Overview

Key features

The Geosciences programme of the University of Oslo consists of advanced courses and independent work, including a master's thesis. It is a two year programme, and gives 120 ECTS credits, 60 of which is coursework, and 60 of which is the master’s thesis. Field and laboratory work and computer modeling are integrated in most of the programme options.

You will be assigned a supervisor who will assist you in selecting the right courses, and assist you in your work on your master’s project, which will lead to an independent final work which will be your master's thesis. Working on your master’s thesis, you will concentrate on a specific area within your field of study and you be given a research approach to the subject you are working on.

Geosciences (master's two years) consists of ten programme options:

Geohazards and geomechanics

Geophysics, geodynamics and planetary sciences

Geomorphology and geomatics

Hydrology and glaciology

Meteorology and oceanography

Environmental geosciences

Mineralogy, petrology og geokjemi

Petroleums geoscience

Sedimentology, paleontology and stratigraphy

Struktural geology and techtonics

Career opportunities

A master's degree in geosciences provides many opportunities for professional prospects and post-graduate studies, such as a PhD degree. A background in geology, geophysics, geography, geomatics, hydrology, meteorology and oceanography opens up exciting career paths in professions that undertake important tasks in the public private sectors.

An education in geosciences is also an education that crosses borders. That many of our master's students are not Norwegian, confirms this. One possible way forward after a master's degree is to get a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contaminants in the Geoenvironment

Geohazards

Seismic Waves and Seismology

Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology

Hydrological Modelling

Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics

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

Geology View 8 other Masters in Geology 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Geosciences.

Available Scholarships

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

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