Agricultural Development

Agricultural Development deals with the sustainable development of rural areas in developing countries, where you learn how you can create better conditions for both nature and the local population. You also learn about the opportunities for crop growth and the consequences of deforestation.

You will gain practical knowledge of agriculture in developing countries, including production, economics and the environment.

You have the option to work closely within a particular subject area. You can either compose your own course profile or choose one of the following:

• Plant production
• Human nutrition
• Tropical forestry
• Development economics
• Animal husbandry
• Environmental protection

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) in Agricultural Development.

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.

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

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. 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-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.

You can study Agricultural Development in Copenhagen.

University of Copenhagen

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

You can also take single courses or subjects within the programme.

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

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.

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