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Aalborg University

Copenhagen, Denmark — selected programmeReviewed 22 October 2026

Aalborg's Copenhagen Software master's combines advanced programming, distributed systems and project-based learning.

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Aalborg's Copenhagen Software master's combines advanced programming, distributed systems and project-based learning. This example is taught in Copenhagen, not the university's Aalborg campus.

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  1. MSc in Engineering (Software) — Copenhagen; 120 ECTS, two years full-time, English
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Academic eligibility

  • A recognised relevant bachelor's equivalent to 180 ECTS.
  • The currently linked Software curriculum requires 30 ECTS programming and 5 ECTS each in human-computer interaction, software engineering, object-oriented analysis/design, algorithms/data structures, language theory and databases.
  • A technical-sciences, engineering or natural-science bachelor's is required; qualified applicants face selection rather than automatic admission.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each section, or an AAU-approved equivalent.
  • IELTS One Skill Retake is not accepted.
  • IELTS and TOEFL evidence must normally be no more than two years old at the application deadline; receipt-based conditional evidence has separate final-result deadlines.

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Study intakes

  • September entry for this Copenhagen programme.
  • A possible working-professional format is planned from 2028; it is not the present two-year full-time route.

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Application deadlines

  • The published September calendar closes applications for fee-paying applicants on 15 January at 23:59 CET; the portal is expected to open in mid-December.
  • The later 1 March deadline is for non-fee-paying applicants.
  • For a September offer, final admission conditions and first-year payment normally fall due on 20 April.

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International tuition

  • The explicitly dated 2026 tariff for Software in Copenhagen is DKK 57,850 / EUR 7,745 per semester.
  • New entrants pay the first two semesters together.
  • This is not a confirmed 2027 tariff or a complete living-cost budget.
  • A separate EUR 150 application charge normally applies to non-EU/EEA applicants; future rate changes can apply.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Non-EU/EEA master's applicants are automatically considered for a small number of September scholarships.
  • Awards can include tuition and a living stipend, but are highly selective; a decision may arrive after tuition is due.
  • Do not deduct an award or reuse the dated 2026 stipend amount in a future budget without written confirmation.

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What can international students study at Aalborg University?

Selected programme options include MSc in Engineering (Software) — Copenhagen; 120 ECTS, two years full-time, English. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Aalborg University?

A recognised relevant bachelor's equivalent to 180 ECTS. The currently linked Software curriculum requires 30 ECTS programming and 5 ECTS each in human-computer interaction, software engineering, object-oriented analysis/design, algorithms/data structures, language theory and databases. A technical-sciences, engineering or natural-science bachelor's is required; qualified applicants face selection rather than automatic admission. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each section, or an AAU-approved equivalent. IELTS One Skill Retake is not accepted. IELTS and TOEFL evidence must normally be no more than two years old at the application deadline; receipt-based conditional evidence has separate final-result deadlines.

How much are international tuition fees at Aalborg University?

The explicitly dated 2026 tariff for Software in Copenhagen is DKK 57,850 / EUR 7,745 per semester. New entrants pay the first two semesters together. This is not a confirmed 2027 tariff or a complete living-cost budget. A separate EUR 150 application charge normally applies to non-EU/EEA applicants; future rate changes can apply. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Aalborg University?

The published September calendar closes applications for fee-paying applicants on 15 January at 23:59 CET; the portal is expected to open in mid-December. The later 1 March deadline is for non-fee-paying applicants. For a September offer, final admission conditions and first-year payment normally fall due on 20 April. September entry for this Copenhagen programme. A possible working-professional format is planned from 2028; it is not the present two-year full-time route. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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