Overview

Key features

You will learn which technologies are behind services like, for example, Google Translate, Apple's Siri og the IBM Watson system, and explore methods for automatic analysis of language data. You will also learn how the communicative system of human language can be formalized for efficient computational processing, as well as how advanced statistical models can enable computers to handle and model how people communicate through language.

The Informatics - Language Technology programme of the University of Oslo consists of course work and a thesis, with in-depth supervision by a multi-national group of experienced scientists. The language of instruction is English. Some courses are obligatory elements of the programme, others can be selected freely in consultation with your supervisor. The thesis is normally performed at the Department of Informatics, but you also have the opportunity to perform it somewhere else, eg. at another research institution or in cooperation with a local company.

Study environment

Before the class starts in August, you are welcome to three days of compulsory education and various social events. Use the opportunity to get acquainted with fellow students professionally and socially, get more information about your study program, topics, research and how to choose a master thesis. The master's students have the opportunity to sit on the floor where the supervisors and researchers in language technology have their offices.

The student association PI:SK is working for a good academic and social environment around the program Informatics: language technology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Problem solving with high level languages

Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence for Intelligent Systems

Artificial intelligence and machine learning

Semantic Technologies

Machine Learning for Image Analysis

Natural Language Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Artificial Intelligence View 9 other Masters in Artificial Intelligence in Norway

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree.

4-year bachelor's degree or Licence.

You must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in the required specialization. A Norwegian C is described as a good grade, generally comparable to an American B and a Second Class Upper in the British system.

Documentation of English language proficiency.

Scan and upload your official transcripts documenting that you have completed your upper secondary education.

You must scan and upload your official bachelor's degree certificate and academic transcript.

Documentation of financing.

Passport or ID card.

Tuition Fee

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International

276000 NOK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 276000 NOK per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Oslo

11682 - 19230 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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