Overview

The Disaster Management at the University of Copenhagen accommodates students with a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of work experience.

Key Benefits

The Master of Disaster Management offers a holistic approach to disaster risk management, equipping you to:

Navigate through a rapidly evolving and complex field of disasters, climate change and humanitarian action.

Discuss and design relevant disaster risk management plans, and demonstrate a solid understanding of core humanitarian values.

Contribute to building resilient societies due to reduce impacts of disasters and increasing problems of climate change.

Make strategic evidence based decisions based on information gathered from diverse stakeholders.

Communicate and collaborate effectively and sensitively with all parties involved.

Additionally, you will form a strong global network with fellow students, fostering interdisciplinary exchange.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Methods

Water Supply and Sanitation in Emergencies

Shelter and Settlements in Disasters

Geo Information in Disaster Situations

Health in Emergencies and Refugee Health

Preparedness and Response to Humanitarian Crises

Research Methodology and Ethics

Disaster Recovery Planning and Development

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

The admission is closed for the full programme.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Disciplines

Management Studies Emergency & Disaster Management View 10 other Masters in Management Studies 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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83

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General requirements

All Bachelor's or Master’s degrees. The qualifying degree must be obtained from a recognised higher education institution in Denmark or abroad.
You must have at least 2 years of relevant work experience after having completed the qualifying degree. Work experience must be full time (minimum 25 hours/week). In special circumstances, the admission committee can assess internship and volunteer work as professional work experience.

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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

165000 DKK / year

≈ 165000 DKK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

125500 DKK / year

≈ 125500 DKK / year

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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Academic requirements

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Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Copenhagen

Funding

Scholarships Information

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