Apply for the University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarships 2027. Full or partial tuition waiver and living support for non-EU/EEA Master’s students.

Dreaming of pursuing an advanced postgraduate degree at one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious research institutions? Applications for the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) Danish Government Scholarships 2027 offer highly talented international graduates the opportunity to study in Denmark.

Funded under the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, these competitive scholarships are designed to attract top-tier students from non-EU/EEA countries across natural sciences, health, humanities, and social sciences.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: Denmark
• Host Institution: University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
• Funded By: Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science
• Degree Level: Master’s Degree (MSc / MA)
• Eligible Nationalities: International Students from Non-EU/EEA & non-Swiss countries
• Separate Application: No (Automatic consideration with Master’s degree admission)

Scholarship Benefits & Financial Coverage

The Danish Government Scholarship program at UCPH offers substantial financial assistance:

• Tuition Fee Waiver: Full or partial tuition fee exemption covering the duration of the 2-year Master’s degree program.
• Living Allowance (Select Candidates): A monthly stipend or financial grant to assist with living expenses in Copenhagen (subject to faculty allocation).
• Access to World-Class Facilities: Modern laboratories, advanced academic libraries, and international research clusters.
• Global Academic Environment: Study in English-taught programs with researchers from around the globe.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for scholarship consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Citizenship: Citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland.
2. Academic Excellence: Must possess an outstanding academic record (high GPA, generally in top percentiles) in a relevant 3- or 4-year Bachelor’s degree.
3. Admission Offer: Must be offered admission to a full-time Master’s degree program as their first-priority choice at the University of Copenhagen.
4. Language Requirement: Demonstrated proficiency in English (IELTS minimum 6.5 or TOEFL equivalent depending on department criteria).

Application Timeline & How to Apply

• Portal Opens: November 15, 2026
• Non-EU/EEA Application Deadline: January 15, 2027 (at 23:59 CET)
• Admission & Scholarship Decisions: March – May 2027
• Program Start: September 1, 2027

How It Works:

There is no separate scholarship application form. Simply complete your online Master’s degree admission application through the official UCPH application portal before the deadline. All eligible non-EU/EEA applicants offered admission are automatically assessed by the Faculty Admissions Board for the scholarship.

📌 Important Disclaimer: Always apply directly via the official University of Copenhagen website (ku.dk). The university never charges third-party agency fees for scholarship allocation or admission processing.