Danish Government Scholarship at the University of Copenhagen
Merit-based tuition waivers and, in some faculties, living-expense grants for non-EU/EEA Master's students at the University of Copenhagen; considered automatically.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Denmark
Funding
Full or partial tuition waiver and/or an amount for basic living costs. Science: tuition plus 22 months of living expenses. Theology: partial tuition waivers only.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens admitted to a UCPH Master's
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Overview
Danish Government Scholarship at the University of Copenhagen is offered by University of Copenhagen for Master’s study in Denmark. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Living expenses
May be included
Full or partial tuition waiver and/or an amount for basic living costs. Science: tuition plus 22 months of living expenses. Theology: partial tuition waivers only. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
- International eligibility
- Science allows at most three recipients per nationality. Living-expense grants are taxable in Denmark, with some nationality exemptions.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Science: bachelor's GPA above 90% and first-priority admission (2025 recipients had at least 98%).
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Not considered.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Denmark
Official eligibility summary
Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland admitted to a UCPH Master's programme who hold a time-limited study residence permit. Awards are based solely on academic achievement, not need. Most applicants do not submit a separate application.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens admitted to a UCPH Master's
Study route
- Master’s study in Denmark
Current-cycle criteria
- Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland admitted to a UCPH Master's programme who hold a time-limited study residence permit. Awards are based solely on academic achievement, not need. Most applicants do not submit a separate application.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Separate scholarship documents
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to a UCPH Master's programme
- 2
Receive nomination through the application portal
- 3
Accept the offer by the stated deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
No general deadline; awards follow admission. Social Sciences awards only for the September intake.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Copenhagen
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.