24 months
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125000 DKK/year
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About

At the Nature Management programme at the University of Copenhagen is about management and sustainable development of nature and landscapes based on knowledge of biology, ecology, human needs, and legislation related to nature and the environment.

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Overview

The Nature Management programme at the University of Copenhagen qualifies you to work with administration, management and planning in municipalities, ministries and agencies in Denmark, in the EU or internationally. It also qualifies you to work as a consultant in private companies or in NGO's. Or you can start a career in science and research.

Career Opportunities

The programme offers many career opportunities, and you can work within a number of different areas.

You may find employment within public administration, for instance in municipalities, ministries or government agencies in Denmark, in the EU or internationally. In these public bodies, you may work with nature and planning at an overall strategic level or at a more operational level, for example as a project manager in a specific nature restoration project.

Other opportunities include working as a consultant in private companies, consultancy firms or NGOs. Furthermore, you may find work in international and supranational organizations with political and management-related tasks.

Finally, you may start a research and development career in the university community or other research institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Thematic Course: Ecology and Management of Nature and Semi-Nature Areas 
  • Thematic Course: Rural Landscape - Management and Planning
  • EU Law – Environment, Agriculture and Food 
  • Global Environmental Governance
  • Soil and Water Pollution, Concepts and Theory
  • Biodiversity in Urban Nature
  • Biodiversity in Managed Forests 
  • Ethics, Environment and Society

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • application period is 15 November – 15 January for Non-EU applicants, and 15 January – 1 March for EU applicants

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Copenhagen and/or in Denmark, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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 Nature Management (Landscape, Biodiversity and Planning).

If you hold one of the degrees listed below, you meet all academic requirements. Learn about when and how to apply. Note, however, that you still need to document that you meet the language requirements of the programme.

  • BSc in Natural Resources from the University of Copenhagen
  • BSc in Biology from the University of Copenhagen
  • BSc in Geography & Geoinformatics from the University of Copenhagen
  • Landscape Architecture from the University of Copenhagen
  • Professional Bachelor’s degree in Forest and Landscape Engineering from the University of Copenhagen
  • Professional Bachelor’s degree in Urban Landscape Engineering from the Zealand Institute of Business and Technology

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    125000 DKK/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 62500 DKK per semester during 24 months.
  • EU/EEA

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 DKK per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Copenhagen

7928 - 13456 DKK /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Nature Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
50000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
COLFUTURO Scholarship - University of Copenhagen
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
125000 DKK
Deadline
Not specified
Fulbright Grants for US Students
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Firstrand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Global Education Programme
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Indonesian Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Friedrich- Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas CONICYT
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Tamim bin Hamad Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
FUNED - University of Copenhagen
Merit-based

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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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