About this programme
Master in African studies is a Master's Degree programme at 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). University of Copenhagen is a research university in Capital Region.
How it compares
Master in African studies is one of 3 English-taught Area Studies programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 3 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 4,000 to EUR 10,800; this programme lists EUR 6,700 a year. 3 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
The Master's in African Studies at the University of Copenhagen is a two-year degree taught in English. It asks big questions: what is Africa, what is Africa's place in the world, and how do you analyse the trends emerging across the continent? The programme answers them through an interdisciplinary mix of social sciences and humanities.
What you study
The degree gives you an advanced understanding of the diversity of the African continent and its relationship to the world, seen through historical, social, political, economic and cultural dimensions. Teaching combines social sciences and humanities, and the programme is built from a mix of core and elective courses. You develop strong analytical skills and learn to conduct independent research. The programme has three aims: to give you advanced knowledge of Africa and its place in the world, to build critical analytical capacities you can apply to Africa-specific conditions and to other global, national and local contexts, and to prepare you for professional work in both the public and private sectors, internationally and nationally.
Admission, language and next steps
To be admitted you need a bachelor's degree of Danish equivalence in social science, the humanities, theology, law, or certain degrees from the Faculty of Life Sciences, the Faculty of Health Sciences (for example public health) and the Faculty of Science (for example human geography). Applicants with a professional bachelor's degree may be admitted by approval through the Study Board. You must also document English qualifications on par with the Danish secondary school English level B. Apply directly through the University of Copenhagen's online portal with all relevant documentation. The programme starts 1 September 2027, with an application deadline of 15 January 2026. Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland study free of charge. Other full-time degree students pay a tuition fee set by the university. Exchange students should contact their home institution about application procedures and deadlines.
Job opportunities after graduating
- International development and humanitarian organisations (bilateral, multilateral or non-governmental)
- National government agencies working with foreign affairs, the environment, migration and refugees, security or social development
- Business investment, consultancy or entrepreneurship in the private sector
- Corporate social responsibility
- Media and information and communication
- Academic research and teaching
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to University of Copenhagen, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Intake, as the register states it: Starts 1 September 2027 (apply by 15 January 2026). 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 African studies taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at 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 University of Copenhagen.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Copenhagen as the campus town for this programme at University of Copenhagen.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. 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 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 University of Copenhagen is linked from this page so you can compare.
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