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11 Master's degrees offered by the university
Religious Roots of Europe
The joint and international Religious Roots of Europe programme of the University of Oslo explores the traditions, formative processes and mutual interactions of the three most influential religions of European culture and history: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Modern International and Transnational History
The new Modern International and Transnational History programme of the University of Oslo challenges its students to explore international and transnational processes, institutions and movements from multiple perspectives.
Viking and Medieval Studies
The Viking and Medieval Studies programme of the University of Oslo offers the opportunity to investigate the European Viking and Middle Ages, with a focus on the North Sea area, through in-depth study of relevant textual sources and/or material artefacts from philological, historical and archaeological perspectives.
Viking and Medieval Norse Studies
A unique opportunity to study the world of the Vikings and the Icelandic sagas. The Viking and Medieval Norse Studies programme of the University of Oslo should appeal to students with a broad range of interests in the fields of Viking and Medieval Scandinavia. Students will be given the opportunity to study in two of the Nordic countries.
Linguistics
In the Linguistics programme of the University of Oslo you can study both similarities and differences in how languages are structured, how they work and how they vary.
Theory and Practice of Human Rights
The Theory and Practice of Human Rights programme of the University of Oslo focuses on human rights in both theory and practice from legal, historical, philosophical, political and social science-based perspectives. Students are provided with specialised knowledge about human rights law, including the relationship between that law and other types of human rights initiatives and activities.
Philosophy
By studying at the Philosophy programme of the University of Oslo, you will be a part of one of the largest and most international philosophical communities in the Nordic Countries.
European Languages
Language and cultural skills are in demand and form an important part of today's increasingly internationalized labor. The European Languages programme of the University of Oslo provides you with in-depth expertise in a European language, while allowing you to immerse yourself in linguistic, literary or cultural and community oriented issues.
Classical Studies
The Classical Studies programme of the University of Oslo offers two language options: Greek and Latin. In the course of your studies, you will acquire knowledge about language and texts on an advanced level. Thus, your knowledge about Greek and Roman culture will increase.
European History
The European History programme at the University of Oslo offers a unique opportunity to study European History at several leading universities in Europe.
Multilingualism
The University of Oslo master’s programme in Multilingualism aims to prepare future researchers and professionals to help address these issues.