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Research in Special Needs Education, Master Degree, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo

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About Research in Special Needs Education, Master Degree - at Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo

Education is one of the crucial arenas in which we can overcome social inequalities. The international Master's in Special Needs Education is a step towards a job committed to improve the quality of life of people with special needs and to promote social justice in local communities. The programme is one of the most innovative programmes in the area of special needs and inclusive education.

About the programme

Education is one of the crucial arenas in which we can work to overcome social inequalities and aim to achieve equal opportunities for everyone. That is why we need experts in the field of special needs education, because they play an important role in the improvement of the quality of education at every level, in global and local communities.

The Master’s programme in Special Needs Education at the University of Oslo is a full-time programme run in English. It combines the Norwegian approach on inclusive education with the global knowledge from different cultural contexts. The programme will provide you with significant knowledge in the various fields of special needs education, with the added benefit of a unique combination of theoretical and empirical knowledge developed in the research environment at the Department of Special Needs Education. In addition, our students get to participate in the scientific research carried out at the Department of Special Needs education.

The teaching is a combination of plenary and small group sessions with a problem-based learning approach. It is a supportive learning environment with relatively small classes where the students and academic staff work closely together.

The students of the Special Needs Education programme are international as well as Norwegian, and they come from different educational fields. Yet they share the same commitment to social inclusion and the passionate care for all people. Choosing the Master's Programme in Special Needs Education is a step towards a job committed to improve the quality of life of people with special needs and to promote social justice in local communities.

Study environment

There are numerous student societies, which all University of Oslo students may join.

If you have an interest in writing, you can write for Pedagogisk Profil, which is a student-driven magazine. You can also contribute to the study environment by joining Kjellerutvalget – the organisation responsible for the Faculty's student pub, or you can get involved with the UV – Student Union and be a representative of the students at the faculty.

The Department of Special Needs Education is part of an extended international network, providing students with the opportunity of encountering high-level international scholars and institutions.

Further studies and career opportunities

As a graduate of this programme, you will have the skills to work in an international environment, and the knowledge to operate in the different roles involved in the preparation, management and realisation of intervention, consultation, inclusion, and research. 

As a graduate, you are eligible to apply to PhD programmes in Norway and elsewhere.

You can find more information about further studies and career opportunities on our website.

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Notes about fees for this course

The University of Oslo is a publicly funded university and charges no application or tuition fees. This also applies to international students, no matter which country you come from.

Some international applicants (citizens outside the EU/EEA/EFTA), however, must document their financial ability in order to be granted a residence permit to study in Norway.

Entry requirements

Application deadlines

Applicants residing in Norway and Nordic citizens:

  • The application portal opens 1 February
  • The application deadline is 15 April 

Applicants from EU/EEA and Swiss citizens:

  • The application portal opens 1 February
  • The application deadline is 1 March

Applicants from outside EU/EEA and Switzerland:

  • The application portal opens 15 October
  • The application deadline is 15 November

The study programme starts in August every year.

Answer three questions in our admission guide to get:

  • your application deadline
  • admission requirements
  • which documents to submit
  • access to the application portal Søknadsweb

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo

The majority of Norwegian universities and state university colleges are publicly funded. This means that we do not charge any tuition fees from our students, regardless of their country of origin.

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Wanted to become an expert in higher education

Enzo N. Rossi completed his Master's degree in Higher Education in 2015. Today he works as an external consultant for the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics in their project DHIS2 (District Health Information Software). 

- In my current job, the degree from UiO is going to be especially useful moving forward. The company I work for are expanding into the area of education, and my specific knowledge of that sector is definitely going to be beneficial. 

After moving to Norway and completing his degree, Enzo has a lot of good memories from his years at UiO. 

- My classmates were total stars! I learned a lot from them and their varied backgrounds. I feel like I made many friends through getting involved with student life and events, so I definitely recommend doing that, Enzo tells us.

 

For people with an analytical mindset that are looking for a new challenge

Oscar Skovdahl Jørstad completed his Master's degree in Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation in 2020, he now works at The Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training. 

This program suits people who have an analytical mindset and are looking for a challenge. You can be part of a field that is not quite mainstream yet and still growing. You will acquire skills that are sought after by a growing number of workplaces.

I feel really lucky to get such a relevant job. I am now working with what I studied in the program.

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