Your SU, month by month
See the 2026 SU grant and loan, check a study job against the earnings limit, and what you keep after tax.
- 2026 rates
- Checked against official sources
- Free, nothing stored
SU grant per month
7,426 DKK
| Per month | |
|---|---|
| SU grant | 7,426 |
| Study job | 6,000 |
| SU loan | 0 |
| Tax and AM-bidrag | -3,412 |
| Take-home | 10,014 |
EU/EEA citizens usually need worker status, typically a job of around 10 to 12 hours a week, alongside their studies.
How it's calculated
- The grant. In 2026 students in higher education living away from home get DKK 7,426 a month before tax. Living at home, the base rate is DKK 1,154 plus a supplement based on parents' income.
- The loan. You can add an SU loan of up to DKK 3,799 a month. It is not taxed, but it has interest and must be repaid.
- Earning alongside. In months with SU you can earn up to DKK 20,749 before tax without having to repay grant.
- Tax. SU counts as taxable income. With the DKK 54,100 personal allowance, many students pay little tax.
Figures used
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SU, living away from home | DKK 7,426 a month | SU-styrelsen, satser 2026 |
| SU, living at home (base) | DKK 1,154 a month | SU-styrelsen, satser 2026 |
| SU loan, maximum | DKK 3,799 a month | SU-styrelsen, satser 2026 |
| Earnings limit per SU month | DKK 20,749 | SU-styrelsen, satser 2026 |
Questions
Can international students get SU?
Only with equal status: for example EU/EEA citizens with worker status, family members of EU workers, or people with permanent residence. Most other international students cannot.
What happens if I earn too much?
If your yearly income is above your total earnings limit, you repay the extra grant. You can also opt out of SU months to raise your limit.
Is the SU loan a good idea?
It has a low interest rate while you study, but it must be repaid. Use it as a buffer rather than by default.
Related
Last checked October 2026. An estimate using 2026 rates. The SU office decides your eligibility and amounts.