Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet Due Diligence

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Denmark · owned by Government of Denmark (Denmark) · ufm.dk · 22 vendors

The Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science is a government ministry responsible for higher education, research, innovation, and international cooperation in education. The ministry oversees universities, research institutions, student financial aid (SU), and Denmark's participation in international educational and research collaborations including EU programs.

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Last updated 2026-09-13

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Compliance

5 in-scope frameworks identified; showing 3.

Danish Freedom of Information Act — No public evidence

Mandatory requirement for Danish government entities to ensure transparency and handle information requests.

GDPR (source) — No public evidence

As a Danish government ministry, UFM processes personal data of students, researchers, educational staff, and ministry employees within the EU.

Danish Public Administration Act — No public evidence

Mandatory legislation governing the administrative procedures of all Danish public authorities.

Financials

Three-year financials

Financial Resilience Score: 10/10

The financial resilience of the Ministry is exceptionally high as it is directly tied to the sovereign creditworthiness of the Kingdom of Denmark, which maintains a AAA credit rating. Funding is not dependent on market conditions or commercial competition but is guaranteed by the state through the annual Finance Act, providing a highly predictable and stable operational environment. Furthermore, the Ministry fulfills a non-discretionary mandate, as higher education and research are fundamental pillars of a developed state. This role is politically essential and often counter-cyclical, meaning funding may even increase during economic downturns to support retraining and innovation, making the entity resilient to standard economic shocks.

Key strengths: Sovereign backing from the Danish state (AAA credit rating), Non-discretionary mandate for higher education and research, Legally binding funding framework via the annual Finance Act, Counter-cyclical role in the national economy

Risk factors: Political decisions to reduce or reallocate budgetary appropriations

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