Highlights
Tuition fee
95000 NOK / year
Free
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Tuition fee
95000 NOK / year
Free
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Apply date
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Start date
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Campus location
Bergen, Norway
Campus location
Bergen, Norway

About

In the Digital Culture degree offered by the University of Bergen we look at how we control and choose technology that will benefit society. We train professionals who can use technology creatively and can analyse the effects of technological change.

Overview

Every day, we are influenced by technology. But technology can also be influenced by us. To understand what we need and want from new technology, we must understand technology in a broader context.

Current research includes 

  • Electronic literature and digital art
  • Machine vision and its cultural effects
  • Digital humanities
  • Practice-based research into new narrative forms

Studying Digital Culture degree offered by the University of Bergen will enable you to critically reflect on tech culture and the history of technology in addition to giving you hands-on experience in web design and creative web projects. Current master’s topics include e-books, selfies, games and learning and digital poetry.

Our alumni work in diverse fields such as journalism, web design, teaching, innovation, art, culture and programming.

Career

Our alumni are currently employed in diverse fields such as 

  • technology journalism
  • web design, teaching
  • administration and development of corporate information systems
  • innovation in the mobile services industry
  • art
  • culture 
  • programming

In this time of rapid technological change we don’t just need people who can program our computers, we also need people who understand the impact of technology and the ways in which digital technologies can be used to improve our society. Digital Culture trains professionals who can use technology creatively and can analyse the effects of technological change. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Key Theories of Digital Culture 
  • Digital Media Aesthetics
  • Methods and Project Development in Digital Culture  
  • Seminar Topics in Digital Culture 
  • Media Studies

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Bergen, Norway

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
First Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Digital Culture
  • Additionally applicants should include a 500-700 word statement that explains how their academic background and competence prepares them to do an MA in Digital Culture

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Bergen and/or in Norway, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    95000 NOK/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 190000 NOK for the full programme during 24 months.
  • EU/EEA

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 NOK for the full programme during 24 months.

The semester fee is NOK 650

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 NOK /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Digital Culture.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Anglo-Norse Society - Other awards and Grants
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
CryptoRunner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available

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