Program Overview
The Water and Environment 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 Water and Environment 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 5,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,316 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Beijing, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Water and Environment 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
- Hydrology
- Freshwater\necology
- Biogeochemistry
- Contaminants\n fate and processes
- Soil\nand groundwater pollution
- Pollution\ncontrol and water treatment
- Statistics
- Integrated\ncatchment modelling
- Geospatial\necology
- Global\nchange
- Freshwater\necosystem management
- Agricultural\nwater and nutrients management
- Urban\nwater management
- Water\npolicies and legislation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to the MSc programme in Water and Environment, you must have:
- A successfully completed Bachelors degree (or equivalent) or higher in a natural science field such as Agricultural Science, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or Natural Resources. The Bachelors degree must as a minimum include basic courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology and statistics.
- BSc in Natural Resources, specialisation in Environmental Science
- BSc in Biology
- BSc in Biotechnology
- BSc in Agriculture, Food and the Environment, specialisation in Agriculture and the Environment
- BSc in Geology
- BSc in Environmental Technology
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,316 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,316 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA 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 University of Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
public research university in Copenhagen, Denmark
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
