Dania Academy of Higher Education

What Dania Academy of Higher Education does

Erhvervsakademi Dania (Dania Academy of Higher Education) is a Danish state-recognized higher education institution headquartered at Minervavej 63, 8960 Randers SØ, delivering short-cycle and medium-length vocational programs across 7 campuses in Central and North Jutland — Grenaa, Hobro, Randers, Viborg, Skive, Silkeborg and Horsens. The academy offers full-time programs such as Finansøkonom (120 ECTS, 2 years), Finansbachelor (195 ECTS, 3.5 years) and Service- og oplevelsesøkonom with an Esport Management specialization, alongside a part-time catalog of 15 Akademiuddannelser covering 200+ modules and bachelor-level Diplomuddannelser in areas including software development and the commercial diploma. A dedicated continuing-education arm, Dania Erhverv, sells academy programs, diploma modules and 6-week job-targeted courses for unemployed individuals to corporate clients and individuals.

The operating model rests on a hybrid funding structure: full-time programs are primarily financed by Danish government grants tied to enrollment under the SU/ECTS framework, while continuing-education revenue is generated via per-course pricing (diploma modules at 14,900 DKK, 6-week job-targeted packages at approximately 27,125–28,250 DKK) and customized corporate training through Dania Erhverv. Programs are delivered both on-campus and fully online via the Moodlerooms learning management system, with the proprietary Candeno platform connecting students to employers for internships and graduate roles. Free government programs such as Omstillingsfonden (up to 10,000 DKK per learner annually) and recognition-of-prior-learning assessments broaden the addressable funnel. Industry partnerships with Vestjysk Bank, Sparekassen Danmark, Beierholm, Fjordland, Esport Danmark, Astralis and Copenhagen Games, plus a 5-partner reseller channel (Itucation, Bigum & Co, Wattar Gruppen, TalentMatch, VP Momentum) for unemployed-targeted programs, anchor the practice-oriented curriculum. Digital presence has been externally recognized with four Siteimprove awards (Best UI, Best UX, Best Innovation, Special Kudos).

Name

Dania Academy of Higher Education

Legal name

Erhvervsakademi Dania

Website

https://eadania.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Erhvervsakademi Dania is a Danish state-recognized higher education institution operating 7 campuses in Central and North Jutland, delivering full-time and part-time vocational programs in technology, business, finance and IT, plus continuing education through its Dania Erhverv subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Vocational academy Denmark
• Continuing education
• Professional bachelor programs
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Randers

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education (SU): Primary revenue stream from government-subsidized higher education programs. Students receive Danish State Education Grant (SU) for eligible programs, while the academy receives government funding based on student enrollment numbers.
2. Continuing Education (Dania Erhverv): Revenue from corporate clients and individuals for continuing education courses, academy programs, and diploma programs. Pricing varies by program with fees ranging from approximately 9,500 to 28,250 DKK per course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dania Academy of Higher Education (Erhvervsakademi Dania) delivers short and medium-length higher education programs (120–195 ECTS) in fields such as finance, business, technology, IT, marketing, service, and experience economics, as well as part-time continuing education through Dania Erhverv. Programs are delivered through seven physical campuses in Central and North Jutland, fully online formats, and hybrid models, with mandatory internships connecting students to industry partners.

Product overview

Dania Academy of Higher Education (Erhvervsakademi Dania) is a Danish higher education institution offering a portfolio of full-time and part-time educational programs. The full-time offerings include short-cycle programs (120 ECTS, 2 years) such as Finansøkonom (available physical and online) and Service- og oplevelsesøkonom with Esport Management specialization, and professional bachelor programs (195 ECTS, 3.5 years) such as Finansbachelor. The part-time offerings through Dania Erhverv include 15 Academy Programs (akademiuddannelser) with over 200 modules across technology, business, and service fields, plus Diploma Programs (diplomuddannelser) at bachelor level including software development and commercial diplomas. Additional services include career support for unemployed through 6-week courses, alumni networking, prior learning assessment (RKV), and access to the government Omstillingsfonden funding program. Programs are delivered across campuses in Grenaa, Hobro, Randers, Viborg, Skive, Silkeborg, and Horsens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Finansøkonom (Financial Economist) A 2-year short-cycle higher education program (120 ECTS) that prepares students for careers in the financial sector, including banking, insurance, real estate, and credit institutions. Available in physical format in Hobro and Silkeborg.
• Finansøkonom Online The online version of the Financial Economist program, offering the same curriculum as the physical program but delivered entirely online with live webinars, study groups, and asynchronous materials.
• Finansbachelor (Financial Bachelor) A 3.5-year professional bachelor program (195 ECTS) providing advanced knowledge in economics, business operations, and specialized financial advisory skills for banks, real estate, insurance, and investment sectors.
• Service- og oplevelsesøkonom med Esport Management A 2-year online short-cycle higher education program (120 ECTS) combining service and experience industry knowledge with specialized esports management skills, preparing graduates for event coordination, sponsorship management, and business development in the esports industry.
• Akademiuddannelser (Academy Programs) 15 part-time academy-level programs with over 200 modules covering areas such as automation, sustainability, electrical installation, energy technology, financial advisory, IT, innovation, communication, management, public administration, retail, sales and marketing, service and experiences, HVAC installation, and economics.
• Diplomuddannelser (Diploma Programs) Bachelor-level diploma programs including software development and the commercial diploma with specializations in business-oriented management, wealth advisory, financial advisory, leisure management, sustainable business, e-commerce, sales and marketing, shipping, transport and supply chain optimization, economics and accounting, and property and asset management.
• Courses for Unemployed (Tilbud til ledige) 6-week job-oriented courses for unemployed individuals, delivered in partnership with specialized training providers (Itucation, Bigum & Co, Wattar Gruppen, TalentMatch, VP Momentum) covering IT, AI, project management, digital marketing, leadership, communication, and sales.
• Forretningsorienteret ledelse (Business-Oriented Management) A 60 ECTS diploma program in business-oriented management with modules covering organization, culture and change management, change communication, business understanding, business development and innovation leadership, sales and customer understanding, strategic management and financial control, and project management. Priced at 14,900 DKK per module.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Esport DanmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Esport Danmark ensures that the esports management curriculum is industry-relevant and current. Undervisere work with industry partners to maintain focus on real-world esports cases and applications.
• AstralisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional esports organization collaborating on program development and industry insights for esports management students.
• Copenhagen GamesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor esports event organizer providing industry connections and practical insights for the esports management program.
• CandenocoreTechnology or IntegrationInternal platform for connecting students with internship and job opportunities. Companies can post positions free of charge and students can create profiles to find suitable placements.
• Sparekassen DanmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional savings bank collaborating on finance bachelor program - providing internship opportunities and practical projects for students.
• BeierholmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccounting firm collaborating on finance bachelor education through practical student projects and internship opportunities.
• ItucationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for IT, AI, project management and digitalization courses targeting unemployed professionals.
• Bigum & CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for digital marketing, SEO, social media and AI courses for professional development.
• Wattar GruppenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for leadership, well-being and employment-related professional courses.
• TalentMatchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for job-targeted competence development and matching services for unemployed individuals.
• VP MomentumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for communication, sales and customer experience professional courses.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Noroff: Norwegian vocational/professional higher education institution offering academy-level programs in technology, digital media, and business. Comparable in offering short-cycle professional degrees and continuing education, though operating in Norway rather than Denmark.

Direct peers

• VIA University College: Major Danish university college with broad program portfolio including finance, business, technology, and continuing education. Comparable in multi-campus footprint and Danish public higher education positioning.
• Niels Brock (Copenhagen Business College): Long-established Danish business education institution offering vocational and academy profession programs. Comparable in curriculum, target student segments, and continuing education offerings.
• Cphbusiness: Copenhagen-based Danish erhvervsakademi specializing in business, finance, IT, and service programs. Comparable in offering academy profession degrees, continuing education, and employer-driven curriculum.
• UCL University College: One of Denmark's largest university colleges, offering professional bachelor and academy profession programs across multiple campuses. Closest direct peer given overlapping Danish higher education model, program portfolio, and funding structure.
• IBA International Business Academy: Danish business-focused erhvervsakademi offering academy profession and professional bachelor programs. Directly comparable in scope, program mix, and government-funded operating model.
• Aarhus Business Academy (AARHUS TECH): Danish erhvervsakademi with multiple campuses in Jutland, offering academy profession and professional bachelor programs. Highly comparable regional peer operating under the same SU-based funding framework.
• KEA (Copenhagen School of Design and Technology): Large Danish erhvervsakademi offering academy profession programs, professional bachelor degrees, and continuing education. Highly comparable in program structure, regulatory framework, and hybrid delivery model.
• Zealand Academy of Technologies and Business (ZIB): Danish erhvervsakademi with academy profession and professional bachelor programs in technology and business. Comparable in operating model, regulatory environment, and continuing education focus.
• Business Academy Southwest (EASV): Danish erhvervsakademi offering academy profession degrees and continuing education in business, IT, and technology. Comparable in size, multi-campus structure, and program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/erhvervsakademi
• Facebookfacebook.com/eadania
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erhvervsakademi-dania

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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