You must have studied mathematics at an advanced level.
- Upper Secondary School Examination Certificates and diplomas. Send a copy of transcript of records translated to English.
- The International and the European Baccalaureates.
The above certificates must provide evidence of Mathematics at high advanced level corresponding to a Danish A-level, Physics B-level and Chemistry C-level (intermediate level with minimum of 2 years at upper secondary level).
Furthermore, you must fill in the form: Math requirements (in English) (pdf).
If your secondary school mathematics syllabus does not include all topics listed, you may be required to participate in a two-week compulsory mathematics course at VIA University College before study start.
Please find more information in the course description (in English) (pdf).
Read more about foreign qualifications for entry to higher education in Denmark
Documentation of your current English language level
You will need to provide documentation of your English language level. (certificate is required).
As documentation we accept the following internationally recognised language tests:
Required test scores:
IELTS |
An average band score of 6.5 |
TOEFL Internet-based |
83 |
TOEFL Paper-based (valid until June 2019) |
585 |
TOEFL Paper-delivered |
Reading – high (22-30)
Listening – high (22-30)
Writing – Good (24-30) |
Cambridge ESOL tests |
CAE, 176 overall on the Cambridge English scale
FCE, 180 overall on the Cambridge English scale |
IB (International Baccalaureate) |
Group 1: All grades
Group 2: English B HL, all grades
English B SL, minimum grade 5 |
Please be aware that your test scores are only valid for 2 years after the test date.
If you are an international student who does not meet the required language skills, you may also choose to sit for VIA University College's English Language Assessment Test (VIAT/e). Find further information about VIAT/e at the Campus Horsens site (in English).
Please note: From admission 2020 all applicants will have to document English equivalent to a Danish B-level with a minimum grade of 03 (minimum 210 hours, 1 hour = 60 minutes). The grades from the applicants High School Diploma will be converted into Danish grades.
Note: only if the requirement of a Danish B-level cannot be met on the High School Diploma or if the grades cannot be converted into Danish grades, the applicant has the opportunity to participate in an English language test in order to meet the required English level.
Please find an overview of accepted language test and test scores on the page VIA Language Assessment Centre (in English)
Read about credit transfer at VIA University College in Horsens (in English).