The University of Bergen offers quality tuition-free education to all students, regardless of citizenship from around the world. While Norway’s high quality of life goes hand-in-hand with a higher cost of living, the cost of living in Bergen is compensated for by benefits such as free education, quality health care, and ready access to the natural environment.

The University of Bergen is situated in Norway's second largest city. Our students love the fact that they can enjoy a bit of city life with plenty of cultural events and simultaneously make use of Bergen's unique opportunities for outdoor adventures.

We have roughly 25 two-year master's programmes taught in English within the fields of humanities and aesthetic studies, medicine, natural sciences and technical subjects, social sciences and psychology, as well as fine art, music and design.

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Applied and Computational Mathematics (ACM) uses mathematics to solve practical and theoretical problems within the natural sciences, industry, resource management, medical image processing and other areas. The relevant problems are described mathematically in one or more equations through a modelling process. These equations are solved by using numerical tools, and the results are used to improve the understanding of the original problems.

On-Campus

Applied and Computational Mathematics, Master's, 2 years

How does the human body function? The master’s programme in Biomedical Sciences will help you understand the health and functions of the human body on the molecular, cellular and physiological level. Biomedical research has a central role in shaping tomorrow's medicine, through the development of new drugs and understanding disease mechanisms.

Biomedical Sciences, Master's, 2 years

Chemistry is the central, creative science. The chemical science is a framework for understanding, harnessing and shaping our material world. Chemistry takes place everywhere, and chemical knowledge is needed for: progress in modern medicine. tackling global and local environmental issues. developing new, functional materials and products.

Chemistry, Master's, 2 years

In Digital Culture we look at how we control and choose technology that will benefit society. We train professionals who can use technology creatively and can analyse the effects of technological change. Every day, we are influenced by technology. But technology can also be influenced by us. To understand what we need and want from new technology, we must understand technology in a broader context.

Digital Culture, Master's, 2 years

Globally, English is probably the most important language today. Taking a master’s degree in English will enrich your knowledge of the linguistics, literatures and cultures of the English-speaking world, while conducting independent research in the form of a thesis worth 60 ECTS.

English, Master's, 2 years

The French Master’s programme aims to give a high level of knowledge in French language, literature and culture. We offer specialised courses in linguistic and literary topics, and provide extensive training in oral and written use of modern French. The supervised master’s thesis allows you to pursue in-depth investigation and analysis within your chosen area of linguistics or literary studies. The Master’s programme also aims to engage you in on-going research at the Department and to help you develop a critical and independent attitude to problems and methods of the subject disciplines.

French, Master's, 2 years

Our planet faces environmental, social and economic sustainability challenges that must be addressed through a knowledge-based approach. People experience challenges locally but causes and solutions are interconnected with global processes beyond the North-South divide. This programme gives you the framework, theories and skills to constructively engage with global sustainability issues.

Geographies of Sustainable Development, Master's, 2 years

With a master’s degree in German you get to experience and explore the German speaking countries from within, through their own language and not through translations. Writing a master’s thesis is a research project on a topic you are interested in. Some of our previous master’s projects include: Automatic translation of tourism websites. Herta Müller's autofictional narratives and democratic criticism of the totalitarian regime in Romania. Literature and films by second-generation immigrants to Germany, e.g. director Fatih Akin.

German, Master's, 2 years

The Master’s Programme in Global Development Theory and Practice (GLODE) gives you a thorough understanding of global development processes through critical evaluation of relevant theories and the contexts of sustainable human development.

Global Development Theory and Practice, master, 2 years

In the master's program in speech therapy, you immerse yourself in difficulties with language, speech, voice and swallowing. There is an ever-increasing need for speech therapists in the special educational offer for children and adults, and the value of this competence in society is therefore great. As a speech therapist, you can get a job either in the education sector, the health sector or in research and development. In this master's program, you will be qualified to prevent, map, diagnose, treat and research communication difficulties that are either developmental or that arise as a result of illness or injury.

Health sciences - Logopedics Master

Linguistics is the science of human language and language use. Europe and Norway are becoming increasingly multilingual, and linguistic knowledge is becoming increasingly valuable for understanding language learning, language use and language difficulties throughout life.

Linguistics, Master's, 2 years

The specialization Marine Biology aims to educate marine biologists with a general overview and knowledge about: key processes and typical patterns in the marine ecosystem, flora and fauna characteristics to marine habitats, marine organisms - their biology and ecology, and the most common research methods within field-based, experimental and theoretical oriented research of marine ecosystems.

MAMN-BIOMAR Marine Biology

This specialization will give you a broad introduction to ecology, evolution or systematic research. The programme covers themes that range from the biology of single organisms to biogeographical patterns, and you can immerse yourself in both theoretical and applied research. Through choosing your own subjects and working independently, you will acquire scientific competence. By working on the masters project you will learn to work in a scientific manner.

Master in Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology

A Master's degree in Design is a postgraduate academic program that delves into advanced concepts, theories, and practical applications of design across various disciplines. This degree is typically pursued by individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of design principles, methodologies, and techniques, as well as to advance their careers in design-related fields.

Master in Design

A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is a graduate-level degree that focuses on advanced studies in the visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing. It's typically pursued by individuals who want to deepen their artistic practice, refine their skills, and develop a comprehensive understanding of their chosen artistic discipline. MFAs are commonly offered in fields such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, filmmaking, theater, dance, music, creative writing, and interdisciplinary arts.

Master in Fine Art

The programme is taught in Media City Bergen, a knowledge and industry cluster where the university is co-located with media and media technology companies such as TV2, NRK, Vizrt, Bergens Tidende, Mediability and Vimond. At the same time as teaching is theoretical grounded in media studies, interaction design and communication theory, this gives students a unique closeness to the media industry.

Master in Media and Interaction Design

A Master's degree in Music Performance or Composition is a postgraduate program designed for individuals who wish to advance their skills and knowledge in their chosen area of musical specialization. These programs typically provide intensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for artistic development to help students reach a high level of proficiency and expertise in performance or composition.

Master in Music Performance or Composition

A Master of Laws (LL.M.) program in EU and EEA (European Economic Area) Law is a specialized postgraduate program designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of the legal frameworks governing the European Union (EU) and its member states, as well as the EEA, which includes EU member states and certain non-EU countries participating in the European Single Market. These programs typically cater to students who already possess a law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) and wish to specialize in European law.

Master of Laws (LL.M.) Programme in EU and EEA Law

The goal of the Aquaculture Biology specialization is to give a theoretical basis and practical experience for understanding the biological principles in aquatic food production. Aquaculture is a diverse discipline, covering topics such as molecular biology, chemistry, nutrition, as well and the biology, physiology, and behaviour of fish.

Master of Science in Biology - Aquaculture Biology

Knowledge of chemistry is important to understand how the substance's chemical properties affect dispersion, distribution and uptake by organisms. Knowledge of biology is important to understand how the physiology and lifestyle of different organisms determine the degree of exposure and vulnerability, and how the effects of different toxicants can affect reproduction and growth, and even entire ecosystems. The molecular biological knowledge is important to gain insight into the mechanisms that determine the substance's behavior and impact on fundamental life processes such as reproduction, metabolism and growth. Cellular biology and molecular biological methods are central to this research, along with bioinformatic analyses of changes in the transcriptome and proteome of study organisms.

Master of Science in Biology - Environmental Toxicology

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms: bacteria, archaea, fungi, single-cell algae and protozoa, and includes also viruses. Fundamental to the field is the study of the microorganisms' properties and their functions in different environments. The field ranges from basic cell biological and molecular questions to ecology and the use of microorganisms in practical and commercial applications.

Master of Science in Biology - Microbiology

Developmental biology, physiology and nutrition investigates the formation and function of organisms. Development of a multicellular organism starts from a one cell zygote which undergoes a phase of rapid cell divisions. This is followed by cell migration, cell-cell communication, and reorganization to form an organism with different cell types and organs which perform various physiological processes, nutrient uptake essential to its life processes.

Master of Science in Developmental Biology, Physiology and Nutrition

Finding sustainable solutions to global health problems is urgent in an increasingly globalised and unequal world. The master’s programme in global health is concerned with how we can improve public health and achieve health equity worldwide, focusing on public health problems in low- and middle-income countries.

Master's Programme in Global Health

Mathematics is an extraordinary rich and rapidly evolving subject. It is the finest tool for thought that we humans have at our disposition. It is used everywhere to model scientific, technological and large scale societal activities. It is also the most fascinating and beautiful subject to investigate in itself. Modern technology is unthinkable without mathematics. And knowledge of maths is necessary to make informed choices about almost any aspect of modern society.

Mathematics, Master's, 2 years

At a fundamental level, molecular biology looks at life from a molecular perspective – how it started and how it keeps going. The molecules that we study can only be fully understood by considering their information content and properties in relation to a living organism.

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