International Relations

The master in International Relations trains students in core concepts and theories to analyse, explain and understand contemporary events and processes in global order. The first year comprises a compulsory introductory course and core courses in International Relations theory and methods, as well as elective courses Our program-specific electives, cover a range of topics - security, international institutions, Intelligence, maritime policy, feminist and critical theory, cities in global order, and European politics among others. Students can in all semesters choose elective courses offered in the International Relations program and more broadly at NMBU. This ensures student choice in the individual study plan. In the third semester of the program, students can do an exchange with one of our many partner institutions throughout the world, learn on-the-job skills through an internship in Norway or abroad or choose amongst several electives on campus. . The concluding element of the master program is the master thesis (30 ECTS), supported by a seminar course to create a community of learning and additional support around the thesis work. Students attending the program typically represent around 20 nations from all continents, each year.

Living costsNOK 20,200 a month in Ås, 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)

Who can apply to this programme.

• A bachelor degree Applicants must meet NMBU’s requirements for English language proficiency General information on Admission requirements | NMBU .

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

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The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.