About this programme
Master in Multimedia and Game Technologies 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 Multimedia and Game Technologies at the University of Agder is a two-year, 120 ECTS degree taught in English. It is offered at the Grimstad campus, not Kristiansand. The programme focuses on educational technology: all topics underpin the knowledge you need to build good e-learning modules and topics. Game technology runs through the programme, both as an entertainment medium and as a way to develop transferable skills.
What you study
The programme is built around educational technology. Teaching reflects the branches you can work in after graduation: developing e-learning materials for schools and universities, training employees in offshore firms and other specialist firms, and working in companies that use e-learning and educational technologies. Game technology is part of this picture, including how games and game technology can help address societal challenges.
You need a bachelor's degree in multimedia, academic e-sports or a related field to apply. The admission requirements list a three-year bachelor's in Academic esports; a three-year bachelor's in Multimedia Technology and Design or similar; a three-year bachelor's in engineering with passed courses in basic object-oriented programming and 3D-modelling or technical drawing; or a four to five year teacher education with 60 credits of multimedia courses, basic object-oriented programming and 3D-modelling. A weighted average grade of C or better is required.
How the programme is organised
You can take the master's as a full-time two-year course or a part-time four-year course. Classes are mainly on campus, and the university expects all students, full-time and part-time, to attend and take active part in the coursework. Part-time students spend two days a week on campus. You choose between full-time and part-time during your first semester registration.
Teaching is practical, with extensive project-based learning. Lab work on techniques for creating multimedia content is a significant part of the curriculum. UiA has specialised classrooms for this field, including an e-sports lab, a multimedia lab and an arcade room, used for teaching, research and recreation.
You can take an internship as an elective in the third semester; it counts for 15 credits. Students typically work with external companies and organisations on the master's thesis. Full-time students can take the third and/or fourth semester at a partner university abroad. The courses or thesis work you plan abroad must get preliminary approval from your programme coordinator, and you sign a written student contract with the International Education Office. The Faculty of Engineering and Science has many partner universities.
Who it suits
This programme suits you if you already have a background in multimedia, academic e-sports, engineering or teaching with multimedia credits, and you want to develop digital tools, e-learning solutions and new technologies further. It fits people who want to explore how games and game technology can address societal challenges, and who are comfortable with project work, lab work and active participation on campus. A good command of English is required.
Admission, language and next steps
Teaching is in English. The programme has 30 student places. Application periods: non EU/EEA international applicants apply from 1 November to 1 December; 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. The programme starts in autumn 2026. Admission follows UiA's regulations on admission to studies and courses.
Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt from tuition fees at state institutions. Other degree students normally pay a fee that the institution sets; check the programme page for details. The Section for Admissions can answer questions about the application process, and your faculty can answer questions about the programme itself. Contact details are on the programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Development of digital learning systems for the public and private sector
- E-learning in the public education system
- Movie, TV or other media industry
- Structural engineering
- Offshore industry
- Museums and galleries
- Advertising agencies
- Further study and research, including a doctorate in Norway or abroad
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 in Multimedia and Game Technologies 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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