About this programme
Master in Sustainable Finance is a Master's Degree programme at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo, taught in English. It runs for 2 years and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Oslo as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master. BI Norwegian Business School is a private institution in Oslo.
How it compares
Master in Sustainable Finance is one of 4 English-taught Finance programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 1 institution. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists NOK 166,700 a year.
What you will study
What you study
The Master in Sustainable Finance at BI Norwegian Business School is a 120 ECTS degree taught in English over two years in Oslo. The programme focuses on the core economic theories that address sustainability and ESG issues, their macroeconomic aspects and corporate dimensions. You will gain deep insight into the role of finance in the global economy and the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices in response to social and environmental challenges and trends.
You will learn how these issues affect financial management and how financial constraints may limit or support corporate action. By applying systematic and quantitative tools and methods within finance, you will analyse and assess the impact, risks and benefits of ESG and sustainability in corporate decisions and development. The programme also addresses ethical issues that may arise when balancing the interests of investors, employees, other stakeholders and society. Through relevant, real-world cases, you develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and working individually and in teams.
How the programme is organised
The degree is full-time and worth 120 ECTS. You can tailor parts of your degree through electives, exchange and an internship. BI has exchange partnerships with more than 200 schools around the world, from Switzerland to South Korea. You can also combine real-world experience with earning credits through an internship. A number of elective courses let you adapt your studies to your own wishes and interests, building a professional combination that makes you attractive and unique.
Who it suits
This programme suits students who want to work at the intersection of finance and sustainability. It is for those who want strong financial skills and a deep understanding of sustainability and social responsibility issues. The programme is interdisciplinary, combining core economic theories with quantitative methods and ethical considerations. It prepares you for a range of positions in the finance, banking and insurance industries, consulting, the shipping industry, and large organisations where finance, sustainability and the circular economy are considered important and relevant. Roles include analyst, portfolio management, asset management and risk assessment.
Admission, language and next steps
All teaching is in English. Admission requirements for all full-time Master programmes apply, along with programme-specific admission requirements for the Master in Sustainable Finance. The priority application deadline for full-time Master programmes is 1 March. After 1 March, applications are accepted on a rolling basis. BI is a private institution and sets its own tuition fees. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt from tuition fees at state institutions, but at BI different rates apply to students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Check the programme page for the exact fees and admission details. BI offers an entrance scholarship programme to support top academic students from around the globe. You can book one-to-one guidance or contact BI for more information.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Analyst roles in finance, banking and insurance
- Portfolio management
- Asset management
- Risk assessment
- Consulting
- Shipping industry
- Large organisations focusing on finance, sustainability and the circular economy
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to BI Norwegian Business School, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme. The institution lists its deadline as: Priority application deadline for Master of Science: 1 March After 1 March, applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Deadlines are set by each institution for each programme, so confirm yours. Entry requirements and language tests are also set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, study permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Norway register, the official English-programme list run by HK-dir, the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. Fees are in NOK as the institution lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Sustainable Finance taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Norway register, run by HK-dir, lists it as an English-taught programme at BI Norwegian Business School. Only English-taught degree programmes are included here.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Oslo as the campus town for this programme at BI Norwegian Business School.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme, and some programmes require a minimum grade average. BI Norwegian Business School publishes its requirements on the programme page.
When is the application deadline?
Each institution sets and publishes its own deadline for each programme, and the dates can differ between applicants from outside the EU/EEA, EU/EEA applicants and Nordic applicants. As BI Norwegian Business School lists it: Priority application deadline for Master of Science: 1 March After 1 March, applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Confirm the date for your own situation on the programme page at BI Norwegian Business School.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay NOK 166,700 a year, as BI Norwegian Business School lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows NOK 128,200 a year. Fees are in NOK as the institution lists them. Every student also pays a semester fee of about NOK 1,000 to the student welfare organisation linked to the institution.
Do I need a permit to study there?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland need a study permit from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). UDI asks for proof of admission, housing and funds of NOK 15,488 a month or NOK 170,368 a year (2026/27), on top of any tuition fee. A study permit allows work of up to 20 hours a week during term and full time in the holidays. Students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland register with the police within three months of arrival instead.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Norway register at studyinnorway.no, the English-programme list run by HK-dir, the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. The programme page at BI Norwegian Business School is linked from this page so you can compare.