Bachelor's Degree English 3 years · 180 ECTS

Bachelor in animation and digital art

University of Inland Norway · Lillehammer, Norway
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Duration3 years · 180 ECTS
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeBachelor's Degree
Credits180 ECTS
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University of Inland Norway

Lillehammer, Norway · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Bachelor in animation and digital art (Bachelor's Degree) is taught at University of Inland Norway, Lillehammer. It lasts 3 years · 180 ECTS. Taught in English.

Program overview

This education is suitable for those who want to bring their ideas to life by creating movement and special effects in animated stories, films, video games, and advertising. The study provides a comprehensive introduction to the mechanics and applications of modeling, animation, and digital art. The first year of study focuses on developing broad knowledge. You will have the opportunity to develop artistic visions with basic courses in design, drawing, animation, and production. During the second semester, you choose between two specializations: 3D Art & Generalization 3D Animation Digital Art & Motion Design This is a future-oriented program where you, as a student, will have your creativity challenged at the intersection of art and technology. 3D visualization, animation, and digital art play an increasingly important role in our contemporary world and are becoming more essential in education, entertainment, art, industry, and research. Animation and digital art are crucial elements in everything from game development, animated films, user interface design, special effects in films and games, digital installations, internet applications, art, architectural and interactive simulations, 3D visualization, TV commercials, and online advertising. Bachelor in animation and digital art is a program under the Department of Game Development - Game School: You can learn more about the Game School, student life, and view student works here.

CityHamar
Credit load180 ECTS

Cost per year

Living costsNOK 15,500 a month in Hamar, rent included
kr 186,000

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)

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Admission requirements

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  • The admission requirements for the Bachelor's program in Animation and Digital Art consist of three parts, all of which must be successfully completed: Applicants must meet the requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification , including the English language proficiency requirement. Applicants are exempted from the Norwegian language proficiency requirement. Passed Entrance Exam. Information about the entrance exam can be found here Interview (in cases where the committee requires additional information to assess the admission test, applicants may be called in for an interview)

Language requirements

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Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
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Accreditation

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How long is Bachelor in animation and digital art?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 3 years · 180 ECTS and 180 ECTS.

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