Danish Government Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Begin your academic journey in Denmark with great news — the Danish Government Scholarship is now open for applications. In this article, we will provide complete details about this scholarship program, its advantages, and the step-by-step application process.

The Danish Government Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded award for international students, available only for master’s degree programs. It includes two components: a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly living allowance of DKK 6,090 (before tax) to help cover expenses.

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is recognized as a leading institution and ranked among the world’s top universities. It offers a wide range of higher education opportunities including Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs. With its strong global outlook and vibrant academic environment, SDU provides students with excellent opportunities for growth and international exposure.

Applications are open to full-degree international students from EU/EEA countries as well as students applying through Cultural Agreements for Exchange and Guest programs. The scholarship aims to support talented international learners by providing complete tuition coverage and monthly grants in recognition of their educational commitment.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Master’s
Institution: University of Southern Denmark
Location: Denmark
Available Programs:
- MSc in Engineering – Mechatronics
- MSc in Engineering – Electronics
- MSc in Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
Deadlines:
- February Intake: October 15, 2025
- September Intake: February 01, 2026

Scholarship Coverage

The Danish Government Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:

The scholarship will provide two parts: a full tuition fee waiver and a grant to help cover living costs amounting to DKK 6090 per month before taxes.

Eligibility Criteria for Danish Government Scholarship

To qualify for the Danish Government Scholarship, the candidate must fulfil all of the following requirements:

Required Language: English
You must have English skills comparable to the Danish B level in English if you come to follow courses in English. Exchange students can document it by way of our language requirement form or by way of their secondary school leaving certificate (min. 210 hours at high school level) or an IELTS score of min 6.5. or a TOEFL of min 575/230/88.
Eligible Countries: All Countries
The scholarship is open for candidates who come from a non-EU/EEA country and are eligible to pay tuition fees.
As an exchange or a guest student, you can only follow courses at the master level if you have completed what is equivalent to 180 ECTS credits (i.e., three years of studies) of relevant courses at the university level. Check all General entry requirements for all exchange and guest students.

How to Apply for a Danish Government Scholarship?

Please follow the following instructions to avail the Danish Government Scholarship:

Supporting Documents: To apply, the applicants must upload all required enclosures to the online application form. Do not send them by email or ordinary mail also, upload the Language Requirement Form (paper form: print out, fill in, scan, and upload), and upload a copy of your passport or ID card.
How to apply: To apply for the scholarship, you need to be admitted to the University. All eligible applicants who are offered study places will be automatically considered for the scholarship. No separate application is needed. Find more detailed information about the application process directly under the link – Danish Government Scholarships.