Danish Government Scholarships 2027 — Non-EU/EEA Students

Denmark funds a limited number of scholarships each year specifically for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students who’ve been admitted to a full degree program at a Danish university. It isn’t a single centralized fund — each participating university (Copenhagen, Aarhus, Southern Denmark, and others) receives its own allocation and runs its own selection process, so eligible applicants are automatically considered once admitted, without filing a separate national scholarship form.

Because places are limited and competitive, only a small share of admitted non-EU/EEA applicants — typically the strongest academically — actually receive an award. It’s still one of the more accessible EU study-funding routes for African students, given Denmark’s high teaching quality and English-taught program options.

What It Covers

• Full or partial tuition fee waiver
• Some university-specific awards add a living stipend or other benefits (varies by institution)
• Tenable for the full length of the degree — up to 3 years for a Bachelor’s, 2 years for a Master’s

Who Can Apply

• Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens applying for a full Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at a Danish university
• Must have applied for admission to an eligible program — scholarship consideration is automatic on admission
• Specific academic thresholds vary by university

Study Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s
Host Country: Denmark
Deadline: For the 2027/28 intake — February 1, 2027 for most Master’s programs, March 15, 2027 for Bachelor’s. Some universities (e.g., Aarhus, Southern Denmark) run slightly earlier deadlines, so confirm with your chosen institution.

How to Apply

Apply for admission directly to your chosen Danish university and academic program. On the application, indicate you wish to be considered for the state scholarship — most universities auto-assess eligible non-EU/EEA applicants, so there’s usually no separate scholarship form.