Study systems in Europe

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Norway

Norway follows the Bologna system:

Bachelor – 180 credits, i.e. 3 years; exceptions include music performance, where the bachelor's takes 4 years,
Master – 2 years,
Doctorate – 3–4 years.

Some programmes, including medicine, nursing and teacher training, have additional subject requirements or minimum grades.

Most master's programmes and many courses at bachelor's level are taught in English.

Norway – bachelor's programmes
Norway – integrated (single-cycle) programmes
Norway – master's programmes

Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.

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