Admission
This study programme starts in August.
Application deadlines and procedures
- 1 March: EU/EEA/Swiss applicants – application procedure
- 1 March/15 April: Nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway – application procedure
- 1 December: Non-EU/EEA applicants – application procedure
This programme/study option is also offered to eligible candidates under the Norwegian Quota Scheme.
Available places
Admission requirements
Admission to master's degree studies requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor's degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor's degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the country list.
- a specialization defined by the programme
- a minimum grade average of C (in Norwegian scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
- a language requirement documented by one of the tests/exams below:
a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) in Norwegian upper secondary school with a minimum grade of 4 (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or alternatively passed examination in English from second and/or third school year, or
b) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.
Required specialization
- The minimum requirement for admission to CES is at least a good second class honours degree (or equivalent) within social sciences, the humanities, or natural sciences.
- Students with a natural science background should have at least half a year's studies within the humantities or social sciences to prepare them for the interdisciplinary challenges this programme offers.
- Letter of motivation: We ask all applicants to our programme to add a Letter of motivation/Statement of purpose where you elaborate on your interest in or background from development and environmental issues, either from work or studies.
Documentation
You have to upload all required documents in UiO online application system.
Letter of motivation: We ask all applicants to our programme to add a Letter of motivation/Statement of purpose where you elaborate on your interest in or background from development and environmental issues, either from work or studies.
Ranking of applicants
Applicants are ranked according to their grade average in the specialization of their degree. Applicants who can not be ranked according to their grade average, will be ranked on the basis of an individual assessment.
Recognition of prior education
If you have previous higher education, you may apply for specific recognition of this education as part of your degree. Education from both Norwegian and non-Norwegian higher education institutions may be recognised. Recognition depends upon whether the education meets the specific requirements of your degree. Read more about recognition of prior education.