IN DENMARK, STUDENTS CAN PURSUE THEIR EDUCATION FOR FREE AND EARN UP TO $1,000 EACH MONTH
In Denmark, students can study for free or even get paid to continue their education, but many people who complete higher education will have to pay back their debt for years. While learning, students can earn up to $1,000 each month, which frees them up to study for longer periods without worrying about money.
Like Norway, Finland, and Scotland, Denmark is one of the few nations that provide free education. But what makes Denmark unique is how appealing it is to full-time students who require financial aid. However, some Danes, particularly those from older generations, are concerned that young people may put off entering the workforce if they have too much financial independence. The increase of "evighedsstuderende," or "eternity students," who attend college for six years or longer, is a cause for increasing concern.
Denmark has some of the highest taxes in the world, with top earners paying up to 55.9%, even though studying there has several advantages. It's also important to note that Denmark routinely tops The World Happiness Report, even with its hefty taxes. In this data-driven assessment, which evaluates 140 nations based on six aspects of life satisfaction—income, healthy life expectancy, social support, freedom, trust, and generosity—Finland and Denmark frequently compete for the top two positions. (Another Nordic nation that provides free tuition is Finland.)
In the end, a lot of Danes believe that a robust social safety net justifies the high tax rates. Additionally, free education gives young people from all backgrounds an equal opportunity to achieve their objectives. In an interview, a Danish student stated, "Everyone has the chance to attend school here." "I simply believe that granting everyone equal rights is crucial."