Scholarships in Denmark

Apply for the most recent Scholarships in Denmark for International Students

Denmark is a part of Scandinavia and is located in Northern Europe. Denmark consists of a very large amount of seas and oceans, this is manifested in a close distance of about 50 km between everywhere in Denmark and a sea. Large islands of Zealand, Lolland-Falster and Funen, as well as about 429 other islands in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, are all located in Denmark.

Universities in Denmark

Higher education in Denmark is offered by a wide range of universities, business academies, university colleges and a number of specialized institutions. The nationally acceptable education system is in accordance with the Bologna process which is:

  • Bachelors Degree- 3 years
  • Masters Degree- 2 years
  • Doctoral Degree- 3 years

The creation and upkeep of higher education institutions are the responsibility of the Denmark Ministry of Higher Education and Science. That being said, some institutions within the arts is to the Ministry of Culture.

Amongst all universities in Denmark, the major and well-known ones are:

  • University of Copenhagen
  • Aarhus University
  • Technical University of Denmark
  • Aalborg University
  • Copenhagen Business School

Other universities in Denmark are the University of Southern Denmark, Roskilde University and more.

Scholarships in Denmark

Denmark is becoming a desired destination for international students from diverse countries of the world.

Scholarships in Denmark are available to both Danish and international students. In this context, you will find some of the handiest programs such as:

  • The Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements
  • Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programs in Denmark
  • Danish Government Scholarships for Highly Qualified Non-EU/EEA students
  • Danish State Tuition Fee Waivers and Scholarships at Roskilde University
  • IT University of Copenhagen State Scholarships
  • Danish Government Scholarships at University College of Denmark
  • Aarhus University 30 Fully Financed Ph.D. Fellowships Denmark
  • The University of Southern Denmark Ph.D. Fellowships in Contemporary Middle East Studies
  • D. Scholarship in Planning Tools for Stormwater Pollution Management, Denmark
  • D. Scholarship at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Denmark

Not all these scholarships are fully paid, some have certain specifications but as regards the eligibility, all of the scheme requires good academic standings in immediate past certificates.

Below are the most recent scholarships in Denmark for international students to study for undergraduate, masters and Doctoral degrees

Danish Government Masters in Engineering Scholarship 2024/2025 for International Students

The Danish Government through the University of Denmark is pleased to offer scholarships to certain overseas candidates of the highest quality, in recognition of the important investment that overseas students are making in their education. Application Deadline: 1st February 2024 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: non-EU/EEA countries To be taken at (country): Denmark About the Award: There are … Read more

Novo Nordisk International Talent Programme 2024 (Funded to Study at University of Copenhagen)

Novo Nordisk International Talent Programme is awarded to students from select universities in the world to study at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Students from Africa for the programme this year are expected to come from the University of Cape Town and other IARU Universities (See Universities List below). Application Deadlines: 25th October, 2023 1st April, … Read more

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in Journalism, Media and Globalization 2023/2025

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship in Journalism, Media and Globalization welcome applications from graduate students worldwide. You can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, or as a self-funded student. Application Deadline: 10th January, 2023 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: international To be taken at (country): A consortium of eight universities from Europe, North and South America, and … Read more

Study in Denmark: FIG Foundation PhD Scholarships 2021 for Developing Countries

International Federation of Surveyors (in French Fédération Internationale des Géomètres abbreviated FIG) is offering scholarships to students from developing countries interested in studying for a PhD degree and in surveying/geomatics. Application Deadline: 1st June 2021. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Developing Countries To be taken at (country): Denmark Field of Study: Surveying and other related fields Type: PhD Eligibility: Applicants shall: be studying for a … Read more

Danish Government Cultural Agreement Scholarships 2020/2021 for International Students

The Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements are aimed at highly qualified exchange students wishing to immerse themselves in studies of the Danish language and culture or other fields of study related to Denmark. Application Deadline: 2nd March 2020 at 23:59 (CET) Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries:  China Japan Egypt Russia Republic of Korea To … Read more

UCL Denmark Fully-funded Nursing Scholarships for International Students 2018/2019

University College Lillebælt is awarding Nursing scholarships (tuition waiver and stipends) to international students wishing to undertake Nursing short courses at the University for the 2018/2019 academic year. Application Deadlines: 1st November 2017 – for Spring 2018 February 2018 – for Autumn 2018 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: International. Switzerland or Turkey are NOT eligible To be taken at (country): … Read more

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