Forest and Nature Management

Description Forests are important for the well-being of the entire earth - animals, plants, humans, the climate and the environment all depend on them. As a graduate from the MSc programme in Forest and Nature Management, you will be involved in finding a sustainable balance between ecology, economy and society. You will have completed a modern and international management programme which enables you to develop the world’s forests and natural areas in a sustainable manner. Excursions and field trips are important elements in the programme and give you the chance to learn about real problems and their solutions. Read about the programme structure Career Opportunities Graduates from the MSc programme in Forest and Nature Management are sought-after, and the programme offers plenty of opportunities for making a career in Denmark or internationally Graduates find employment in both the public and private sectors and can work with forestry, nature and the environment worldwide, for instance: As a head of section or head of division in a ministry, e.g. the Danish Ministry of the Environment As a nature and environmental manager in the municipalities As a manager of nature restoration projects With sustainable management and project management in private companies, e.g. within corporate social responsibility (CSR) As a project manager in consultancy firms As a forest supervisor or master of forestry in a private forest or state forest district As a forestry consultant on private forest properties in Denmark and abroad Within research and education at universities and other institutions of higher education Admission Please read about the specific admission requirements for the programme . You apply directly through the online portal at the University of Copenhagen with all relevant documentation. 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 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 . Further Information Watch a video about studying Forest and Nature Management at University of Copenhagen . 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)

Every intake you can still apply for, with its own deadline.

• Fall 2027Apply by Jan 15, 2027Next deadline

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.

Prepare for and book LanguageCert Academic with SIT Connect

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

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.