🇩🇰 SDU Danish Government Scholarship 2026 – Full Tuition Scholarships for International Students in Denmark

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

Bachelor’s Degree (BSc)
Master’s Degree (MSc)

Eligible Programmes

Master’s Programmes (Sønderborg Campus)

MSc in Engineering – Electronics/Electrical Engineering
MSc in Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
MSc in Engineering – Mechatronics

Bachelor’s Programmes (Vejle Campus)

BSc in Artificial Intelligence
BSc in Computer Science
BSc in Interactive Technology Engineering
BSc in Software Engineering

Value / Benefits

Full or partial tuition fee waiver
Covers:
- 2 years for MSc programmes
- 3 years for BSc programmes
Covers 30 ECTS per semester
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:

Be a non-EU/EEA citizen
Apply to an eligible SDU programme
Be studying at:
- Sønderborg campus (MSc) OR
- Vejle campus (BSc)
Not be eligible for the Danish State Grant (SU)
Maintain satisfactory academic progress (minimum 30 ECTS per semester)

Selection Criteria

Bachelor Level

Performance in uniTEST (online admission test)
Online interview
Academic merit
Motivation to study at SDU

Master Level

Bachelor’s GPA
Academic background
Online technical interview
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:

Apply for admission to an eligible SDU programme
Upload all required documents
SDU automatically considers you for the scholarship
Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews
Scholarship awarded based on merit ranking

Interview Process

Bachelor’s

Based on uniTEST results
Interview in early June
Maths questions + motivation discussion

Master’s

Interview between 19 – 27 February
Technical questions related to programme entry requirements

Duration

Full duration of the programme
Renewable each semester based on academic performance

Additional Notes

Scholarship is competitive
Limited number available
Must maintain 30 ECTS per semester
Exceeding 30 ECTS per semester is not covered
Scholarship can be discontinued for poor academic performance
Priority is given to top-ranked candidates
One interview even if multiple programmes are selected

For more information and application:

Visit the official website of the SDU Danish Government Scholarship 2026