Aarhus University
Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarships available :
Native
(EU/EEA/Swiss/Danish) students
- Danish State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme (SU):
- Available to EU/EEA/Swiss with work ≥ 10–12 hrs/week.
- Typical SU grant: DKK 6,000/month (~€800)
International
(non-EU/EEA/Swiss) undergraduate students
Tuition
& fees
- Application fee:
~100 EUR (750 DKK) .
Scholarships
& support
1.
Danish
State Scholarships
o
Primarily
for master’s, not undergrad
o
No separate undergrad fee waiver for
non-EU/EEA students.
2.
Nordplus
Programme / Tuition Waivers
o
Exchange/legal partner students from
Nordic/Baltic countries may get support.
o
Not typical for full-degree
undergrad students
3.
Private
& external grants
o
Faculty-specific or home-country
sponsorships (e.g., Vilhelm Christiansens Fond, Ramboll Scholarship)
o
Eligibility, deadlines, and stipend
size vary – usually modest (~25,000 DKK/€3,350 for Ramboll).
4.
Home
country scholarships
o
Examples: Indonesian LPDP
(master’s-specific).
o
Indian students may tap education
foundations or government schemes.
o
Not managed directly by AU.
Average
scholarship amounts
- Tuition waivers:
Vary from partial to full (€8,500–€12,600/year).
- Monthly living grants (for master’s only): ~DKK 6,000–7,000 (€800–€900).
- Private awards:
Often small (<€5,000), though individual schemes like Ramboll offer
~€3,300 .
Eligibility
& application tips
- Native/EU students:
- Exempt tuition.
- SU grants require part-time work and EU/EEA
citizenship/residency.
- International undergrad (non-EU):
- Must pay full tuition.
- Automatically considered only for master’s-level state
scholarships, not undergrad.
- Should explore external scholarships back home or via
global foundations.
- Faculty-specific grants require high GPA, motivation,
early application.
Additional
considerations
- Scholarship limitations:
- No direct undergraduate state scholarships for non-EU students at AU.
- Undergrad international students mostly rely on external
or private grants.
- Work on campus:
- Allowed for up to 20 hrs/week (90 hrs/month) if
residence permit permits
- Be sure to check tax obligations when working
alongside grants.
- Exchange options:
- If eligible via exchange programs (Nordplus, Erasmus),
tuition and some living costs may be covered.
Master’s
Scholarships
1.
Danish State Scholarships for Non‑EU/EEA/Swiss Students
- Eligibility:
Non‑EU/EEA/Swiss applicants to Master’s programmes, automatically
considered upon admission
- Amount:
Full or partial tuition waiver (€8,000–15,300/year), plus a monthly living
grant for Arts and BSS faculties only
- Faculty Variations:
- Arts/BSS:
Tuition waiver + living allowance
- Natural/Technical Sciences: Tuition waiver only
- Amount specifics:
Other sources indicate up to €15,300 waiver, occasional monthly grants
- Application:
No separate form simply apply by deadlines (15 Jan for summer, 15 Sep for
winter)
- Selection:
Based on academic excellence; around 1–2 awards per programme; quotas
favor students from India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, USA, Colombia,
Mexico.
2.
Faculty / External Scholarships
- LPDP (Indonesia):
Full coverage including tuition & living stipend.
- Global Education Programme (Russia): Supports select students in specific fields.
- Canadian / US Loans & Grants: AU accepts Canadian loans and facilitates US
enrollment confirmation for existing borrowers.
- Erasmus Mundus / Nordplus: Travel, tuition, living allowances for eligible
exchange masters
PhD
Scholarships & Fellowships
1.
PhD Fellowships via Graduate Schools
Aarhus University funds multiple
types of PhD scholarships:
- 3‑year Fellowships
(for those with MSc): Full employment + tuition + overhead
- 4‑year Scholarships
(after BA + initial MSc credits): Part A includes stipend, Part B includes
employment salary
- 5‑year Integrated (BA + MSc + PhD): Direct pathway with scholarship
- Industrial PhDs:
University‑industry collaborations via Innovation Fund Denmark
Coverage: Tuition, research costs, salary/stipend. Arts PhDs also
get travel & programme support (~40,000 DKK) .
2.
External/Co‑funded PhDs
- Self-funded candidates or those with external grants
allowed, provided full documentation
- Arts Faculty has calls for externally funded
fellowships (e.g., Carlsberg Foundation)
Eligibility
& Application Guidelines
- Master’s Scholarships:
- Must be non‑EU/EEA/Swiss, apply by deadlines, and have
strong academic records.
- Arts and BSS students get extra living grants; others
get tuition-only waivers.
- Priority to select nationalities, but open to top
candidates worldwide.
- PhD Fellowships:
- Require MSc (or relevant credits); apply via open
calls or predefined projects.
- Employment/fellowship includes salary & benefits.
- External funding accepted with clear proof; arts calls
include external plus overhead support.
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
General
Eligibility for Undergraduate Programs
- Completion of Upper Secondary Education
- Must have completed a secondary/high school diploma
equivalent to the Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate
(e.g., Class 12 for Indian students, A-levels, IB diploma, etc.).
- Documents must be officially translated into English
or Danish if not originally issued in one of these languages.
- Subject-Specific Requirements
- Some programs have specific subject requirements
(e.g., Mathematics at a certain level for Economics or Natural Sciences).
- These are matched against Danish subject levels: A
(highest), B, or C (lowest).
- You must document that your subjects meet the required
level and duration.
- Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements
- Your GPA must be comparable to the Danish system. Each
program has a minimum GPA requirement, often determined annually
based on applicant competition.
- A high GPA increases your chances due to limited
seats.
- English Language Proficiency
- Required for all undergraduate programs taught in
English. Accepted tests:
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum 83
- IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of
6.5
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2
Proficiency
- Some students with prior
education in English may be exempt (must provide proof).
- Danish Language Proficiency (if applicable)
- Required only if you apply to a program taught
in Danish.
- You must pass Danish language tests, such as Studieprøven
or Dansk A, depending on the course.
- Quota System for EU/EEA Students
- Admissions may be offered under Quota 1 (GPA-based)
or Quota 2 (holistic assessment):
- Quota 1: Based strictly on grades.
- Quota 2: Based on motivation,
experience, personal qualifications, etc.
- Non-EU applicants are generally assessed through Quota
1 equivalent criteria.
- Application Documentation
- Must submit:
- High school diploma +
transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Motivation letter (if
requested)
- Additional documents
(depending on program)
Graduate
Admission Eligibility - Aarhus University
1.
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
- You must hold a relevant and accredited bachelor’s
degree from a recognized university.
- The degree must be directly relevant to the
Master’s program you’re applying for.
- Minimum study load: 180 ECTS credits (usually 3 years
of full-time study).
- Field Relevance
- Some programs have specific subject requirements.
For example: - MSc in Computer Science
requires a strong foundation in programming and algorithms.
- MSc in Economics and Business
requires prior coursework in micro/macroeconomics, statistics, and
mathematics.
- Minimum GPA
- No fixed GPA threshold, but competitive GPA is
expected.
- A GPA of above 70–75% (first division) from
Indian/Asian systems or equivalent is typically competitive.
2.
English Language Proficiency
Required for all programs taught in
English. Accepted tests include:
|
Test |
Minimum
Required Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
83 |
|
Cambridge English |
C1 Advanced (180+) |
|
Danish upper secondary |
English level B with min. 3.0
grade |
- Native English speakers and applicants with a full
degree from a recognized English-taught university may be exempt (subject
to verification).
3.
Program-Specific Requirements
Some faculties/programs may ask for:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Portfolio
(e.g., Architecture, Design)
- Research proposal
(for pre-PhD or research-track MScs)
- Work experience
(optional, but may strengthen applications in programs like Business or
Engineering)
4.
Supplementary Courses or Entry Exams
- If your bachelor’s background is only partially
relevant, you might be offered conditional admission with the
requirement to complete supplementary coursework.
- No entrance exams
are required for most programs.
5.
Documentation Checklist
All applicants must upload:
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- English language test result
- Passport copy
- Program-specific documents (e.g., CV, statement of
purpose, etc.)
- Certified translations (if original documents are not
in English or Danish)
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Undergraduate Scholarships available :
Native
(EU/EEA/Swiss/Danish) students
- Danish State Educational Grant and Loan Scheme (SU):
- Available to EU/EEA/Swiss with work ≥ 10–12 hrs/week.
- Typical SU grant: DKK 6,000/month (~€800)
International
(non-EU/EEA/Swiss) undergraduate students
Tuition
& fees
- Application fee:
~100 EUR (750 DKK) .
Scholarships
& support
1.
Danish
State Scholarships
o
Primarily
for master’s, not undergrad
o
No separate undergrad fee waiver for
non-EU/EEA students.
2.
Nordplus
Programme / Tuition Waivers
o
Exchange/legal partner students from
Nordic/Baltic countries may get support.
o
Not typical for full-degree
undergrad students
3.
Private
& external grants
o
Faculty-specific or home-country
sponsorships (e.g., Vilhelm Christiansens Fond, Ramboll Scholarship)
o
Eligibility, deadlines, and stipend
size vary – usually modest (~25,000 DKK/€3,350 for Ramboll).
4.
Home
country scholarships
o
Examples: Indonesian LPDP
(master’s-specific).
o
Indian students may tap education
foundations or government schemes.
o
Not managed directly by AU.
Average
scholarship amounts
- Tuition waivers:
Vary from partial to full (€8,500–€12,600/year).
- Monthly living grants (for master’s only): ~DKK 6,000–7,000 (€800–€900).
- Private awards:
Often small (<€5,000), though individual schemes like Ramboll offer
~€3,300 .
Eligibility
& application tips
- Native/EU students:
- Exempt tuition.
- SU grants require part-time work and EU/EEA
citizenship/residency.
- International undergrad (non-EU):
- Must pay full tuition.
- Automatically considered only for master’s-level state
scholarships, not undergrad.
- Should explore external scholarships back home or via
global foundations.
- Faculty-specific grants require high GPA, motivation,
early application.
Additional
considerations
- Scholarship limitations:
- No direct undergraduate state scholarships for non-EU students at AU.
- Undergrad international students mostly rely on external
or private grants.
- Work on campus:
- Allowed for up to 20 hrs/week (90 hrs/month) if
residence permit permits
- Be sure to check tax obligations when working
alongside grants.
- Exchange options:
- If eligible via exchange programs (Nordplus, Erasmus),
tuition and some living costs may be covered.
Master’s
Scholarships
1.
Danish State Scholarships for Non‑EU/EEA/Swiss Students
- Eligibility:
Non‑EU/EEA/Swiss applicants to Master’s programmes, automatically
considered upon admission
- Amount:
Full or partial tuition waiver (€8,000–15,300/year), plus a monthly living
grant for Arts and BSS faculties only
- Faculty Variations:
- Arts/BSS:
Tuition waiver + living allowance
- Natural/Technical Sciences: Tuition waiver only
- Amount specifics:
Other sources indicate up to €15,300 waiver, occasional monthly grants
- Application:
No separate form simply apply by deadlines (15 Jan for summer, 15 Sep for
winter)
- Selection:
Based on academic excellence; around 1–2 awards per programme; quotas
favor students from India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, USA, Colombia,
Mexico.
2.
Faculty / External Scholarships
- LPDP (Indonesia):
Full coverage including tuition & living stipend.
- Global Education Programme (Russia): Supports select students in specific fields.
- Canadian / US Loans & Grants: AU accepts Canadian loans and facilitates US
enrollment confirmation for existing borrowers.
- Erasmus Mundus / Nordplus: Travel, tuition, living allowances for eligible
exchange masters
PhD
Scholarships & Fellowships
1.
PhD Fellowships via Graduate Schools
Aarhus University funds multiple
types of PhD scholarships:
- 3‑year Fellowships
(for those with MSc): Full employment + tuition + overhead
- 4‑year Scholarships
(after BA + initial MSc credits): Part A includes stipend, Part B includes
employment salary
- 5‑year Integrated (BA + MSc + PhD): Direct pathway with scholarship
- Industrial PhDs:
University‑industry collaborations via Innovation Fund Denmark
Coverage: Tuition, research costs, salary/stipend. Arts PhDs also
get travel & programme support (~40,000 DKK) .
2.
External/Co‑funded PhDs
- Self-funded candidates or those with external grants
allowed, provided full documentation
- Arts Faculty has calls for externally funded
fellowships (e.g., Carlsberg Foundation)
Eligibility
& Application Guidelines
- Master’s Scholarships:
- Must be non‑EU/EEA/Swiss, apply by deadlines, and have
strong academic records.
- Arts and BSS students get extra living grants; others
get tuition-only waivers.
- Priority to select nationalities, but open to top
candidates worldwide.
- PhD Fellowships:
- Require MSc (or relevant credits); apply via open
calls or predefined projects.
- Employment/fellowship includes salary & benefits.
- External funding accepted with clear proof; arts calls
include external plus overhead support.
No results found
General
Eligibility for Undergraduate Programs
- Completion of Upper Secondary Education
- Must have completed a secondary/high school diploma
equivalent to the Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate
(e.g., Class 12 for Indian students, A-levels, IB diploma, etc.).
- Documents must be officially translated into English
or Danish if not originally issued in one of these languages.
- Subject-Specific Requirements
- Some programs have specific subject requirements
(e.g., Mathematics at a certain level for Economics or Natural Sciences).
- These are matched against Danish subject levels: A
(highest), B, or C (lowest).
- You must document that your subjects meet the required
level and duration.
- Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements
- Your GPA must be comparable to the Danish system. Each
program has a minimum GPA requirement, often determined annually
based on applicant competition.
- A high GPA increases your chances due to limited
seats.
- English Language Proficiency
- Required for all undergraduate programs taught in
English. Accepted tests:
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum 83
- IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of
6.5
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2
Proficiency
- Some students with prior
education in English may be exempt (must provide proof).
- Danish Language Proficiency (if applicable)
- Required only if you apply to a program taught
in Danish.
- You must pass Danish language tests, such as Studieprøven
or Dansk A, depending on the course.
- Quota System for EU/EEA Students
- Admissions may be offered under Quota 1 (GPA-based)
or Quota 2 (holistic assessment):
- Quota 1: Based strictly on grades.
- Quota 2: Based on motivation,
experience, personal qualifications, etc.
- Non-EU applicants are generally assessed through Quota
1 equivalent criteria.
- Application Documentation
- Must submit:
- High school diploma +
transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Motivation letter (if
requested)
- Additional documents
(depending on program)
Graduate
Admission Eligibility - Aarhus University
1.
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
- You must hold a relevant and accredited bachelor’s
degree from a recognized university.
- The degree must be directly relevant to the
Master’s program you’re applying for.
- Minimum study load: 180 ECTS credits (usually 3 years
of full-time study).
- Field Relevance
- Some programs have specific subject requirements.
For example: - MSc in Computer Science
requires a strong foundation in programming and algorithms.
- MSc in Economics and Business
requires prior coursework in micro/macroeconomics, statistics, and
mathematics.
- Minimum GPA
- No fixed GPA threshold, but competitive GPA is
expected.
- A GPA of above 70–75% (first division) from
Indian/Asian systems or equivalent is typically competitive.
2.
English Language Proficiency
Required for all programs taught in
English. Accepted tests include:
|
Test |
Minimum
Required Score |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 overall |
|
TOEFL iBT |
83 |
|
Cambridge English |
C1 Advanced (180+) |
|
Danish upper secondary |
English level B with min. 3.0
grade |
- Native English speakers and applicants with a full
degree from a recognized English-taught university may be exempt (subject
to verification).
3.
Program-Specific Requirements
Some faculties/programs may ask for:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Portfolio
(e.g., Architecture, Design)
- Research proposal
(for pre-PhD or research-track MScs)
- Work experience
(optional, but may strengthen applications in programs like Business or
Engineering)
4.
Supplementary Courses or Entry Exams
- If your bachelor’s background is only partially
relevant, you might be offered conditional admission with the
requirement to complete supplementary coursework.
- No entrance exams
are required for most programs.
5.
Documentation Checklist
All applicants must upload:
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- English language test result
- Passport copy
- Program-specific documents (e.g., CV, statement of
purpose, etc.)
- Certified translations (if original documents are not
in English or Danish)