SDU Danish Government Scholarship 2026 – Full Tuition Scholarships for International Students in Denmark
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Overview
The SDU Danish Government Scholarship is a prestigious tuition-fee scholarship funded by the Danish Government and offered through the University of Southern Denmark (SDU).
It is designed to attract highly qualified non-EU/EEA students to specific high-demand programmes in engineering, technology, and computer science.
The scholarship provides a full or partial tuition fee waiver, enabling international students to study in Denmark at little or no tuition cost, while maintaining strict academic performance standards.
Scholarship Name
Danish Government Scholarship (SDU International Scholarship Scheme)
Host University
University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Campuses: Sønderborg & Vejle, Denmark
Level of Study
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Bachelor’s Degree (BSc)
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Master’s Degree (MSc)
Eligible Programmes
Master’s Programmes (Sønderborg Campus)
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MSc in Engineering – Electronics/Electrical Engineering
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MSc in Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
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MSc in Engineering – Mechatronics
Bachelor’s Programmes (Vejle Campus)
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BSc in Artificial Intelligence
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BSc in Computer Science
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BSc in Interactive Technology Engineering
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BSc in Software Engineering
Value / Benefits
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Full or partial tuition fee waiver
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Covers:
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2 years for MSc programmes
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3 years for BSc programmes
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Covers 30 ECTS per semester
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Automatically deducted from tuition fees
What the Scholarship Covers
✅ Tuition fees (full or partial waiver)
❌ Accommodation
❌ Living expenses
❌ Travel costs
❌ Health insurance
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be a non-EU/EEA citizen
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Apply to an eligible SDU programme
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Be studying at:
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Sønderborg campus (MSc) OR
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Vejle campus (BSc)
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Not be eligible for the Danish State Grant (SU)
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Maintain satisfactory academic progress (minimum 30 ECTS per semester)
Selection Criteria
Bachelor Level
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Performance in uniTEST (online admission test)
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Online interview
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Academic merit
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Motivation to study at SDU
Master Level
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Bachelor’s GPA
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Academic background
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Online technical interview
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Programme priority ranking
Application Deadline
Bachelor’s Applicants
15 March 2026
Master’s Applicants
1 February 2026
How to Apply
No separate scholarship application required
Steps:
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Apply for admission to an eligible SDU programme
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Upload all required documents
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SDU automatically considers you for the scholarship
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Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews
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Scholarship awarded based on merit ranking
Interview Process
Bachelor’s
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Based on uniTEST results
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Interview in early June
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Maths questions + motivation discussion
Master’s
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Interview between 19 – 27 February
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Technical questions related to programme entry requirements
Duration
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Full duration of the programme
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Renewable each semester based on academic performance
Additional Notes
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Scholarship is competitive
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Limited number available
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Must maintain 30 ECTS per semester
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Exceeding 30 ECTS per semester is not covered
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Scholarship can be discontinued for poor academic performance
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Priority is given to top-ranked candidates
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One interview even if multiple programmes are selected
For more information and application:
Visit the official website of the SDU Danish Government Scholarship 2026