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M.Phil in Comparative and International Education

University of Oslo

Programme website	http://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/ciedu-master/index.xml (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Iinternational Education Office
Telephone	(+47) 22 85 82 00 (10:00-15:00)
Email	international@admin.uio.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	Since 1998 the University of Oslo has offered a Master of Philosophy programme in Comparative and International Education. This is a two-years full-time programme located at the Institute for Educational Research. The programme is interdisciplinary and designed to provide post-graduate training for academics in the educational and social sciences as well as in the humanities. The programme offers two areas of specialisation. Students are expected to choose the course matching their intended thesis work. Specialisation area A: Education and Development. The course consists of three parts: 1.Educational policies and the role of donors 2.Culture and language of instruction in developing countries; 3.Higher education in developing countries; Specialisation area B: Education Policy and Planning. The course consists of three parts: 1. Learning, ICT and Economy; 2. Management of Education and Learning; 3. Evaluation of Education.
Application deadline	1 December for quota applicants. 1 December for self-financing applicants. 15 April for citizens from the EU/EEA area + citizens from Switzerland. 1 June for Norwegian/Nordic applicants and applicants with permanent Norwegian residence permit.
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	The Master's Degree is based on a successfully completed Bachelor's Degree of at least 3 years' duration beyond the minimum requirements for matriculation at a Norwegian institution of higher education. English Language Proficiency Requirements. For more information, please see http://www.uio.no/..
Tuition	No tuition fees
Subject area	Education - Teacher Training
Degree level	Master
City	Oslo, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Quota
Application procedures	The online application form for the Master's degree programmes will be available from 1 October. For further information, please see: http://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/master/index.html