About this programme
Master in Civil and Structural Engineering is a Master's Degree programme at University of Agder in Kristiansand, taught in English. It runs for 2 years and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Kristiansand as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master. University of Agder is a state university in Agder.
What you will study
The Master's in Civil and Structural Engineering at the University of Agder is a two-year, 120 ECTS degree taught in English. It is based in Grimstad, not Kristiansand. The programme has two specialisations: Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering. It is open to applicants from the EU/EEA and to those with a renewable or permanent residence permit in Norway. It is not open to applicants from outside the EU/EEA.
What you study
The programme gives you a basis for analysing engineering problems in large projects. Central topics are constructions in steel, timber, concrete and UHPC, life cycle analysis, fatigue, geotechnics and foundation, element method, risk management and quality management. The Civil Engineering specialisation adds courses in urban planning, road construction, and water and wastewater treatment. You will learn to understand the environmental consequences of structural systems and material choices, and to plan for management, operation and maintenance. The teaching reflects the range of professions graduates enter, from traditional construction companies to equipment manufacturing for offshore operations, project management, urban planning, road construction, and water and wastewater treatment.
How the programme is organised
Study is full-time or part-time. The programme starts in the autumn semester. There are 40 student places. Teaching is in English. The faculty has frequent contact with the industry. Most students at the faculty do their bachelor's and master's theses with external businesses and organisations. You can also take an internship as part of the master's degree. Exchange opportunities are available; the programme page links to where you can go on exchange.
Who it suits
This master's suits you if you have a three-year bachelor's degree in engineering in civil and constructional engineering, or in mechanical or marine construction, and want deeper expertise in civil and structural engineering. It fits people who want to work with sustainable construction, new materials and solutions, and who are ready for the demands of the job market. The programme prepares you for leading technical positions.
Admission, language and next steps
Admission requires a completed and passed three-year bachelor's degree in engineering within civil and constructional engineering, or mechanical or marine construction, in line with the National Curriculum Regulations for Engineering Education in Norway. You also need at least 25 credits in relevant mathematics, at least 5 credits in statistics, and at least 7.5 credits in physics. The weighted average grade must be C or better. The application period for EU/EEA applicants is from 1 February to 1 March. Nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway can apply from 1 February to 15 April. The programme page gives the full details. Check it before you apply. The Section for Admissions at UiA can answer questions about the application process. For questions about the programme itself, contact the faculty.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Consulting engineering companies
- Civil engineering contractors
- NODE companies
- Municipalities
- Norwegian Public Roads Administration
- Project management
- Urban planning
- Road construction
- Water and wastewater treatment
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to University of Agder, 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. The institution lists its deadline as: 1 March. The register shows 1 March 2027 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 Master in Civil and Structural Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Norway register, run by HK-dir, lists it as an English-taught programme at University of Agder. 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 Kristiansand as the campus town for this programme at University of Agder.
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. University of Agder 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. As University of Agder lists it: 1 March. The register shows 1 March 2027 as a deadline date for this programme. Confirm the date for your own situation on the programme page at University of Agder.
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 University of Agder 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 University of Agder is linked from this page so you can compare.
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