The University of Bergen (UiB) is an internationally recognised research university located in Bergen, Norway. UiB is the most cited university in Norway. There are seven faculties at UiB and there are a total of 16.900 students at the university of which around 1.880 of are international students. PhD candidates are paid employees of staff, making the doctoral degree at UiB particularly attractive for rising talents. About one in three graduating doctors is from outside Norway.
UiB offers a diversity of master’s programmes taught in English available for international applicants. All of the master’s programmes have a duration of two years. Generally, the second year is devoted to writing your master’s thesis. The departments offering programs in English are:
UiB offers a variety of PhD programmes that can either be funded through a research fellowship at UiB, through established public or private institutions, or an employer outside of Norway.
The University of Oslo, until 1939 named the Royal Frederick University, is the oldest university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. Until 1 January 2016 it was the largest Norwegian institution of higher education in terms of size, now surpassed only by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The Academic Ranking of World Universities has ranked it the 58th-best university in the world and the third-best in the Nordic countries.
The University of Oslo offers more than 50 different master’s degrees in English, browse the available degrees here. Admission is once a year:
The application portal opens on 1 October.
The application deadline is 1 December.
Studies start in August. Guidelines for non-EU citizens can be found here.
The University of Oslo offers PhD programmes under 8 departments.
Oslo and Akershus University College (abbreviated HiOA) was the largest state university college in Norway from its establishment in 2011 until 2018 when it was transformed into OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, the youngest of Norway’s new universities. OsloMet is Norway’s third-largest university, and it made Oslo the first city in Norway to have two universities. The new university is also among the largest institutions in Norway whose graduates serve as practitioners in different sectors of the Norwegian welfare state.
HiOA offers several Master’s Degree programmes taught in English available to international applicants. Admission is once a year. Applications are accepted from 1 January – 1 March for applicants from the European Union / European Economic Area (EU/EEA) and Switzerland, and 15 October – 15 December for applicants from the rest of the world. Check eligibility here.
The Oslo Metropolitan University also offers a wide range of PhD courses.
International Student main contact point: international@oslomet.no
Faculty of Health Sciences
E-mail: infosenter-hv@oslomet.no
Telephone: (+47) 67 23 59 75
Opening hours: 10.00 - 14.00. The Information Centre is closed in July.
Faculty of Education and International Studies
E-mail: infosenter-lui@oslomet.no
Telephone: (+47) 67 23 77 77
Opening hours: 10.00 - 14.00. The Information Centre is closed in July, but we will respond to e-mails.
Faculty of Social Sciences
E-mail: infosenter-sam@oslomet.no
Telephone: (+47) 67 23 59 74
Opening hours: The Information Centre is closed until further notice
Faculty of Technology, Art and Design
E-mail: infosenter-tkd@oslomet.no
Telephone: (+47) 67 23 59 73
Opening hours: 08.30 - 15.00. The Information Centre is closed in July, but we will respond to e-mails.
NHH Norwegian School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in Europe. NHH has an internationally recognised research environment and is the first choice for students who want to study business administration in Norway. NHH has an international profile and cooperates with 195 universities and business schools in more than 50 countries. We have approximately 3,500 students and 400 employees.
NHH is a Triple Crown accredited business school and among the best ranked institutions in Europe. A master's degree from NHH enables you to make qualified decisions for business and society. Flexibility lets you tailor your degree to your academic interests and career ambitions, and opens the way to exceptional international experiences.
A PhD from NHH Bergen helps you explore in depth the field of economics and business administration in an ambitious research environment fostering new ideas, innovation and intriguing new insights.
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