About this programme
Master in Data Science is a Master's Degree programme at IT University of Copenhagen in Copenhagen, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Copenhagen as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). IT University of Copenhagen is a research university in Capital Region.
How it compares
Master in Data Science is one of 4 English-taught Data Science programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 4 institutions. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 6,700 to EUR 17,300; this programme lists EUR 6,700 a year. 1 is recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
The MSc in Data Science at the IT University of Copenhagen is a two year master's taught in English. The register description frames the degree around one goal: turning you into a lead data scientist who can handle, analyse, present and put data to work.
What you study
You build on your bachelor degree and go deeper into the skills you already have. The programme gives you mathematical and algorithmic foundations, so you understand the technology rather than just using it. Statistics and computational challenges sit at the centre of that work.
The register also points to research problems in areas such as advanced natural language processing, deep learning and network analysis. Alongside the technical side, you discuss the ethical implications of these technologies and how they affect society.
Admission, language and next steps
To get in, you need a university bachelor's degree or a professional bachelor's degree. Your qualifying degree must relate to data science and cover some specific topics, so check the IT University's own page for what those are.
English is required at a level corresponding to Danish B level, with a minimum of 3 in the grade point average. The IT University's website explains how to document your proficiency. If you are unsure whether your foreign certificate meets the general entry requirements, contact the IT University directly. The Danish Agency for Higher Education keeps a list of commonly recognised exams and diplomas.
You apply directly to the IT University of Copenhagen with all relevant documentation. The application deadline for the autumn intake is 1 March, and it applies to all international applicants, both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA citizens.
Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge. Other full-time degree students pay a tuition fee set by the institution. Exchange students do not pay tuition.
At the end of the degree you should be ready to apply both the theory and the practical knowledge to real data science problems, in industry or in academia.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Data science roles in private organisations
- Data science roles in public organisations
- Work across a range of industries that use data
- Research positions in academia
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to IT University of Copenhagen, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Data Science taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at IT University of Copenhagen. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with IT University of Copenhagen.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Copenhagen as the campus town for this programme at IT University of Copenhagen.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. IT University of Copenhagen sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 6,700 a year, as IT University of Copenhagen lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at IT University of Copenhagen is linked from this page so you can compare.
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