International Relations - part time

International relations deepens the understanding of the political nature of why and how bilateral and multilateral institutions promote certain development policies spatially and temporally. The programme gives a theoretical understanding of international interaction and relevant fields such as environment, development and poverty. The programme aims to increase the practical understanding of international interaction through placement schemes both in organizations and other universities, particularly universities abroad. The first year consists of course work covering natural and social issues, research methodology plus elective subjects. Students may do their research in any parts of the world. Students will write their thesis in the final spring semester at NMBU

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.

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree including a specialization of 80 ECTS. There is a minimum grade requirement of C. Documented proficiency in English in accordance with NMBU regulations. Applicants must submit a one page (A4) motivation letter. Depending on your planned specialization, your background may be from political science, environmental sciences, ecology, resource management, geography, economics, or social science.

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

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The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.