Master in European Studies

Master in European Studies is one of 8 English-taught Area Studies programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 8 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

The Master's in European Studies at NTNU is a two-year full-time programme worth 120 ECTS. It gives you a close look at how European integration and cooperation actually work: the different forms they take, how they came about, and what they mean for governance and democracy in Europe. Norway's relationship with the EU, through the EEA and EFTA, runs through the whole programme.

What you study

The programme is built around three connected themes that tie back to the bachelor's programme in European Studies at NTNU, under the heading "Differentiated Europe: Integration, Cooperation and Conflict". You study the political, economic and societal developments in Europe and the EU, the processes of integration and cooperation, and how different European countries, Norway in particular, have chosen to take part in or stay outside European integration schemes. You also train advanced research and analytical skills, both for writing your thesis and for analysing EU policies and processes.

How the programme is organised

It is a full-time, two-year degree, 120 ECTS in total. The structure is organised around the three central foci mentioned above. The programme page does not list individual courses, so check the programme structure page for the exact course plan. The student association Eureka organises extra-curricular activities through the academic year and contributes to the social and academic environment.

Who it suits

This master's suits you if you want a thorough understanding of European politics, economics and society, and of how European countries relate to the EU. It is also for anyone who wants to work with European issues in Norway, within the EEA or elsewhere. The programme is especially relevant if you are curious about Norway's unusual position outside the EU but inside the EEA.

Admission, language and next steps

To apply, you need a bachelor's degree in European Studies, Humanities or Social Sciences, or an equivalent approved degree. If you do not have basic knowledge of the EU as a political system and actor, European integration history, culture and integration theories, the programme advises you to read up on these topics before you start. The programme is taught in English. For questions about admission requirements, contact the NTNU Admissions Office at admissions-master@sa.ntnu.no. For visa and immigration, contact immigration-QA@st.ntnu.no. For housing, housing@st.ntnu.no. For questions about the programme and courses, studieveiledning-ihs@hf.ntnu.no. Application deadlines and the application system are set by NTNU, so check the programme page for the exact dates. 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.

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.