Overview

Using systems thinking and modelling approaches, the Sustainability program at the University of Bergen will teach methods for analyzing and interacting with complex systems. The program will provide an introduction to the evolution and contents of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and how these are embedded in legal and regulatory frameworks at local, national and international levels. It will highlight differences and similarities in the ways in which different knowledge forms (such as law, science and politics) analyze and deal with complex problems, and introduce students to real-life decision making processes involving conflicting interests, and demands and mechanisms for improved democratic participation.

Key Features

The study program consists of mandatory and specialization courses, leading up to the work on the master's thesis. The specializations will take place within one of the following thematic fields:

Global societal challenges

Climate and energy transitions

Marine sustainability

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems thinking and modelling as a framework for sustainability analysis and action

Natural Resources Management

Energy Transition

Sustainable Innovation

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

PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bergen, Norway

Disciplines

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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

PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective students for the Master's Programme in Sustainability must have obtained an undergraduate degree or Bachelor's degree of at least three years' duration at a recognised institution. The applicants must document Admission requirements specific to each field of specialisation:

For Global challenges the programme requires Bachelor's degree or similar, with special competence equalling one and a half years of study (80 ECTS) in a field or specialization relevant for the programme.
For Climate and Energy transitions the programme requires Bachelor's degree or similar, with special competence equalling one and a half years of study (80 ECTS) in a field or specialization relevant for the specialization
For specialization in Marine Sustainability the programme requires Bachelor's degree or similar, with special competence equalling one and a half years of study (80 ECTS)

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Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year 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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