Scholarships are available for international students interested in studying in Denmark through national and European programs, including institutional agreements, guest student arrangements, and participation in international double degree or joint degree programs. Specific conditions and requirements are associated with the following programs:
Nordplus Students enrolled in a Nordic or Baltic higher education institution may have the opportunity to pursue part of their degree in another Nordic or Baltic country through the Nordplus program.
For additional details, students can reach out to their home university or the national educational agency. To acquire more information about the Nordplus program, please visit www.nordplusonline.org.
Erasmus: The Erasmus program provides students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland with the opportunity to pursue part of their higher education in their home countries through studying abroad, with exchange durations ranging from 2 to 12 months. For additional information, please get in touch with your home university or your country's national educational agency. To find out more about the Erasmus program and determine your eligibility, please visit the European Commission's website. Erasmus Mundus/Joint Master Degree: The Erasmus Mundus program is accessible to both EU/EEA and non-EU/EAA students. Through the Erasmus Mundus initiative, you can apply for a scholarship to pursue specific Master's degree programs. These courses are collaboratively offered by a Danish institution and another European university or college. Individuals interested in these Erasmus Mundus Master courses should contact them directly to obtain details about scholarships and the application process.
Fulbright Denmark promotes cultural understanding through its prestigious educational exchange grant program.
If you are a scholar or postgraduate student from the United States pursuing a master's or Ph.D., you have the opportunity to apply for a Fulbright grant, enabling a full academic year of study and/or research in Denmark.
For detailed information regarding eligibility criteria and the application process for Fulbright grants, please refer to the Fulbright Denmark website.
Danish Government Scholarships for Highly Qualified Non-EU/EEA Students:
Each year, Danish universities receive a limited number of government scholarships to support highly qualified full-degree students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
To qualify for a scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of a country outside the EU, European Economic Area, or Switzerland
- Be enrolled in a full-degree higher education program
- Hold a time-limited residence permit in Denmark for educational purposes
You are not eligible for a Danish government scholarship if you:
- Seek admission to an Artistic Higher Education Institution
- Have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens
- Have been granted a residence permit under the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9c, subsection 1, as the child of a foreign citizen with a residence permit according to the Danish Aliens Consolidations Act §9m, and are a citizen of a non-EU country
- Are a student eligible for a grant according to Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund
The scholarships are administered by Danish universities, with each institution selecting the students who receive the scholarship.
For more information about government scholarships, please refer to the admission details of your chosen higher education institution.
Note: The government scholarship comprises two parts and may include full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants for living costs. As the scholarships are managed by the higher education institutions, it is advisable to inquire directly at your chosen institution for specific details.
