About this programme
Master in Multilingualism is a Master's Degree programme at University of Oslo in Oslo, taught in English. It runs for 2 years and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Oslo as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master. University of Oslo is a state university in Oslo.
How it compares
Master in Multilingualism is one of 16 English-taught Humanities & Theology programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 7 institutions. 5 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists NOK 204,000 a year. 16 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
What you study
This master's programme in Multilingualism at the University of Oslo is interdisciplinary, at the intersection of language, mind and society. You will study how linguistic diversity shapes thought, perception and interaction, how the brain acquires and processes multiple languages, and how multilingual communities can ensure quality education, healthcare and well-being. The programme draws on psycholinguistics and cognitive science, sociolinguistics and applied linguistics. You choose a specialisation in either the social or the cognitive dimensions of multilingualism, but you gain familiarity with research in both. You can select elective courses in your areas of interest and follow either a research-intensive or a practice-oriented course of study. There is also the option to do a professional internship or research apprenticeship in Norway or abroad. You will learn to design and conduct your own research project and to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges. The programme uses methods and theories including a Socio-Cognitive laboratory with an audio-visual recording studio, eye-tracking and EEG. Academic staff research psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, educational linguistics, ethnography, and social and cognitive sciences.
Admission, language and next steps
The programme is taught in English. It is a two-year master's degree worth 120 ECTS. For admission requirements, application deadlines and how to document English proficiency, check the programme page at the University of Oslo. The page also gives details on any other specific entry requirements. 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. The programme is at the University of Oslo, a state university in Oslo.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Researcher in multilingualism, psycholinguistics or sociolinguistics
- Policy adviser on language diversity and education
- Education specialist for multilingual learners
- Speech and language therapist or clinical language assessor
- Communication adviser in multilingual and cross-cultural settings
- NGO or community language programme coordinator
- Language technology and cognitive science roles
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to University of Oslo, 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 Multilingualism taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Norway register, run by HK-dir, lists it as an English-taught programme at University of Oslo. 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 Oslo as the campus town for this programme at University of Oslo.
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 Oslo 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 Oslo.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay NOK 204,000 a year, as University of Oslo lists it. 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 Oslo is linked from this page so you can compare.
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