
Overview
The Agriculture programme at the University of Copenhagen is a broad programme targeted at students who are interested in the potentials of plants for the benefit of humans and in agriculture as a human activity. In the two-year programme you specialize in either plant science or production and the environment.
Career
Depending on specialisation graduates pursue a wide range of careers:
- in research, innovation, and product development of plants, plant protection, and environmental technologies – in public institutions, private businesses, or in your own enterprise
- within policy development, implementation, and administration related to plant production, nature conservation, environment and related technologies in the public sector – e.g., in ministries and municipalities and in private stakeholder organisations, including international NGOs
- within national and international advising and consultancy in crop production, nature and environment, in the horticultural, and agricultural sector
- in teaching and communication in universities, agricultural schools, or to the broader public.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Plant Infection and Disease Management
- Scientific Writing, Planning and Presentation
- Fruit and Berry Crop Physiology and Quality
- Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility
- Genome and Cell Biology
- Plants in Populations, Communities and Ecosystems
- Tropical Crop Production
- Advanced Crop Production
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Agribusiness Agriculture BotanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- If you have completed a Bachelor’s degree or are enrolled in the final semester of a Bachelor’s programme you are eligible to apply for the Master’s programme in Agriculture.
If you hold one of the degrees listed below, you are considered to meet all academic requirements.
- Natural Resources with the specialisation in Plant Science
- Natural Resources from the University of Copenhagen.
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agrobiology or Environmental Science from Danish, Nordic or international universities.
- Agricultural and Environmental Management from Danish Business Academies.
Tuition Fee
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International
14780 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7390 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
- Tuition fee: DKK 55,000 per semester
Living costs for Copenhagen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.