Pursue your studies in Denmark. Good news! The Danish Government Scholarship is currently open. In this article, we will explain in detail about this scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Danish Government Scholarship 2026-2027 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is only offered for master’s studies. The scholarship will provide two parts: a full tuition fee waiver and a grant to help cover living costs amounting to DKK 6090 per month before taxes.
Southern Denmark University is a world-class institution and one of the world’s top 50 universities. It provides a range of higher education programs including Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs. The University offers a world-class education and is dedicated at all levels to a global view. Strong global environments and possibilities in Denmark enable student life to thrive in its wealthy diversity.
The applications are available to all full-degree global learners from the EU / EEA nation and Cultural Agreements for Exchange and Guest Students. The program’s goal is to grant complete tuition fee waivers and grants to candidates in recognition of the important investment made during their education by foreign learners.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s
- Institution(s): University of Southern Denmark
- Study in: Denmark
- Courses Offered:
- Deadlines:
- February intake: 15 October, 2025
- September intake: 01 February, 2026
Scholarship Coverage
The Danish Government Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- The scholarship will provide two parts: a full tuition fee waiver and a grant to help cover living costs amounting to DKK 6090 per month before taxes.
Eligibility Criteria for Danish Government Scholarship
To qualify for the Danish Government Scholarship, the candidate must fulfil all of the following requirements:
- Required Language: English
You must have English skills comparable to the Danish B level in English if you come to follow courses in English. Exchange students can document it by way of our language requirement form or by way of their secondary school leaving certificate (min. 210 hours at high school level) or an IELTS score of min 6.5. or a TOEFL of min 575/230/88. - Eligible Countries: All Countries
- The scholarship is open for candidates who come from a non-EU/EEA country and are eligible to pay tuition fees.
- As an exchange or a guest student, you can only follow courses at the master level if you have completed what is equivalent to 180 ECTS credits (i.e., three years of studies) of relevant courses at the university level. Check all General entry requirements for all exchange and guest students.
How to Apply for a Danish Government Scholarship?
Please follow the following instructions to avail the Danish Government Scholarship:
- Supporting Documents: To apply, the applicants must upload all required enclosures to the online application form. Do not send them by email or ordinary mail also, upload the Language Requirement Form (paper form: print out, fill in, scan, and upload), and upload a copy of your passport or ID card.
- How to apply: To apply for the scholarship, you need to be admitted to the University. All eligible applicants who are offered study places will be automatically considered for the scholarship. No separate application is needed. Find more detailed information about the application process directly under the link – Danish Government Scholarships.