Program Overview
The Statistics at University of Copenhagen is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Statistics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 5,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Statistics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Survival analysis - analysis of waiting times
- Ruin problems
- Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods
- Cointegration - stable correlations in explosive processes
- Missing data - when it is informative that data is missing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees that grant direct access
If you hold one of the degrees listed below, you are considered to meet all admission requirements and have direct access to apply to the Master\xc2\x92s programme in Statistics.
- BSc in Mathematics with the BSc elective subject course package in Statistics from the University of Copenhagen (reserved access*)
- BSc in Actuarial Mathematics and Mathematics-Economics from University of Copenhagen if their bachelor\'s degree contains subjecy elements in statistics on a measure theoretical basis (at least 15 ECTS Credits).
- BSc in Mathematics with and elective subject course package in Mathematical Modelling from the University of Aarhus
- BSc in Science and IT with specialisation in Mathematics and with the MSc admission course package in Statistics from the University of Copenhagen
* If your Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree grants reserved access, you are guaranteed a place on the Master\xc2\x92s programme if you apply before the application deadline during the first application period after you complete your Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
Other Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees
If you have a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree other than those listed above, you must submit additional documentation along with your application so the University can evaluate whether or not you meet the admission requirements. Learn about when and how to apply.
Applicants with a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in the field of Science from the University of Copenhagen or another Danish university may be admitted if they have passed the following:
- courses in mathematical analysis, including measure theory (min. 22.5 ECTS credits)
- courses in linear algebra (min. 7.5 ECTS credits)
- courses in statistics based on measure theory (min. 15 ECTS credits)
In addition, you may be admitted, if you after an individual assessment, are deemed to possess educational/academic qualifications equivalent to the requirements listed above.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,380 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Copenhagen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Copenhagen University
Copenhagen University
København, Denmark
Copenhagen University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months