Danish Government Scholarships for Graduate Study at the University of Copenhagen

The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) offers a limited number of tuition waivers and grants through the Danish Government Scholarships programme for master’s degree study at the university. The scholarships are competitive and offered to highly talented students with outstanding academic records from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland.

The Danish Government Scholarship is granted either as a full or partial tuition fee waiver, and in some cases includes an amount that covers basic living costs. All applicants from non-EU/EEA countries or Switzerland who are offered admission will automatically be considered for the scholarship.

A complete list of master’s degree programmes (taught in English) at the University of Copenhagen is available here. For most programmes, study starts in September. A few programmes also have February intakes, but the scholarship is available only for study starting in September. 

The university awards the scholarships solely on the basis of academic achievement; financial need is not considered.

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.

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