Program Overview
The Nordic: Aquatic Food Production at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) 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 Nordic: Aquatic Food Production 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 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nordic: Aquatic Food Production 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
- A double degree programme of 60 + 60 ECTS
- Three Universities of entry depending on the study track
- The first semester (30 ECTS) with e-learning and courses from four Nordic universities
- Specialisation lines involving combinations of university
- Mobility between universities after the first year of study
- Focus on the entire aquatic value chain from resources to consumption and health
- Strong link to companies in the aquatic food sector
- Aquatic Production (NMBU)
- Natural Resources (NTNU)
- Industrial Production (DTU)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
In order to apply for the international M.Sc. programme in \xc2\x93Aquatic Food Production - Safety & Quality\xc2\x94 (AQFood), you must fulfill a number of requirements. The requirements apply to all applicants regardless of where you decide to submit your application.
Degree Requirements
To apply you need to have a B.Sc. or B.Sc. Eng. degree (corresponding to a minimum of 180 ECTS credits) in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Food science, Food technology, Industrial Engineering, Life science, Environmental sciences or an other comparable degree.
When you apply you have to decide which study track you want to follow, therefore you have to make sure that you fulfill the requirements for both universities in your study track. You are most welcome to contact the relevant universities in you study track to make sure you fulfill these requirements. Please be aware that the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has special requirements. For further information regarding this please contact the Admissions Office.
Language requirements
When applying for admission, you must be able to document your academic achievements and proficiency in English.
TOEFL or IELTS certificates must be original and sent directly to DTU from the test centre.
TOEFL- Paper-based: 580 (written section grade 4,5)
- Computer-based test: 237 (assay writing grade 4,5)
- Internet-based test: 92 (written section grade 22)
English language test exemptions
- Applicants who have completed a university degree instructed in English at a university that is physically located in one of the following countries: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand.
- Applicants who have completed at least a 3-year degree instructed in English in an EU/EEA country.
- Applicants with upper secondary education and a Bachelor\'s degree (issued or ongoing if the applicant is currently enrolled in the last semester) from a Nordic country may be exempted from an additional English test. Please include the school leaving certificate of your upper secondary education into your application package.
Acceptance & Ranking
All applications are academically evaluated by the consortium partner universities. For candidates fulfilling the above requirements, the ranking of students is done on the basis of student\xc2\x92s academic achievements. Admission is based on a joint decision by the admission board of the consortium.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Technical University of Denmark (DTU) 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 Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
The Technical University of Denmark, often simply referred to as DTU, is a polytechnic university and school of engineering. It was founded in 1829 at the initiative of Hans Christian Ørsted as...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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