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General upper secondary education (gymnasiale uddannelser)

The four national education programmes (stx, hhx, htx and hf) prepare you for higher education.

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    A general upper secondary education provides access to higher education. The two-year hf programme qualifies the holder for admission to higher education programmes at academies and university colleges. The three-year programmes stx, hhx, and htx also qualify for admission to universities.

    In Denmark, you can choose between

    • Hf - Higher Preparatory Examination Programme
    • Stx - Higher General Examination Programme
    • Hhx - Higher Commercial Examination Programme
    • Htx - Higher Technical Examination Programme 
    Last updated: 3 March 2025