SU is a financial support scheme that students can obtain for approved upper secondary education and higher education programmes, while SVU is intended for citizens wishing to attend adult and continuing higher education programmes while working.
SU is a financial support scheme that students can obtain for approved upper secondary education and higher education programmes. The scheme is administered by the Agency for Higher Education and Science. You can read more about SU at SU.dk, including who can apply, how to apply, and you can see the current rates.
On 4 June 2024, the Danish Parliament adopted a new SU reform in the field of higher education. The new rules will enter into force in January 2027 and apply to students that have started a new higher or private education on 1 July 2025 or later. You can read more about the SU reform here.
SVU is a financial support scheme for citizens wishing to attend adult and continuing higher education programmes while working. SVU is granted as a supplement to cover costs of living, and it is intended to partly cover the loss of earned income due to studying while working.
You can read more about SVU at SVU.dk, including which conditions must be complied with to apply for SVU, how to apply for SVU, along with the current rates.
