Danish Government Scholarships at the University of Copenhagen

Through the Danish Government Scholarships program, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) provides a small number of grants and tuition waivers for master’s degree study. The scholarships are competitive and are available to exceptionally gifted students from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland who have excelled academically.

The Danish Government Scholarship is given as a complete or partial waiver of tuition fees, and in some cases it also includes money to help with living expenses. Any non-EU/EEA or non-Swiss applicants who are accepted will automatically be considered for the scholarship.

Here is a complete list of the University of Copenhagen’s master’s degree programs offered in English. The majority of programs begin classes in September. A few programs also start in February, but the scholarship is only offered for courses beginning in September.

The university only considers academic achievement when awarding the scholarships; financial need is not taken into account.

Country of scholarship: Denmark

Deadline

15 January 2024.

Duration

1 to 2 years

Benefits

Scholarships may cover both tuition fees and living expenses, or tuition only. 

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country outside the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland.
• Have been admitted to a master’s degree programme at the University of Copenhagen.
• Have been granted a time-limited residence permit for studying a higher degree in Denmark.

How to Apply

All eligible non-EU/EEA applications will be considered for a scholarship. There is no separate application form.

To apply for admission to a master’s degree programme at UCPH, visit the programme’s website and read the specific requirements carefully. You will find a link to the application portal on the individual sites under Application Procedure. The application portal opens on 15 November for study starting in September 2024.

Note: The decision to award the Danish Government Scholarship is made after students have been admitted and have paid their tuition fees. If you are awarded a scholarship, your tuition fee will be reimbursed.