Danish Government Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Use this listing to plan your research, not as confirmation of eligibility. Requirements, funding and deadlines can change. Confirm your course and current application cycle with the official provider. An unknown requirement is not a waiver.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- Components
- L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Deadline
- Varies by university/program (e.g., Feb 1, Mar 15, Apr 20 for 2026 intake)
Last verified: 2026-03
About Danish Government Scholarships
Danish Government Scholarships are offered under Denmark's cultural agreements for students from select non-EU/EEA countries. The scholarship provides full or partial tuition fee waivers and a monthly grant for living expenses. Denmark is known for high-quality, research-intensive higher education taught in English.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 83
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Danish Government Scholarships require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in every component. The uniform 6.0 minimum means balanced proficiency across all four skills is essential.
- 2Danish universities run many master's programmes entirely in English. Start your application early, as deadlines fall between January and March, and the IELTS score must be submitted with your application.
- 3Denmark's cost of living is high, so the monthly grant of approximately DKK 6,516 helps but may not cover all expenses. Consider applying for additional university-specific scholarships simultaneously.
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