About this programme
Master in Intelligent Water Technology is a Master's Degree programme at Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Ås, taught in English. It runs for 2 years and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Ås as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master. Norwegian University of Life Sciences is a state university in Akershus.
How it compares
Master in Intelligent Water Technology is one of 9 English-taught Computer Science & IT programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 2 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland. 7 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
What you study
This master's programme teaches you to use data science in the water sector. The water industry needs better purification, smarter use of limited land, a smaller environmental footprint and lower costs. Digitisation is central to meeting those demands. You take courses at intermediate and master's level in water and sewage technology and in computer science. The programme is closely linked to NMBU's research group for water and health, so you can take part in real research projects, work in teams with larger international groups and be a co-author on scientific publications. You must complete a 60 ECTS master's thesis.
How the programme is organised
The degree is a two-year, full-time Master of Science worth 120 ECTS, taught in English at Ås. In the first year you take courses in water and sewage technology and computer science, with at least 30 credits at 300 level. Teaching is varied, but lectures and practice lessons are the most common. Some courses have compulsory activities such as group work, lab exercises with reports, project assignments, excursions and seminars. Exams can be written or oral, or a combined assessment with mid-term exams, assignments, reports or term papers. Some courses use portfolio assessment with a joint grade at the end. Letter grades are the rule, but some courses use pass/fail. The master's thesis is defended orally. The research group has a large international network of universities in water engineering and can facilitate exchange through it.
Who it suits
You should have a bachelor's degree with a specialisation worth 80 ECTS, including at least 10 ECTS in statistics, 5 ECTS in informatics or programming, and 10 ECTS in water purification technology or fluid mechanics. A minimum mark of C is required for admission. The programme suits people who want to combine engineering and data science to solve practical problems in water treatment. You will learn to collect and organise data, run multivariate analysis of high-dimensional data, use pattern recognition and machine learning, and evaluate data quality and results. You should also be able to analyse mathematical models for processes in water and sewage engineering.
Admission, language and next steps
You need the Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor's degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor's degree. English language ability is required. Application deadlines are 15 April for Norwegian, Nordic, EU/EEA and Swiss citizens, and 1 December for students outside EU/EEA/EFTA. The programme starts in autumn. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt from tuition fees at state institutions; other degree students normally pay a fee set by the institution. Check the programme page for details on how to apply. Student accommodation close to campus is offered through NMBU's Student Welfare Association (SiÅs). International students are prioritised for on-campus housing, though this is not guaranteed. Apply for accommodation immediately after accepting your admission offer.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Water and wastewater engineer with a background in data science
- Process monitoring and process management in the water industry
- Private and public administration
- Own company or business
- Academia and research
- National and international labour market
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 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. 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 Intelligent Water Technology taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Norway register, run by HK-dir, lists it as an English-taught programme at Norwegian University of Life Sciences. 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 Ås as the campus town for this programme at Norwegian University of Life Sciences.
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. Norwegian University of Life Sciences 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. Confirm the date for your own situation on the programme page at Norwegian University of Life Sciences.
What does it cost?
No annual fee is listed for this programme. Degree students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland normally pay tuition at Norwegian institutions, and the fees vary by institution and programme, so ask Norwegian University of Life Sciences what applies to you. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. 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 Norwegian University of Life Sciences is linked from this page so you can compare.
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