Danish, and it’s impractical to rely on Google Translate. Plus, I want to be able to communicate with my Danish friends.”
The Best Things About Denmark
Leonie and Chuying agree that their experiences in Denmark have been filled with positive impressions and new friendships.
“The Danish lessons are really fun and educational. Our teacher makes the classes interesting with lots of different activities, and we also learn a lot about Danish culture,” says Leonie.
Chuying adds: “My teacher is friendly and patient, and we practice speaking, reading, and writing in Danish. It’s fun to learn, and I’ve also made new friends in the course.”
Danish Classes Help You Master the Language
Are you an international student – or just new to Denmark? Do you also want to learn Danish and join the UCplus community?
We offer the three official Danish language programs, giving you access to official exams and a great start in Denmark. The programs are offered at three levels, and each level consists of six modules. You will be placed in the level that matches your educational background and qualifications.
Read more about the Danish language programs and sign up here.