Admission
How to apply?
Admission is once a year. Application process and deadlines are different for international and Nordic applicants.
Deadlines
- 1 December: International applicants
- 15 April: Extended deadline for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens
- 1 June: Nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent residence 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
Nordic applicants
Nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent or renewable residence
permit in Norway.
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 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
Students must write a statement of purpose explaining their motivation and reasoning for to apply for the programme.
All documents must be certified copies or originals.
Applications must include this front page.
Ranking of applicants
Applicants are ranked by the following criteria: Statement of purpose, GPA, and relevent 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 external education at the Faculty of Educational Sciences.