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University of Copenhagen Scholarship Programme

University of Copenhagen

A merit-based scholarship covering both tuition and living expenses for outstanding non-EU/EEA students admitted to a master's programme in Denmark.

Fully FundedDenmarkPostgraduateMerit
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Full Description

The University of Copenhagen Scholarship Programme offers full or partial scholarships to highly qualified students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are admitted to a two-year master's programme. In addition to a tuition waiver, top scholars also receive a stipend to help cover living costs in Copenhagen.

Benefits

Full or partial tuition fee waiver
Monthly grant for living expenses (for full scholarship recipients)
Access to Copenhagen's research and academic resources

Eligibility Criteria

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen liable for tuition fees
Admitted to an eligible full-time master's programme
Outstanding academic record in the bachelor's degree

Required Documents

University of Copenhagen master's application
Academic transcripts and degree certificate
Motivation letter
Letters of recommendation

Application Process

  1. Apply for an eligible master's programme by the relevant international deadline (typically mid-January to March, varies by programme)
  2. Indicate interest in the scholarship as part of the application
  3. Faculty committees assess applicants for both admission and scholarship simultaneously

Important Information

Only a limited number of programmes participate in the scholarship scheme each year; check programme-specific pages before applying.
FundingFull tuition + monthly stipend
CountryDenmark
Study LevelPostgraduate
CategoryMerit
EligibilityHighly qualified non-EU/EEA applicants admitted to a full-time master's programme at the University of Copenhagen
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