Viking and Medieval Norse Studies
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying master’s in Viking and Medieval Norse Studies at University of Oslo in Norway:
The programme is designed for students holding a bachelor’s degree with a medieval component in at least one of the following areas: literature, history, religion, linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, art history or folklore. Prior knowledge of Old Icelandic/Old Norse is not required.
Students will be given the opportunity to study in two of the Nordic countries. The first two semesters will be spent at the University of Iceland. The third semester will be spent at either the University of Aarhus, the University of Copenhagen or the University of Oslo. The fourth semester will be spent writing the master’s thesis at the University of Iceland or the University of Oslo. The language of instruction is English.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 2 years
- Degree awarded by: Oslo university
- Admission criteria: Bachelor’s degree
- Language of instruction: English
- Format: Full-time
- Credits: 120
- Tuition fee:
There are no tuition fees charged in the Viking and Medieval Norse Studies programme. This applies equally to students of all nationalities.
- Registration fee:
The University of Iceland charges an annual registration fee of ISK 75,000 (approximately 530 EUR or 600 USD depending on the exchange rate).
- Application fee:
Citizens of countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA)/The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) (exempting the Faroe Islands and Greenland) are required to pay a fee of 50 EUR for the handling and processing of their applications. The fee is charged as part of the online application process and is payable by credit card only, VISA or Mastercard. The handling and processing fee is not refundable.
Curriculum:
Viking and Medieval Norse Studies is an international two-year graduate programme (120 ECTS credits) leading to a master’s degree.
- The 1st year: Iceland
- The 3rd semester: Denmark or Norway
- The 4th semester: Iceland or Norway
The first two semesters take place at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík. In the third semester, the students can choose between courses at Aarhus University, Denmark, the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, or the University of Oslo, Norway. The fourth and final semester is reserved for writing a master’s thesis at the University of Iceland or at the University of Oslo.
- Intermediate Old Icelandic
- Introduction to Old Icelandic A or B
- Old Icelandic Literature
- Icelandic and Scandinavian Medieval History
Career opportunity:
You can write your master’s thesis in cooperation with an external partner. Through this you can get valuable contacts and network that can be useful when you apply for a job after graduation. You can also prepare for working life along the way by participating in career fairs, job search and interview workshops, and career counseling offered to students.
- The Science Shop
- The Career Services at the University of Oslo
- Semester abroad
Application Requirements:
Requirement for University of Iceland:
- You must have a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree.
- Adequate undergraduate training to pursue graduate studies in Viking and Medieval Norse Studies
- Satisfactory Grade Average
- Adequate command of English
English language requirements:
| Exam | Score |
| TOEFL | minimum score of 83 |
| IELTS | Minimum overall band score of 6.5 |
Deadlines and intakes:
The application deadline for all students to this programme is February 1st.
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50
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accommodation
- Student cabins:
Anyone can rent a student cabin. The cabins are run by various student associations, and you must contact the individual cabin to see if it is vacant.
- Housing through SiO:
All students admitted to degree studies or exchange programs at the University of Oslo can apply for student housing through SiO Housing. Unfortunately, due to limited number of available student housing, we cannot confirm that all international students will be guaranteed housing through SiO.
As an international master student you will be on UiOs prioritised housing list, given that you have applied for SiO housing within the deadline and followed our guidelines on how to apply for housing. Please note that if you have accepted a housing offer and choose not to come, you must notify SiO housing and cancel your housing contract. Failure to do so may result in a fee.
- Furnished or unfurnished room?
Master’s degree students can apply for furnished or unfurnished single room. Please note that the type of room is subject to availability. You are not guaranteed a furnished room.
- All furnished rooms include a bed, closet, desk, chair, bookshelf, and a table.
- All unfurnished single rooms are unequipped. You will have to obtain essentials such as a bed, desk, chair etc. on your own.
The price of rent will vary depending on location, room size and whether you have shared kitchen/bathroom facilities or not. Most students pay somewhere between NOK 4,000 and 7,000 NOK in rent on a monthly basis. There are many options around Oslo for accommodation other than the university housing:
- Citybox Oslo: This hotel in the center of Oslo is more like a self-service supermarket. There’s no reception desk. You book a room by phone or online and collect a keycard and pay at the hotel terminal. There’s no room cleaning service for shorter stays but you can order this for an extra charge. Rates from NOK 590.
- P-Hotels: Very nice location in the middle of the city centre. Breakfast is a drink and sandwich delivered to your door. Single room from NOK 799.
- Perminalen: This hotel opened in 1954 for Norwegian soldiers on leave in the capital. It’s now available for anyone to book. The rooms are basic but of a high standard including en suite and TV. Single rooms from NOK 685.
After Graduation
Norway is generally considered an attractive country for international students with high-quality education and a range of scholarships.
However, students coming to the country often get the right to stay here through a study permit.
While the study permit is only a temporary residence option, several permit options are available to those who are about to graduate from a Norwegian university. “Several residence permits can be applied for after achieving a degree or diploma in Norway that may give the applicant a continued stay in Norway based on a new residence permit.
- Job seeker permits: this permit may be granted to students who have recently graduated in Norway, permit has a maximum duration of one year, and the purpose of the stay must be being a job seeker for skilled work.
- Residence permits for skilled workers: It’s important to know that this is a work permit which requires that the applicant is ‘skilled,’ and it comes with the condition that the applicant has a Bachelor’s degree as a minimum and that the offered work in Norway is relevant and requires the applicant’s competence and higher education.
- Study/researcher permits: If a student is admitted to a study program of a higher level than their previous level of studies, a “renewed residence permit as a student may be granted.” PhD Studies or researcher work with own funds/employed researcher work may also “give grounds for a new residence permit if the conditions are considered as met.” However, if a student fails to fulfil the conditions to be granted a new residence permit, they must leave Norway after completing their studies.