Overview

University of Bergen's Physical Geography offers a wide range of master’s projects related to past and present climate and environmental changes in Norway:

Glaciers
Natural hazards (floods, storminess, storm floods, snow avalanches etc.)
Sea level changes
Hydrology and ground water
Periglacial processes and features
Caves and landscape development

Overview

We use several methods including equipment for coring of lakes, access to sediment analyses, and laboratory for Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS).

As a master’s student in Physical Geography, you can contribute to societal safety and planning related to settlement, transport, water supply, and climate and energy transformation.

You will learn relevant skills for your master project through fieldwork, laboratory and theoretical courses, and an inclusive and informal social environment awaits you at the Department of Geography.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geography

Physics

Geology

Meteorology
Hydrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bergen, Norway

Disciplines

Geography View 4 other Masters in Geography 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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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application must include a motivation letter (max one page) to clarify your background and thematic and methodological interests for the master project. Applicants with an interest in past climatic, geomorphological and environmental reconstructions (e.g. related to glaciers, hydrology, sea level, wind) from glacierized regions of the last ice age and present interglacial (the Holocene) will be prioritized.

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

109000 NOK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 218000 NOK for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK for the full programme during 24 months.

The semester fee is NOK 650.

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 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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Overview

University of Bergen's Physical Geography offers a wide range of master’s projects related to past and present climate and environmental changes in Norway:

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Bergen

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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