Here’s genuinely good news for non-EU/EEA students worldwide who have Denmark on their study radar. The Danish Government Scholarship is now available at University of Southern Denmark (SDU), offering full or partial tuition fee waivers for highly qualified international applicants enrolling in selected bachelor’s and master’s programmes.
This opportunity is limited, competitive, and tied to specific campuses and programmes—so if your background matches, this is the moment to pay attention.
What Does this SDU Scholarship Cover?
The Danish Government Scholarship at SDU is awarded as a tuition fee waiver, significantly reducing the cost of studying in Denmark for eligible international students. Successful candidates receive a full tuition fee waiver, covering the standard duration of their programme—two years for master’s (MSc) programmes and three years for bachelor’s (BSc) programmes.
The waiver applies to up to 30 ECTS per semester, which represents a full standard academic workload. If a student enrolls in courses exceeding 30 ECTS in any semester, the additional credits are not covered by the scholarship. To continue receiving the scholarship, students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress, generally defined as completing at least 30 ECTS each semester. Failure to meet this requirement may lead to the scholarship being discontinued in the following semester.
Admissions for MS and BS Programs Details
The table below gives a clear, side-by-side overview of how the Danish Government Scholarship selection process works for bachelor’s and master’s applicants at SDU, highlighting key deadlines, requirements, and interview stages in one place:
| Category | Bachelor’s Programmes | Master’s Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Application | No separate application required; candidates are automatically considered when applying for admission | No separate application required; candidates are automatically considered when applying for admission |
| Application Deadline | March 15, 2026 | February 1, 2026 (applies even if you hold a Danish residence permit) |
| Basis of Selection | Performance in the online uniTEST and an online interview | Bachelor’s GPA and an online interview |
| Shortlisting Method | Applicants with the highest uniTEST scores are shortlisted | Applications are reviewed after document verification |
| Interview Invitation | Sent by email in late May 2026 | Sent shortly after February 15 2026 |
| Interview Period | Early June, 2026 | February 19–27, 2026 |
| Interview Format | Basic mathematical questions and discussion of motivation to study at SDU | Technical questions related to entry requirements |
| Document Requirements | Standard admission documents for the selected programme | All documents must be uploaded at the time of application; no documents accepted by email |
| Multiple Programme Applications | Only one interview if you apply to more than one eligible programme | Scholarship considered only for the highest-priority programme |
Who Is This SDU Scholarship For?
This scholarship is strictly designed for non-EU/EEA citizens who are applying to specific programmes offered at SDU’s Sønderborg and Vejle campuses.
Important to note upfront:
If you are eligible for the Danish State Grant (SU), you cannot be considered for this scholarship.
Apply: https://www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/fees_and_funding/scholarships.