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    MSc in Global Development

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    Copenhagen, DKMScIn-person2 years
    DKK 150,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    12%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    53
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    DKK 112.00
    App fee

    MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Copenhagen, DK. Tuition is DKK 150,000.

    About the program

    The program covers globalization's impact on the Global South, including economic growth, poverty, and inequality. It includes courses on global politics, development theories, transnational actors, climate change, business, field research, internship options, and a master's thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min English B level (TOEFL iBT minimum overall score of 83 with at least 20 in each subscore; IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 with at least 6 in each subscore)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min English B level (IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 with at least 6 in each subscore; TOEFL iBT minimum overall score of 83 with at least 20 in each subscore)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 3 years job-seeking residence permit (Denmark)

    DKK 15,360.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen is DKK 150,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen online or in-person?
    MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen take to complete?
    MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How competitive is MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen?
    MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen reports an acceptance rate of approximately 12%.
    How large is the MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen cohort?
    MSc in Global Development at University of Copenhagen typically enrolls around 53 students per cohort.