Master in Sensor Systems and Innovation

Master in Sensor Systems and Innovation is one of 11 English-taught Science programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 5 institutions. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from NOK 260,000 to NOK 295,000. 11 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

This is a two year master's at the University of South-Eastern Norway, taught in English on the Kongsberg campus. It sits under the university's technology and engineering area and carries 120 ECTS. The programme has a specialisation in Sensor Technology, and that specialisation gives you the protected title Sivilingeniør.

What you study

The page describes sensors as the senses of computers. Modern computers and phones gather information about the real world through sensors for sound, light, movement, temperature and more. Reliable sensor systems matter in airplanes, cars and boats, in medical imaging, for ocean inspection and in the process industry.

In the Sensor Technology specialisation you learn to design and use different types of modern sensors, and how the signals from them can be digitised and turned into useful information. The examples the page gives are an altimeter in an airplane, a medical ultrasound image, or a map of the seabed.

The wider programme covers designing, developing and implementing smart sensors and systems that interact with their surroundings. It also looks at how sensors can be integrated with other technologies and systems to solve real world problems. The innovation focus is meant to push you towards new solutions and added value built on your technical knowledge.

In the master's thesis you specialise in an area you choose yourself within sensor systems. The page gives two examples: designing and testing a new sensor, or using software to collect and analyse data from an existing sensor.

How the programme is organised

The study plan sets out the content, structure and organisation, and each course has its own course plan with a reading list. A study model shows which courses are taught in each term, with links to the course plans. The page notes that the study plan and study model for the coming intake are not published yet, and shows a previous year's version as an indication of the structure.

Teaching draws on industry. You may visit local electronics and sensor technology companies, and industry experts give guest lectures on selected subjects. The academic environment is active in research, and master's theses are often linked to research projects or done in collaboration with a company. The programme works with companies and research institutions regionally, nationally and internationally.

There are exchange opportunities with partner universities, and you can take parts of the programme abroad, including the master project or an internship. The student association Volt organises social activities, seminars, workshops, company visits and career days for engineering and technology students.

Who it suits

The page says the programme suits recent graduates and professionals who want to specialise, and that it promotes innovation in a growing field. It points to applications in health, welfare, environmental monitoring, smart cities, communication, energy systems, the maritime industry and autonomous vehicles.

Because of the industry ties and networking, many students receive offers of part-time work during their studies.

Admission, language and next steps

You need a completed and passed bachelor's degree in engineering in line with the National Curriculum Regulations for Engineering Education in Norway. You also need at least 25 ECTS in mathematics, at least 5 ECTS in statistics and at least 7,5 ECTS in physics, and you must meet the English requirements.

At least 5 ECTS in electrical circuits is recommended. If you lack it, you can take the Electric Circuits 1 course in your first semester.

The programme may be covered by export control regulations, and USN may carry out a specific evaluation of some applicants. The university cannot pre-approve courses or previous education; your qualifications are assessed only after you apply.

Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 15 November. EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April. Check the programme page for the full admission process before you apply.

Master’s applications go straight to University of South-Eastern Norway, 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: Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 15 November. EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April. The register shows 15 November 2026 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.