Aarhus University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Hyun Lee
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Updated February 19, 2026
Aarhus, Denmark
Location
38,000
Population
4
Number of Scholarships

To help students manage tuition and living expenses, Aarhus University connects to scholarships across different funding levels. Here are several top options to review first.

Among the university based funding routes linked to Aarhus University, these scholarships tend to stand out for their level of support and overall value. Assistantships is a partially funded award, and the listed benefits often include salary (varies according to position and department).

To broaden funding options beyond institutional awards at Aarhus University, these external and government scholarships are commonly considered as well. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships is fully funded, and coverage often includes tuition fees, living allowance, and visa fees. Danish Government Scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students is fully funded and typically covers up to full tuition fee waivers and grants toward living expenses.

To see every scholarship associated with this institution and compare coverage and eligibility, browse the sections below.

What Scholarship Recipients Say:

"Before that, I pursued a master’s in Culture, Communication and Globalization at Aalborg University, supported by a Danish government scholarship for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students. Later, I was selected for a fully funded PhD position at Aarhus University."

Danish Government Scholarship for Highly Qualified Non-EU/EEA Students MA in Culture, Communication, and Globalization & PhD in Global Studies

— Meina Jia Sandal

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"At Aarhus University (PhD): The research environment was both vibrant and supportive. I benefited from seminars, workshops, teaching, and international collaborations, while receiving consistent guidance and encouragement from my supervisor and colleagues. With full funding, I could dedicate myself entirely to my research. During the program, I also had the chance to work at PolyU in Hong Kong, which broadened my academic and cultural perspectives even further."

Fully Funded Employed PhD Program (Aarhus University) PhD in Global Studies

— Meina Jia Sandal

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"Both Aalborg and Aarhus universities have well-organized international offices that assist with orientation, visa procedures, housing, and language support. They also provide guidance in navigating administrative matters and integrating into campus life."

Danish Government Scholarship for Highly Qualified Non-EU/EEA Students MA in Culture, Communication, and Globalization & PhD in Global Studies

— Meina Jia Sandal

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"Yes, throughout both my master’s and PhD, all courses and seminars were conducted in English, which made the programs fully accessible to international students who did not speak Danish. In addition, I was able to take advantage of free Danish language courses offered during my first five years in Denmark, which helped me integrate better into daily life outside the classroom."

Danish Government Scholarship for Highly Qualified Non-EU/EEA Students MA in Culture, Communication, and Globalization & PhD in Global Studies

— Meina Jia Sandal

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Aarhus University Scholarship Recipients

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Meina Jia Sandal

PhD in Global Studies
China
Fully Funded Employed PhD Program

Meina Jia Sandal from China earned her PhD in Global Studies at Aarhus University and previously completed her Master’s in Culture, Communication, and Globalization at Aalborg University, supported by the Danish Government Scholarship for Highly Qualified Non-EU/EEA Students (2016–2018). Her master’s scholarship included a full tuition waiver, and her PhD was fully funded through an employed PhD position at Aarhus University.

Read her story to discover how she secured this fully funded Danish Government Scholarship.

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Can Aygün

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Türkiye
Danish Government Scholarship

Can Aygün from Türkiye completed his Master’s in Advanced Migration Studies at the University of Copenhagen after receiving multiple scholarship offers and selecting the option that best aligned with his academic and professional goals. With an interdisciplinary background in History, Sociology, and International Relations and a deep interest in global migration dynamics, he chose this path to strengthen his research skills and broaden his understanding of human mobility in Europe.

Read his story to discover how he secured this fully funded scholarship.

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Mohammad Tanvir Rahman

Master’s in Economics and Business Administration (Information Management)
Bangladesh
Danish Government Scholarship

Mohammad Tanvir Rahman from Bangladesh completed his Master’s in Economics and Business Administration (Information Management) at Aarhus University through the fully funded Danish Government Scholarship. With a strong background in Management Information Systems and professional experience in Bangladesh’s banking and financial sector, he chose this path to deepen his IT and information-management expertise while gaining valuable international exposure.

Read his story to discover how he secured this fully funded scholarship.

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Aarhus University Admissions

Here are the official admission pages for Aarhus University:

DegreeAdmissions Pages
Bachelor'sInternational Students Admissions Page
Master'sInternational Students Admissions Page

Aarhus University Application Deadlines

Degree Admission Deadline
Bachelor's (International Applicants)March 15, 2026
Master's (September Commencement)January 15, 2026
Master's (January or February Commencement)September 15, 2026

Tuition Fees at Aarhus University for International Students

Degree Tuition Fee Range
Bachelor's Tuition 59,500 - 107,900 Danish Krone
Master's Tuition 59,500 - 113,800 Danish Krone

Please note that tuition fees can vary based on the specific program you choose. To get accurate tuition fee information, be sure to consult the official tuition fee pages.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

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Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships.

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