Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students

Danish universities with the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who are admitted to a full degree programme and hold a time-limited study residence permit in Denmark. Universities choose the recipients; there is no central application. Artistic institutions are excluded.

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About this opportunity

Danish universities award a small number of scholarships to non-EU students from government funds. You do not apply to the government; ask the university when you apply for admission.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who are admitted to a full degree programme and hold a time-limited study residence permit in Denmark. Universities choose the recipients; there is no central application. Artistic institutions are excluded.
2. Note the deadline. Dec – Mar (usually together with your admission application, Dec – Mar for the September intake - ask your chosen university) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. University admission application; academic transcripts; degree certificates; language proof; scholarship documents requested by university.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

University-specific academic selection

Profile of past winners

Varies by institution and annual allocation

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Tips from our advisors

1. Search the official university admissions page; scholarship consideration may be automatic or require a separate application
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
6. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
7. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students?

Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who are admitted to a full degree programme and hold a time-limited study residence permit in Denmark. Universities choose the recipients; there is no central application. Artistic institutions are excluded.

What does Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students cover?

Full or partial tuition and/or living-cost support, decided by the university

When is the deadline for Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students?

Dec – Mar (usually together with your admission application, Dec – Mar for the September intake - ask your chosen university) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students?

Host countries: Denmark.

What documents do I need for Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students?

University admission application; academic transcripts; degree certificates; language proof; scholarship documents requested by university.

How are applicants selected for Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students?

University-specific academic selection

How much work is the Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students application?

High