About this programme
Bachelor in CG Art and Animation is a Bachelor's Degree programme at Nord University in Bodø, taught in English. It runs for 3 years and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Levanger as the campus town. It lists the degree as Bachelor. Nord University is a state university in Nordland.
How it compares
Bachelor in CG Art and Animation is one of 7 English-taught Humanities & Theology programmes at Bachelor's Degree level in the register, offered by 5 institutions. 5 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
What you study
CG Art and Animation at Nord University is a practical bachelor's degree in digital art and animation for the creative industries. The programme covers the production of computer generated art and animation, and places that work in the wider context of the creative economy. You learn to use industry-standard tools for digital art, animation, filmmaking, game development and interactive media. The teaching combines theory and practice: you develop creative and technical skills alongside problem-solving and critical thinking. The learning outcomes include describing production processes, analysing workflows, using digital tools, communicating visually, and collaborating on group productions. You also study the history and styles of animation, and how CG art fits into society.
How the programme is organised
The degree is 180 ECTS over three years, taught full time in English. The learning environment is set up to mirror professional practice, with collaborative, interdisciplinary projects that put your skills to the test in a production context. You work in facilities equipped for digital art, animation, filmmaking, game development and interactive media. In the fifth semester, international exchange is facilitated as part of Project X. Nord has active partnerships with Plymouth College of Art (Animation and Games), Breda University of Applied Sciences (Creative Business), Saxion University (Creative Media and Game Technologies) and U-Tad (Animation). Each partner offers a different focus, from interdisciplinary projects and real client work to specialisation in interactive media, games or animation.
Who it suits
This programme suits people who want to make digital art and animation for games, film and interactive media, and who like learning by doing production work with others. If you enjoy collaborative projects, problem-solving and building a portfolio of creative and technical work, it is a good fit. The programme also prepares you for further study at master's level in Norway or abroad, for example in fine art, film, media studies, game design or animation.
Admission, language and next steps
You need a Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse), as specified in the GSU list. If there are more qualified applicants than places, candidates are ranked by grade points and additional points from secondary school. You must upload documentation that clearly shows you meet the requirements; applications without sufficient documentation will not be considered. If you are not a Norwegian citizen or do not have a residence permit in Norway, apply through Søknadsweb. Applicants applying through Samordna opptak must document Norwegian language skills. The programme is taught in English. Application deadlines: Nordic and EU/EEA applicants 15 April; non-EU/EEA applicants 1 December. Check the programme page for the exact application periods and any updates. Tuition fees are charged to international students with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA/EFTA; some applicants can apply for an exemption. Nord University does not offer scholarships or grants.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Graphic designer
- Multimedia designer
- Digital artist
- Animator
- CG artist for games, film or interactive media
- Visual communication roles in creative industries
- Further study at master's level in animation, game design or film
Before you apply
Study in Norway states that bachelor’s programmes taught in English are applied for through each institution’s own system. The basic entry requirement is the Higher Education Entrance Qualification (GSU) for your country, and many programmes add language and subject requirements. The institution lists its deadline as: Nordic applicants: April 15 EU/ EEA applicants: April 15 Non-EU/ EEA applicants: December 1. The register shows 1 December 2026 as a deadline date for this 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 Bachelor in CG Art and Animation taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Norway register, run by HK-dir, lists it as an English-taught programme at Nord University. Only English-taught degree programmes are included here.
How long does it take?
The register records 3 years of study and 180 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Levanger as the campus town for this programme at Nord University.
How do I apply?
Study in Norway states that bachelor’s programmes taught in English are applied for through each institution’s own system, while the national admission service (NUCAS) covers programmes taught in Norwegian. The basic entry requirement is the Higher Education Entrance Qualification (GSU) for your country, and many programmes add language and subject requirements. Follow the steps on the programme page at Nord University.
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 Nord University lists it: Nordic applicants: April 15 EU/ EEA applicants: April 15 Non-EU/ EEA applicants: December 1. The register shows 1 December 2026 as a deadline date for this programme. Confirm the date for your own situation on the programme page at Nord University.
What does it cost?
Nord University gives this wording for the tuition: Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland do not pay tuition fees at Nord University. For information about tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland, including current rates, please visit our website. Degree students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland normally pay tuition at Norwegian institutions, and the fees vary by institution and programme. 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 Nord University is linked from this page so you can compare.
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