Partial funding Master's Degree

University of Copenhagen Danish Government Scholarships

· University of Copenhagen

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USD 1,120

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Eligibility

You are required to pay an application deposit fee of DKK 1,120 if you are a citizen from outside EU/EEA or Switzerland and you apply for one or more master’s degree programmes in the same application round.You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you hold a Danish Bachelor’s degree or a Danish Professional Bachelor’s degree.You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you hold a permanent residence permit in Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands).You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you hold a temporary residence permit in Denmark “with a view to” or “with the possibility of” permanent residency in Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) and your permit states “mhp. varigt ophold” or “mmf. varigt ophold”.You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you hold a permanent residence permit in one of the other Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland), provided you maintain your official residence in that country while enrolled at the University of Copenhagen.You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you have become an EU citizen or enjoy equality of treatment with an EU citizen pursuant to the Executive Order on Residence in Denmark for Aliens Falling within the Rules of the European Union (EU Residence Order).You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you have been granted a temporary residence permit cf. section 7 and section 8(1) or 8(2) of the Danish Aliens Act.You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you have been granted a temporary residence permit on the grounds of family reunification, cf. section 9(1) or 9C(1) of the Danish Aliens Act as a consequence of a familial relationship to a foreigner with a residence permit pursuant to section 7 or section 8(1) or (2).You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you have been granted a temporary residence permit cf. section 9B(1) of the Danish Aliens Act.You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you have been granted a residence permit pursuant to Section 9M (previously 9C) of the Danish Aliens Act as a consequence of your parents having been granted residence permits pursuant to Section 9A of the Danish Aliens Act.You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you have been granted a residence permit under the Danish Act on Temporary Residence Permit for Persons who Have Assisted Danish Authorities, etc. in Afghanistan, cf. Danish Ministerial Order no. 1957 of 15 October 2021 as amended by Danish Ministerial Order no. 2141 of 24 November 2021.You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you hold dual citizenship (EU/EEA + non-EU/EEA) and decide to enter Denmark as an EU/EEA citizen.You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you only apply for an Erasmus Mundus programme.You are exempted from paying the application deposit fee if you have been granted a residence permit under the Danish Act on Temporary Residence Permit for Displaced Persons from Ukraine.Applicants with a temporary work permit in Denmark (e.g. Green Card) have to pay the application deposit fee.Applicants with citizenship from countries outside of the EU/EEA or Non-Nordic Countries must pay tuition fees (for possible exemptions please see below).You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you hold a permanent residence permit in Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands).You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you hold a temporary residence permit in Denmark “with a view to” or “with the possibility of” permanent residency in Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) and your permit states “mhp. varigt ophold” or “mmf. varigt ophold”.You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you hold a permanent residence permit in one of the other Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland), provided you maintain your official residence in that country while enrolled at the University of Copenhagen.You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you have become an EU citizen or enjoy equality of treatment with an EU citizen pursuant to the Executive Order on Residence in Denmark for Aliens Falling within the Rules of the European Union (EU Residence Order).You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you have been granted a temporary residence permit cf. section 7 and section 8(1) or 8(2) of the Danish Aliens Act.You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you have been granted a temporary residence permit on the grounds of family reunification, cf. section 9(1) or 9C(1) of the Danish Aliens Act as a consequence of a familial relationship to a foreigner with a residence permit pursuant to section 7 or section 8(1) or (2).You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you have been granted a temporary residence permit cf. section 9B(1) of the Danish Aliens Act.You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you have been granted a residence permit pursuant to Section 9M (previously 9C) of the Danish Aliens Act as a consequence of your parents having been granted residence permits pursuant to Section 9A of the Danish Aliens Act.You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you have been granted a residence permit under the Danish Act on Temporary Residence Permit for Persons who Have Assisted Danish Authorities, etc. in Afghanistan.You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you hold dual citizenship (EU/EEA + non-EU/EEA) and decide to enter Denmark as an EU/EEA citizen.You are exempted from paying tuition fee if you have been granted a residence permit under the Danish Act on Temporary Residence Permit for Displaced Persons from Ukraine.Applicants with a temporary work permit in Denmark (e.g. Green Card) have to pay the tuition fee.

Benefits

Application deposit fee amount: DKK 1,120.If your application is successful, the application deposit fee will be deducted from the first tuition fee payment that you make to the University of Copenhagen.If you are awarded a tuition fee waiver after a successful application, no refund will be given for the application deposit fee.If your application is unsuccessful, or if you are successful but choose not to accept the admission offer, no refund will be given for the application deposit fee.A direct refund of the application deposit fee is possible only in cases where you made one or more payments without having submitted the relevant number of applications, or if you paid the application deposit fee even though you were exempt from it.The tuition fee covers up to three attempts to pass each course.All fee-paying students must pay the tuition fee in full for four consecutive semesters regardless of how many ECTS they are registered for each respective semester.You only need to pay for maximum four semesters. If you do not complete your degree within the prescribed four semesters, you will not need to pay a fifth semester of tuition fees.

How to apply

Pay the application deposit fee before you send your application(s) to the University of Copenhagen (or pay the application deposit fee if you are not exempt).Upload your receipt of payment along with each of your applications for admission. If you cannot receive your receipt, upload a document explaining the issue under the application deposit fee question, complete and submit your application, and then send an email to student guidance to inform them of the missing receipt.If you are exempt from paying the application deposit fee, upload documentation and an explanation along with each of your applications for admission.Submit your application(s). Your application(s) will only be processed if the total amount is paid and your receipt (or documentation and explanation for right to exemption) is uploaded.If your application is successful, use the payment link included with the offer of admission to make tuition payments through the payment portal, following the included instructions on how and when to pay and the term of payment.

Documents required

Receipt of payment for the application deposit fee (uploaded along with each application).If you do not receive your receipt: a document explaining the issue under the application deposit fee question.If exempt from the application deposit fee: documentation and an explanation along with each application for admission.

Student visa for Denmark

The Student Visa allows international students to study in Denmark at a recognized educational institution. It is essential for students fro...

Processing time: Typically 1-3 months, but may vary. Application fee: Ranges from 3,000 DKK to 6,000 DKK; confirm on the official website. Proof of funds: Must demonstrate sufficient funds, typically around 12,500 DKK per month.

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Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

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Official source: https://studies.ku.dk/masters/tuition-fees--scholarships/scholarships--loans-at-ucph/danish-government-scholarships/