Study Computer Science & IT in Denmark from Pakistan
Reference institution: INSA Lyon (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon) (Lyon, France)
Planning to study computer science, software and IT in Denmark from Pakistan? the University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University and other Danish universities offer strong programmes across computer science & it. Many master's courses are taught in English — but for a Danish-taught programme, and for daily life, the step students most often underestimate is Danish itself.
INSA Lyon (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon) — based in Lyon, France — lists programmes associated with computer science & it (fields such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering). Your degree background matters for admission, but Danish proficiency is assessed separately.
The Danish-language requirement
Denmark offers a number of English-taught programmes, especially at master's level — those may not require Danish for admission. Danish-taught programmes typically ask for roughly B1–B2, which maps to Prøve i Dansk 2 or Prøve i Dansk 3, and higher-level admission may go through Studieprøven. Either way you'll need Danish for paperwork, part-time work and everyday life. Confirm the exact requirement with the specific university and programme.
For computer science, software and IT, a solid B1–B2 lets you follow a Danish-taught programme, write assignments and integrate — aim a level above the minimum if you can.
Using a Danish degree back in Pakistan
In Pakistan, recognition of a foreign degree goes through Higher Education Commission (HEC) (https://hec.gov.pk). HEC issues attestation/equivalence letters to use a foreign degree in Pakistan.
A common concern for students from Pakistan — "HEC attestation of a foreign degree; recognition for jobs back home" — is worth planning early, alongside the language requirement. Students from Pakistan commonly search for: HEC attestation, HEC equivalence, degree attestation.
Practise for Prøve i Dansk 2 (A2–B1) — honestly
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Thinking about staying after your studies?
If you plan to remain in Denmark after graduating, the language also matters for residency and, later, citizenship. Danish citizenship commonly requires Prøve i Dansk 3 (B1–B2) and the Indfødsretsprøven (a Danish society knowledge test), alongside residency and other conditions. The exams sit under the Ministry of Immigration and Integration, and applications are handled by SIRI. The rules change, so we don't state a fixed number of residency years or a fixed step — always confirm the current requirement with SIRI. We help you prepare fairly; we never claim to help anyone shortcut or beat the process.
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Questions
- Do I need Danish to study Computer Science & IT in Denmark?
- For Danish-taught programmes, usually around B1–B2. Many English-taught master's waive it for admission, but you'll still need Danish day-to-day. Confirm with the university.
- Will a Danish degree be recognised in Pakistan?
- Recognition of a foreign degree in Pakistan goes through Higher Education Commission (HEC). HEC issues attestation/equivalence letters to use a foreign degree in Pakistan. Confirm the current process on the official site (https://hec.gov.pk).
- Which level should I aim for?
- Most Danish-taught higher education sits around Prøve i Dansk 2 to Prøve i Dansk 3, and higher-level programmes may use Studieprøven. Regulated fields and professional practice may need more. AlmiDanish shows an honest per-skill readiness band, not an official score.
- Is the readiness estimate my real result?
- No. It's a practice estimate against the real criteria to guide your prep. Only the official assessment issues a real result.