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Admission

This study programme starts in August.

Application deadlines and procedures

This programme/study option is also offered to eligible candidates under the Norwegian Quota Scheme.

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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

Applicants are recommended to have relevant educational or methodological courses in their bachelor degree. At the discretion of the Department, applicants can be admitted to the program if they have strong grades in their bachelor degree and/or relevant work experience.

Students must write a statement of purpose explaining their motivation and reasoning for applying to the programme.

Documentation

You have to upload all required documents in UiO online application system.

Ranking of applicants

Applicants are ranked by the following criteria: Statement of purpose, grade point average, and relevant coursework/bachelor degree.

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 education