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Royal Danish Academy

Hovedstaden, Denmark

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Public University

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Established in 1754

About

Royal Danish Academy is the oldest academy in the world. It was established in 1754 as the Royal Danish Academy of Portraiture, Sculpture, and Architecture. The institution was renamed the Royal Danish Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture. Located in Copenhagen, Denmark, it has been crucial to the advancement of art for more than 250 years. 

It is a public university. Royal Danish Academy courses include over 20 programmes in undergraduate and post-graduate programmes- Architecture and Landscape, Architecture and Design, Art and Architecture, Fashion Design, Graphic Conservation, etc. There are 2000 students enrolled in the institution with 11% international students from across the globe. The institution is recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. 

Top Reasons to Study in the Royal Danish Academy

Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts characterise its graduate students through their distinct artistic and practical approaches to the architecture and designing processes. It has the principle- Discover, Invent and Create.

  • Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts exempts the tuition fees of the Non-EEE/Swiss/ EU candidates with a preliminary Danish residence permit applying for the permanent or candidates with a permanent Danish residence permit. 
  • Royal Danish Academy scholarships are not available. However, the institution offers pervasive exchange programmes every semester between 20-40 students across the 100 partner schools around the world. 
  • Students can apply as visiting students for one or two semesters and experience learning at the academy. 

Cost of Studying at Royal Danish Academy

Average tuition fee

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Living expenses

Average living expenses (Bachelors)

$1,74,000

Average living expenses (Masters)

$1,74,000

Average on-campus living expenses

$54,000

Admissions at The Royal Danish Academy

How to Apply at Royal Danish Academy

  • Prepare the application documents for submission at the portal.
  • Fill out the online application form with all the necessary details. 
  • The details include the past degree approved by the authorities, identity proof, and residence proof. 
  • The English Proficiency tests score like IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and Cambridge English C1 advanced tests results must be submitted in the form as per the chosen course. 
  • The application form must be sent to KADK by post before the deadline.
  • The Admissions Board may contact the candidates via skype or telephonic interview to confirm any details.
  • The candidates are informed about the results within 12 weeks after the deadline.

Note: Application Portal: Online form sent via post.

Royal Danish Academy cost for application: N.A

Documents Required to Apply to Royal Danish Academy

  • Candidates possessing a foreign diploma must have the diploma details and transcript.
  • The following languages are accepted in diplomas: English, French, Swedish, Danish, Icelandic, German, and Norwegian.
  • Transcripts should be signed by the certified authorities. 
  • Documents in languages other than the specified must be translated into the given languages. 
  • Proof of application fee payment
  • Student visa and passport copy
  • Health and Life Insurance
Exams Accepted By the University

Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts allows the following courses for international students or visiting students in English. Students must review the Royal Danish Academy admission portal for further details. 

Courses 

Exams 

Crafts in Glass and Ceramics (Bachelor’s degree) 

English proficiency must be equivalent to English level B in secondary Danish level; Master completed- 1 year of the 2-year program. 

Master of Arts 

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a certified university; Must have a major in Architecture.

English Proficiency Requirements 

Following are the minimum English efficiency requirements required by the students:

Test

Minimum Requirements 

IELTS

6.5

Cambridge English C1 Advanced

180

Cambridge English C2 Proficiency

180

TOEFL iBT 

83 (Minimum score= 20 in each section)
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Courses

Students

Alumni

Royal Danish Academy has thousands of alumni in sectors like Illustrator, Painter, Architect, Furniture Designer, Dramatist, and more. Some of the notable alumni include Lili Elbe (Danish painter), Arne Jacobsen (Architect and Furniture Designer), Verner Panton (Furniture and Interior designer), and Jan Gehl (Urban Design Consultant).

Campus

Number of campuses the university has
1

Campus locations
Hovedstaden

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Transportation in the city

Students can reach Christianshavns Torv from bus route 9A to Holmen from Copenhagen Central station. Harbour buses 991 and 992 provide door service every 20 minutes to Holmen Nord. Students can use taxis and cars to reach the opera house or Holmen and walk to the campus.

Services offered by the university

  • Over 25 timely seminars and workshops are held for students, researchers, and professors to supplement their research and academic projects. The laboratories and seminars form part of the teaching mechanism as a theoretical and practical amalgamation. 
  • Royal Danish Academy is known to have the most synoptic and exhaustive library in Denmark. It offers free accessibility to the general public with unique collections. 
  • Groups of students run the Friday Bar in the canteen alternatively. 

Student life

  • Royal Danish Academy offers various active student organisations. These organisations work near the Student Secretariat to handle the management and framework of the academic activities. 
  • Parties and Celebrations: The school has a joint party committee called DEAR, ensuring that the student life experience is optimum and fun. The board throws three parties a year for all the students.

On campus accomodation

Though Royal Danish Academy does not provideossess accommodation for the students,. tThe authorities advise the students to find the place as early as possible due to the increasing number of students in multiple disciplines every year.

  • The Royal Danish Academy claims that Copenhagen is an expensive place. Thus, students should contact the Copenhagen Municipal for details about places and terms and conditions as a tenant. 
  • The campus has accommodation places in the neighbourhood for students to explore and find the right choice.
  • Dorms, B&Bs, and hostels may assist the student in finding a place for the first few weeks till they can find a permanent place.

Accommodation Expense 

The monthly accommodation rent at the Royal Danish Academy cost starts at 4,500-8,000 DKK (45,000 to 87,000 INR).

Faculty

University Faculty Stats

Royal Danish Academy has an enrollment rate of 200- 300 students. It accepts exchange students every semester. The employees at the campus are Man-years 300. The University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1.

Opportunities

Research opportunities at university

The university offers diverse research projects for students and researchers to enhance the innovation and creativity of the candidates.

  • Daylight Interiors of Gadehavegaard: The project aims to study the interior daylight conditions of the houses. 
  • Province to Periphery in Tondor: Analyses the relationship between welfare transformations and everyday life spatial conditions.

Museum Interiors: Studies the correlation between the shifting aesthetics of the interiors with various object meetings.

Internship opportunities (Part time job opportunities)

Royal Danish Academy international students undertake internship opportunities in public workplaces, companies, and organisations matching the calibre. Internships are SU-eligible and often unpaid. However, the students can receive a sum of 3000 DKK (32,000 INR) per month upon the acknowledgment of the internship host. Documented expenses like the rent, phone expenses, and transport are to be incurred by the hosts. 

Placement - Companies and average salaries offered

Royal Danish Academy has a satisfaction rate of 85% in the bachelor programmes. It has a high employment rate. The students are skilled to pursue careers in Denmark or around the globe. They establish relations with broader networks throughout the programme and are proficient in the private and public sectors.

Contact

Links

University Website university-website

Email

admission@kglakademi.dk

Address

Philip De Langes Allé 10, 1435 København, Denmark

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FAQs

1. What are the tuition fees for Royal Danish Academy?
The tuition fees for Royal Danish Academy are between 52,000- 59,000 DKK (5 lakhs to 7 lakhs INR) per semester.

2. What is the acceptance rate of the Royal Danish Academy?
The acceptance rate is 6%.

3. Can international students apply for all the courses at Royal Danish Academy?
No, Royal Danish Academy offers limited courses in English for students from abroad. 

4. What are the available languages for the course?
The bachelor's programmes are taught in danish, whereas master's programmes are taught in Danish and English. Thus, international students can apply for most of the master’s programmes.

5. What is the duration of the exchange programmes at the Royal Danish Academy?
The exchange students are allowed to study at the university for a semester.