Danish Government Scholarships 2027-2028 Denmark

Open to citizens of non-EU/EEA countries and non-Switzerland citizens.

Must be enrolled or applying for a full-degree higher education master's program at a participating Danish higher education institution.

Must be granted a time-limited residence permit for the purpose of higher education in Denmark.

Applicants who qualify for free higher education under Danish law (e.g., permanent residence holders, EU/EEA citizens, or exchange students) are ineligible.

Completed master's program application form

Official bachelor's degree certificate and academic transcripts

Certificate of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL)

Passport copy (photo and bio-data page)

Statement of Purpose / Motivation letter

Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume

Recommendation letters (as specified by individual university program guidelines)

Select an eligible full-degree master's program at a participating Danish university (e.g., University of Copenhagen, DTU, Aarhus University).

Submit your master's degree program application through the Danish centralized admissions portal (Optagelse.dk or university-specific portals).

Complete the scholarship section within the program application or submit a separate university scholarship form where required.

Universities assess candidates automatically or based on submitted academic merit documentation alongside program admission.