Chemistry and Ecotoxicology Master, NTNU

English-taughtFree for EU/EEA/SwissChemistryDegree: Master

LevelMaster's Degree

Duration2 years

Study load120 ECTS

LocationTrondheim

Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissThe institution says: Visit our webpage (www.ntnu.edu/studies/tuition-fee) to get detailed information.

Fee, EU/EEA/SwissNo tuition fee

About this programme

Master in Chemistry and Ecotoxicology is a Master's Degree programme at Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, taught in English. It runs for 2 years and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Trondheim as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master. Norwegian University of Science and Technology is a state university in Trøndelag.

How it compares

Master in Chemistry and Ecotoxicology is one of 5 English-taught Chemistry programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 5 institutions. 1 of them lists an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland. 5 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

What you will study

The Master's in Chemistry and Ecotoxicology at NTNU is a two-year, full-time programme taught in English. It combines advanced chemistry with environmental science, and you choose between two specialisations: Chemistry, or Ecotoxicology and Environmental Chemistry.

What you study

The core learning outcomes are grouped under five headings. Under advanced scientific knowledge you gain a deep understanding of chemistry, or of environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology, depending on your specialisation. Research and analytical skills cover designing and running experiments, analysing complex data and applying scientific methods to real problems. Sustainability and environmental insight looks at how chemicals interact with nature and society, and how to develop sustainable solutions. Communication and collaboration trains you to explain science clearly and work in interdisciplinary teams. Ethics and responsibility covers ethical standards and health, safety and environmental (HSE) practices in your work.

The programme offers plenty of room to choose the subjects that interest you most within chemistry and ecotoxicology.

How the programme is organised

It runs for two years, full time, for 120 ECTS, and is based at NTNU's Gløshaugen campus in Trondheim. Teaching is in English and the programme welcomes students from around the world. You get access to modern labs and a strong academic community. There is also a chance to study in Svalbard, and the programme includes excursions and seminars that build academic and social networks.

Who it suits

This master's suits students who want to understand the chemistry of life and pollution, and who want to work on a more sustainable future. If you are interested in organic synthesis, theoretical chemistry, or how pollutants affect ecosystems, the programme puts advanced chemistry and environmental science together. It also suits people who like lab work, data analysis and team projects across disciplines.

Admission, language and next steps

To qualify you need a BSc in Chemistry, a BSc in Biology, or a chemistry or biology related bachelor's degree. There are also specific admission requirements, so check the programme page for the details. The programme is taught in English. The number of places and the application deadline are set by NTNU and shown under Admission on the programme page, so check there before you apply. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt from tuition fees at state institutions, while other degree students normally pay a fee that NTNU sets. The programme page is the place to confirm the requirements and the application process.

Job opportunities after graduating

Research
Industry
Consultancy
Public administration
Environmental monitoring
Chemical safety
Sustainable innovation

Before you apply

Master’s applications go straight to Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 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.

Visit the programme page ↗

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 Chemistry and Ecotoxicology taught in English?

Yes. The Study in Norway register, run by HK-dir, lists it as an English-taught programme at Norwegian University of Science and Technology. 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 Trondheim as the campus town for this programme at Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

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 Science and Technology 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 Science and Technology.

What does it cost?

Norwegian University of Science and Technology gives this wording for the tuition: Visit our webpage (www.ntnu.edu/studies/tuition-fee) to get detailed information. 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 Norwegian University of Science and Technology is linked from this page so you can compare.