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Study Economics in Norway

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  • 9 institutions
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  1. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of Oslo - UiO 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

  2. Research

    Economics and law (Research)

    University of Stavanger (UiS) 🇳🇴 Stavanger, Norway

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Norwegian School of Economics 🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway

  5. Master

    Economics - master

    University of Tromsø 🇳🇴 Tromsø, Norway

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  7. Other programmes

    Economics (Exchange program)

    University of Oslo - UiO 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

Study Economics in Norway – facts and figures

In Norway, 9 universities and colleges offer 29 Economics programmes: 6 Bachelor, 12 Master and 3 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen and Ås. Institutions with the widest choice: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), University of Oslo - UiO and University of Bergen (UiB).

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 29 Economics programmes at 9 institutions in Norway. Popular cities include Oslo, Trondheim and Bergen.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Norway?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), University of Oslo - UiO, University of Bergen (UiB), Norwegian University of Life Sciences and Norwegian School of Management BI.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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