Denmark Plans Security Checks for Foreign University Applicants

Denmark plans to allow universities to run national security checks on foreign applicants. The rule could affect foreign students and researchers applying to Danish universities.

Under the proposed law, universities can assess security risks for foreign admissions. Schools could also use security checks when making student expulsion decisions.

The Danish government plans to present the bill in November 2026. According to The Local Denmark, the policy targets security risks in higher education.