Study abroad in Oslo, Norway: Most popular universities for History.

Are you thinking of studying History, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study History in Oslo, Norway. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of Oslo

The University of Oslo has played a pivotal role in many of the major changes in Norway over the last 200 years. In connection with our bicentennial in 2011, we published stories about the University's contributions to society.
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Most popular History programmes for international students in Oslo

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a History degree in Oslo.

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Viking and Medieval Norse Studies

University of Oslo

A unique opportunity to study the world of the Vikings and the Icelandic sagas. The Master in Viking and Medieval Norse Studies at University of Oslo should appeal to students with a broad range of interests in the fields of Viking and Medieval Scandinavia. Students will be given the opportunity to study in two of the Nordic countries.
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Viking and Medieval Studies

University of Oslo

The aim of the Master in Viking and Medieval Studies at the University of Oslo is to provide a deeper understanding of the Nordic Viking Age and Medieval times and the neighbouring Celtic culture. 
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Modern International and Transnational History

University of Oslo

History as a discipline has been increasingly reaching out beyond the limits of the nation state in order to study this question. This new Master in Modern International and Transnational History at University of Oslo challenges its students to explore international and transnational processes, institutions and movements from multiple perspectives.
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East Asian Culture and History

University of Oslo

Study the historical interplay between tradition and modernity in East Asian cultures. Develop expertise in your area of focus, be it China, Japan, Korea, or Tibet, and assume a comparative East Asian perspective.
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Peace and Conflict Studies

University of Oslo

Do you wish to require knowledge and analytical skills in order to analyse the many different aspects of conflicts in the world today? Do you want to work with conflict prevention, policy-making, or go into the field of research on peace and conflicts? Then the Master in Peace and Conflict Studies at University of Oslo might be something for you.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About History

History degrees analyse events of the world’s civilizations. History students learn about the political and socio-economical causes that led to important past major events, as well as look at history as a fluid process influenced by many complex factors, to better understand our present. History degrees lead to careers in Heritage Management, Teaching, Politics, or International Relations.

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