Denmark's most comprehensive database of educations and career paths.
What is ug.dk?
Uddannelsesguiden (ug.dk) is Denmark's official education portal. It contains detailed information about all educations in Denmark – from vocational training to university programs.
For you as an adult who wants to become skilled, ug.dk is an invaluable resource for researching specific educations and understanding what different career paths require.
What can you find on ug.dk?
- Education descriptions – Detailed information about content, duration and admission requirements.
- Career profiles – Read about different professions and what everyday life looks like.
- Salary information – Get an idea of salary levels in different professions.
- Educational institutions – Find where different educations are offered geographically.
Vocational educations on ug.dk
Vocational educations (EUD) are particularly relevant for you as an unskilled worker. On ug.dk you can explore:
- Technical education – electrician, carpenter, plumber, etc.
- Commercial education – retail salesperson, office trainee, etc.
- Social and health education – SOSU helper, SOSU assistant, etc.
- Food educations – chef, baker, butcher, etc.
Each education has its own detailed page with information about the basic course, main course, specializations and job opportunities.
How to use ug.dk
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Start with the profession
Search for a profession you're interested in – e.g. "electrician" or "office trainee".
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Read about the work
Understand what the daily work involves and whether it matches your interests.
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Explore the education
Find out what the education requires – duration, content and admission requirements.
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Find educational institutions
See which schools offer the education near you.
EUV – for adults
When you're over 25, you can take vocational education as EUV (Vocational Education for Adults). This is an important distinction on ug.dk:
EUV vs. regular EUD:
- Shorter duration – you get credit for experience
- Adapted to adults – more flexible structure
- Often combined with RPL
When you search for an education on ug.dk, look for information specifically about EUV if you're over 25.
Useful features
ug.dk has several features that can help you:
- Comparison – compare different educations side by side
- Videos – see videos from everyday working life
- Career tests – get suggestions based on your interests
- Admission calculator – check your chances of admission
Summary
ug.dk is your encyclopedia for educations in Denmark. The site helps you understand what different educations involve, what they require, and where they lead. Use it to make informed choices about your education path.
Next step
In the next guide, we look at eGuidance – a free service where you can get personal advice about education and career.