Master's degree programmes
The University of Copenhagen offers a wide range of master's degree programmes taught in English.
Meet UCPH at online Open House
The Online Open House for the University of Copenhagen’s master’s programmes gives you an overview of the programmes’ content, academic profiles and career paths. Our online open house events are your chance to find out which master’s programme is the right fit for you.
Master's programmes offered in English
11 and 12 November 2026
Master's programmes offered in both Danish and English
13 and 14 January 2027
Upcoming application deadlines
Master's, study start September
15 January at 23:59 (CET)
Application deadline for applicants from outside EU/EEA/Switzerland.
Master's, study start September
1 March at 23:59 (CET)
Application deadline for applicants from EU/EEA/Switzerland.
Master's, study start February
15 October at 23:59 (CEST)
Application deadline for all applicants.
Entrance at UCPH
Entrance qualifications
To apply for a master's programme at the University of Copenhagen, you must have a qualifying bachelor’s degree or similar.
Application and admission
Read all about application, admission, deadlines and tuition fee on master's degrees.
Study abroad programmes at UCPH
Want to take 1 or 2 semesters at UCPH? We offer a wide range of individual master's degree courses taught in English.
Find areas of interest
Find the right master's degree programme for you with the interest wheel.
Study start at UCPH
What happens during study start?
Read about what you can expect from the start of your studies in a master's program at UCPH.
Student life
Be part of a strong international environment with 5,500 international students out of a student body of 39,000.
Living in Copenhagen
Need a place to live for your studies at the University of Copenhagen? Get good advice on finding housing.
Job and career in Copenhagen
Are you looking for a job in Denmark after graduating? The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is more than just education. UCPH wants to secure the future for graduates.
What is a Master's degree?
A master's program, also called a master's degree, is an independent 2-year supplementary education to the 3-year bachelor's degree. A master's program corresponds to 120 ECTS credits.
While a bachelor's degree offers a range of foundational subjects, a master's degree provides you with a higher degree of specialization, where you expand your knowledge and skills from the bachelor's program. A master's program typically combines a number of compulsory courses, elective courses, and notably a final thesis.
With the thesis, you have the opportunity to delve deeply into a self-chosen topic, demonstrating your ability to apply the knowledge you have gained throughout your education.