About this programme
Master's Programme in Renewable Energy 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.
How it compares
Master's Programme in Renewable Energy is one of 10 English-taught Energy & Renewable Engineering programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 8 institutions. 2 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from NOK 204,000 to NOK 295,000. 10 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
What you study
The programme has three specialisations: Renewable Energy (General Specialisation), Battery Technology, and Offshore Wind. You get a broad introduction to the most important forms of renewable energy on a global basis. The competitive edge is the mix of topics combined with the chance to specialise.
You will learn to evaluate, develop, deploy and control new fossil free technology in existing and new energy systems and applications. You will also learn to design, model and simulate electrical and electromechanical components and systems, especially motors and motor drives for production, automation and offshore equipment. Group project work, advanced research problems and English as a working language are part of the training. Students can take part in ongoing research projects.
Admission, language and next steps
The programme is taught in English and is open to EU/EEA applicants only. It is not open for non-EU/non-EEA applicants. You need a completed and passed three-year bachelor's degree in engineering within renewable energy, electronics and electrical engineering, mechatronics or mechanical engineering, 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. Admission follows the University of Agder's regulations.
Application periods: EU/EEA applicants from 1 February to 1 March. Nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway from 1 February to 15 April. Check the programme page for the exact dates and how to apply.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Work in the energy sector on fossil free technology
- Roles in existing and new energy systems and applications
- Design and simulation of electrical and electromechanical components
- Motor and motor drive development for production, automation or offshore equipment
- Participation in research projects
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. 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's Programme in Renewable Energy 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. 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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