Deadlines
Applications to CBS are made online via Optagelse.dk and the application round opens on 1st February.
CBS only has an application round and study start once a year.
NB: All deadlines are at 12 noon (CET) on the given day.
| Qualifying exam | Application deadline | Deadline for documentation in quota 2 | Deadline for fulfilling entry requirements * |
| International upper secondary exam | 15 March | 15 March | 5 July |
|
Danish upper secondary exam Quota 2 |
15 March | 15 March | 5 July |
|
Danish upper secondary exam Quota 1 |
5 July | Not relevant | 5 July |
* Also the deadline for uploading documentation for the entry requirements (this includes diplomas, grade transcripts, language certificates etc.)
Read more about the selection quotas here.
Applicants who require a student residence permit to study in Denmark
- Application deadline is 15 March, 12 noon CET
- Application fee must be paid and received by the CBS Admissions Office by 15 March, 12 noon CET
- All requirements must be fulfilled by 15 March, 12 noon CET.
- All documentation must be uploaded to Optagelse.dk no later than 15 March 12 noon CET
- Regarding fulfilling the English requirement please check this link. Remember to both check specific entry requirements and language requirements.
- Date you can expect an answer: 15 May
Applicants who are expected to complete their upper secondary in summer 2025 will not receive an answer by 15 May. These applications will be processed as normal and applicants can expect an answer on 28 July 2025.