Roskilde University (RU)

A business and the society it is part of are closely connected. On the programme you will learn how a business is constructed and how it can develop in society.

The programme provides you with a theoretical background that enables you to critically evaluate your own, and others', analyses of the various aspects of a business.

Facts

Name: Business Studies

Type: Part of a BSc Programme

Duration: 6 months

European transfer credits: 30 ECTS

Language: English

About the Programme

On the programme you learn about the interaction of a public, or private, company with society.

You will acquire skills needed to analyse and develop the organisation of a company's internal and external resources. These can be finances, the workforce or the raw materials a company uses to create new products.

The programme is divided into two main fields:

• Business functions and internal resources, which, amongst other things, gives you an introduction to economic and social theory and methodology, so you are able to evaluate how a business uses its internal resources.
• External business resources, where, amongst other things, you study a business' commercial relationships and their importance for goal achievement and development potential. You will gain concrete knowledge of the factors and methods that a business can use to analyse and influence it commercial relationships.

Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction and project work in groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA).

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.

Admission

The application deadline for BSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the university for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study Business Studies in Roskilde.

You learn to analyse issues connected with a business' use of human, financial and environmental resources.

On the master programme you expand your knowledge of how businesses are constructed and function and acquire new analytical skills. You will be able to specialise in the topics that interest you most.

Facts

Name: Business Studies

Type: Part of a MSc Programme

Duration: 1 years

European transfer credits: 60 ECTS

Language: English

About the programme

The master programme in Business Studies provides an in depth knowledge of the theories and methods needed to understand an individual business' construction and the role it plays, both internally and in relation to society as a whole.

Teaching consists of, amongst other things, various topic seminars, for example on company responsibility and ethics, technology and innovation, project management, aspects of management, experience management and service management.

You will learn how to analyse and organise a business' internal and external resources. This could be finances, the workforce or the raw materials that a business uses to create new products.

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Arts (MA).

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the university for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

Educational Institutions

You can study Business Studies in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

At Roskilde University, Business Studies can be studied for 1 year (60 ECTS) as part of a 2-year MSc programme.

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

The programme can also be studied for 6 months (30 ECTS) as part of a 3 year bachelor degree.

Read more about the Programme at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

Roskilde University

At Roskilde University you can study Computer Science for 6 months (30 ECTS) as part of a 3-year BSc programme and for 1 year (60 ECTS) as part of a 2-year MSc programme.

One of the Basic Studies at Roskilde University, normally the International Basic Studies in Natural Science, constitutes the first two years of the bachelor’s degree programme.

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.ruc.dk.

The subjects areas in this programme are e.g. cultural and language encounters, sociocultural parameters as well as theory, empirical studies and methods.

You will learn how to solve problems in conncention with cultural encounters e.g. through understanding of anthropology and sociolinguistics.

Name: Cultural Encounters

Type: University Programme

Duration: BA: 6 months, MA: 1 year

European transfer credits: BA: 30 ECTS, MA: 60 ECTS

You will study the opportunities, problems and challenges that occur when people from different cultures meet. You will learn about the similarities and differences between the terms: self- and foreign culture, and learn to analyse and solve problems associated with cultural encounters.

The role of language is especially in focus in this course. You will learn about language's significance for human identity, understanding and recognition of the world, and you will work with theories within anthropology, linguistics, sociolinguistics etc.

There are five main areas in the programme:

• Cultural and language encounters, where you work with how different cultures and linguistic phenomena are affected when they meet
• The dynamics of cultural and linguistic development, which deals with how language and culture change over time, and how external surroundings influence these developments
• Sociocultural parameters, where focus is on the significance of gender, age, language, nationality, etc., in connection with language, culture and identity
• Cultural and linguistic globalisation and localisation, which deals with Danes' encounter with foreigners, both inside and outside the country's borders
• Theory, empirical studies and methods, where you, among other things, learn how to coordinate field work, process and interpret data, and disseminate your results

Teaching varies between problem-oriented project work in groups, as well as lectures and classroom instruction. Students are encouraged to actively participate in class discussions.

If you choose to complete the bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Arts (BA). Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Arts (MA).

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

To be admitted to an MA programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.

Admission

The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.

A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.

The application deadline for MA programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study Cultural Encounters in Roskilde.

This programme gives you a fundamental academic knowledge of economics. You will learn about the distribution of work in a corporation, product development, project management and innovation, and become familiar with the theories and methods used to discern a company's internal and external relations.

Name: Economics and Business Administration

Type: BSc Programme

Duration: 3 years

European transfer credits: 180 ECTS

Language: English

• Business administration, which covers subjects such as business economics, accountancy, market economics, organisation, financial management and financing
• Social economics, which covers subjects such as economic theory and politics as well as economics

Educational Institutions

You can study Economics and Business Administration in Esbjerg, Kolding, Odense, Roskilde, Sønderborg, Aarhus and Aalborg (from 2012).

University of Southern Denmark

At the Business University of Southern Denmark Economics and Business Administration can be studied as a:

• 3-year BSc programme (180 ECTS)

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.sdu.dk.

Roskilde University

At Roskilde University Economics and Business Administration can be studied as part of a 3-year BA programme.

One of the Basic Studies at Roskilde University, normally the International Basic Studies in Social Sciences, constitutes the first two years of the bachelor’s degree programme.

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.ruc.dk.

Aalborg University

At the Aalborg University Economics and Business Administration from 2012 can be studied as a:

• 3-year BSc programme (180 ECTS)

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.aau.dk.

Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University

At Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, Economics and Business Administration can be studied as a:

• 3-year BSc programme (180 ECTS)

At the Aarhus School of Business you can specialize in one of two areas: Business Administration and International Management or Business Administration and Sustainability.

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.asb.dk.

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate satifies the general entry requirements, see the Danish Agency for International Education.

Admission

The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.

A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition. Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

This programme gives you knowledge about e.g. English literature and the English speaking countries' society and history.

You will learn the oral and written English language through subjects such as grammar and phonetics. Furthermore, you will learn to analyse text, film, pictures, etc. in English.

Roskilde University

At the Roskilde University Environmental Biology can be studied for 6 months (30 ECTS) as part of a 3-year BSc programme and for 1 year (60 ECTS) as part of an MSc programme at Roskilde University.

One of the Basic Studies at Roskilde University, normally the International Basic Studies in Natural Science, constitutes the first two years of the bachelor’s degree programme.

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.ruc.dk.

On this English language master programme, you learn to apply an interdisciplinary approach to analysing environmental risk issues.

These can be risks in connection with natural disasters or the risks posed by chemicals, biological agents or technologies to animals, people and ecosystems.

On completion of the programme, you will be qualified to work with environmental issues in local government, international organisations and the private sector.

Facts

Name: Environmental Risk

Type: MSc Programme

Duration: 2 years

European transfer credits: 120 ECTS

Language: English

About the programme

The programme covers such subjects as the evaluation of environmental risks in connection with natural disasters; volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides and flooding, but also deals with evaluating the technologies and chemical agents that can be a threat to ecosystems, animals and people.

The programme uses theories and methods from science and social science disciplines in order to study and analyse environmental issues.

You will gain the skills needed to work with implementing existing legislation and regulatory programme and to provide input to future regulation.

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Risk.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

Educational Institutions

You can study Environmental Risk in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

At the Roskilde University, Environmental Risk can be studied as a 2-year master degree programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

On the bachelor programme you learn about the EU member states and the institutions of European collaboration.

You learn about the structure of the institutions, the decision-making process and the political and structural differences of the member states.

Facts

Name: EU-studies

Type: Part of a BSc Programme

Duration: 6 months

European transfer credits: 30 ECTS

Language: English

About the Programme

On the EU-studies programme you learn about the relationship between the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Court and gain insight into the structure, development, legal basis, decision-making process and interaction with the outside world.

You gain insight into issues concerning the different member states; the former super powers, the new eastern member states and the Mediterranean countries, all of whom have distinctive economic and political characteristics

As well as the political structure of the member states, you will learn about industry, trade unions and other stakeholders and how important the political activities of their lobby organisations are e.g. in Brussels.

Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction and project work in groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Science (BSc).

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.

Admission

The application deadline for BSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the university for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study EU-studies in Roskilde.

On the master programme you expand your knowledge of the legal basis and decision-making process of the EU institutions.

You learn about the EU's political economy and examine the distributional consequences for the different member states.

Facts

Name: EU-studies

Type: MSc Programme or part of a MSc Programme

Duration: 1 or 2 years

European transfer credits: 60 or 120 ECTS

Language: English

About the programme

The master programme in EU-studies deals with, amongst other things, the political economy of the EU and the dynamics of the single market and the economic and monetary union.

It contains a project seminar with project work and a compulsory course.

You will gain insight into the political and economic union from both a theoretical and practical point of view, just as you will study the distributional consequences of the economic integration for the individual member states.

Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction and project work in groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

Educational Institutions

You can study EU-studies in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

At Roskilde University, EU-studies can be studied in two ways: either as a combination master programme for 1 year (60 ECTS) or as a single-subject master programme for 2 years.

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the Programme at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualifikation framework

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

Geography is about human living conditions and surroundings - about global environmental change, nature management, town planning and third world development.

Geography combines natural science with social science, so you learn to use an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of complex social conditions such as town planning or fighting poverty.

The master programme in Geography expands your knowledge of the analytical skills you need to identify the influence of various social, cultural and environmental processes on our living conditions.

You can specialize in such things as cultural geography, the geography of nature, social geography or geo-informatics.

Facts

Name: Geography

Type: Part of a MSc Programme

Duration: 1 year

European transfer credits: 60 ECTS

Language: English

About the programme

On the master programme in Geography you work with subjects such as environmental management, environmental policy and protection, pollution, climate change, town planning, poverty, development in third world countries and social and economic change in Denmark and the international community.

It is possible, depending on the combination of subjects you take, to specialise in a specific field such as cultural geography, environmental geography, social geography, the geography of nature or geo-informatics.

You can also specialise in business geography or integrative geography.

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the university for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

Educational Institutions

You can study Geography in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

At Roskilde University, Geography can be studied for 1 year (60 ECTS) as part of a 2-year MSc programme.

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the Programme at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

The humanities study programme contains courses in language, literature, philosophy, history and psychology.

The programme contains two subjects that you choose on the basis of what interests you most. These can be combinations such as Danish and Performance-design, German and EU-studies or Communication and IT.

The bachelor programme will give you an interdisciplinary understanding of the central issues of humanities and will qualify you for the master programme.

Facts

Name: International Bachelor Study Programme in Humanities

Type: BA Programme

Duration: 3 years

European transfer credits: 180 ECTS

Language: English

About the Programme

The humanities programme provides general knowledge of humanities and specialisation in two elective subjects.

During the first 18 months you will acquire an inter-disciplinary approach to the theory and methods of humanities. You will be taught subjects such as linguistics, contemporary literature, journalism and modern media. There are also courses in history, cultural studies, pedagogy and psychology.

In the second 18 months, you will specialise in two bachelor subjects. One of these must be in humanities. This means that you choose either; Danish, English, philosophy and scientific theory, history, journalism, communication, cultural encounters, performance design, psychology, pedagogy, heath promotion or German.

You can choose your second subject from the remaining bachelor courses and you are welcome to choose a science or social science subject. See the full list of courses on the university web site.

Teaching varies between problem-oriented project work in groups, courses and lectures. Project work makes up about half of the study.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

The course may require specific subjects, grades or grade averages. In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate satifies the general entry requirements, see the Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation.

Admission

The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.

A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study International Bachelor Study Programme in Humanities in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

International Bachelor Study Programme in Humanities is a 3-year BA programme at Roskilde University, and gives 180 ECTS credits.

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the studies at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 6 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

On RUC’s natural science study programme, you will work with across disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, geography, environmental studies, statistics and biology.

The programme has two subjects that you choose on the basis of what interests you most. These can be subjects such as biology and chemistry, cell biology and mathematics, molecular biology and computer science, physics and philosophy, environmental biology and geography.

The bachelor programme will give you an inter-disciplinary understanding of the central issues of natural science and will qualify you for the master programme.

Facts

Name: International Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science

Type: BSc Programme

Duration: 3 years

European transfer credits: 180 ECTS

Language: English

About the Programme

The International Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science allows you to gradually increase your degree of specialisation and to create a specific scientific profile.

During the first 18 months you will learn the basic methods for studying nature using experiments, analysis and modelling. You can take courses in biology, computer science, physics, geography, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science, statistics and scientific theory. Some of the courses are mandatory; others are elective.

In the second 18 month period, you will specialise in two bachelor subjects. One of these must be a natural science subject. You can choose from a number of subjects such as; biology, computer science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, etc.

You can choose your second subject from the remaining bachelor courses and you are welcome to choose a humanity or social science subject. See the full list of courses on the university web site.

Teaching varies between project work, courses and lectures. Project work makes up about half of the study. The basic study programme is broad and interdisciplinary oriented.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

The course may require specific subjects, grades or grade averages. In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate satifies the general entry requirements, see the Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation.

Admission

The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.

A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study International Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

International Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science is a 3-year BSc programme at Roskilde University, and gives 180 ECTS credits.

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the studies at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 6 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

On RUC’s social science bachelor programme, you will work across the social science disciplines and learn about such subjects as economics, politics and sociology.

The study programme contains two subjects that you choose on the basis of what interests you most. These can be subjects such as business studies, global studies, social science, EU-studies and international development studies.

The bachelor programme will give you an inter-disciplinary understanding of the central issues of social science and will qualify you for the master programme.

Facts

Name: International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Sciences

Type: BSc Programme

Duration: 3 years

European transfer credits: 180 ECTS

Language: English

About the Programme

On the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Sciences, you will study social science in general and specialise in two subjects.

During the first 18 months you will acquire an inter-disciplinary approach to the theory and methods of social science. You will be taught subjects such as economics, political science, sociology and planning, spatiality and resources.

In the second 18 months, you will specialise in two bachelor subjects. One of these must be in social science. You can take courses in subjects such as; business studies, administration, global studies, international development studies, finance, health promotion and planning, spatiality and resources.

You can choose your second subject from the remaining bachelor courses and you are welcome to choose a science or humanity subject. See the full list of courses on the university web site.

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Project work makes up about half of the study. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

The course may require specific subjects, grades or grade averages. In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate satifies the general entry requirements, see the Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation.

Admission

The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.

A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Sciences in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Sciences is a 3-year BA programme at Roskilde University, and gives 180 ECTS credits.

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the studies at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 6 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

You will be introduced to subjects such as advanced linear algebra, mathematical analysis, fundamental mathematical structures, geometry probability calculations and statistics.

You will learn to think logically and abstractly with the help of mathematical methods and terms.

On the master programme in mathematics, you will expand your knowledge of the fundamental mathematical disciplines such as algebra, analysis, statistics and probability theory.

You will have ample opportunity to specialise and develop your skills with the choice of electives.

Facts

Name: Mathematics

Type: MSc Programme

Duration: 1 or 2 years

European transfer credits: 60 or 120 ECTS

Language: English

About the programme

On the master programme you learn to master mathematical theories and to expand your knowledge of the core disciplines and methods of mathematics.

With the aid of mathematical methods and concepts, you will learn to use logic and abstract thinking to solve problems.

You will gain experience in working independently on scientific questions, and you will learn to express yourself precisely on professional matters, both in writing and in speech.

You will have ample opportunity to specialise and you can use the elective courses to specialise in the areas you wish to work with.

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

Educational Institutions

You can study Mathematics in Copenhagen, Roskilde, Aalborg and Aarhus.

University of Copenhagen

At the University of Copenhagen Mathematics can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.ku.dk.

Roskilde University

At the Roskilde University Mathematics can be studied for 1 year as part of an MSc programme (60 ECTS).

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.ruc.dk.

Aalborg University

At the Aalborg University Mathematics can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.aau.dk.

Aarhus University

At the Aarhus University Mathematics can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

read more about the programme at www.au.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

You will be introduced to subjects such as Gene splicing, Microbiology, Genetics and Biochemistry.

You will learn about the composition and function of proteins, gene structures, organisms' immune systems, and you will be able to answer questions on, for example how cancer can be prevented and treated.

In the master programme in molecular biology, you study the composition and function of proteins, the structure of genes and the immune systems of organisms

You can specialise in areas of interest and sharpen your skills through your choice of elective courses and your thesis.

Facts

Name: Molecular Biology

Type: Part of an MSc Programme

Duration: 1 year

European transfer credits: 60 ECTS

Language: English

About the programme

In the master programme, you receive a thorough grounding in the core theories of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and microbiology. You will work with such things as the properties and interaction of macromolecules, and the function of genes.

You will learn to collect, analyse and evaluate bio-molecular data and to develop your skills in oral and written presentation. There will be plenty of opportunity to specialise.

You can choose between two main areas: molecular cell biology and bioinformatics.

A large part of the teaching takes place in the laboratory, where you perform exercises and do project work. There will also be lectures and teaching in classrooms.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

Educational Institutions

You can study Molecular Biology in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

At Roskilde University Molecular Biology can be studied for 1 year (60 ECTS) as part of a 2-year MSc programme.

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

The programme can be studied for 6 months (30 ECTS) as part of a 3 year bachelor.

One of the Basic Studies at Roskilde University, normally the International Basic Studies in Natural Science, constitutes the first two years of the bachelor's degree programme.

Read more about the programme at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

The master programme in Physics provides a deeper insight into the basic principles of physics and you learn to analyse and explain natural phenomena and connections in a mathematical language.

You will be able to specialise in the areas of the discipline you find most interesting with the elective courses and your thesis.

Facts

Name: Physics

Type: MSc Programme

Duration: 1 or 2 years

European transfer credits: 60 or 120 ECTS

Language: English

About the programme

On the master programme you will continue working with the basic principles of physics. You will study such things as mathematical models and learn to work with experimental set-ups.

Physics is divided into theory and empiricism and you will often perform experiments where you study the link between theory and experiment.

You will be able to specialise in the various areas of physics. It could be particle physics, atomic physics, solid state physics, complex systems physics, quantum information technology or nuclear physics.

The programme will enable you to analyse physical issues and draw conclusions with the use of your knowledge of existing and accepted theory.

Teaching is a mixture of theory-based lessons or lectures, experimental laboratory work and project work.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly to the university.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

Educational Institutions

You can study Physics in Copenhagen, Roskilde and Aarhus.

University of Copenhagen

At the University of Copenhagen Physics can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the Programme at www.ku.dk.

This study programme specialises in the social dimensions of entrepreneurship and management.

You will learn about the theory, methods and practise of social entrepreneurship and management. You will also work with economic and social values in the process of social innovation.

Graduates will be qualified to work with project management or communication tasks in the private and public sectors. You could also work in research or for NGOs.

Facts

Name: Social Entrepreneurship and Management

Type: MSc Programme

Duration: 2 years

European transfer credits: 120 ECTS

Language: English

About the programme

On the programme, you will learn about social value creation within institutional settings. This includes such things as sustainability, education, local community, poverty reduction, integration and social service.

You will learn how to manage and develop processes of social entrepreneurship and enterprises and to work with innovation in and between various sectors of society.

You will study subjects such as; sociology, business economics, organaisational studies and educational studies. You will learn how to use qualitative and quantitative methods and scientific techniques in an interdisciplinary manner.

The programme is divided into four modules, one for each semester:

• Module 1: Social Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise and Social Responsibility
• Module 2: Theories of Innovation, Capabilities and Resource Development
• Module 3: Managing and Organising the Social Enterprise
• Module 4: Thesis

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Social Science (MSc) in Social Entrepreneurship and Management.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

Educational Institutions

You can study Social Entrepreneurship and Management in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

At Roskilde University, Social Entrepreneurship and Management can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

This programme combines environmental studies, social studies and planning.

You will learn to understand how environmental problems occur and how they can be solved using planning by studying science and social science subjects and methods.

Technological and Socio-Economic Planning is a bachelor subject that forms part of a bachelor programme at RUC. The full programme qualifies you for the master programme.

Facts

Name: Technological and Socio-Economic Planning

Type: BSc Programme

Duration: 3 years

European transfer credits: 180 ECTS

Language: English

About the Programme

On this programme you study the environment and environmental problems. You will learn to analyse how environmental problems can be influenced and prevented by planning and legislation.

The study programme is interdisciplinary and combines knowledge from science, technology and social science.

On the bachelor programme, the overall theme is the environment and the developmental consequences of production and consumption. This means that you will work with the causes of environmental and developmental problems in the areas of nature, environment, resources, work, everyday existence and health.

In addition, you can choose from the following subjects:

• Climate and resources
• Production and environment
• Food production and biodiversity
• City, sustainability and innovation

Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction and project work in groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the bachelor degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Science (BSc).

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.

Admission

The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.

A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study Technological and Socio-Economic Planning in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

At Roskilde University you can study Technological and Socio-Economic Planning either as one of two equal subjects in a combined bachelor degree or as a full bachelor degree.

You start your bachelor studies within one of RUC's three subject areas: humanities, natural science or social science. You spent the first 18 months studying the central theories and methodology of your chosen subject area.

For the remaining 18 months, you specialise in Technological and Socio-Economic Planning either on its own or in combination with your second subject.

Read more about the Programme at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 6 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk

On this programme you work with environmental problems on several levels from both a national and international perspective.

Teaching on the master programme focuses on the subjects you were introduced to on the bachelor programme. You will be taught; technology and production, nature, risk, democracy, ecology and sustainability.

Depending on your area of specialisation, you will be qualified to work in planning and development, for example for the government, in the private sector, for an environmental organisation or for an international aid organisation.

Facts

Name: Technological and Socio-Economic Planning

Type: MSc Programme

Duration: 2 years

European transfer credits: 120 ECTS

Language: English

About the Programme

The study programme is comprised of themes; politics, planning and regulation and knowledge and practice.

You study the environment and its problems while learning how they can be affected by planning and regulation.

The following courses are part of the politics, planning and regulation theme:

• Local, regional and international politics, planning and regulating environment and development
• Evaluating instruments and strategies in environment and development

The following courses are part of the knowledge and practice theme:

• Analysis and action in environment and development
• Implementation of environment and development initiatives

You will specialise in one of the subjects when writing your thesis.

Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction and project work in groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

Admission

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study Technological and Socio-Economic Planning in Roskilde.

Roskilde University

At Roskilde University you can study Technological and Socio-Economic Planning as part of a 2 year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the Programme at www.ruc.dk.

Danish Qualification framework

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

For Further Information

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk