Special Needs Education University of Oslo

Overview

Key features

The students of the Special Needs Education programme of the University of Oslo have different backgrounds. They are international as well as Norwegian students with Bachelor diplomas in different fields, including psychology, education, habilitation/rehabilitation and also social science. Yet they share the same commitment to social inclusion; the passionate care for all people; the passion for learning new things and exploring unfamiliar territories; and the intellectual curiosity of working in an international team. If you recognize yourself in this picture, the Special Needs Education programme might be the right choice for you!

The study environment

The Master’s programme in Special Needs Education is a full-time programme run in English. The teaching is a combination of plenary and small group sessions with a problem-based learning approach. The classes are not very numerous, so the atmosphere is friendly and cosy. UiO provides excellent study facilities. Students and staff have the very best technical tools at their disposal and access to excellent facilities.

The Department of Special Needs Education is part of an extended international network, providing students with the opportunity of encountering high-level international scholars and institutions.

The students can also have access to the Oslo Special Education and Learning Lab.