Study in Denmark with a Tuition-Free Master’s: Aarhus University Danish State Scholarships for Non-EU Students 2025

 Aarhus University Danish State Scholarships for Non-EU Students 2025: Overview

Aarhus University in Denmark offers Danish State Scholarships to a limited number of the most talented non-EU/EEA international students applying for Master’s degree programs. These highly competitive scholarships provide tuition fee waivers and, in some cases, monthly grants to support living expenses.

Scholarship Types by Faculty

• Faculty of Arts: Tuition waiver + monthly grant

• Aarhus BSS (Business and Social Sciences): Tuition waiver + monthly grant

• Faculty of Natural Sciences: Tuition waiver only

• Faculty of Technical Sciences: Tuition waiver only

 Aarhus University Danish State Scholarships for Non-EU Students 2025: Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a non-EU/EEA international student

• Must be liable to pay tuition fees at Aarhus University

• Must apply to a Master’s degree programme at Aarhus University

• Must submit your application by 15 January (for summer intake) or 15 September (for winter intake)

No separate application for the scholarship is required—all eligible applicants are automatically considered during the admission process.

Selection Process

• Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence

• Only 1 or 2 scholarships per programme are typically available

• Some strategic focus is placed on specific countries like India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, USA, Colombia, and Mexico (especially for Natural and Technical Sciences)

• If awarded, the scholarship offer will appear alongside your admission letter, with a short deadline to accept

• If not selected, a tuition fee notification will be sent instead

Important Dates

• Summer admission application deadline: 15 January

• Winter admission application deadline: 15 September

• Scholarship decisions finalized by: 1 April (summer) / 1 November (winter)

• Scholarship acceptance deadline: Specified in your offer letter (usually very short)

What the Scholarship Covers

• Full or partial tuition waiver

• Monthly living grants (varies by faculty and program)

• Assistance with student jobs (in some cases, where living grants are not offered)

Important Notes

• The scholarship is non-transferable to another program at AU

• Students receiving only tuition waivers must show proof of sufficient funds to obtain a student residence permit in Denmark

• Aarhus University does not require separate documents for the scholarship—only apply for admission

How to Apply

1. Choose your eligible Master’s programme

2. Apply for admission through the Aarhus University portal by the deadline

3. Wait for an admission and scholarship decision via the application system

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Aarhus University Danish State Scholarships for Non-EU Students 2025