Overview

Highlights

The Coastal Ecology programme from University of Agder offers the opportunity to work with field based or experimental projects that will give you a good introduction to scientific research.

Through its Centre for Coastal Research, the University of Agder cooperates with world-leading environments, where GRID-Arendal, the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research (IMR), the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), the University of Oslo, as well as business partners from Southern Norway all contribute with education and guidance in this master’s programme.

Through these partnerships, the University of Agder can offer stimulating research topics and student projects. Meanwhile, you will have a chance to build a network among well-established specialists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Coastal Benthic Ecology

Statistics in Ecological Studies

Scientific Communication

Applied Fish Ecology

Pollution of Costal and Marine Ecosystems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kristiansand, Norway

Disciplines

Biology Ecology Environmental Sciences View 7 other Masters in Ecology in Norway

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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

General admission criteria to Master’s programmes are given in Regulations concerning Requirements for Master’s Degrees, established by the Ministry of Education and Research. The general requirement is a completed Bachelor’s degree, cand.mag.- degree, or another degree or vocational education with a scope of minimum 3 years’ duration.

Academic basis

Either: an integrated programme of at least two years duration within biology/ecology.
Or: a major subject of at least 80 credits within biology/ecology.

Minimum grade requirements

A weighted, average grade of C or better is required, see Regulations concerning admission to programmes and courses at the University of Agder, § 24. The grade requirement is calculated from all the grades included in the bachelor’s degree.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

280000 NOK / year

≈ 280000 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA applicants at the University of Agder.

Living costs

Kristiansand

Norway

9412 - 14762 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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Additional Details

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