International Students
Welcome to Løgumkloster Højskole!
Løgumkloster Folk High School is a common broad folk high school in the small nice, scenic town of Løgumkloster in Southern Jutland.
What drives us is the hope for a better and more sustainable world. However, we also know that hope is not enough, and therefore we equip you and your fellow students with tools, knowledge and a community, that allows you to go out and do something about the world you live in. Saving the world is not something we do individually, but together.
Teachers, students, janitor, kitchen, office staff - we make the folk high school together and create the large, but close, community that characterizes a real folk high school life.
So whether you want to learn how to cook vegetarian food, explore your political nature or express your thoughts on a blank canvas, do so because you hope.
There is room to choose. Room for friendships. Room for play, community, dilemmas and to be different. In short: At Løgumkloster Folk High School, there is room for you.
What is a Danish folk high school?
A Danish folk high school is a place where you can learn and live. There are many good reasons to do so: some want to develop their creative sides or get really good at what they are passionate about. Others lack a new perspective on everyday life and want to be part of a community.
No matter why you need a folk high school semester, a stay at our school is a great and constructive break. Here you will receive lessons in exciting subjects and spend time with people who are just like you. There is also time for you to be yourself and retire to your room. In addition, you have time off on the weekends.
Løgumkloster Folk High School's values
Løgumkloster Folk High School is a locally rooted folk high school located in Løgumkloster with a national and global outlook. The folk high school has a cultural-Christian foundation with great openness in relation to both personal and common understandings and expressions of faith, hope and wishes for the future.
The school's daily work is based on community, diversity and on personal and joint active participation that provides influence both locally, nationally and globally. History of ideas, philosophy and spirituality are some of the fundamental perspectives that contribute to both understanding of the present, to creating personal and shared dreams for the future, and to providing ideas to create both personal and collective development and change.
Classes and Schedule
Your very own schedule
Explore all our classes and see if there is there are some that suit you.
Each student chooses three majors and one minor: you have the opportunity to put together your very own schedule according to your interests. We have about fifteen main subjects and a wealth of minors: your biggest challenge will be to decide which subjects to take!
All classes are chosen in the first week, and we expect you to show up to the classes you have chosen.
MAJORS
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Body Therapy
Major I
Dive into the universe of the body – from biological processes to a deeper understanding of yourself and a sense of security in encountering both your own and other people’s bodies. You will learn specific techniques for giving a therapeutic full-body massage, as well as models, theories, and lessons about the connection between thoughts, feelings, your way of being present in the world and your history.
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Outdoor
Major II
Do you love being outdoors and enjoying the peace and quiet of nature while getting some exercise in a fun way, where you can hear birds singing and insects buzzing? How about gathering food from nature’s pantry and cooking outdoors? Then you should choose Outdoor.
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Philosophy
Major I
“A happy person is a good citizen in a just state”, says Aristotle. This course combines philosophy’s diverse views on what it means to live a human life with the political aspects of life’s great flow, namely: how and why do we organize society the way we do?
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Music
Major I
Whether you dream of releasing your own music, love the band community, practice for the MGD entrance exam or just want to play more music, this major is the right place for you.
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Textiles
Major I, Major II
Do you love playing with different kinds of materials, textures, colours and surfaces? Do you like to lose yourself in creativity and are you easily absorbed by colours, yarn or collage? Then this might be the major for you!
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Ceramics
Major I, Major II
From the oldest craft to your ideas! In ceramics, you will get to know clay as a material with countless possibilities. We will shape, turn and model the clay, decorate and emboss it, and finally fire the finished objects.
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Gardening
Major I, Major III
Do you dream of growing your own vegetables and herbs while gaining an understanding of sustainability, ecology and permaculture? Here you will have the opportunity to work with gardening methods, experiment with DIY in the form of small sustainable projects in everyday life and at the same time learn how to take care of a small livestock farm.
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Food Craftsmanship
Major II
Do you enjoy cooking good food for others, or would you like to learn how to do so? There is hardly a better wat to impress someone than by being able to work magic in the kitchen, and that is what you will learn in Food Craft. We roll up our sleeves and work together to cook good food, bake bread and delicious cakes for the whole school. Yum!
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Writing
Major II
Would you like to improve your writing skills? Do you have a good story, a good idea or a beautiful thought? Write it down and write it out! We draw inspiration from authors and literary examples that have something special and exemplary about them, which we will try to emulate.
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Songwriting and Music Production
Major II
re your ready to create the music for the next dorm party, family birthday or Valentine’s Day date? This course focuses on songwriting and music production, and we will write songs that will get you through the needle’s eye at the record companies.
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Self-awareness
Major III
Here, we engage in introspection in a meaningful way! We will venture outside of our comfort zone, meditate, and get to know ourselves well.
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Art and Creativity
Major III
Art is language that everyone can learn. When you observe your surroundings, give a shape to what you see and dive into your own visual world, magical things can happen.
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Singing
Major III
Do you like singing? Then we have created a whole major for you.
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Danish Language
Major III
This course is designed for our international students to welcome you into Danish life. It will be both a supportive and educational time in the week. In this course you will learn the basic of the Danish language.
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Nordic Living
Major III
This course is designed for our international students to welcome you into Danish life. In this course you will focus on the nordic countries in philosophy, art and sustainability. Sourdough, nordic minimalist design, danish psalms, Scandinavian architecture and much more.
MINORS
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Pottery
Option A
In pottery, you will learn everything there is to know about the potter's wheel, enabling you to make everything from cups to wild works of art – while finding peace of mind. Once you have mastered the tricky potter's wheel, the only limit is your imagination.
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Japanese
Option A
In Japanese, you will have the opportunity to learn the Japanese language and Japanese grammar by listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Through these processes, you will also learn about the background of Japanese society, such as Japanese food, entertainment, history, music, lifestyle, and much more.
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Feminism
Option A
Are you curious about feminism and want to learn more about how it has changed over time? Or do you already know everything about it, but need a space to discuss feminist topics? In a safe space, you will have the opportunity to explore and learn about feminist topics. There is room to wonder and ask questions, have an opinion and express yourself.
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Nature Observation
Option A
Would you like to experience nature in new ways? To use your senses, explore nature and discover your creativity? If you would like to practice immersion and slowing down, nature and art offer a special space. Join us as we explore our immediate natural surroundings, learn to draw, and translate our observations of nature into different forms of images.
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Sculpture
Option A
The sculptor's world is all about art, craftsmanship, expression, form, and materials. We'll learn how to work with plaster, concrete, and stone using the right tools to create unique works of art. Sculpture is a powerful way to show your thoughts and ideas.
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Instrumental Teaching
Option A
Immersing yourself in music and enjoying playing an instrument is fantastic. In this course, we dive into the wonderful world of music and focus on inspiring you, motivating you, and helping you experience success with your instrument.
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Choir
Option B
Singing in a choir is more than just making music together. Your body gets a CO2 rush because you have to hold your breath, and the production of endorphins, also known as the happiness hormone, skyrockets.
Mandatory Classes
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Movement class
Get moving at the folk high school. We will play ball games, do CrossFit, run, and play. We also offer a gym membership for those who want to keep up their training during their stay at the folk high school.
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Student Parliament
During the parliament, we meet and discuss in a democratic way how everyday life at school should be.
Folk High School
We are open for registration for our spring and fall semesters. Our semesters lasts between 20 and 21 weeks and include great meals from our kitchen, teaching by our passionate teachers and a double or single room, whichever you prefer. The age limit for a high school stay is 17.5 years at the time of semester start.
Autumn 2025
3rd August - 20th December 2025 (20 weeks)
Register for our autumn semester of 2025 trough our form by following the link.
Spring 2026
1st February - 25th June 2025 (21 weeks)
Register for our spring semester of 2026 trough our form by following the link.
Autumn 2026
9th August - 19th December 2026 (20 weeks)
Register for our Autumn semester of 2026 trough our form by following the link.
Pricing
The price of your stay is calculated in weeks. If you choose to stay longer or shorter the total costs may vary. The Danish Authorities request that all foreign students pay for their stay in advance.
If you have questions or need help, you can always write to us at info@logumklosterhojskole.dk or call us at +45 7474 4040.
Materials
Some of the creative subjects needs payment for materials when for example knitting, making ceramic, sculpture or food. You material deposit is calculated based on your uses in the end of the semester. Any money that you might have left will be paid back to you.
Cancellation
You can free of charge cancel your stay up to two weeks before the semester begins. We will keep your deposit for our trouble with administration.
If you cancel within two weeks before semester starts, we will have to charge you for the first four weeks of the stay, called rate 1. This is for the expenses we have already spent in relation to your stay.
If you decide to leave us during the semester, we will charge you for the week within and the following three weeks. This is for the expenses we have already spent in relation to your stay.
Are you a student living outside of Europe and need a money transfer back, please note that each transfer costs 1.500 DKK.
VISA
If your VISA is not accepted we will return your fee except 1.000 DKK for deposit and 1.500 DKK for the money transaktion back to you.
Money transfer and bank informations
You pay the semester by using these banking-details:
IBAN: DK6898544172048078
SWIFT: BBRODK21
| Total Cost (21 Weeks) | € 5.490,- |
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Cost Weekly The price covers registration fee, meals, lodging, tuition, a personal songbook, a t-shirt, a student photo and study trips. |
€ 262,- |
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Material Account The material account is for the materials we need during the semester. If there is a surplus in your material account when the semester ends, we will refund the excess. |
€ 205,- |
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Registration fee You might think a registration fee is avoidable. But actually we use this to cover the administration cost. It takes some time for us to get the danish health care insurance, VISA and local goverment registration. So thank you for helping out. |
€ 135,- |
Why Løgumkloster Højskole?
Immersion, celebration, colors and imagination are resources that grow the more we use them. A high school stay is 20 weeks in a present community, creating friendships for life. We make you experience range of subjects and activities to help you understand the world around you and the society you live in. On this background, we work for a sustainable everyday life and world - come and join us.
In many different majors and electives, you can challenge yourself in what you love, or just try something for fun. What you put in your backpack, no one can take from you.
Frequently asked questions
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If you stay in Denmark for more than 12 weeks, or you are from a land outside of Europa, you need a VISA. You can learn more at the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). The site New in Denmark has specific information on Danish Folk High School.
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The typical student attending a semesters is from age 18 - 30 and is either about to start, to finish or in between a BA and a MA degree.
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You can choose either a single or a double room. It has an extra price to choose a single room.
Each room has a sink with mirror, a bed, a desk and some storage. Toilets and showers are shared with 4-6 other rooms.
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We have had international students on every semester so far and we try to incorporate them in the danish lessons by translating. Your language barrier should be no problem.
However we encourage international students to choose practical elective subjects, like painting, baking or playing music, so there will be less talking and more doing.
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Yes. All the international students are required to choose either “Nordic Living” or “Danish Language” as Major III.
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In theory, yes. However some of the elective subjects occur simultaneously, and since you can’t be in two places at the same time, you would have to choose one over the other. But don’t worry, elective subjects are first chosen when you get to the high school.
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Committees (party committee, japanese food committee, plant dying committe, star gazing committe…) are groups of students who work together to create themes activities and animations.
Families are groups of students supervised by a teacher. They take turns being responsible for cleaning or cooking tasks as well as weekend brunches, and meet on Fridays to discuss their moods and upcoming events.
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Løgumkloster Folk High School is in the category of a small folk high school and can have a maximum of 65 students.
Often, however, there are a little fewer, and you will therefore experience a school with a wonderful little community. The classes are a little bigger than you might know it from primary and secondary school.
Big enough that you can find a close group of friends, but also not so big that there are people you don't know.
At the school, everyone is part of the big community - this applies to everything from the teachers to the janitor and kitchen staff who either live at the school or nearby.
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There are no classes on weekends. One of the family is responsible for a brunch at 10:00 and dinner at 18:00, but apart from that students are free. Activities or trips are very often organized by the students themselves, but you can also take that time to relax.
What does the registration process look like?
Students from the 27 EU countries (+ Switzerland and Liechtenstein).
First you register for the semester on our website.
Then we send you an invoice and wait for your payment. We can’t proceed to next step until we have received your payment.
You have to approach your local health authority to get the special EU health insurance (the blue card) – can be obtained free of charge. As an EU citizen you can freely enter Denmark, so you do not need a VISA at first.
Within the first few weeks of your stay you must apply for a certificate of registration at the Regional State Administration – we shall assist you. It takes about 4-6 weeks to receive your certificate of registration. With the certificate in hand you are now able to reside in Denmark.
After the registration we make sure that you get a danish health insurance, which is for free.
Students from all over the world.
First you register for the semester on our website.
Then we send you an invoice and wait for your payment. We can’t proceed to the next step until we have received your payment.
Now you need to apply for a danish VISA. The registration process is online and we will help you find the right information and registration. We actually have to fill in the first part of the registration, to confirm your semester. After that you fill in the rest of the registration. The VISA application may take about 6-8 weeks, so you need to be well in advance.
Once you get here, we make sure that you get a danish health insurance, which is for free. However you will need a travel health insurance to cover you in case of illness during the first 10 weeks of your stay in Denmark.
Contact us
Got any more questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us and we will get in touch with you.