Environment and Development

Description The two-year MSc programme in Environment and Development  practices field- and research-based learning, giving you a holistic and realistic understanding of environmental resources and development – from soil fertility management to rural livelihood strategies. Sustainable use of the planet’s environmental resources is a global challenge. As an MSc in Environment and Development you work with the solutions to this, with a particular focus on lower income countries. Career Opportunities The programme gives you career opportunities within development in developing countries. As an MSc in Environment and Development, you can, among other things: find employment with companies engaging in fair trade, ecology, and global trade e.g., certification, labelling, purchasing, and sales. become a consultant in a Danish or international organisation specialising in environmental resources and development e.g., the UN’s environment and agriculture organisations UNEP and FAO, or the EU. work in one of the many organisations focusing on interventions in lower income countries e.g., the Red Cross, Fairtrade, CARE, DanChurchAid, and Save the Children. work within research in Denmark or at an international research institution e.g., at universities, CGIAR institutions, and government research institutions. About the Degree The MSc in Environment and Development offered by the Faculty of Science (SCIENCE for short) at University of Copenhagen. SCIENCE is Denmark’s largest science research and education institution and part of University of Copenhagen which is ranked among the ten best universities in Europe. You must choose between two different specialisations: In the Agriculture and Ecology-specialisation, your main academic focus lies within the field of natural sciences. In the Livelihoods and Governance-specialisation, your focus is on the field of social sciences. Read about the specialisations . Read about the programme structure . Admission Students with a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in a field related to Agricultural Development are qualified as applicants, as well as students with certain other degrees from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen. Please see the specific admission requirements for the Environment and Development programme . In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about language requirements of the University of Copenhagen Apply directly through the online portal at the University of Copenhagen with all relevant documentation. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://ufm.dk/recognition Tuition There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students outside EU, EAA, or from Switzerland. Read about tuition fees at the University of Copenhagen . Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition. Additional Information Follow us on Facebook Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System

Living costs€1,770 a month in Copenhagen, rent included

€21,240

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.