Planning to study in Denmark? October 1, 2026, is a date you should know. Denmark has introduced new rules for certain international students in state-approved higher education programmes, with the changes taking effect from 1 October 2026 . The biggest change is straightforward but important: for many new non-EU/EEA students, the post-study job-seeking period will be reduced from up to three years to up to one year . At the same time, new rules will restrict residence permits for accompanying family members of students covered by the changes. The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) confirmed the changes on 30 September 2026. For students considering Denmark for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, this makes understanding the rules before applying more important than ever. What Has Changed in Denmark From October 1, 2026? The new rules apply to certain third-country students , meaning students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, enrolled in state-approv...