Admission
How to apply?
Admission is once a year. Application deadline:
International applicants: 1 December 2012
This programme is only open for applicants without a permanent or renewable recidence permit in Norway.
International applicants
International applicants except nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent or renewable residence in Norway.
How to apply for international applicants
This programme/study option is also offered to eligible candidates under the Norwegian Quota Scheme.
How to apply for Quota applicants
Admission requirements
Formal 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 (Special admission requirements - see below)
- a minimum grade point average (GPA) 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.
Special admission requirements
The required specialization for this programme is a bachelor’s degree with a major or specialization in geography.
Ranking of applicants
Applicants are ranked according to their grade point average (GPA). Applicants who can not be estimated according to their grade point average, will be ranked based on 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 at the Faculty of Social Sciences.