49 Sustainability and Environment Degree Programs in Norway

Do you want to help develop regional solutions to global problems and challenges? In this multidisciplinary study programme, one of the goals is to educate and develop leaders who understand this dynamic. The knowledge you acquire during this education will enable you to lead change and development work within sustainable blue and green value creation.

Do you want to study at a marine biology university in Norway, and get a solid foundation for your further career, both nationally and internationally with a master’s in marine science?

Applied Ecology is a field within ecology that puts the science of ecology into practical use to address contemporary challenges. This includes the application of ecological concepts to environmental problem solving, policy, and management including the sustainable use and management of biological resources and services such as wildlife, fish, and forest. 

Explore the geology and ecology of western Norway! From Mountain to Fjord is an environmental course focusing on interdisciplinary natural science with a main emphasis on the geology and ecology of Western Norway.

Are you passionate about biology and eager to make a real difference in the world? The international Master’s programme in Biology and Sustainability at NTNU is designed for students like you—those who want to dive deep into the biological processes that shape life and use that knowledge to tackle global sustainability challenges.

Nordic urban planning has recently become the focus of intensified interest from urbanists worldwide who are seeking to learn from innovative approaches to sustainability, liveability, mobility, ‘smart’ cities, empowerment, welfare and more. This program provides a unique opportunity to study such approaches to planning cities and urban life in a global context with leading researchers from the universities of Roskilde (Denmark), Malmö (Sweden) and Tromsø (The Arctic University of Norway).

As a master student in geosciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway you can choose among a large variety of topics that are relevant for the future of society. You can choose topics related to past and present climate change, environmental geology, terrestrial and marine geohazards, the formation of mountain chains, as well as the formation and distribution of natural resources.

Are you curious about the natural world, from genes to ecosystems? Do you want to conduct research that matters both scientifically and socially? Here’s why UiT is the perfect place for your master’s degree: Unique Location: Study north of the Arctic Circle, surrounded by stunning landscapes and ecosystems. Hands-On Learning: Access Arctic marine and terrestrial habitats, which serve as our "living laboratories." Modern Facilities: Learn and research in one of Norway’s most advanced campuses, with cutting-edge tools for basic and applied science. Supportive Community: Be part of an academic environment that encourages exploration and discovery. Start your Arctic biology journey today!

Dive into the future of ocean exploration and innovation. This program combines biotechnology, chemistry, and life sciences to equip you with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on research experience in areas like marine drug discovery, sustainable seafood, carbon capture, and green chemical processes.

Global warming can enhance local extreme weather conditions, which in turn can affect the frequency of geohazards such as landslides, avalanches and flooding. This course provides you with a broad understanding of the interaction between atmospheric and Earth's surface processes that control the occurrence of potentially catastrophic geohazardous events.

Society depends on electricity. Cars, trains and ships are electrified, and consumers can produce electricity themselves. We expect electricity when we need electricity. This creates new challenges for the power system. The entire electrical infrastructure must be further developed and maintained for efficient and reliable energy supply.

The MSc Agroecology is a European program coordinated by ISARA and leading to a double degree between ISARA and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). You have a strong interest in sustainable agriculture and agroecosystem management ? Join us !

The world is facing difficult climate challenges, with more extreme weather, floods and rock or snow avalanches. The Master in Climate Change Management gives you sought-after and interdisciplinary competence in how we can achieve a sustainable transition and greener behaviour.

Ocean Leadership is a part-time executive master’s program for professionals in marine or maritime sectors. The transdisciplinary program provides an understanding of the complex landscape of ocean challenges and builds the knowledge, skills, and capacity necessary to lead sustainable and integrative solutions.

Students taking the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Law of the Sea will gain a specialist and in-depth understanding of the law of the sea, opening up a wide range of career opportunities. The programme is taught by experts (both UiT/Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea (NCLOS) academic staff and other invited distinguished scholars and practitioners) with high level academic and practical experience in the law of the sea.