Program Overview
The Geography and Geoinformatics at University of Copenhagen is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Geography and Geoinformatics 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 Geography and Geoinformatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dynamic Geomorphology - Processes and Landscapes
- Environment, Society and Development
- Geoinformatics
- Global Environment Soil Sciences
- Transformation of Cities and Landscapes
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 Geography & Geoinformatics.
- BSc in Geography & Geoinformatics from the University of Copenhagen (reserved access*)
- BSc in Geography & Geoinformatics from the University of Copenhagen, another Danish or Nordic university
- BSc in Surveying and Mapping, or Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning from Aalborg University
- BSc in International Development Studies from Roskilde University (with a social science or natural-science basic programme)
- BSc in Natural Resources
- BSc in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark
* 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.
Applicants with a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in a natural science from the University of Copenhagen may be admitted if their programme includes courses from the bachelor programme in Geography & Geoinformatics corresponding to at least 60 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