Start of Studies 2026

Welcome to the master’s programme in Social Anthropology August 19th! During the day you get to know the study programme, your fellow students, and the department, and we'll provide important information to give you a pleasant introduction to being a master's student in Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo. The teaching starts August 20th. There are several interesting and fun events arranged by the university from August 10th. 

Welcome and information meeting for new master's students in Social Anthropology

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Aug. 19, 2026 12:15 –2:00 PM, 
Lecture hall 947, Department of Social Anthropology, 9th floor in Eilert Sundt's building

Learn about the master's programme in Social Anthropology, get practical and useful information for your studies, and meet the management and your lecturers at the department.  
Join the "Meet and greet" event afterwards! 

Meet and greet event for master's students in Social Anthropology

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Aug. 19, 2026 2:15–3:30 PM, 
Department of Social Anthropology, 9th floor in Eilert Sundt's building

Meet students, faculty, and administrative staff! Join us after the welcome and information meeting, and get to know everybody while enjoying free snacks and a chat. Tour the department, see where everything is and where you will spend the next two years.

Your to-do list

We strongly recommend new students to join the information meeting. 

Questions about studying at SAI