Foreword -- Executive summary -- Pt.1. Background report: 1. Overview of the Danish university system -- 2. University governance -- 3. Funding of the universities -- 4. The research council system -- 5. The Danish knowledge system -- 6. University education -- 7. Quality development and evaluation of research and education -- 8. The universities' interaction with society -- Pt.2. Examiners' report: 9. Introduction and context -- 10. Key themes and recommendations -- 11. Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Annex 1: Tables -- Annex 2: Programme visit -- Annex 3: OECD review of the Danish university system.

This OECD Review of the Danish university system examines such aspects as governance, funding, the Research Council System, the Danish knowledge system, the university system itself, universities' interaction with society, and outcomes. It finds that training and research is of high quality, but that the system needs to change in response to rapidly changing demands. A number of recommendations are put forward, particularly in the area of university governance and steering of the system by the government.