Step 1: Application Deadlines

When can I apply?

The majority of RUC master’s programmes only have study start once a year on September 1.

Four of master’s programmes have extraordinary winter admission for February 2023 and February 2024: Business Administration and Leadership (English language programme), Global and Development Studies (English language programme), Virksomhedsledelse (Danish language programme) and Politik & Forvaltning (Danish language programme).

The digital application system (DANS) is available one month before the application deadline. We strongly recommend that you apply well in advance of the application deadline as you may encounter unforeseen problems during the application process, including technical problems. Please be aware that it is your own responsibility to apply within the stated deadlines. We do not accept applications submitted after the application deadline.

Application deadlines for EU/EEA, Swiss and Danish citizens

  • March 1 (11.59 pm CET) for September study start
  • October 15 (11.59 pm CET) for February study start

Application deadlines for non-EU/EEA citizens

If you are required to pay tuition fees:

  • January 15 (11.59 pm CET) for September study start
  • September 1 (11.59 pm CET) for February study start

If you are exempt from paying tuition fees:

  • March 1 (11.59 pm CET) for September study start
  • October 15 (11.59 pm CET) for February study start

Please note that as a non-EU/EEA student you are only exempt from paying tuition fees if you hold one of the following types of residence permit to Denmark:

  • A permanent residence permit in Denmark ('Permanent opholdstilladelse')
  • A temporary residence permit with the possibility of a permanent residence in Denmark ('Opholdstilladelse med mulighed for varigt ophold'). Your residence card must state: 'mhp. varigt ophold' or 'mmf varigt ophold'.
  • A residence permit in Denmark according to the EU/EEA regulations (Opholdstilladelse jf. EF/EØS bekendtgørelsen)
  • Children of workers from non-EU/EEA countries having been granted a residence permit pursuant to Section 9M (previously 9C) of the Danish Aliens Act and whose parents have been granted residence permits pursuant to Section 9A of the Danish Aliens Act.
  • Temporary residence permit pursuant to section 7(1) and section 8(1) (convention refugees) or section 7(2) and section 8(2) (foreigners with protection status) of the Danish Aliens Act.
  • Temporary residence permit pursuant to section 9(1) or 9c (1) of the Danish Aliens Act based on a familial relationship to a foreigner with a residence permit pursuant to section 7(1) or (2) or section 8(1) or (2) of the Danish Aliens Act.