The 2024 Government of Denmark Scholarship: Apply Today

The University of Copenhagen is offering the Government of Denmark Scholarship opportunities to International students to study in Denmark.

The Danish Government Scholarships are granted either as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or as an amount that covers basic living costs throughout your study period.

The University of Copenhagen offers more than 50 Master’s Degree programmes taught in English that you can choose from and welcomes students from all over the world.

This post is a comprehensive guide for all interested and qualified applicants. We will explain the scholarship details, its eligibility criteria, benefits, duration, and the application procedure for all interested and qualified applicants.

Government of Denmark Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: Denmark
  • Study Abroad: Study in Europe 
  • Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships 
  • Eligible Countries: All Countries
  • Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends
  • Deadline: October 15, 2024

Government of Denmark Scholarship Details:

The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) offers a limited number of tuition waivers and grants through the Danish Government Scholarship programme.

The scholarships are competitive and offered to highly talented students with outstanding academic records from non-EU/EEU countries. All non-EU/EEA applicants offered admission will automatically be considered for the scholarship.

The University awards the scholarships solely based on academic achievement; thus, financial need is not considered. For faculty-specific selection criteria, procedures etc., please refer to the bottom of this page.

Government of Denmark Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the Government of Denmark Scholarships, you must:

  • Be a citizen of a country outside the EU, EEA (the European Economic Area) or Switzerland
  • Be admitted to a master’s degree programme at the University of Copenhagen
  • Be granted a time-limited residence permit to study a higher educational programme in Denmark.
  • Meet the admission requirements

Government of Denmark Scholarship Duration and Reward 2024

  • The Danish Government Scholarship is granted either as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or as an amount that covers basic living costs.

Method of Application

To apply for the Government of Denmark Scholarship 2024, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below to begin the scholarship application;

  • Click on the button below to visit the University of Copenhagen scholarship webpage
  • Apply for a master’s degree at the University of Copenhagen
  • All non-EU/EEA applicants to the University of Copenhagen’s MA/MSc degree programmes will automatically be considered for the Danish Government Scholarship, provided they are eligible. Therefore, it is not necessary to apply.
  • The University of Copenhagen will contact those who get nominated through the DANS application portal. 
  • If you are offered a scholarship but do not accept it within the deadline specified, the scholarship offer will be revoked, and the scholarship will be offered to another applicant.