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University of Oslo Faculty of Social Sciences Master in Economics
University of Oslo Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Oslo Faculty of Social Sciences

Master in Economics

Oslo, Norway

Master degree

English

Jan 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master in Economics offers a comprehensive understanding of economic theories and their applications. This program prepares students for analysis and decision-making in various economic contexts, emphasizing both quantitative and qualitative methods. The curriculum covers essential topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, equipping graduates with the necessary skills for success in the field.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in multiple sectors, including finance, government, consultancy, and education. Potential roles include economic analyst, policy advisor, financial consultant, and academic researcher. The diverse skill set gained through this program opens doors to various opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

The two-year master’s degree programme in Economics is a full-time programme, with three different programme options, that provides rigorous training in modern economics. Covering a broad range of topics from micro-and macroeconomics, methodology and demography. By choosing this programme, you will get the opportunity to take courses taught by some of Norway’s leading economists and be part of an academic environment that prides itself on being at the forefront of economic research.

Through this programme, you will get a good foundation in core economic disciplines like micro-and macroeconomics, econometrics and mathematics, combined with elective courses that offer themes and topics based on the research interests of the academic staff. This means that you will choose courses with a diversity of topics like; Demography, International Economics, Behavioural Economics, Economic Policy, Industry Markets and Competition, Money Credit and Finance, Growth and Development, Resources, Energy and Environment. This diversity of topics makes it possible to tailor your degree according to your own academic interests.