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Urban has a dream. One day he wants to return to Ghana and make education more accessible for young people.
Driven by a need to study something both relevant to current issues and beneficial to society, he chose the Master's Degree in International Development, Education and Sustainabilities at OsloMet.
Thanks to the European Project Semester (EPS), Lara and her project group had the opportunity to have their paper featured at a scientific conference, gain valuable teamwork experience, and explore the beauty of Norway.
Through their semester at OsloMet, exchange students got opportunities to get in touch with the local nature, city, and people.
"I like to visit The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute. It gives us access to a state-of-the-art laboratory and opportunity to learn from the very best in the field," explains Jacob.
From autumn 2024, OsloMet will offer a master’s programme in art therapy.
The public transport company Ruter likes to be at the forefront of technology development and hired OsloMet graduate Maryam to explore the possibilities of quantum technology.
Lillestrøm is just a short drive away from Kjeller campus, and here you have access to most of what you need when you are done for the day.
‘When we look at how sustainable cities can be built using smart transport solutions, we feel we’re helping to shape the future.’
Do you want to learn more about how to work as a teacher with societal and environmental challenges in creative and engaging ways?
The international product design students at OsloMet got off to a flying start with a three day excursion in August.
‘People are trying to find practical digital solutions to complex problems. This is a good reason to study Universal Design of ICT,’ says Faisal.
When Anna makes healthy food information more accessible to food producers, she learns how ICT solutions can be used more easily by all.
OsloMet students created a manual with good tips on working from home or anywhere else.
Theresa Stegemann from Germany wanted to go abroad for her master’s. She found what she was looking for at OsloMet – and loves living in Oslo!
As a master's student at OsloMet, Ley Muller learned to analyse and engage with alternatives to the American approach.
Carla Louise Hughes embraced the challenge of starting graduate school in a new country during a pandemic. Now, she is making an impact as a member of the team at the Centre for Research on Pandemics & Society.
Master's student Austin Lavender discovered his love for Norwegian culture, language, and the northern climate while studying on exchange, so he decided to settle in for his graduate degree.
As an international student, one of the most important decisions you make before coming to Norway is where to live—a choice that will have a significant impact on your experience in Oslo.
Rob Starling chose OsloMet for his master’s degree in product design because he wanted to expand his digital toolkit and explore the department’s impressive workshop facilities. Now he has embarked on a whole new career within service design.
The light never really goes away, it never gets too hot, and the water in the fjord is so clean you can swim in it. Welcome to Oslo in the summertime.
Embrace the great outdoors, sample the local cuisine, and hang out with friends at a safe distance. Here are some ways to spend your free time like the locals do.
Whether you’re a returning student or are brand new to Oslo, autumn is a great time to explore the city.
While befriending the locals may take a little extra effort, it can help you experience Norway from a whole new perspective.
By learning some Norwegian, you’ll become more integrated into Norway’s culture and begin to discover Oslo in a whole new way.
This popular neighbourhood near OsloMet has it all—independent shops and restaurants, narrow, colourful streets and plenty of green space.
Join OsloMet student Olaug for a tour of her favourite places to eat, swim, shop and hang out—just a few minutes from campus.
No medicine can cure Parkinson’s disease, but a virtual reality game can help the patients to retain muscle mass.
As an exchange student at the Department of Early Childhood Education, you will experience first-hand what makes the Norwegian approach to kindergarten unique.
"Product design is exciting: You don’t have to stick with one thing, you work across disciplines and I think that’s the way everyone should work", says Nadiya.
“I like a lot of places in Oslo. But if I had to choose, my first choice would be Frognerparken," says Herish, a master's student from Iran.
"I just love how free I feel when I go for a hike around the lake," says Sheree, a master's student originally from Canada.
The rumours are true—Norway is a relatively expensive country. On the other hand, you will end up spending less on some things in Oslo than you would back home.
We won’t even try to deny it—winters here are definitely on the long side. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to not only survive winter in Oslo, but embrace it.
“In Oslo you can go hiking in the woods during the day and go out partying in the evening, ” says Julia, an exchange student from Germany.
What's the best way to spend a summer evening in Oslo? Andrew from Spain shares some of his favourite things to do outdoors during the months when it never really gets dark.
