Overview

Key features

Students should apply directly to one of the two program options of the European Languages programme of the University of Oslo:

English Language

Specialise in different aspects of modern English or older stages of the language. The programme offers courses on various aspects of grammar and text, language acquisition, differences between Norwegian and English, and varieties of the English language – regional and social, historical and modern.

English Literature, American and British Studies

Through a Master’s degree in English Literature, American and British Studies you will achieve a high level of competence in English and an in-depth understanding of American or British culture, literature and history.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corpora in English Language Research

Methods in English Language Research

Phraseology in English

Historical English Syntax

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

108

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PTE Academic

74

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oslo, Norway

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies European Studies View 6 other Masters in Language Studies 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

TOEFL^® IBT

108

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PTE Academic

74

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IELTS

7.5

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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.

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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

198000 NOK / year

≈ 198000 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Oslo

Norway

11682 - 19230 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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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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

Oslo

Funding

Scholarships Information

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