Location: Denmark
Program: Postgraduate – Master’s Degree
Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA International Students
Duration: Same with course
Deadline: September 15, 2026
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The Aarhus University Danish State Scholarship is a prestigious, government-funded award available to a limited number of the most talented non-EU/EEA applicants admitted to Master’s degree programmes at Aarhus University in Denmark. The scholarship can take the form of a full or partial tuition fee waiver, and in some cases also includes a monthly grant towards living expenses for the duration of the programme particularly for students admitted through the Faculty of Arts and Aarhus BSS, while the Faculties of Natural Sciences and Technical Sciences offer tuition waivers only. No separate scholarship application is required; when applicants submit their Master’s degree application by the specified deadline, the university automatically considers them for a scholarship as part of the overall academic assessment of their qualifications. Typically, only one or two scholarships are offered per programme, and if selected, students will receive their scholarship offer together with their admission letter, with a very short deadline to accept.
Aarhus University is one of Scandinavia’s leading research universities, founded in 1928 and located in Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city. Consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, AU is renowned for its research-intensive academic culture, innovative learning environment, and strong international outlook, offering a wide range of English-taught Master’s programmes across the faculties of Arts, Business and Social Sciences (Aarhus BSS), Natural Sciences, Technical Sciences, and Health. With a vibrant international student community and a strong commitment to academic excellence and global engagement, Aarhus University provides a world-class setting for students from across the globe to develop as scholars, researchers, and future leaders.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full or partial tuition fee waiver for the duration of the Master’s programme
- Monthly living grant towards living expenses
- Tuition fee waiver only at the Faculties of Natural Sciences and Technical Sciences (with possible assistance in finding student employment)
- Automatic consideration upon submission of the Master’s degree application — no separate scholarship application required
- Students from developing countries (as defined by the Danish Tax Council) may be exempt from paying tax in Denmark on monthly grants
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be a non-EU/EEA student liable to pay tuition fees at Aarhus University; EU/EEA and Swiss students are not eligible for Danish state scholarships at AU
- Must apply for a Master’s degree programme at Aarhus University no later than January 15 (summer admission) or September 15 (winter admission) to be considered for a scholarship
- Must meet the academic entry requirements for the chosen Master’s degree programme
- No additional documentation is required for scholarship consideration — the application for admission simultaneously serves as the scholarship application
- The scholarship is tied specifically to the chosen Master’s degree programme and cannot be transferred to a different programme at Aarhus University
- Students who are not awarded a scholarship at the time of their admission letter may still be considered for a tuition waiver at a later date, up to the acceptance deadline of April 1 (summer) or November 1 (winter), particularly for Natural and Technical Sciences
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The Aarhus University Danish State Scholarship is awarded through an academic merit-based selection process conducted simultaneously with the general admissions review, with priority given to applicants who demonstrate the strongest and most excellent academic qualifications among all eligible non-EU/EEA applicants; due to the very limited number of scholarships available typically only one or two per programme not all highly qualified applicants can be accommodated, and at some faculties strategic consideration may additionally be given to specific degree programmes or applicants from particular countries, meaning that the overall selection reflects both academic excellence and institutional priorities at the faculty level.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
