Comparative and International Education (master's 2-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

Autumn 2018 is the last time the Comparative and International Master programme will be offered to new students at our Department due to changes in our study portfolio.

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
a minimum grade average of C (in the Norwegian grading 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) with a minimum grade of 4 in Norwegian upper secondary school (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or passed examination in English from second and/or third school year in Norwegian upper secondary school, or
b) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.

Required specialization

Applicants are required to have a specialization of 80 ECTS credits (approximately 1 ? years of study) within the following relevant disciplines:

Educational sciences (pedagogics)
Political science
Development studies
Anthropology
International Law
Sociology

Documentation

You have to upload all required documents in UiO's online application portal.

Additionally, we request a motivation letter of maximum 1 page:

In the motivation letter you should elaborate on your educational and professional background and how it is relevant for this program. Please specify specific topics or areas of research interest on which you would like to focus your thesis.

Ranking of applicants

Applicants are ranked according to their grade average in the specialization of their degree. Applicants who cannot be ranked according to their grade average, will be ranked on the basis of an individual assessment.

Admission to this programme is usually highly competitive. Please note that even if you fulfill the minimum grade requirement, this does not guarantee you a study place in the programme.

You normally cannot be admitted to a master's degree programme or study option within the same subject area as a previously completed master's degree at the University of Oslo.

Additional points might be awarded for the motivation letter.

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 education.

Tuition fees

Students with citizenship from a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition fees from the academic year 2023/2024, unless they qualify for an exemption. Read more about tuition fees.