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22 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.
The Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion and Diversity in Society
The Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion and Diversity in Society at University of Oslo is a comprehensive 2- year study programme focusing on insights from Social and Cultural Psychology and applying them to contemporary societal issues.
Human Geography
With the Human Geography programme of the University of Oslo you learn to understand the difference that place makes and how local and global processes intertwine and produce change around the world. Choose between four thematic specializations to meet your academic interests.
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.
Social Anthropology
Are you interested in the causes of burning issues such as climate change, financial crises, migration, social activism and how they influence people's lives? Do you want to plan your own project and conduct fieldwork in an unfamiliar setting, at home or abroad? If so, the Social Anthropology programme of the University of Oslo is the right choice for you.
Health Economics, Policy, and Management
In the Health Economics, Policy, and Management programme of the University of Oslo students can choose between a specialization or the General programme which combines all three fields: Health Management, Health Economics and Economic Evaluation.
Gender Studies
Would you like a study that opens several doors in to the labour market? The Gender Studies programme of the University of Oslo will give you the ability to work independently on central issues related to gender, feminism, gender equality, power and knowledge production.
Music, Communication and Technology
The Music, Communication and Technology programme of the University of Oslo will give you the personal skills and technical tools required to work out solutions to contemporary societal challenges in international and interdisciplinary teams.
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.
Development, Environment and Cultural Change
What are the key systemic causes of the so-called Anthropocene era, how are different lives lived under this new planetary condition, and what are the main challenges in creating more sustainable futures? These are some of the questions you can explore in the Development, Environment and Cultural Change programme of the University of Oslo.
Asia and Middle East Studies
The Asia and Middle East Studies programme of the University of Oslo offers a combination of higher degree studies in the languages, cultures, societies and histories of Asia and the Middle East.
International Community Health
The International Community Health programme of the University of Oslo prepares you to participate in community-based health promotion and disease prevention research with a focus mainly on middle and low-income societies. You are encouraged to use research findings to improve the quality and effectiveness of community health action.
Ibsen Studies
The Ibsen Studies programme of the University of Oslo provides students with in-depth knowledge of the works of Henrik Ibsen and their cultural and historical context, as well as extensive training in relevant humanities research methods.
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.
Peace and Conflict Studies
The Peace and Conflict Studies programme of the University of Oslo provides analytic tools and empirical insights to understand the multifaceted challenges associated with war and conflict.
Economics
The two year Economics programme of the University of Oslo is a full time programme, with three different programme options, that provides rigorous training in modern economics. Covering a broad range of topics from micro- and macroeconomics, methodology and demography.
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.
Information and Communication Technology Law
The Information and Communication Technology Law programme of the University of Oslo examines legal issues associated with the use of information and communication technology (ICT).
Informatics - Digital Economics and Leadership
Digital technology and development is shaping the future of businesses models, organizations and society. The Informatics - Digital Economics and Leadership programme of the University of Oslo will provide you with an in-depth understanding of digitalization of organizations, and the skills to lead digital business transformation.
Development, Environment and Cultural Change
What are the key systemic causes of the so-called Anthropocene era, how are different lives lived under this new planetary condition, and what are the main challenges in creating more sustainable futures? These are some of the questions you can explore in the Development, Environment and Cultural Change programme of the University of Oslo.