Fully Funded Scholarships in Denmark 2027: University of Copenhagen Offers Scholarships to Students from Rwanda and South Africa

Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers postgraduate study opportunities in Denmark through the GeoAI for Land Systems Science partnership. This initiative brings together the University of Copenhagen, the University of Rwanda, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal to enhance education, research collaboration, and academic mobility in geospatial artificial intelligence and land systems science. The funding is provided through the Danida Knowledge & Innovation Programme, covering the period from 2026 to 2032. The broader partnership plans to award 51 scholarships through 2030, which include 31 full-degree scholarships and 20 exchange scholarships. For the September 2027 intake, the current call provides seven full 22-month scholarships.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to students enrolled at the University of Rwanda or the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The programme targets individuals interested in fields such as climate science, computer science, geography, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence. Applicants must consult the official scholarship call to confirm exact programme-specific eligibility requirements and the specific number of awards available to their institution.

What you get

Selected participants receive funding to support postgraduate studies at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. The current call offers seven full-degree scholarships, each lasting 22 months. Participating students gain access to master's programmes spanning geography and geoinformatics, computer science, and climate change, depending on admission requirements and the official call.

Key dates

The expected start date for the studies is September 2027. The deadline to submit applications is 15 November 2026.