Study Options in Greenland

Greenland’s higher education options are listed below.
After the upper high school leaving test in Greenland, you may apply for higher study. Greenland offers short-, medium-, and long-term further education.

Nordic citizens may study in Greenland.

Nordic students can pursue education in Greenland on par with locals. Apply to a Greenlandic school to study for free.

However, certain programs need Greenlandic. Much depends on the instructor. Contact the school for language needs.

You should also verify the standards for recognizing your current educational credentials in Greenland and your Greenlandic qualifications elsewhere.

State education grants in Greenland

Student grants in Greenland have special requirements. You must:

A Danish citizen residing in Greenland.
In school and studying.
Danish and Faroese teenagers living in Greenland and studying meet the requirements. You may request an exception if you don’t match the requirements but can prove a specific connection to Greenland.

Usually, you may get a student aid from home.

Bachelor program admission

Preparatory study (GUX test) is required for Bachelor program entrance. However, most study programs have various criteria for GPA, area of study, subject grades, etc. Greenlandic, Danish, and English are required for most programs.

In the event that the candidate has professional qualities that are comparable to those required for admission and the University is of the opinion that the application will be able to successfully finish the program, the University may grant the applicant permission to submit an application for entrance on a basis that is inconsistent with the admission standards.

The Nursing course has a distinct admissions approach in which candidates are accepted in two separate categories. The first 70% of candidates are accepted based on their motivated application and qualifying GUX exam average. The 30% second group is accepted using various criteria.

Admission to masters programs

To enroll in a Master’s program at the University of Greenland, an applicant must have a BA from the same university or an authorized institution by the department director.

Continuing education programs admission
Master’s and diploma programs at the University of Greenland normally need a Master’s degree or other fundamental education and professional experience.

Pastoral Seminary entrance requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in theological at the University of Greenland.