Your portal for adult education and upskilling opportunities in Denmark.
What is Voksenuddannelse.dk?
Voksenuddannelse.dk is Denmark's official portal for adult education. The website is operated by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science and gathers all relevant information about education options for adults in one place.
Whether you want to complete a vocational education, take short courses, or start a longer program, Voksenuddannelse.dk can help you find the right path.
What can you find on the portal?
The portal offers a wide range of information and tools:
- Find education – Search among thousands of courses and educations adapted for adults
- Financial support – Learn about SVU, VEU and other support schemes
- RPL – Information about Recognition of Prior Learning
- Guidance – Find guidance options and get personal advice
How to use the portal
Here is a step-by-step guide to getting started:
1. Visit Voksenuddannelse.dk
Go to voksenuddannelse.dk to get started.
2. Choose your situation
The portal adapts to whether you are employed, unemployed, or self-employed.
3. Search for education
Use the search function to find relevant courses and educations.
4. Explore support options
Learn what financial support you can get during your education.
Financial support schemes
One of the most useful features of Voksenuddannelse.dk is the overview of financial support options:
- SVU (State Adult Education Support) – Financial support for adults taking general adult education
- VEU (Adult Vocational Education Allowance) – Compensation when you take vocational training
- Education Upgrade – Special scheme for unemployed who want to become skilled
Tip: Use the portal's "Calculator" function to get an estimate of what financial support you may be entitled to.
For different target groups
The portal is designed to help different groups:
- Employed – Find courses while keeping your job
- Unemployed – Learn about your options for upskilling
- Employers – Support employees' further education
- Counselors – Resources for guidance
Summary
Voksenuddannelse.dk is your starting point when you want to explore education options as an adult. The portal gathers information about educations, support schemes and guidance in one place – and is operated by public authorities, so the information is always up-to-date and reliable.
Next step
In the next guide, we look at the Education Guide (ug.dk) – another important resource where you can explore specific educations and career paths.