Bachelor's Programme in Global Development Studies

Explore the world and gain an understanding of global development through studies and fieldwork in different countries. Throughout the programme, you will gain international experience through field courses and exchange opportunities. In the final semester, you will have the chance to conduct fieldwork in collaboration with our partner universities in developing countries. This program is suitable for individuals who are passionate and interested in making a difference in the world. What will you learn? The three-year study programme aims to create an increased understanding of the conditions that lead to differences in social and economic development in various countries and regions. Its goal is to provide knowledge of global relations and development processes from an interdisciplinary perspective and social science point of view. This study programme provides you with a theoretical social scientific background and field experiences related to questions of development, international relations, development cooperation and change processes in a global context. In the second year of study, you can choose from different studies as a minor. One offer is the minor "Sustainable Transformation" , which is about explaining sustainability and how we can bring about sustainable development across different sectors in society.

Living costsNOK 13,600 a month in Kristiansand, rent included

kr 163,200

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.

• 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.