Master's Degree English 2 years · 120 ECTS

Industrial Ecology - Master's Programme

Norwegian University of Science and Technology · Trondheim, Norway
Official degreeListed in NOKUT
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Duration2 years · 120 ECTS
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Credits120 ECTS
Programme provider

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Trondheim, Norway · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Industrial Ecology - Master's Programme (Master's Degree) is taught at Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim. It lasts 2 years · 120 ECTS. Taught in English.

Program overview

Do you want to understand how industries can operate more sustainably? Industrial Ecology studies the flow of materials and energy in industries and consumer activities, exploring their impact on the environment. You’ll learn how economic, political, and social factors shape our global resource use and how you can contribute to a greener future. The international master’s degree in industrial ecology at NTNU offers an interdisciplinary approach to sustainable development, environmental systems analysis, and sustainability data science. You will learn the analytical tools relevant for today’s society, and how to apply these to improve sustainability as it relates to climate, energy, waste, biodiversity, resources, circular economy, and sustainable production and consumption. These are the skills that qualify you for a researcher or consultant career.

CityTrondheim
Credit load120 ECTS

Cost per year

Living costsNOK 17,700 a month in Trondheim, rent included
kr 212,400

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

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Language requirements

Taught in English.

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Required documents

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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

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Industrial Ecology - Master's Programme?

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

Which languages is Industrial Ecology - Master's Programme taught in?

Taught in English.

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