Application Procedure

Before you apply to the Master's degree programme in African Studies, please make sure to acquaint yourself with all the important information on the application procedure, application deadlines and details about how to apply.

ARE YOU A CITIZEN IN A COUNTRY OUTSIDE EU, EEA OR SWITZERLAND?

Prioritisation of applicants

The programme accepts a maximum of 42 students. One third of the seats are reserved for students from countries outside the EU/EEA.

Selection criteria

If more applicants than the maximum intake fulfill the admission requirements, a selection will be made on the basis of a comprehensive evaluation, with emphasis on the following criteria:

    • Relevant courses* (measured in ECTS) included in your Bachelor's degree.
    • General proficiency/grades in the qualifying degree programme.
    • Relevant academic experience with Africa.
    • Academic qualifications which relate to the disciplines that makes up the applied programme.
    • Statement of how your academic profile fits the programme and outline of your academic knowledge of Africa.

    * Relevant courses include courses with topics in political science, anthropology, geography, history, religion, international studies, cultural encounters studies or public health.”

    Please note that the top criterion allows us to prioritise applicants according to the amount of relevant subjects. I.e. an applicant with a BA in Anthropology could be prioritised higher than a BA in Healthcare with 30 ECTS in subjects related to sociology.

Limitation on second degrees

If you have already completed a Danish Master's degree, please check out the rules concerning a second degree. If your non-Danish master's degree corresponds to a Danish master's degree, you are subject to the master's degree admission rule https://studies.ku.dk/masters/application-and-admission/do-you-have-a-master-degree/