Academic Esports, Bachelor’s Programme

Much more than gaming! The focus of this study programme is to develop, hone and promote transferable skills and competencies developed through gaming into recognisable skills for use in other contexts such as business and public service. Esports is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. More and more private businesses, governments, and the public sector, both nationally and internationally, see the opportunities to utilise the potential that lies in skills developed through esports. The bachelor's programme in academic esports will provide knowledge that makes you competitive in the future labour market! What do you learn? The bachelor’s programme introduces the world of academic esports and develops skills for a much broader field. This means that in addition to the activity of exercise, you learn about training, recovery and performance. You will also learn about the role of esports in society, technology related to esports, and how to use esports in education and in professional life. The sixth semester is dedicated to writing a bachelor thesis. The students will then focus on one of the following four specialisations in the field: Esports athlete , coach or managing The industry and eco-system related to esports Technology and innovation Education and healthcare

Living costsNOK 14,500 a month in Grimstad, rent included

kr 174,000

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

Who can apply to this programme.

• Application period from 1 November to 1 December: International applicants from outside EU/EEA Application period from 1 February to 1 March: International applicants from EU/EEA Applicants with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway who do not meet the Norwegian language requirement Application period from 1 February to 15 April: Nordic citizens with a Nordic high school degree who meet the Norwegian language requirement Residents in Norway with a renewable residence visa who meet the Norwegian language requirement Residents in Norway with a high school degree from abroad who meet the Norwegian language requirement International applicants from EU/EEA who meet the Norwegian language requirement Admission requirements Entrance requirements are Higher Education Entrance Qualification for international applicants and certified language requirements in English. Higher Education Entrance Qualification The general basis for admission to universities and university colleges in Norway is called Higher Education Entrance Qualification. You may find what is considered university entrance qualifications from your country in the 'GSU' list. This list states the basic requirements for admission to higher education in Norway. Please download the latest version of the 'GSU' list from this website.

See the official programme requirements for the accepted English-language evidence.

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The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.