SDU Danish Government Scholarships 2026 , Denmark (Full Tuition Waivers)
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) offers prestigious Danish Government Scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students. These scholarships aim to recognize the significant investment international students make in their education while encouraging academic excellence in specific bachelor and master programmes at SDU campuses in Vejle and Sønderborg.
The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is a leading public research university in Denmark, renowned for its high-quality education, innovative research, and strong international focus. Established in 1998 through a merger of several institutions, SDU has campuses across Denmark, including Odense, Sønderborg, Esbjerg, Kolding, and Vejle, offering a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programmes in fields such as engineering, computer science, natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge research, and global engagement, attracting students and researchers from around the world. Wit
Degree Level
The scholarship is available for the following programmes:
- Master
- Bachelor
Available Subjects
The scholarship is available for the following programmes:
Master Programmes (Sønderborg Campus):
- MSc in Engineering – Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- MSc in Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
- MSc in Engineering – Mechatronics
Bachelor Programmes (Vejle Campus):
- BSc in Artificial Intelligence
- BSc in Computer Science
- BSc in Interactive Technology Engineering
- BSc in Software Engineering
Note: Applicants eligible for the Danish State Grant cannot receive this scholarship.
Benefits
The Danish Government Scholarship is granted as a full tuition fee waiver, covering:
- Master Programmes: 2 years of tuition fees
- Bachelor Programmes: 3 years of tuition fees
- Credit Coverage: Fee waiver covers up to 30 ECTS per semester. Students must pass at least 20 ECTS per semester to maintain the scholarship.
This tuition waiver allows international students to focus on their studies without financial constraints, making SDU an ideal destination for world-class education in engineering, computer science, and AI.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to international students of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the scholarship:
Bachelor Level:
- Must be a non-EU/EEA citizen applying for one of the bachelor programmes in Vejle.
- Submit an application for admission by March 15.
- Achieve the highest scores in the online admission test (uniTEST).
- Participate in an online interview in early June.
- Priority is given to students from the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, India, Brazil, Malaysia, Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova.
Master Level:
- Must be a non-EU/EEA citizen applying for one of the master programmes in Sønderborg.
- Submit an application for admission by February 1.
- Include all necessary documents:
- Application deposit fee receipt
- Official bachelor’s transcripts and diploma with grades and ECTS/units
- Verified course descriptions
- Self-assessment form (for Electronics and Mechatronics programmes)
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Participate in an online interview between February 19 and 27.
- Priority is given to students from the same list of countries as bachelor programmes.
Selection Process
1. Bachelor Programmes:
- Applicants are evaluated based on uniTEST scores and performance in the online interview.
- The interview includes a few mathematical questions and a short discussion about motivation for studying at SDU.
2. Master Programmes:
- Selection is based on bachelor’s GPA and performance in the online technical interview.
- The interview consists of technical questions related to entry requirements.
- Students applying for multiple programmes will only be considered for their highest priority programme.
Application Procedure
- Apply for Admission to the relevant bachelor or master programme at SDU.
- Upload all required documentation to your online application portal.
- Prepare for the online interview once invited by email.
- No separate scholarship application is required; applicants are automatically considered once they meet admission and eligibility requirements.
