Research, education and digitalisation
§ 19 · Forsknings-, Uddannelses- og Digitaliseringsministeriet
- 2027 (bill)
- 60.5 bn DKK
- Change from 2026
- ▼ 1.2 %−728.6 m DKK (−1.2 %) · 2026: 61.3 bn DKK in expenses (net)
- Per resident
- 10,037 DKKThe amount divided by the population on 1 July 2026 (6,031,699) – Statistics Denmark, FOLK1A
- Share of the state's expenses
- 5.7 %Of the state's total expenses (the ministry's own total).
Reserves
Money in the general reserves (§ 35) is often allocated to the ministries later. These reserves belong to the area by name:
The general reserves (§ 35) also contain »Forskningsreserve«: 2.1 bn DKK in 2027 (2026: 101.0 m DKK). Source: Økonomistyrelsen, § 35.11.02
The figures are in current prices – they are not adjusted for price increases.
⚠ Comparison uncertain: in this file, 2026 is 61.3 bn DKK in expenses (net). In the adopted Finance Act for 2026, the area was 60.2 bn DKK in expenses (net) – e.g. because tasks have been moved between ministries.
The largest changes within the area
The 15 main accounts with the largest change in DKK (of 101). Net amounts.
| Main account | 2026 | 2027 (bill) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond§ 19.41.12 · Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond | 2.2 bn DKK | 1.7 bn DKK | 508.2 m DKK less (−22.8 %)−508.2 m (−22.8 %) |
| Danmarks Innovationsfonds uddelinger§ 19.44.01 · Danmarks Innovationsfond | 1.9 bn DKK | 1.4 bn DKK | 479.1 m DKK less (−24.9 %)−479.1 m (−24.9 %) |
| Københavns Universitet§ 19.22.01 · Universiteter | 6.2 bn DKK | 6.5 bn DKK | 252.2 m DKK more (+4.0 %)+252.2 m (+4.0 %) |
| Aktivitetstilskud§ 19.25.02 · Erhvervs- og professionsrettede videregående uddannelser | 4.3 bn DKK | 4.5 bn DKK | 204.1 m DKK more (+4.7 %)+204.1 m (+4.7 %) |
| Syddansk Universitet§ 19.22.11 · Universiteter | 2.7 bn DKK | 2.9 bn DKK | 164.2 m DKK more (+6.1 %)+164.2 m (+6.1 %) |
| Aarhus Universitet§ 19.22.05 · Universiteter | 4.7 bn DKK | 4.9 bn DKK | 146.2 m DKK more (+3.1 %)+146.2 m (+3.1 %) |
| Lånevirksomhed§ 19.82.01 · Statens Uddannelsesstøtte - studielån | 1.9 bn DKK in revenue (net) | 2.1 bn DKK in revenue (net) | 144.2 m DKK more in revenue (+7.5 %)+144.2 m (+7.5 %) |
| Stipendier§ 19.81.01 · Statens uddannelsesstøtte - stipendier | 21.9 bn DKK | 21.8 bn DKK | 140.8 m DKK less (−0.6 %)−140.8 m (−0.6 %) |
| Genudlån af studielån§ 19.82.06 · Statens Uddannelsesstøtte - studielån | 2.0 bn DKK | 2.1 bn DKK | 140.4 m DKK more (+7.1 %)+140.4 m (+7.1 %) |
| Reserver og budgetregulering§ 19.11.79 · Centralstyrelsen | 140.9 m DKK | 16.2 m DKK | 124.7 m DKK less (−88.5 %)−124.7 m (−88.5 %) |
| Særlige forskningsaktiviteter§ 19.46.03 · Videnbaseret innovation og særlige forskningsaktiviteter | 150.7 m DKK | 47.0 m DKK | 103.7 m DKK less (−68.8 %)−103.7 m (−68.8 %) |
| Danmarks Tekniske Universitet§ 19.22.37 · Universiteter | 3.1 bn DKK | 3.2 bn DKK | 96.7 m DKK more (+3.2 %)+96.7 m (+3.2 %) |
| Tilskud til praksisnære og anvendelsesorienterede forsknings- og udviklingsaktiviteter§ 19.27.08 · Tilskud til erhvervsakademier, professionshøjskoler mv. | 535.6 m DKK | 442.0 m DKK | 93.6 m DKK less (−17.5 %)−93.6 m (−17.5 %) |
| Faste uddannelsestilskud til erhvervsakademier, professionshøjskoler mv.§ 19.25.01 · Erhvervs- og professionsrettede videregående uddannelser | 1.8 bn DKK | 1.9 bn DKK | 91.4 m DKK more (+5.1 %)+91.4 m (+5.1 %) |
| Aalborg Universitet§ 19.22.17 · Universiteter | 2.5 bn DKK | 2.6 bn DKK | 89.9 m DKK more (+3.5 %)+89.9 m (+3.5 %) |
Source: the Agency for Public Finance and Management (Økonomistyrelsen)– Forslag til Finanslov for 2027 (som fremsat i oktober 2026), retrieved 4 November 2026.