Overview

The programme’s comparative focus allows you to develop a tool set for analysis in professional fields and within many fields of research, as well as to learn more about a selected country of focus (including your own) during the research process.

Career opportunities

The objective of the International Social Welfare and Health Policy degree at Oslo Metropolitan University is to qualify candidates for the positions in social and health services that require:

The knowledge and ability to conduct systematic documentation and evaluation of social and health service programmes.
A knowledge of international and comparative studies within health and social welfare.

Programme Structure

Courses include

International social welfare,

International health,

Risk theory and globalisation,

Foundational research methods

Scientific theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oslo, Norway

Disciplines

Health Administration Public Policy Social Policy

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this programme you need:

a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) in social work, childcare and welfare, political science, sociology, social economics, anthropology, law, medicine or nursing. Other degrees with a focus on social and health issues may also be considered.

an average grade of at least C (according to the ECTS grading scale) on your bachelor's degree

proof of your English proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

207000 NOK / year

≈ 207000 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

For students from the EU/EEA/EFTA the only cost of this programme is the semester fee of approximately NOK 1,000.

Living costs

Oslo

Norway

11682 - 19230 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Oslo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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