Overview

The MSc in Environment and Development at the University of Copenhagen combines a scientific approach to environmental resource challenges, particularly in lower income countries.

You specialise in either Agriculture and Ecology or Livelihoods and Governance. No matter which specialisation you choose, the programme gives you a solid methodological and field-based training.

Career Opportunities

The programme gives you career opportunities within development in developing countries. As an MSc in Environment and Development, you can, among other things:

find employment with companies engaging in fair trade, ecology, and global trade e.g., certification, labelling, purchasing, and sales.
become a consultant in a Danish or international organisation specialising in environmental resources and development e.g., the UN’s environment and agriculture organisations UNEP and FAO, or the EU.
work in one of the many organisations focusing on interventions in lower income countries e.g., the Red Cross, Fairtrade, CARE, DanChurchAid, and Save the Children.
work within research in Denmark or at an international research institution e.g., at universities, CGIAR institutions, and government research institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Global Challenges in Environment and Development

Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Environment and Development

Practicing Interdisciplinary Field Research on the Environment

Plant Infection and Disease Management

Tropical Crop Production

Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility

Planning Interdisciplinary Research

Tropical Forest Restoration

Agroforestry

Applied Insect Ecology and Biological Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management View 4 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Denmark

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

To apply for admission to this master's degree programme, you must have completed a qualifying bachelor’s degree or a similar Danish or international degree programme which is assessed to be relevant. Apply for admission via the application portal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

125000 DKK / year

≈ 125000 DKK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Copenhagen

Denmark

7928 - 13456 DKK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Copenhagen

Funding

Scholarships Information

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