The University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarships 2027 offer competitive funding opportunities for outstanding international students who want to pursue a Master’s degree in Denmark.

The scholarships are funded through the Danish Government Scholarship programme and administered by the University of Copenhagen. They are intended for highly qualified students from countries outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees in Denmark.

Depending on the faculty and the scholarship awarded, funding may include a full or partial tuition-fee waiver, a grant toward basic living expenses, or both. The number of scholarships is limited, and awards are made on the basis of academic achievement rather than financial need.

For the September 2027 intake, the University of Copenhagen’s application portal for international Master’s applicants is scheduled to open on November 15, 2026. The application deadline is January 15, 2027, at 23:59 Danish time.

Degree Level

The University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarship is available for eligible Master’s degree programmes.

The scholarship does not constitute a general funding scheme for Bachelor’s or PhD programmes. Students interested in doctoral funding should explore the University of Copenhagen’s separate PhD funding opportunities.

Eligible Master’s programmes may be offered across several faculties, but scholarship availability and funding conditions vary by faculty and programme.

Available Subjects

The University of Copenhagen offers Master’s programmes across a wide range of academic disciplines. Scholarship availability depends on the faculty and the specific programme.

Potential fields include:

• Agricultural Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Business-related and Economics programmes
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Environmental Sciences
• Food Science
• Health Sciences
• Immunology
• International Development
• Law
• Mathematics
• Medicine-related research fields
• Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Physics
• Political Science
• Public Health
• Social Sciences
• Sustainability
• Veterinary-related sciences

Applicants should check the University of Copenhagen’s Master’s programme catalogue and the relevant faculty’s scholarship information before applying. Scholarship availability is not guaranteed for every programme.

The scholarship may provide one or both of the following benefits:

• Full tuition-fee waiver
• Partial tuition-fee waiver
• Grant toward basic living expenses

The exact award depends on the faculty and the applicant’s academic performance. Not every recipient receives a living allowance, and some scholarships cover tuition fees only.

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences offers a very limited number of scholarships to academically outstanding non-EU/EEA students.

Depending on the award, funding may cover:

• Tuition fees and living expenses; or
• Tuition fees only.

Living grants are subject to Danish tax legislation, although tax treatment may differ according to the recipient’s circumstances and nationality.

Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science offers a limited number of scholarships to outstanding non-EU/EEA applicants to eligible MSc programmes.

The scholarship can cover:

• Tuition fees
• Living expenses for up to 22 months

The faculty has particularly demanding academic expectations. Its published guidance states that applicants generally need a Bachelor’s grade-point average above 90% to be considered through their first-priority application. The faculty also reports that the recipients of its scholarships in 2025 had a GPA of at least 98%.

These figures relate specifically to the Faculty of Science and should not be treated as a universal GPA requirement for every University of Copenhagen scholarship.

Faculty of Humanities

• Eligible non-EU/EEA applicants to Master’s programmes at the Faculty of Humanities are automatically considered for Danish Government Scholarships.
• No separate scholarship application or additional scholarship documents are required under the faculty’s published process.

Faculty of Social Sciences

• The Faculty of Social Sciences has a very limited number of Danish Government Scholarships, generally around two to three per year.
• The scholarships are awarded in connection with the September intake. Applicants are informed through their admission offer whether they have received a scholarship or must pay tuition fees.

Faculty of Theology

• The Faculty of Theology offers a very limited number of Danish Government Scholarships, generally fewer than four per year.
• These awards are provided as partial tuition-fee waivers and do not include a grant covering basic living expenses.
• Applicants should be prepared to pay the remaining tuition fees and their living costs.

Not every University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarship is fully funded.

Some awards cover both tuition fees and living expenses, while others provide only full or partial tuition-fee waivers. The exact funding package depends on the faculty and the award offered.

For example, the Faculty of Science states that its scholarship can cover tuition fees and living expenses for up to 22 months. By contrast, the Faculty of Theology offers partial tuition-fee waivers without a living-cost grant.

Applicants should therefore check the scholarship conditions for their intended programme and make a realistic budget for any expenses that are not covered.

Eligible Nationalities

The Danish Government Scholarship at the University of Copenhagen is intended for eligible international applicants from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.

Applicants generally must:

• Hold citizenship of a country outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
• Be admitted to an eligible Master’s degree programme at the University of Copenhagen.
• Be granted a time-limited Danish residence permit for higher education, where required.
• Meet the university’s other scholarship eligibility conditions.

Some applicants may be ineligible if they have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens or qualify for Danish State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme support under the applicable rules.

Applicants should check the official eligibility conditions carefully because nationality alone may not determine whether tuition fees or scholarship rules apply.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarship 2027, applicants must generally:

• Be an international applicant from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
• Apply for an eligible Master’s degree programme.
• Meet the academic admission requirements of the selected programme.
• Meet the programme’s English-language requirements.
• Be liable for tuition fees under the applicable Danish rules.
• Be eligible for a time-limited residence permit for study in Denmark, where required.
• Submit a complete admission application before the deadline.
• Meet any additional faculty-specific scholarship requirements.

The scholarship is awarded on academic merit. Financial need is not considered in the general selection process.

Applicants should also note that the scholarship is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee a scholarship.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must meet the entry requirements of their selected Master’s programme.

These generally include:

• A recognized Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant academic preparation for the chosen Master’s programme.
• Required subject credits or prerequisites, where applicable.
• English-language proficiency.
• Submission of the required academic documents.

The precise requirements vary by programme and faculty.

For example, the Faculty of Science publishes a GPA threshold above 90% for scholarship consideration through a first-priority application. This is a faculty-specific condition rather than a university-wide academic threshold.

Applicants should consult the individual programme page for the applicable admission criteria and the relevant faculty’s scholarship conditions.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the English-language requirements of their chosen Master’s programme.

The accepted tests, minimum scores, and exemptions can vary by programme. Applicants should check the programme’s official admission page for details about:

• IELTS Academic
• TOEFL
• Other accepted English-language qualifications
• Exemptions based on previous education, where applicable

Applicants should not assume that a single English test score applies to every Master’s programme at the University of Copenhagen.

Required Documents

The documents required depend on the chosen Master’s programme and the applicant’s educational background.

Applicants may need to provide:

• Valid passport or identification documents
• Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Official academic transcripts
• English-language test results, where required
• Course-specific supporting documents
• Other materials required by the admission portal

The scholarship does not normally require a separate application form. Eligible applicants are automatically considered as part of the admission evaluation process.

Applicants should make sure their admission application is complete because the university uses the information and documents submitted for admission when assessing scholarship eligibility.

How Winners Are Selected

The University of Copenhagen awards Danish Government Scholarships competitively based on academic achievement.

The university does not consider financial need as the main selection criterion for these awards.

Selection may take into account:

• Academic results
• Quality of previous qualifications
• Relevance of the applicant’s academic background
• Fulfilment of programme admission requirements
• Faculty-specific scholarship criteria

The number of scholarships is limited. At the Faculty of Science, for example, only a small number of awards are available, and applicants must meet the faculty’s published academic requirements.

Application Procedure

Applicants should follow these steps to be considered for the University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarship 2027.

Step 1: Choose a Master’s Programme

• Explore the University of Copenhagen’s Master’s programmes and identify an eligible programme that matches your previous education and academic goals.

Step 2: Check Scholarship Availability

• Review the scholarship information published by the faculty offering your chosen programme.
• Check whether scholarships are available, what they cover, and whether the faculty has additional academic requirements.

Step 3: Review Admission Requirements

• Confirm that you meet the programme’s academic, language, and other admission requirements.

Step 4: Prepare Your Documents

• Prepare your academic transcripts, degree certificate, passport information, English-language evidence, and any other documents required by your programme.

Step 5: Apply for Admission

• Submit your Master’s application through the University of Copenhagen’s official application portal when it opens.
• For the September 2027 intake, the portal is scheduled to open on November 15, 2026.

Step 6: Automatic Scholarship Consideration

• Eligible non-EU/EEA applicants to the university’s Master’s programmes are automatically considered for Danish Government Scholarships. There is no separate university-wide scholarship application.
• Faculty-specific conditions still apply, and not every eligible applicant will receive an award.

Step 7: Check Your Application Portal

• Monitor your application portal and university email for admission messages and scholarship information.
• If offered a scholarship, accept it within the deadline stated in the offer. The university may withdraw the scholarship offer if the required response is not submitted on time.

Application Deadline

For international applicants from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland applying for a Master’s programme beginning in September 2027, the University of Copenhagen currently lists the following schedule:

• Application portal opens: November 15, 2026
• Application deadline: January 15, 2027, at 23:59 Danish time
• Admission response: By March 13, 2027, according to the current published schedule

The scholarship is considered through the admission process, so applicants should submit their complete programme application by the deadline.

Some programmes may have additional requirements or specific conditions. Applicants should always verify the deadline on the official page of their chosen Master’s programme.