Danish Government Scholarship for Master's Programs in Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, and Business at University of Southern Denmark University of Southern Denmark in Denmark

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is offering the Danish Government Scholarship for 2026, targeting international students from non-EU/non-EEA countries, including Ethiopia and other African nations. This opportunity is available for selected English-taught Master’s degree programs at SDU, a top-ranked European university known for its research labs and innovation hubs.

Eligible fields of study include Engineering & Technology (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security), Computer Science & IT (Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, IT Product Development), Natural & Applied Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Climate & Energy Engineering), Health & Life Sciences (Biomedical Engineering, Public Health, Molecular Biology, Biomedicine), and Business, Economics & Social Sciences (Economics, International Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Public Management). Note that scholarships are not available for Bachelor programs and only selected Master’s programs are eligible.

The scholarship provides a full or partial tuition fee waiver and a monthly living allowance of approximately DKK 3,000–3,500, paid for 10–12 months per year. Additional benefits include access to Danish research facilities, a pathway to European jobs and PhD programs, and eligibility for Denmark’s post-study work permit. Students can also work up to 20 hours per week during their studies.

Eligibility criteria require applicants to be non-EU/non-EEA citizens with a relevant Bachelor’s degree and strong academic performance (high GPA preferred). The application process involves applying to an eligible Master’s program at SDU using the provided link. This scholarship is ideal for students seeking advanced study and research opportunities in Denmark, with strong support for career development and further academic pursuits.