About this programme
Master in Economics is a Master's Degree programme at University of Southern Denmark in Odense, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Odense as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). University of Southern Denmark is a research university in Southern Denmark.
How it compares
Master in Economics is one of 6 English-taught Economics programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 6 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 5,000 to EUR 16,300; this programme lists EUR 15,000 a year. 6 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students. The same programme title is offered at 3 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.
What you will study
The MSc in Economics at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense is a two-year master's degree worth 120 ECTS. It is built for students who want the main tools of the professional economist, whether the plan is government, finance and banking, international organisations or private firms such as economic consultancies.
What you study
The programme is made up of constituent courses and optional courses. The mandatory courses give you a theoretical and methodological foundation. The electives let you follow your own interests within economics. Teaching is mainly lectures and lessons with practical assignments, and you also get individual supervision. The degree finishes with your thesis.
Admission, language and next steps
The standard entry route is a Danish three-year BSc in Economics, a BSc in Economics and Business Administration (HA) or a BSc in Mathematics and Economy. Applicants with other relevant backgrounds can also apply, and their applications are assessed individually. If your degree does not meet the entry requirements, the study board decides whether you can take one or more supplementary courses. You must also document your English language qualifications. The programme is taught in English.
To find out whether a foreign certificate or diploma meets the general entry requirements, contact the University of Southern Denmark directly. A list of commonly recognised exams and diplomas is available from the Danish Agency for Higher Education.
Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland study free of charge. Students with citizenship outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland pay a tuition fee set by the institution. SDU offers 75 scholarships a year, and details are on the university's scholarship pages.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Ministries and government agencies
- Local authorities
- Teaching and research institutions
- Consultancies
- Banks and the finance sector
- Businesses and trade organisations
- International organisations such as the European Union, OECD and the UN
- PhD study and a research career
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to University of Southern Denmark, 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 Economics taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at University of Southern Denmark. 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 University of Southern Denmark.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Odense as the campus town for this programme at University of Southern Denmark.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. University of Southern Denmark sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 15,000 a year, as University of Southern Denmark 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 University of Southern Denmark is linked from this page so you can compare.
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