International Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships to Study in Denmark

Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students

Confusion Alert – no not really but you will need to be patient when researching this scholarship but it is well worth your time and energy as it has great benefits. I have listed some information about the scholarship below but please read all the way to the end where I give some next steps that will help you through the process.                Samuel

About Denmark

  • Combining traditional lectures and tutorials with project-based teaching methods, your studies in Denmark will develop your ability to think for yourself, apply new knowledge and work with others to solve complex problems.
  • You will also have the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience. Danish higher education institutions cooperate with business to ensure an up-to-date learning environment where you can learn from industry experts and undertake internships in globally recognized organizations.
  • Furthermore, Danish higher education institutions, science parks and public research institutes all collaborate in leading-edge research with national and international partners. These innovative public-private partnerships provide a stimulating research environment with global job opportunities.

Scholarship Info

Danish higher education institutions receive a limited number of government scholarships each year to fund highly qualified full-degree students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.

In order to be eligible for a scholarship you must be:

  • a citizen of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area or Switzerland
  • enrolled in a full degree higher education program
  • granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark due to education

You are not eligible for a Danish government scholarship if you are:

  • seeking admission to a university level institution of arts, design and architecture
  • have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens
  • have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen who has been granted a residence permit in accordance with the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9a, and who is a citizen of a country that is not acceded to the EU or covered by the EEA agreement
  • a student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund

The scholarships are administered by the Danish higher education institutions, each of which decides which students will receive a scholarship. For further information about the government scholarship, please consult the admission details of the higher education institution of your choice.

  • Please note: The government scholarship consists of two parts and can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your living costs. However, as the scholarships are administered by the individual higher education institution, you should ask for further details at the institution of your choice.

Scholarship NEXT Steps

That last point is very important – here is how you proceed.

  1. 1Choose your field of study – For an undergraduate Scholarships – click here. For a graduate Scholarship – click here.
  2. Follow the links to the school that offers the program you are interested
  3. At the individual schools website read about the application process and APPLY.

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Denmark Ministry of Education Scholarship scheme (2009)

The Danish Ministry of Education Scholarship Scheme is open to highly qualified candidates studying for selected Academy Profession degrees or Professional Bachelor’s programmes. In this section you can find more details about the scheme.

What is The Danish Ministry of Education Scholarship Scheme?

Denmark warmly welcomes highly qualified and motivated students from all over the world. A number of scholarships are therefore offered each year by the Danish Ministry of Education to fund students from countries outside the European Union/ European Economic Area. The scholarships can be awarded for a full degree programme or for part of a degree programme at undergraduate level. The minimum duration of a scholarship is one academic year and it is awarded for full-time studies only. The subject areas which are eligible for funding are listed below.

Who can apply for a scholarship?

In order to be eligible to apply for a scholarship you have to be:
  • A citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
  • Permanently resident in a non-EU/EEA country.
  • Studying in Denmark outside any established exchange programme or another kind of agreement, which waives your tuition fee.

What kind of financial support can I apply for?

The scholarship covers annual tuition fees and a maintenance grant towards your living costs. The grant is approximately DKK 5,000 (approximately 650 Euro) per month.

How and when do I apply?

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, we would strongly recommend you do the following:

  1. Look at the list of subject areas included in the scholarship scheme to find an interesting study programme, which you are qualified to apply to.
  2. Contact the institution which offers the specific study programme you are interested in. The institution will then provide you with the application form. The institution can also inform you about entry requirements, course descriptions, deadlines and student services.
  3. Complete the application form and send it to the institution you are applying to. Guidelines are included on the application form provided by the institution.
  4. Apply for a residence permit. Read the instructions below.
Please note that the deadline for applications at most institutions is in March (for entry the following academic year - August/September). However, please check with the institution you are applying to for exact dates.

When will I be notified about the outcome of my application?

The institution will assess all applications and send a shortlist of candidates to CIRIUS – The National Agency for Internationalisation of Education and Training. CIRIUS and the Danish Ministry of Education will then undertake the final selection. As soon as this process is finalised, the applicants will be notified by the institution where they have applied for a scholarship

How do I apply for a residence permit?

The procedures vary depending on your nationality. Students from outside the EU/EEA should note that they have to apply for the residence permit in their home country. There are also certain financial requirements attached to the process. You can find more information about residence permit in English on the home page of the Danish Immigration Service .

What are my obligations if I am awarded a scholarship?

If you are awarded a scholarship, you are required to follow the programme that you have been awarded a scholarship for. It is not normally possible to transfer your scholarship to another institution. If you do not pass your exams, the scholarship will normally be suspended, except for in exceptional circumstances, e.g. illness, etc. You are also required to submit an annual report with an evaluation of your study experience and stay in Denmark.

Danish Ministry of Education Scholarship Scheme