Overview

What is the Arctic?

In the present years Arctic scholars have to rethink how we approach and understand the Arctic, not only because the ice is melting, but also because the political and societal scenes are changing rapidly. The specialization in Arctic Studies provides an advanced understanding of the Arctic region and its relationship with the rest of world, seen in historical, social, political and cultural dimensions.

Arctic Studies contribute with new problem-based research and teaching that engages the real-life problems which Arctic communities are facing today. The Arctic Studies programme of Aalborg University gives particular attention to studies in the human sciences within the areas of social, cultural and political analysis, inter-cultural communication, nation-building, post-colonialism, geo-politics, international relations, globalization, governance and sustainable development (including tourism and the management of the natural and cultural heritage).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultures, Societies and Histories of the Peoples of the Arctic

The Arctic in the Age of Globalization
Project-oriented course (internship) with an emphasis on one or more dimensions of Arctic Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aalborg, Denmark

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies International Development Environmental Sciences View 3 other Masters in International Development in Denmark

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to a Master’s programme – whether it is taught in English or Danish – requires:

Successful completion of a relevant and recognised university Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish Bachelor’s degree in level and length (180 ECTS).
Successful fulfilment of specific admission requirements related to the relevant Master's degree programme.
Successful fulfilment of language requirements, i.e. an AAU approved English test for Master’s programmes taught in English, and a Danish proficiency test (Studieprøven i Dansk) in case a programme is taught in Danish.Before a certain deadline you must meet these requirements.

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Tuition Fee

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International

53400 DKK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26700 DKK per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Students from outside EU/EEA are required to pay tuition fees in order to study at Aalborg University.

Living costs for Aalborg

1075 - 1344 EUR /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

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