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The master's degree reform

The master's degree reform

Due to the master's degree reform, Danish universities are, soon, going to offer new and exciting types of master's degrees. The purpose of the reform is to increase the flexibility and quality of the study programmes.

The master's degree reform

Due to the master's degree reform, Danish universities are, soon, going to offer new and exciting types of master's degrees. The purpose of the reform is to increase the flexibility and quality of the study programmes.

What effect will the master's degree reform have on me?

  • As a student with a bachelor's degree from Aalborg University, you will be guaranteed admission to one of Aalborg University's master's programmes.
  • You will also be able to apply for admission to master's programmes other than the one you are guaranteed admission to.

Master's degree programmes from 2028

Master's degree programmes of 120 ECTS

A full-time study consisting of two years, where you have the opportunity to receive SU.

International students at AAUBS. Photo: Per Bille

Master's degree programmes for working professionals (75-120 ECTS)

A flexible master's degree programme of approximately 1-3 years, where you study and work part-time. You will receive a salary while you are employed, but if you have a period of full-time studies, there is a possibility of SU during that time.

AAUBS students. Photo: Per Bille

Master's degree programme of 75 ECTS

A full-time study programme consisting of one year, where you have the possibility of receiving SU.

Do you want to know more?

This page will be updated continuously as the master's degree reform takes form at AAU.

You can also read more on the Ministry of Higher Education and Science's website here.

Get an overview of AAU's new master's degree options

The master's degree reform entails that AAU must offer new types of master's degree programmes. Here you can see which new types of master's degree programmes will be offered at AAU in the future.

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