Water and Environment

In the course of the programme, you will learn about the scientific, managerial and socio-economic aspects of the sustainable use of water.

You will be taught in a number of disciplines:

• Hydrology
• Freshwater ecology
• Applied statistics
• Nutrient decomposition
• Pollutants and toxicology
• Decision tables and modelling

You will also be able to work with solution-oriented subjects such as; water pollution control, soil and underground water reserves, cleansing, water administration in towns and global environmental change.

On completion of the programme, you will have the skills required to make professional decisions concerning aquatic environments, land usage and ecology.

The programme cooperates closely with the private sector and you may be able to get a student job with a private company in the summer vacation.

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).

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.

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.

You can study Water and Environment in Beijing, China.

University of Copenhagen

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

Read more about the programme at www.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