Copenhagen Technical School

Name

Copenhagen Technical School

Legal name

NEXT Uddannelse København

Website

https://nextkbh.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1843

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Valby

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Government Funding: NEXT Uddannelse København is a publicly funded educational institution operating under the Danish Ministry of Children and Education. Revenue is derived from government block funding allocated for delivering vocational education (erhvervsuddannelser), upper secondary education (gymnasier), eux combined vocational-academic programs, 10th grade, and continuing education (AMU/Efteruddannelse). Student financial support (SU) is administered separately by the Danish state.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NEXT Uddannelse København (Copenhagen Technical School) is a publicly funded Danish educational institution that delivers secondary and vocational education across 13 campus locations in Greater Copenhagen. Its core offerings include six gymnasier (stx, hhx, htx, hf), over 30 vocational education programs (erhvervsuddannelser), combined vocational-gymnasium tracks (eux), 10th grade foundation programs, and continuing education (AMU/efteruddannelse) for adult learners.

Product overview

NEXT Uddannelse København is a unified educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across Greater Copenhagen. The core offering consists of 6 gymnasiums (Sukkertoppen Gymnasium, Enghøj Gymnasium, Baltorp Business Gymnasium, Københavns Mediegymnasium, Vestskoven Gymnasium, and Vibenshus Gymnasium) providing stx, hhx, htx, and hf programs. Supporting the gymnasium offerings are Eux-uddannelser (combined vocational and gymnasium tracks), over 30 Erhvervsuddannelser (vocational education programs) spanning business, construction, industry, media, and service sectors, and 10. klasse foundation programs. The institution also provides continuing education and special programs like the GIF (language integration program). The various schools share infrastructure and resources across 13 locations in the Copenhagen area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEXT: NEXT Uddannelse København - Danish educational institution offering vocational training, upper secondary education (gymnasier), eux programs, and 10th grade courses

Products and services

• Sukkertoppen Gymnasium Denmark's largest htx (higher technical examination) gymnasium, located at the Valby headquarters, with a focus on Design, IT, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for students aged 15-19 preparing for higher education.
• Enghøj Gymnasium Gymnasium in Hvidovre offering stx, hhx, htx, and hf programs with high academic standards for youth preparing for university admission.
• Baltorp Business Gymnasium (BBG) Modern hhx (higher commercial examination) gymnasium in Ballerup focused on business and economy, including unique study directions in Police and Defense tracks.
• Københavns Mediegymnasium Htx gymnasium on Frederiksberg with a special focus on media and communication, offering both htx and stx programs.
• Vestskoven Gymnasium Gymnasium in Albertslund offering stx, hhx, htx, and hf programs, recognized for its sustainability focus and Team Danmark partnership supporting elite athletes.
• Vibenshus Gymnasium Htx gymnasium in Østerbro focused on natural sciences, innovation, and technology.
• Erhvervsuddannelser (Vocational Education) Over 30 vocational education programs spanning business, construction and civil works, industry and process, interior and housing installation, media and stage, service and security, health and beauty, and technique and design. Programs combine school-based learning and apprenticeship (læreplads) over 3-6 years, culminating in a svendebrev (journeyman certificate).
• Eux-uddannelser (Combined Vocational and Gymnasium) Combined vocational and gymnasium education (Erhvervsfaglig studentereksamen) offering both technical (tømrer, bygningssnedker, møbelsnedker, industritekniker) and business/merkantil tracks (detailhandel, handel, kontor, eventkoordinator), leading to both a vocational diploma and full gymnasial matriculation exam (studentereksamen + svendebrev).
• 10. klasse (10th Grade Programs) 10th grade foundation programs offered at four campuses (Ballerup, Ishøj, Nørrebro, Østerbro) preparing youth for vocational, eux, or gymnasial education. Includes specialized Talent10 programs for elite athletes.
• Efteruddannelse (Continuing Education / AMU) Continuing education (Arbejdsmarkedsuddannelser / AMU) for adult learners and companies, including courses in sustainable building methods for carpentry and wood trades as part of the Træfagene for bæredygtighed initiative. Delivered through the kursus.nextkbh.dk portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students graduate with recognized qualifications (svendebrev, studentereksamen, eux-bevis) enabling direct entry to employment or higher education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DSB (Danish State Railways)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSB collaborates with NEXT Uddannelse København in the locomotive driver (lokomotivfører) education program. Students must be employed by DSB to participate in this 10-month specialized training.
• LokaltogcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLokaltog partners with NEXT in the locomotive driver education program. Candidates must be employed at Lokaltog to enroll in the training.
• ArrivacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArriva partners with NEXT in the locomotive driver education program. Employment at Arriva is required for enrollment.
• Nordjyske JernbanerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordjyske Jernbaner collaborates with NEXT on the locomotive driver education program.
• DB CargominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDB Cargo partners with NEXT on the locomotive driver education program.
• Midtjyske JernbanerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMidtjyske Jernbaner partners with NEXT on the locomotive driver education program.
• Ballerup Talent og Elite / Team DanmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBallerup Talent og Elite and Team Danmark partner with NEXT's Ballerup Business Campus to support elite athletes in combining sports careers with education. The program offers flexible scheduling, morning training options, strength training facilities, and close monitoring of athletes.
• Team DanmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVestskoven Gymnasium is a Team Danmark Uddannelsespartner (Team Danmark Education Partner), providing elite athletes flexible scheduling to pursue hhx, htx, stx, or hf while training and competing. The school has produced Olympic medalists including Mikkel Hansen (gold, handball) and Edi Hrnic (bronze, taekwondo) from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
• Gate 21 (Albertslund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVestskoven Gymnasium partners with Gate 21 in Albertslund, an organization working to reduce CO2 emissions and realize a green transition. The partnership enables collaboration with companies and institutions on current sustainability challenges. Gate 21 supported the GRØNT UNGETING event with local politicians and climate workshops.
• Videnskabsklubben (Science Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVestskoven Gymnasium is a strategic partner of Videnskabsklubben, a national after-school science program for children and young people. The partnership strengthens the bridge between primary school and gymnasium, provides volunteer opportunities for gymnasium students as teachers and role models, and invests in future scientific curiosity.
• Fonden for Entreprenørskab (Foundation for Entrepreneurship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEXT Start-up is an innovation competition across all NEXT programs, supported by Fonden for Entreprenørskab. In November 2025, an htx group from Vestskoven won the competition with a molecular chemistry kit designed for a visually impaired student.
• Ung EnergiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUng Energi organizes the 'Fem fede Dage' (Five Cool Days) climate week, in which Vestskoven Gymnasium participated and won the national competition in 2023 for best focusing on climate and sustainability.
• Lærlinge for Bæredygtighed (Apprentices for Sustainability)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2024, NEXT collaborated with Lærlinge for Bæredygtighed to produce an 8-episode podcast series 'En lærling til forskel' (An Apprentice Makes a Difference) exploring how skilled tradespeople contribute to the green transition in construction, one apprentice at a time.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tradium: Danish vocational school operating across Jutland with a similar mix of business, technical, and service-sector erhvervsuddannelser plus EUX offerings—directly comparable business model and customer base.
• EUC Sjælland: Zealand-based vocational institution delivering erhvervsuddannelser and EUX with a comparable emphasis on construction, industry, and technical trades; competes for similar students and apprenticeship partners.
• TEC (Technical Education Copenhagen): Formerly a stand-alone Copenhagen technical vocational school (parts of which have been consolidated into NEXT), TEC continues to operate adjacent technical and vocational programs in the same labor market and catchment area.
• Niels Brock (Copenhagen Business College): Copenhagen-based institution offering hhx, EUX merkantil, and vocational business programs; operates in the same Greater Copenhagen catchment and competes directly for the same secondary-age business students as NEXT.
• Aarhus Tech: Major Danish vocational institution offering a broad range of erhvervsuddannelser, EUX, and gymnasial tracks in Aarhus; comparable to NEXT in program portfolio depth and reliance on public funding and employer partnerships.
• Roskilde Tekniske Skole (RTS): Historic Danish vocational school (erhvervsskole) on Zealand offering trade-focused erhvervsuddannelser and EUX programs with comparable target segments and apprenticeship-based delivery model to NEXT.
• ZBC (Zealand Business College): ZBC is one of Denmark's largest combined vocational and gymnasium institutions, operating across Zealand with a similar mix of erhvervsuddannelser, EUX, gymnasial programs, and continuing education—making it the closest direct analog to NEXT in scale and portfolio breadth.
• IBC International Business College: Danish business-focused vocational and gymnasium provider (hhx, EUX merkantil) with a portfolio closely aligned to NEXT's Baltorp Business Gymnasium and merkantil EUX tracks.
• Københavns VUC (KVUC): Copenhagen-based adult education center offering HF and continuing education programs; competes for the same adult learner segment within Greater Copenhagen that NEXT targets through its AMU/efteruddannelse offerings.

Regional players

• Svendborg Erhvervsskole: Regional Danish vocational school offering erhvervsuddannelser and EUX in southern Denmark; comparable in program mix but serving a different geographic catchment than NEXT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nextuddannelse
• Facebookfacebook.com/nextkbh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/next_uddannelse_k%C3%B8benhavn
• Instagraminstagram.com/nextkbh

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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