Overview

The Master of Science in International Environmental Studies at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) consists of a set of core courses – Introduction to International Environmental Studies, Foundations of Sustainability Science, and Research Methods – a broad variety of electives, and a 30-credit master thesis.

The core courses present fundamental concepts and analytical tools in environmental and sustainability science, and provide knowledge on the use of scientific methods.

Elective courses include:

Agroecology and Development

Climate Change and Development

Environmental Governance

Global Environmental Change

Global Food Security

Linking Ecological and Social Resilience

Political Ecology.

Both the elective courses and the master thesis allow students to specialise and tailor their course plan accordingly.

The program is interdisciplinary and uses a socio-ecological approach, with courses that focus on both natural and social aspects of the environmental challenges of our time. Students with both natural and social science backgrounds are accepted into the program.The role of international political bodies, nation states and state policies, intergovernmental organizations, markets and civil society are emphasised. Poverty alleviation, health, human well-being, and sustainable use of biodiversity and natural resources are core aspects of sustainable development that are extensively covered in the program.The program has an international scope, with a curriculum that covers topics that are relevant for countries across the globe, and utilises research-based knowledge from a wide set of geographical contexts. The program also covers global environmental issues as well as international initiatives for sustainability, and attracts students from all over the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainability Science: ecological, social, and economic dimensions

Research Methods

International Environmental Studies

Climate Change and Development

Agroecology and development

The Politics and Governance of the Environment

Political Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ås, Norway

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 7 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Norway

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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65

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Depending on your planned specialization, your background may be from environmental sciences, ecology, resource management, agriculture, forestry, geography, economics, humanities, political science or a relevant social science.

Copy of foreign passport or ID card

Documentation of upper secondary school

Documentation of higher education

Courses to be completed

Translations

Documentation of English language proficiency

Documentation of financing
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

150000 NOK / year

≈ 150000 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Ås

Norway

9420 - 15000 NOK / month

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