Danish Government Scholarship at the University of Copenhagen for Master’s Study 2027
Opens annually from November 15 to January 15
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity description
The University of Copenhagen in Denmark offers a limited number of Danish Government Scholarships for outstanding international students who wish to pursue a master’s degree at the university.
The scholarships target academically strong students from countries outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland. Recipients are selected primarily on the basis of academic excellence, rather than financial need.
A key advantage is that no separate scholarship application is required. Eligible applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship when they apply for and are admitted to an eligible master’s program at the University of Copenhagen.
The value and coverage of the scholarship vary depending on the faculty and program. It may be awarded as a full or partial tuition fee waiver, and in some cases may also include a financial grant to help cover living expenses while studying in Denmark.
Benefits
Depending on the faculty and the specific award offered, the Danish Government Scholarships at the University of Copenhagen may include:
- A full or partial tuition fee waiver.
- Financial support to help cover living expenses.
- In some faculties, funding may include both tuition fees and living costs.
- At the Faculty of Science, the scholarship may cover tuition fees and living expenses for up to 22 months.
- No separate scholarship application is required.
- All eligible master’s applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship.
- The opportunity to study at one of Europe’s leading universities in an international academic and research environment in Denmark.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for a Danish Government Scholarship at the University of Copenhagen, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland.
- Be admitted to an eligible master’s degree program at the University of Copenhagen.
- Be eligible to obtain a temporary residence permit in Denmark for the purpose of pursuing higher education.
- Have an outstanding academic record, as scholarship recipients are selected primarily based on academic merit.
- Meet all admission requirements for the master’s program to which they are applying.