Overview

The Master of Science in Aquaculture at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) gives you broad and interdisciplinary strength and specialisation in subjects of your choice. We offer courses in fish breeding, fish nutrition and planning and design of aquacultural plants, and you will get insight and knowledge about how those components/factors affect the effectiveness of production and influence the economic yield.

The study starts with introduction courses in:

physiology

health care and water quality

the fundamentals of genetics and breeding

fish nutrition

practical and theoretical aspects of fish production and technology

The aim of the study is to give the students broad practical and theoretical knowledge in different fields, before they complete their master thesis within a focus area, which can be chosen from fish breeding, fish nutrition, production technology or another area of interest, e.g. water or product quality. The master thesis project is normally taken over one year, and offers great flexibility in terms of project type and location.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Genomics

International Economics

Environmental Pollutants and Ecotoxicology

Animal Breeding Plans

Animal Production and Fish Farming in Developing Countries

Fish Processing Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ås, Norway

Disciplines

Marine Science Genetics

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree that includes minimum: 60 credits biology, 10 credits mathematics, 10 credits chemistry/physics and 10 credits statistics courses. Please note that students with a former master degree from NMBU will not be prioritized.. English at a level equivalent to the requirements set by the TOEFL test or similar, with results approved by NMBU.
Copy of foreign passport or ID card

Documentation of upper secondary school

Documentation of higher education

Courses to be completed

Translations

Documentation of English language proficiency

Documentation of financing

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

150000 NOK / year

≈ 150000 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Ås

Norway

9420 - 15000 NOK / month

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

Funding

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Overview

The study starts with introduction courses in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Ås

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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