International Business and Marketing Master's at NTNU

English-taughtFree for EU/EEA/SwissInternational BusinessDegree: Master

LevelMaster's Degree

Duration2 years

Study load120 ECTS

LocationÅlesund

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 International Business and Marketing 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 Ålesund as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master. Norwegian University of Science and Technology is a state university in Trøndelag.

What you will study

The Master's in International Business and Marketing at NTNU is a two-year, full-time programme taught in English at the Ålesund campus. It leads to the Norwegian professional title Siviløkonom and is worth 120 ECTS credits.

What you study

The programme covers international business, marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability, with a focus on digitalisation. You choose one of two majors: International Business or Innovation and Marketing. Throughout your studies you combine business knowledge with digital skills, teamwork and practical problem-solving. The programme also qualifies you for the Norwegian professional title Siviløkonom.

How the programme is organised

You take 30 ECTS credits each semester over four semesters. In the third semester you can study abroad or complete an internship with an organisation, adding an international or professional dimension to your degree. Teaching uses teamwork and real-world business challenges. Ålesund offers small classes and close connections with local and regional industry, so you meet companies and professionals during your studies. The student organisation Fjord Finance runs social and professional events for master's students at NTNU School of International Business.

Who it suits

This programme suits students who want to understand how businesses compete, create value and grow in international markets. It is for those who want a career in a global and digital business environment and who value practical experience alongside analytical skills. The close-knit study environment in Ålesund, with fjords, mountains and the ocean nearby, appeals to students who want an active student community.

Admission, language and next steps

To qualify, you need a bachelor's degree in business administration or an equivalent degree, with at least 120 ECTS credits in business administration and economics subjects. Additional requirements apply, including the academic content of your bachelor's degree, academic performance and English proficiency. The application deadline depends on your applicant category: 1 December for non-EU/non-EEA applicants, 1 March for EU/EEA/Swiss applicants, and 15 April for Norwegian/Nordic applicants. There is no application fee. EU/EEA students pay no tuition fee; non-EU/EEA students pay a tuition fee set by the institution. Non-EU students are guaranteed student housing through the Student Welfare Organisation (Sit); EU students are prioritised but availability cannot be guaranteed. Check the programme page for full details and how to apply.

Job opportunities after graduating

Business consultant
Export manager
Marketing manager
Innovation manager
Sustainability advisor
Roles in international business, marketing, consulting, finance, innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship

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 International Business and Marketing 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 Ålesund 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.