Incoming Full Degree Students

Business Academy South West is a modern, international institution of higher education and we offer study programmes for international students at our two study locations in Esbjerg and Sønderborg.

At Business Academy South West we offer a wide range of AP-degree programmes and Bachelor programmes.

Our programmes are based on a combination of theory and practice, and throughout your studies you will enjoy close cooperation with the business world, e.g. via guest lectures and company visits. Being a Danish institution we constantly work with innovation as keys to success, for both our students and our academy.

This information is for students that wish to start a full degree at Business Academy SouthWest.

Read the application process carefully before you apply. Please read our frequently asked questions if you have any questions regarding housing, state education grant etc.

Business Academy South West cooperates with a range of organisations to promote our higher educational programmes abroad.

If you apply through one of these organisations please contact them for further information about the application procedure.

Application deadlines

AP degrees – Summer intake
All EU/Nordic applicants must apply no later than 15th of March at 12.00 noon. Later applications will only be accepted if we have available study places.

AP degrees – Winter intake
All EU/Nordic applicants must apply no later than the 15^th of December at 12:00 noon. Later applications will only be accepted if we have available study places.

How to apply as an EU citizen

All international applicants must apply digitally at www.optagelse.dk

Application deadline

Applicants with a non-Danish educational background must apply no later than 15 March at 12.00 noon.
Applicants who apply later must also apply digitally but can only get admission if there are still study places available. The system will automatically show a warning of late application when an international applicant applies after 15 March.

How to apply

You will find all forms and a complete guide to the system on www.optagelse.dk/admission. The system is very user friendly and will guide you step by step.
If you do not have a Danish CPR (civil registration number), you will be asked to give your personal e-mail address in order to get your application profile registered in the system.
Once you have entered your e-mail address, a direct link to your login page will be sent to your inbox. Do check your spam box if you do not receive the e-mail.
With this login you will be able to start the application process. The system will automatically create a temporary CPR for you. Your e-mail address and this temporary CPR will be used to identify you throughout the whole application process both within the application system and by Business Academy South West. Therefore, do not change your e-mail address during the application process!
You must submit the application form and upload all enclosures on www.optagelse.dk before 15 March at 12.00 noon. Some enclosures, however, for instance the English test or the upper secondary diploma, may be uploaded later. The very latest deadline for uploading enclosures is 5 July at 12.00 noon, when the application system closes. If you receive your upper secondary diploma after this date, please contact us for further information.

Signature page (VERY IMPORTANT!)

When you have submitted your digital application(s), you must use the special print icon to print a signature page which contains a unique code.
You must sign and send/e-mail this signature page to all the programmes you apply for. Only if you do so, we will be able to see, download and consider your application!
After filling out your application at optagelse.dk please scan and send your signature page to optag@easv.dk

International applicants with a Danish CPR number

If you already have a Danish CPR number, you must use this to log on to the application system instead of your e-mail address. You will not receive the signature page and do not have to do anything after having submitted your application and enclosures.

Please upload with your application

Your upper secondary diploma and other educational diplomas, if any (e.g. a Bachelor’s Diploma). If you haven’t graduated yet, please upload a transcript of records.
English test result.
Motivation letter.
Copy of passport.
References, if any.
Documentation of working experience and/or stays abroad, if any.

Please do not send in documentation for non-relevant activities.

Upload the enclosures with your application or as soon as possible after your application. The sooner we receive your full application, the sooner we can start considering your application. The application system will automatically inform us of any new uploads so you do not need to contact us about this.

Motivational letter when applying
When applying for our programmes, we recommend that you send a motivation letter together with the application itself.

Your motivation letter should be a maximum of one A4 page. There is no standardized template for what a motivated application should look like. It’s a personal statement, but here are some suggested questions to ask yourself when writing a motivation letter:

What programme do you want to apply for and why?
What is your driving force and motivation, and how will you justify why we should admit you?
What relevant qualifications and experience do you have, and how have these influenced your choice of programme?
What considerations have you made about the programme’s structure, content, teaching methods, etc.
What personal qualities do you think are important for completing the programme?

Application for Exemption
If you do not meet the formal admission requirements, you can apply for admission with special permission and receive an individual competency assessment (IKV). You must do this by March 15th at 12:00 for summer admission and by December 1st at 12:00 for winter admission.

In your application on optagelse.dk, you must check the box “I am applying for admission with special permission.”

You should apply for an exemption if:
– You do not have a qualifying exam but have otherwise obtained (and can document) equivalent qualifications.
– You have a qualifying exam but lack specific admission requirements or do not meet language requirements, and instead have other qualifications that can be considered equivalent to the missing ones.

Requirements for Attachments:
– You must attach a short exemption application where you justify your qualifications that can be considered equivalent to the missing ones. (You can find the exemption form HERE)
– You must attach documentation for the stated qualifications.

Remember to attach the required documentation along with your application; otherwise, we cannot assess your application.

If you are granted an exemption, it only applies to the sought education at the Business Academy SouthWest for the specific admission period.

If you want to apply for one of our Bachelor Degree Programmes, please visit the exact programmes on our website. You apply via the blue button on the page that reads: ‘Apply now’.

In applying for one of our Bachelor Degrees you will need to submit the following:

Your upper secondary diploma, and other educational diplomas relevant to your application. Have you not graduated yet, please submit a transcript of your grades from your current enrollment.
English test result.
Motivational letter.
References from employers and documentation for working experience.
Copy of passport.

Please DO NOT submit documentation from non-relevant activities.

Deadline for submitting documents for your application are as following:

Bachelor Degrees – Summer intake:

All EU/Nordic applicants must apply no later than the 15^th of March at 12:00 noon. Later applications will only be accepted if we have available study places.

Bachelor Degrees – Winter intake:

All EU/Nordic applicants must apply no later than the 15^th of December at 12:00 noon. Later applications will only be accepted if we have available study places.

Motivational letter when applying
When applying for our programmes, we recommend that you send a motivation letter together with the application itself.

What programme do you want to apply for and why?
What is your driving force and motivation, and how will you justify why we should admit you?
What relevant qualifications and experience do you have, and how have these influenced your choice of programme?
What considerations have you made about the programme’s structure, content, teaching methods, etc.
What personal qualities do you think are important for completing the programme?

In your application on optagelse.dk, you must check the box “I am applying for admission with special permission.”

Remember to attach the required documentation along with your application; otherwise, we cannot assess your application.

If you are granted an exemption, it only applies to the sought education at the Business Academy SouthWest for the specific admission period.

Application for dispensation

If you do not meet the formal admission requirements for the program, you must apply for admission with special permission and undergo an individual competence assessment (IKV).

This is done by first submitting an application for the desired program via Optagelse.dk. In your application, you must check the box “I am applying for admission with special permission.”

After that, you must complete a formal application for exemption. You can find the form here.

You should only apply for dispensation if:

You do not have a qualifying exam but have obtained (and can document) equivalent qualifications in another way.
You have a qualifying exam but are missing specific admission requirements or do not meet the language requirements, and instead, you have other qualifications that can compensate for the missing requirements.
You have applied after the official application deadline. (Note: In this case, you cannot submit your application via Optagelse.dk.)

Required Documentation:

You must attach all relevant documentation proving your qualifications both on Optagelse.dk and in your application for dispensation. It is especially important to submit your exam certificate if you have one.
On the form, you should also include a brief statement explaining your motivation for applying for dispensation.
Remember to attach all relevant documentation to your application ofr dispensation. It is your responsibility to submit these documents to us.

Please note that being granted dispensation does NOT guarantee a place in the program you have applied for. You will only be assessed alongside all other qualified applicants. The dispensation only applies to the specific program at the Business Academy SouthWest for the given admission period and cannot be reused.

Application for re-enrollment

If you have previously been enrolled in the same program at the Business Academy SouthWest, you must be aware of the applicable rules for re-enrollment.

If your withdrawal was due to:

Exhausted exam attempts.
Failure to pass the study start test.
Failure to pass the first-year exam.
Not meeting study activity requirements.
Program-specific regulations.

The Business Academy SouthWest will conduct an individual academic assessment to determine whether your chances of completing the program have significantly improved.

If you withdrew under the following circumstances:

I voluntarily withdrew from the program

If you withdrew from the program yourself, an assessment will be made to determine whether you can complete the program within the given time frame (see the section on Extended Study Time). If you are unable to do so, you must apply for an exemption to extend your study period.

Note: You must wait at least 5 months from the date of withdrawal before you can be re-enrolled in the program (cf. §39, section 4 of BEK no. 56 of 10/01/2024).

I was withdrawn due to exhausted exam attempts or program regulations

If you were previously withdrawn from the program due to exhausted exam attempts or program regulations, you can only be re-enrolled if you can demonstrate that your ability to complete the program has significantly improved.
Please contact the student administration to learn more about applying for an exemption if necessary.

Important: If you have not passed study elements equivalent to the first year, you must apply for enrollment again through Optagelse.dk or NemStudie.dk.

The rules for re-enrollment can be found in §37 and §39 of BEK no. 56 of 10/01/2024.

Application Deadlines for Re-Enrollment:

June 1st for the fall semester
December 1st for the spring semester

You can submit your application here.

Application for merit

When applying for admission to the Business Academy SouthWest you must state whether you have previously been enrolled in a higher education program and which courses or educational components you have completed. These details are used to assess whether you can receive credit transfer (start merit), allowing you to complete your studies faster.

Required Documentation:

Remember to attach documentation for all completed courses, including ECTS credits.
If you are applying for credit based on work experience, you should also include your CV, a statement from your employer, and employment contracts.

Make sure to check the specific documentation requirements on the institution’s website. The credit assessment will only take place after you have been admitted and have accepted your place.

If you are currently enrolled in a program, you must upload documentation for completed courses by July 5th on Optagelse.dk.

How to Apply for a Credit Assessment:

To receive a credit assessment, you must fill out a credit transfer evaluation form. You can find the form here.
The head of the program you are admitted to will assess your eligibility for credit transfer.

Application for transfer

You must apply for a transfer if you wish to continue your current education at the Business Academy SouthWest.
As a general rule, you must have completed the first year of study. If you have not completed the first year, you may apply for an exemption to transfer in special cases.

Conditions for Transfer:

There must be an available spot in the semester you wish to transfer to.
You must complete a formal transfer application. You can find the form here.
REMEMBER to submit an updated transcript of records from your current program.
It is your responsibility to provide the necessary documentation.*

If your transfer application is approved by the Business Academy SouthWest, additional relevant conditions for your transfer will be determined.

Read the application process carefully before you apply. Please read our frequently asked questions if you have questions regarding housing, state education grant etc.

How to apply as a non-EU citizen

All international applicants must for our summer intake apply digitally at www.optagelse.dk

Application deadlines

AP degrees – Summer Intake:

For Non-EU citizens, the deadline for submitting applications is on the 15^th of March at 12:00 noon. Later applications will only be accepted if we have available study places.

AP degrees – Winter Intake:

For Non-EU citizens, the deadline for submitting applications is on the 15^th of December at 12:00 noon. Later applications will only be accepted if we have available study places. Remember when applying for our Winter Intake, you must apply via our website.

How to apply

You will find all forms and a complete guide to the system on www.optagelse.dk/admission. The system is very user friendly and will guide you step by step.
If you do not have a Danish CPR (civil registration number), you will be asked to give your personal e-mail address in order to get your application profile registered in the system.
Once you have entered your e-mail address, a direct link to your login page will be sent to your inbox. Do check your spam box if you do not receive the e-mail.
With this login you will be able to start the application process. The system will automatically create a temporary CPR for you. Your e-mail address and this temporary CPR will be used to identify you throughout the whole application process both within the application system and by Business Academy South West. Therefore, do not change your e-mail address during the application process!
You must submit the application form and upload all enclosures on www.optagelse.dk before 15 March at 12.00 noon. Some enclosures, however, for instance the English test or the upper secondary diploma, may be uploaded later. The very latest deadline for uploading enclosures is 1 May at 12.00 noon when the application system closes. If you receive your upper secondary diploma after this date, please contact us for further information.

Signature page (VERY IMPORTANT!)

When you have submitted your digital application(s), you must use the special print icon to print a signature page which contains a unique code.
You must sign and send/e-mail this signature page to all the programmes you apply for. Only if you do so, we will be able to see, download and consider your application!
Signature pages to Business Academy South West must be sent to the contact person.
After filling out your application in optagelse.dk please scan and send your signature page to optag@easv.dk

International applicants with a Danish CPR number

Please upload with your application

Your upper secondary diploma and other educational diplomas, if any (e.g. a Bachelor’s Diploma). If you haven’t graduated yet, please upload a transcript of records.
English test result.
Motivation letter.
References, if any.
Documentation of working experience and/or stays abroad, if any.
Copy of passport.
Copy of Resident permit (if you are currently living in Denmark).

Please do not send in documentation for non-relevant activities.

In your application on optagelse.dk, you must check the box “I am applying for admission with special permission.”

Remember to attach the required documentation along with your application; otherwise, we cannot assess your application.

If you are granted an exemption, it only applies to the sought education at the Business Academy SouthWest for the specific admission period.

If you want to apply for one of our Bachelor’s Degree Programmes, please visit the exact programmes on our website. You apply via the blue button on the page that reads: ‘Apply now’.

In applying for one of our Bachelor Degrees you will need to submit the following:

Your upper secondary diploma, and other educational diplomas relevant to your application. Have you not graduated yet, please submit a transcript of your grades from your current enrollment.
English test result.
Motivational letter.
References from employers and documentation for working experience.
Copy of passport.
Copy of Resident permit (if you are currently living in Denmark).

Please DO NOT submit documentation from non-relevant activities.

Deadline for submitting documents for your application are as following:

Bachelor Degrees – Summer intake:

All EU/Nordic applicants must apply no later than the 15^th of March at 12:00 noon. Later applications will only be accepted if we have available study places.

Bachelor Degrees – Winter intake:

All EU/Nordic applicants must apply no later than the 15^th of December at 12:00 noon. Later applications will only be accepted if we have available study places.

Motivational letter when applying
When applying for our programmes, we recommend that you send a motivation letter together with the application itself.

What programme do you want to apply for and why?
What is your driving force and motivation, and how will you justify why we should admit you?
What relevant qualifications and experience do you have, and how have these influenced your choice of programme?
What considerations have you made about the programme’s structure, content, teaching methods, etc.
What personal qualities do you think are important for completing the programme?

In your application on optagelse.dk, you must check the box “I am applying for admission with special permission.”

Remember to attach the required documentation along with your application; otherwise, we cannot assess your application.

If you are granted an exemption, it only applies to the sought education at the Business Academy SouthWest for the specific admission period.

If you need help with your application you can contact one of our representatives.

Incoming Full Degree Students

Admission process for our AP Degrees

Application deadlines

How to apply as an EU citizen

Signature page (VERY IMPORTANT!)

Admission process for our Bachelor Degrees

Application forms

Admission process for our AP Degrees

How to apply as a non-EU citizen

Signature page (VERY IMPORTANT!)

Admission process for our Bachelor Degrees

Tuition Fee

Tuition fees

EU representatives

EU-representatives

Croatia

Czech Republic

Hungary

Study abroad

Latvia

Lithuania

Poland

Portugal

Spain

Non-EU representatives

Iran