Mathematics-Economics MSc, University of Copenhagen

English-taughtFree for EU/EEA/SwissEconomicsDegree: Master (2 years)

LevelMaster's Degree

Duration2 years

LocationCopenhagen

Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissEUR 8,700 a year

Fee, EU/EEA/SwissFree

About this programme

Master in Mathematics - Economics 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 Mathematics - 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 8,700 a year. 6 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students. The same programme title is offered at 2 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

What you will study

Mathematics-Economics at the University of Copenhagen is a two-year master's programme taught in English. It sits where advanced mathematics and statistics meet economic modelling, and the programme is honest about which side comes first: the theory is mathematical and statistical, and you should choose it because you want to work with mathematics.

What you study

The core of the programme is economic modelling and the deeper mathematical and statistical foundation it rests on. That covers several concrete areas:

Macroeconomic calculations of the kind used by Danmarks Nationalbank and the European Central Bank.
Modelling of financial risk for banks and insurance companies.
Forecasting, where interest rates and other key economic variables are predicted.
Management and planning of production and traffic.

The programme puts a great deal of emphasis on mathematical and statistical theory. The economics connection is close, and the programme is built on that relationship rather than treating the two subjects as separate tracks.

Admission, language and next steps

You apply directly through the University of Copenhagen's online portal and submit all relevant documentation with your application. The programme also sets specific admission requirements and prioritisation criteria for bachelor's students who want a place, so read those before you apply. Documentation may be required to verify that your English is at the level the university specifies.

Teaching is in English. 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 pay no tuition and should contact their home institution about application procedures and deadlines.

The intake starts 1 September 2027, with an application deadline of 15 January 2027. Check the programme page for the full admission requirements and the documentation list before you start your application.

Job opportunities after graduating

Advanced model development in banks and insurance companies
Financial risk modelling
National banks and public institutions
Economic adviser or expert roles
Forecasting and economic analysis
University research
Production and traffic planning

Before you apply

Master’s applications go straight to University of Copenhagen, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. The register shows 15 January 2027 as the next deadline for this programme. Intake, as the register states it: Starts 1 September 2027 (apply by 15 January 2027). 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.

Visit the programme page ↗

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 Mathematics - Economics 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. The register shows 15 January 2027 for this programme; confirm it on the programme page.

What does it cost?

Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 8,700 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.