Admission requirements
The programme is open to both international and Norwegian students.

Admittance to the programme requires a Bachelor’s degree in a social science or humanities discipline, or other equivalent education. Possible admission to the study programme requires a minimum of an average grade of C or the equivalent. C is however, not a guarantee for admission.

Language of instruction
The language of instruction is English, and the international applicants must document their English proficiency by achieving one of the following:

• A pass of the foundation course (“grunnkurs”) in English at a Norwegian Upper Secondary School
• TOEFL-test with a minimum of 550 points (213 computer-based test)
• IELTS-test with 6.0 points or better

The preliminary application deadline for international applicants is 1 December 2007, the final application deadline for international applicants is 1 February 2008. The application deadline for Norwegian applicants is 15 April 2008.

Application forms for international students:

Quota programme

Individually funded

Norwegian students should apply through Søknadsweb

International students should contact the International Office for more information.

Exchange students
Exchange students must apply within 1. June for the autumn semester and 31. October for the spring semester. Use the electronic application form .