Master's Degree English 2 years · 120 ECTS

European Languages

University of Oslo · Oslo, Norway
Official degreeListed in NOKUT
TuitionAsk an advisor
Duration2 years · 120 ECTS
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Credits120 ECTS
Programme provider

University of Oslo

Oslo, Norway · Accredited programme

University profile
At a glance

European Languages (Master's Degree) is taught at University of Oslo, Oslo. It lasts 2 years · 120 ECTS. Taught in English.

Program overview

Language and cultural skills are in demand and form an important part of today's increasingly internationalized labor. This master programme provides you with in-depth expertise in a European language, while allowing you to immerse yourself in linguistic, literary or cultural and community oriented issues. Eight programme options You apply directly to one of eight programme options. See the individual programme options for more information on what you learn and how to apply: Programme options offered in English American and British Studies English Language and Linguistics English Literature Programme options offered in Norwegian French Italian Russian, Polish, Czech, Bosnian / Croatian / Serbian Spanish, Portuguese and Latin America German This study programme has the following programme options: American and British Studies English Language and Linguistics English Literature French Italian Russian, Polish, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian Russian, Polish, Czech, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian Spanish, Portuguese German

CityOslo
Credit load120 ECTS

Cost per year

Living costsNOK 20,200 a month in Oslo, rent included
kr 242,400

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)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Norway for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Taught in English.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

1Choose the programme

Review the verified facts and the requirements for this degree level.

2Check eligibility

SIT Connect reviews your education and language background.

3Prepare documents

Gather the documents in the list above.

4Send an application request

Send your details now. SIT Connect tells you when the next intake opens, before you formally apply.

Frequently asked questions

How long is European Languages?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years · 120 ECTS and 120 ECTS.

Which languages is European Languages taught in?

Taught in English.

What is the tuition fee?

The tuition for this programme is not published yet. An advisor can tell you the current fee.

Can I apply now?

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