Philosophy (master's two years)

Admission

This study programme starts in August.

When to apply

EU/EEA/Swiss applicants: from 1 February until 1 March
Nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway: from 1 February until 15 April
Non-EU/EEA applicants: from 1 October until 1 December

How to apply

Admission requirements

Admission to this master's degree programme / study option 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/study option
a minimum grade average of C (in Norwegian scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
Norwegian and English language requirement OR special enhanced requirement in English specified 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

Specialization requirement defined by the programme
In order to be qualified for admission an in-depth study of at least 80 ECTS within philosophy is required. You may satisfy the requirement if you have taken theoretical or philosophical courses in other disciplines in addition to courses in philosophy, provided that the totality may be considered equivalent to an in-depth study of at least 80 credits within philosophy.

The requirement of an average grade of C on the in-depth study within philosophy, may be raised depending on the number of applicants.

Documentation

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

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.

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