International Class in Teacher Education (exchange programme)

If you are interested in acquiring relevant professional competences, studying new innovative teaching approaches in an international study environment and doing fieldwork in Danish Schools, then International Class in Teacher Education is perfect for you! Description If you are interested in acquiring relevant professional competences, studying new innovative teaching approaches in an international study environment and doing fieldwork in Danish Schools, then International Class in Teacher Education is perfect for you! The semester programme consists of two mandatory modules of 10 and 20 ECTS credits respectively, which is equivalent to 30 ECTS. As an international student, you will study Danish school culture close up as a part of your semester. We consider the practical perspective of the teaching profession to be very important. We will allocate you to a Danish primary, lower secondary school, or boarding school for the module School Placement. The school placement will provide you with the opportunity to prepare, deliver, and evaluate lessons at your assigned school, to follow and observe experienced teachers in their teaching practice and to observe how Danish pupils learn in different learning environments. You will also have the chance to visit classes that focus on specific aspects of teaching. Learn more about the programme here! Admissions Before you begin the exchange programme at VIA University College, you must have completed a part of and usually this means you have completed the first two years of a bachelor's degree at your home university. You also have to document your English level. Your home institution must have an inter-institutional agreement with VIA University College in order for you to be able to apply for an exchange programme at VIA. If your home institution does not have an exchange agreement with VIA, please contact your international office to learn more about the opportunities. Tuition Exchange students do not pay tuition.

Living costs€1,500 a month in Aarhus, rent included

€18,000

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Short Course study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

Prepare for and book LanguageCert Academic with SIT Connect

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.