The MSc in Immunology and Inflammation qualifies you to find solutions as well as design new therapy strategies to combat human diseases. As an immunologist you have highly specialized knowledge of and competences within immunology, autoimmune and other inflammatory diseases, allergies, tumour immunology, and related topics such as immune-pathology, -toxicology, -pharmacology, -therapy, and translational medicine.
To apply for admission to the master's programme, you must be enrolled in or have completed either a qualifying bachelor's programme or another relevant Danish or foreign degree programme which the admission board assess fulfil the academic requirements.
You apply for admission through the application portal.
Below you can read more about the admission requirements for the programme including which documents you must upload along with your application.
You must meet a number of admission requirements, to apply for the master’s programme. We do not offer pre-assessment of your educational background.
You can read about the various admission requirements below:
If you have completed one of the following bachelor’s degrees and meet the language requirement – English B – you automatically fulfil all the academic admission requirements.
From any Danish university:
If you hold a bachelor’s degree, a professional bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a Danish or international university not listed above, you are eligible for admission if your programme is within the following areas:
Furthermore, you must have obtained at least 30 ECTS within cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biomedicine, and genetics.
You must also meet the language requirement for English B.
As part of your application, you must include a number of documents, which vary depending on your educational background.
Below, you can see what documentation you need to enclose your application.
If your bachelor's degree automatically meets the admission requirements, you must upload the following documents with your application:
If you have another Danish or international education, you must upload the following documents with your application:
Access to the application portal is currently restricted due to a cyber-attack on the University of Copenhagen. For the time being, you can only send your application by creating a user profile or using MitID. Currently, you cannot log in with your institutional login (WAYF).
Application deadline for applicants exempt from paying fees.
Citizen from within the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland are exempt from paying fees. Read more about tuition fees and exemptions.
Open for applications from 16 January at 12 (noon). You will receive a reply by 14 May.
Application deadline for fee paying applicants.
Citizens of a country outside the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland must pay an application- and tuition fees. Read more about tuition fees and exemptions.
Open for applications from 15 November. You will receive a reply by 12 March.
Find information about available places on the study programme, as well as the distribution of students admitted last year.
| Admission statistics Immunology and Inflammation 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Available study places | 25 |
| Admission statistics Immunology and Inflammation 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Admitted (of which have start in February) | 28 (0) |
| Admission distribution (legal right/other) | 0% / 100% |
| Applicants | 306 |
| Age average | 23 |
| Nationality (dk/international) | 7% / 93% |
If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places, applicants will be prioritised according to the following criteria:
The documentation requirements depend on your applicant category. Select the category below that applies to you and find out what documents you need and how to apply for admission.
Starting in 2028, you can apply for focused 1-year master’s degrees, 2-year master’s degrees, and several new types of degrees for working professionals, combining study and relevant work.
The new master’s opportunities are relevant for you if you wish to apply for a master’s degree from 2028.
Your bachelor’s degree is the basis for assessing if you meet the admission requirements for the master’s degree.
In the curriculum you can see how many ECTS credits from other courses can be included in addition to your bachelor’s degree. These courses must be completed before you complete the bachelor’s degree. Courses completed between your bachelor’s and master’s degree cannot be included in the assessment.
Regrettably, the University of Copenhagen does not offer pre-assessment of your educational background to determine whether you qualify for admission.
The assessment process only begins once we have received your application. You can prepare by comparing your courses with the admission requirements.
If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must pay the application fee and tuition fee.
If you want to apply for admission to a master’s degree or to apply for re-admission, study change, transfer, or re-enrolment at the University of Copenhagen, you must apply through the application portal.
Once you have submitted your application, you can follow the application in the application portal.
See the guide to the application portal
Read more about applying for re-admission, study change, transfer, and re-enrolment
The MSc in Immunology and Inflammation is a 2-year programme taught in English, and there are approximately 30 students in a year. The programme consists of approximately:
Education is student-centred and includes lectures, project work, student presentations and laboratory exercises.
During your first year, you will complete a number of compulsory and elective courses. The mandatory courses provide you with a thorough introduction into key areas of immunology, autoimmune and other inflammatory diseases, allergies, and tumour immunology. In your second year you can specialize in an area of research during your extensive thesis project.
You can choose your electives from different departments but the following two are offered by the MSc in Immunology and Inflammation:
You choose the subject for your thesis according to your own preferences within the field of immunology.
You will write an extensive thesis founded on your experimental work. The thesis is a full-time study year (60 ECTS), enabling you to start research early on.
The master's project gives you substantial experience in individual experimental work.
Researchers at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences can offer inspiration within a wide range of thesis subjects that enables you to tailor a programme that matches your personal interests.
If you are more interested in the academic content, regulations, and examination requirements, you should consult the curriculum, which serves as the legal foundation for the programme.
There is both a curriculum specific to each degree programme and a general curriculum that applies across the faculty.
Please note that curricula are often revised annually. Any new versions will be published no later than during the spring semester.
Upon completion of the master’s programme, you will obtain the title Master of Science in Immunology and Inflammation.
The MSc in Immunology and Inflammation is a theoretical and experimental programme within the natural and health sciences. It qualifies you to find solutions as well as design new therapy strategies to combat human diseases. As an immunologist you have a wide range of career opportunities.
When you graduate with an MSc in Immunology and Inflammation you have completed a research-based degree programme enabling you to work in the field of immunology. You will acquire the following knowledge, skills and competences.
With a degree in Immunology and Inflammation you have a wide range of career opportunities.
You can work within the medical and pharmaceutical industries, at hospitals, within research or education.
As a graduate you will be in high demand, and approximately 90% of graduates continue with a Ph.D. and pursue a career in research.
When you study Immunology and Inflammation you will be part of an international, interdisciplinary and vibrant study environment.
Students join the programme from all corners of the world to study their common field of interest, supporting each other, offering different perspectives, and organising social events.
You will primarily be studying at the University of Copenhagen’s North Campus, joining students from other programmes within the health and medical sciences.
The North Campus includes state of the art facilities for research and education and a view of the city form the top of a 15- floor tower, which below houses a light dining hall, auditoriums, classrooms and laboratories.
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Teaching takes place at North Campus, located close to Fælledparken. The Niels Bohr Institute, Panum, and the Maersk Tower are all part of the campus.
North Campus is home to both natural sciences and health sciences degree programmes.
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