Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, administered by the University of Copenhagen (government)
Danish Government Scholarship at the University of Copenhagen
The Danish Government Scholarship at the University of Copenhagen is a partially-funded scholarship from Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, administered by the University of Copenhagen (government) for Master's pursuing any field in Denmark. Deadline: Tied to the master's admission deadline; no separate scholarship deadline.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Master's
- Where
- Denmark
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full or partial tuition fee waiver and/or a grant towards living costs; varies by faculty
- Deadline
- Tied to the master's admission deadline; no separate scholarship deadline
- Host countries
- Denmark
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland Nationality and residence You must be a citizen of a country outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland. You also need to be granted a time-limited residence permit to study in Denmark. Admission You must be admitted to a master's programme at the University of Copenhagen. Consideration for the scholarship follows from your admission application, so a successful admission is the starting point.
Scholarship Benefits
- A full or partial waiver of your tuition fees, depending on the faculty and funding.
- A grant towards basic living expenses in some cases, which at the Faculty of Science has typically run for around 22 months.
- A combination of a tuition waiver and a living grant for some recipients.
- Living-expense grants are taxed under Danish law, though some nationalities may qualify for an exemption. The exact package depends on the faculty you apply to and how much funding is available that year.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Tied to the master's admission deadline; no separate scholarship deadline
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.