Copenhagen Business School

Copenhagen Business School (CBS), founded in 1917, is one of Europe’s leading business universities, located in the heart of Denmark’s capital. Renowned for its strong academic rigor and innovative teaching, CBS offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in business, economics, and management many of which are taught in English. The university is known for combining business education with disciplines such as politics, culture, and communication, creating a truly interdisciplinary environment. With a strong international outlook and close ties to industry, CBS prepares students to thrive in a global, sustainable business landscape.


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Scholarship

Undergraduate Scholarships available here:

Native (Danish/EU) Students

  • No tuition fees: Citizens of EU/EEA including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland attend CBS tuition-free.
  • Danish State Educational Support (SU):
    • A monthly grant of up to (€1,340) for Danish students; EU students may qualify if they work part-time (≥10–12 hrs/week).

International (Non-EU/EEA) Students

1. CBS Scholarship Fund

  • Full tuition waiver available to excellent non-EU bachelor applicants few spots per year.
  • Administered through the CBS Scholarship Fund, backed by private donations .

2. Danish Government Scholarships

  • Full or partial tuition waivers, possibly with grants toward living costs (~8,000 DKK/month stipend) for top non-EU/EEA students

3. External & Exchange Scholarships

  • Nordplus: For Nordic/Baltic students monthly stipends for exchanges.
  • Erasmus: EU/EEA exchange funding with monthly support.
  • Erasmus Mundus: Competitive, full-funding for joint degrees
  • Private and external grants: Includes Fulbright, OFID, Rotary, etc., though many target postgraduate students .

Average Scholarship & Support

Scholarship Type

Coverage

Eligibility & Notes

EU/EEA Tuition & SU

100% tuition + SU grant (~10,000 DKK/month)

EU/EEA students; SU requires part-time work

CBS Fund, Non-EU Full Tuition Waiver

100% tuition

Competitive; few per year

Danish Government Scholarship

Full/partial tuition + 8,000 DKK/month stipend

For top non-EU students; submitted with application

Nordplus / Erasmus

Monthly stipend for exchange (~€400–700/month)

Based on home university participation

Erasmus Mundus

Full tuition + living allowance + travel

For select joint-degree programs, both EU and non-EU

External Scholarships

Varies (tuition or stipend)

Many target graduate students, but some are open to undergrads

Key Takeaways & Extras

  • EU/EEA students enjoy free tuition and financial support via SU if working part-time.
  • Non-EU students can apply for full/partial tuition waivers via CBS’s internal fund or the Danish Government scheme automatic consideration during admission .
  • International applicants can also explore exchange options (Erasmus/Nordplus) or joint-degree schemes under Erasmus Mundus .
  • Additional private grants exist (OFID, Fulbright, Rotary), but many cater to postgraduate candidates.
  • Living costs in Copenhagen are high (~7,900–13,400 DKK/month), so even full tuition waivers may leave living costs uncovered. Many students take part-time roles (10–15 hrs/wk) and/or secure SU

Graduate Scholarships available here:

International (Non‑EU/EEA) Master’s Scholarships

1. CBS Scholarship Fund (Government Scholarships)

  • Coverage: Full tuition waiver + monthly stipend DKK 8,000, for up to 22 months
  • Awarded to: ~25 top non‑EU/EEA master’s applicants per year
  • Eligibility: Full admission (unconditional); assessed based on academic excellence and motivation not financial need

Average Value: Tuition (~DKK 114,000/year) + stipend (~DKK 8,000 × 22 months) ≈ DKK 276,000+ total benefit

2. Danish Government Scholarships

  • Coverage: Full or partial tuition waivers and/or grants toward living costs (~DKK 7,800/month)
  • Awarded to: Competitive international applicants (exact numbers vary annually)
  • Eligibility: Automatically considered upon admission; top academic performers

3. MBA-Specific Scholarships

  • DSEB Scholarship: 30% tuition waiver, merit-based
  • e-fellows MBA Scholarship: 40% tuition waiver, for leadership-potential candidates
  • Waldemar Schmidt Scholarship: DKK 100,000 (approx. €13,400), often for Brazilian applicants
  • Executive Scholarship of Excellence: Variable merit-based tuition reduction

Danish/EU Graduates

  • No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  • Students may work part-time and qualify for Danish SU support, often up to DKK 10,000/month

PhD Scholarships & Doctoral Funding

PhD Scholarships (Research Fellow, Traditional & 4+4 Scheme)

  • Fully salaried positions (approx. DKK 28,990–35,015/month) + pension (~17.1%), plus tuition, office, travel, and course costs
  • Fields include Finance, Economics, AI/Data Science competitive & project-based
  • Eligibility: Master’s degree, high GPA (e.g., Danish grade ≥ 8.2), strong research proposal

Average Value: Monthly net income ~DKK 29k–35k, totaling ~DKK 1.0–1.3 million over 3 years

Additional Insights

  • Automatic Consideration: Top non‑EU/EEA applicants are automatically evaluated for master’s scholarships during the application process
  • PhD Positions are advertised per department with defined eligibility application involves CV, project, transcripts, and interviews
  • MBA Funding varies by track and background excellence in leadership, career, or nationality-specific (e.g., Waldemar Schmidt for Brazilian students)
  • Living Costs in Copenhagen are high (~DKK 8–13k/month), so even full-fee scholarships may require part-time work or external funding
  • EU Students: No tuition fees + ability to work part-time with SU support an excellent financial model

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Eligibility criteria

General Academic Requirements for undergraduates:

1. Secondary Education Completion

You must have completed a recognized upper secondary education (equivalent to the Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate). Examples include:

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
  • European Baccalaureate (EB)
  • GCE A-levels
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (with sufficient academic depth for your country)
  • Danish upper secondary education (STX, HHX, HTX, HF)

CBS evaluates foreign qualifications based on the guidelines provided by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

2. Subject-Specific Requirements

Each CBS bachelor program has its own specific subject requirements, such as:

  • Mathematics at a certain level (e.g., equivalent to Danish level B or A)
  • English at a certain level (often Danish level B)
  • In some cases: social science, history, or other subjects at particular levels

You must have passed these required subjects with minimum grades, usually equivalent to a Danish 6.0 GPA or higher.

English Language Proficiency

If your secondary education was not taught in English or does not meet CBS’s English level requirement, you’ll need to prove English proficiency through one of the following:

Test

Minimum Score

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

TOEFL iBT

88

Cambridge English

C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE), Grade C or better

PTE Academic

59

Note: Some programs (like International Business) may require English at a higher level (Danish level A).

Mathematics Requirement

Many CBS programs require Mathematics at Danish level B or A, depending on the program. This corresponds to:

  • At least 2–3 years of math during upper secondary education
  • For competitive programs, Mathematics level A may be mandatory (e.g., for International Business)

Application Documents

  • Final school leaving certificate and transcript (translated into English/Danish if needed)
  • Proof of English proficiency (if required)
  • Proof of meeting subject-specific entry requirements
  • Passport or national ID copy

Visa & Residence Permit (For Non-EU Applicants)

  • Must apply for a residence permit for studies
  • Proof of sufficient funds (~DKK 6,397/month) required

General Academic Requirements for graduates:

Bachelor’s Degree

  • You must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or higher education institution.
  • The degree must be equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree and meet the academic content requirements of the specific Master's program you are applying to.

2. Program-Specific Requirements

Each Master's program has its own academic prerequisites, which usually include:

  • Specific number of ECTS credits in relevant subjects (e.g., economics, business administration, mathematics, social sciences).
  • For example, the MSc in Economics and Business Administration requires:
    • 30 ECTS in Business Administration
    • 15 ECTS in Economics
    • 15 ECTS in Quantitative Methods or Mathematics/Statistics

 If you lack some of the required content, your application may be rejected even if your degree is from a recognized institution.

3. English Language Proficiency

If your previous degree was not taught in English, you must prove your English proficiency:

Test

Minimum Requirement

IELTS Academic

Overall score of 7.0

TOEFL iBT

Minimum score of 94

Cambridge English

C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Grade C or higher)

PTE Academic

Minimum score of 68

The English requirement is strict and must be fulfilled at the time of application.

4. Required Application Documents

  • Bachelor’s degree diploma and transcript (with course descriptions and ECTS or credit hours)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Passport or national ID
  • Optional: CV, motivational statement, and letters of recommendation (depending on program)

5. Application Timeline

  • Application opens: Usually mid-November
  • Application deadline (non-EU/EEA): 15 January (noon CET)
  • Application deadline (EU/EEA): 1 March (noon CET)

6. Additional Notes for International Students

  • Non-EU/EEA applicants must pay tuition fees unless they receive a scholarship.
  • Students may also apply for tuition waivers or the Danish Government Scholarship (via CBS).
  • After receiving admission, students must apply for a residence permit and show proof of sufficient financial means.

Accommodation

Visa

University Video

Undergraduate Scholarships available here:

Native (Danish/EU) Students

  • No tuition fees: Citizens of EU/EEA including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland attend CBS tuition-free.
  • Danish State Educational Support (SU):
    • A monthly grant of up to (€1,340) for Danish students; EU students may qualify if they work part-time (≥10–12 hrs/week).

International (Non-EU/EEA) Students

1. CBS Scholarship Fund

  • Full tuition waiver available to excellent non-EU bachelor applicants few spots per year.
  • Administered through the CBS Scholarship Fund, backed by private donations .

2. Danish Government Scholarships

  • Full or partial tuition waivers, possibly with grants toward living costs (~8,000 DKK/month stipend) for top non-EU/EEA students

3. External & Exchange Scholarships

  • Nordplus: For Nordic/Baltic students monthly stipends for exchanges.
  • Erasmus: EU/EEA exchange funding with monthly support.
  • Erasmus Mundus: Competitive, full-funding for joint degrees
  • Private and external grants: Includes Fulbright, OFID, Rotary, etc., though many target postgraduate students .

Average Scholarship & Support

Scholarship Type

Coverage

Eligibility & Notes

EU/EEA Tuition & SU

100% tuition + SU grant (~10,000 DKK/month)

EU/EEA students; SU requires part-time work

CBS Fund, Non-EU Full Tuition Waiver

100% tuition

Competitive; few per year

Danish Government Scholarship

Full/partial tuition + 8,000 DKK/month stipend

For top non-EU students; submitted with application

Nordplus / Erasmus

Monthly stipend for exchange (~€400–700/month)

Based on home university participation

Erasmus Mundus

Full tuition + living allowance + travel

For select joint-degree programs, both EU and non-EU

External Scholarships

Varies (tuition or stipend)

Many target graduate students, but some are open to undergrads

Key Takeaways & Extras

  • EU/EEA students enjoy free tuition and financial support via SU if working part-time.
  • Non-EU students can apply for full/partial tuition waivers via CBS’s internal fund or the Danish Government scheme automatic consideration during admission .
  • International applicants can also explore exchange options (Erasmus/Nordplus) or joint-degree schemes under Erasmus Mundus .
  • Additional private grants exist (OFID, Fulbright, Rotary), but many cater to postgraduate candidates.
  • Living costs in Copenhagen are high (~7,900–13,400 DKK/month), so even full tuition waivers may leave living costs uncovered. Many students take part-time roles (10–15 hrs/wk) and/or secure SU

Graduate Scholarships available here:

International (Non‑EU/EEA) Master’s Scholarships

1. CBS Scholarship Fund (Government Scholarships)

  • Coverage: Full tuition waiver + monthly stipend DKK 8,000, for up to 22 months
  • Awarded to: ~25 top non‑EU/EEA master’s applicants per year
  • Eligibility: Full admission (unconditional); assessed based on academic excellence and motivation not financial need

Average Value: Tuition (~DKK 114,000/year) + stipend (~DKK 8,000 × 22 months) ≈ DKK 276,000+ total benefit

2. Danish Government Scholarships

  • Coverage: Full or partial tuition waivers and/or grants toward living costs (~DKK 7,800/month)
  • Awarded to: Competitive international applicants (exact numbers vary annually)
  • Eligibility: Automatically considered upon admission; top academic performers

3. MBA-Specific Scholarships

  • DSEB Scholarship: 30% tuition waiver, merit-based
  • e-fellows MBA Scholarship: 40% tuition waiver, for leadership-potential candidates
  • Waldemar Schmidt Scholarship: DKK 100,000 (approx. €13,400), often for Brazilian applicants
  • Executive Scholarship of Excellence: Variable merit-based tuition reduction

Danish/EU Graduates

  • No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  • Students may work part-time and qualify for Danish SU support, often up to DKK 10,000/month

PhD Scholarships & Doctoral Funding

PhD Scholarships (Research Fellow, Traditional & 4+4 Scheme)

  • Fully salaried positions (approx. DKK 28,990–35,015/month) + pension (~17.1%), plus tuition, office, travel, and course costs
  • Fields include Finance, Economics, AI/Data Science competitive & project-based
  • Eligibility: Master’s degree, high GPA (e.g., Danish grade ≥ 8.2), strong research proposal

Average Value: Monthly net income ~DKK 29k–35k, totaling ~DKK 1.0–1.3 million over 3 years

Additional Insights

  • Automatic Consideration: Top non‑EU/EEA applicants are automatically evaluated for master’s scholarships during the application process
  • PhD Positions are advertised per department with defined eligibility application involves CV, project, transcripts, and interviews
  • MBA Funding varies by track and background excellence in leadership, career, or nationality-specific (e.g., Waldemar Schmidt for Brazilian students)
  • Living Costs in Copenhagen are high (~DKK 8–13k/month), so even full-fee scholarships may require part-time work or external funding
  • EU Students: No tuition fees + ability to work part-time with SU support an excellent financial model

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General Academic Requirements for undergraduates:

1. Secondary Education Completion

You must have completed a recognized upper secondary education (equivalent to the Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate). Examples include:

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
  • European Baccalaureate (EB)
  • GCE A-levels
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (with sufficient academic depth for your country)
  • Danish upper secondary education (STX, HHX, HTX, HF)

CBS evaluates foreign qualifications based on the guidelines provided by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

2. Subject-Specific Requirements

Each CBS bachelor program has its own specific subject requirements, such as:

  • Mathematics at a certain level (e.g., equivalent to Danish level B or A)
  • English at a certain level (often Danish level B)
  • In some cases: social science, history, or other subjects at particular levels

You must have passed these required subjects with minimum grades, usually equivalent to a Danish 6.0 GPA or higher.

English Language Proficiency

If your secondary education was not taught in English or does not meet CBS’s English level requirement, you’ll need to prove English proficiency through one of the following:

Test

Minimum Score

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

TOEFL iBT

88

Cambridge English

C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE), Grade C or better

PTE Academic

59

Note: Some programs (like International Business) may require English at a higher level (Danish level A).

Mathematics Requirement

Many CBS programs require Mathematics at Danish level B or A, depending on the program. This corresponds to:

  • At least 2–3 years of math during upper secondary education
  • For competitive programs, Mathematics level A may be mandatory (e.g., for International Business)

Application Documents

  • Final school leaving certificate and transcript (translated into English/Danish if needed)
  • Proof of English proficiency (if required)
  • Proof of meeting subject-specific entry requirements
  • Passport or national ID copy

Visa & Residence Permit (For Non-EU Applicants)

  • Must apply for a residence permit for studies
  • Proof of sufficient funds (~DKK 6,397/month) required

General Academic Requirements for graduates:

Bachelor’s Degree

  • You must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or higher education institution.
  • The degree must be equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree and meet the academic content requirements of the specific Master's program you are applying to.

2. Program-Specific Requirements

Each Master's program has its own academic prerequisites, which usually include:

  • Specific number of ECTS credits in relevant subjects (e.g., economics, business administration, mathematics, social sciences).
  • For example, the MSc in Economics and Business Administration requires:
    • 30 ECTS in Business Administration
    • 15 ECTS in Economics
    • 15 ECTS in Quantitative Methods or Mathematics/Statistics

 If you lack some of the required content, your application may be rejected even if your degree is from a recognized institution.

3. English Language Proficiency

If your previous degree was not taught in English, you must prove your English proficiency:

Test

Minimum Requirement

IELTS Academic

Overall score of 7.0

TOEFL iBT

Minimum score of 94

Cambridge English

C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Grade C or higher)

PTE Academic

Minimum score of 68

The English requirement is strict and must be fulfilled at the time of application.

4. Required Application Documents

  • Bachelor’s degree diploma and transcript (with course descriptions and ECTS or credit hours)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Passport or national ID
  • Optional: CV, motivational statement, and letters of recommendation (depending on program)

5. Application Timeline

  • Application opens: Usually mid-November
  • Application deadline (non-EU/EEA): 15 January (noon CET)
  • Application deadline (EU/EEA): 1 March (noon CET)

6. Additional Notes for International Students

  • Non-EU/EEA applicants must pay tuition fees unless they receive a scholarship.
  • Students may also apply for tuition waivers or the Danish Government Scholarship (via CBS).
  • After receiving admission, students must apply for a residence permit and show proof of sufficient financial means.

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