About This Opportunity

Denmark offers government-supported scholarships through its universities to outstanding non-EU/EEA international students pursuing Master's or PhD degrees. Unlike centralised national scholarship schemes, Danish scholarships are primarily administered by individual universities, which award tuition waivers and stipends from government-allocated funds to the most competitive international applicants. Deadlines and available awards vary by institution.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Non-EU/EEA nationality (Ghanaians and most African nationals qualify for non-EU scholarship consideration)
  • Hold a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong academic standing
  • Apply for admission to a Danish university through the university's standard international admissions process — scholarship consideration is typically integrated into the admissions review
  • Meet the specific academic and English language requirements of your target programme (most Danish Master's programmes are taught in English)

What You Get / Benefits

  • Full or partial tuition fee waiver, depending on the institution and award level
  • Some universities also offer a monthly stipend alongside the tuition waiver for highly competitive applicants
  • Access to Denmark's innovative, English-friendly academic environment with strong links to industry and research

How to Apply

  • Visit studyindenmark.dk to browse participating universities and available scholarship information
  • Identify a specific Danish university and Master's or PhD programme that interests you
  • Apply directly to the university's international admissions office — scholarship consideration is usually integrated into the application
  • Indicate your interest in scholarship funding in your application where prompted
  • Confirm programme-specific and institution-specific deadlines, as these vary widely across Danish universities

    • Tips

    • There is no single national application portal — you apply directly to each Danish university, so start with the institution you most want to attend and work from there.
    • Denmark consistently ranks among the world's most innovative and sustainability-focused countries — strong candidates with backgrounds in green technology, design, engineering, or life sciences are particularly well-positioned.
    • Most Danish Master's programmes are fully taught in English, making language access less of a barrier for Ghanaian applicants than in many other European countries.

    ⏰ Deadlines vary by university — check your specific institution's website directly and apply early, as scholarship slots are limited and often awarded first-come among strong applicants.