Which academic degree is right for you?

A  bachelor's programme usually takes three years (180 credits) to complete and gives you good basic knowledge of one or more subject areas. 
 
UiB has over 60 different bachelor's programmes. Some of them have set courses, but many of the programmes also have a whole year of "elective courses" where you decide what you want to learn more about. For example, you can take an economics course in your art history degree if you are considering a career in cultural administration. 

The bachelors programmes are only taught in Norwegian.  

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A  master's degree  is a two-year study program (120 credits) that builds on a bachelor's degree. By taking a master's degree program, you get a sought-after mix of broad academic expertise and professional specialization. At the master's level, you get to really immerse yourself in the subject. A master's degree gives you sought-after expertise and even more career opportunities than a bachelor's degree. 

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An integrated master's programme takes five years to complete, and leads to a master's degree without having to take a bachelor's degree first. Examples of integrated master's programs at UiB are law,  pharmacy,  dentistry and music therapy. 

A professional study programme is a permanent education programme that focuses on specific professions in society. Professional studies take between 5-6.5 years to complete. After completing the degree, you receive a specific and often protected professional title or authorisation. Examples of professional studies at UiB are  medicine  and  psychology. 

• Read more about the difference between integrated master's and professional studies (Norwegian)
• See which integrated master's programs/professional studies you can take

The University of Bergen has six different five-year integrated master's programmes that give you civil engineering expertise;  energy ,  aquaculture ,  marine technology ,  information technology and economics (ITØK) ,  data science  and  medical technology. This means that you gain knowledge about management, economics and programming - in addition to the basic science subjects.

UiB is a research university with an international profile. You can take  a research degree (PhD)  in the following fields: humanities, art, music, design, law, natural sciences, medicine, dentistry and other health sciences, psychology and social sciences. You will have the opportunity to conduct both disciplinary and interdisciplinary research. The PhD degree builds on the master's degree and has a standard time frame of three to four years.

A  one-year study programme  gives you the right to study at UiB for one year of full-time study (60 credits). This programme is suitable for those who do not plan to take a degree, but only intend to study at UiB for one year or who need academic enrichment. 

The one-year-programmes are only taught in Norwegian.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a study for those of you who have a university and/or college education and who want to train to become a teacher. PGCE takes one academic year to complete and qualifies you to teach in lower secondary and upper secondary schools. By taking PGCE, you learn to plan, organise, implement and evaluate teaching. The study gives you theoretical understanding and knowledge about learning and practical, pedagogical experiences and abilities.

PGCE is only taught in Norwegian.  

Some courses at bachelor's/master's level are specially designed for those who wish to pursue further education part-time, either in-person or online. These will often be fee-based courses, as opposed to regular courses. There are also separate application deadlines and procedures for applying for admission to these. 

• Read more about further education, online studies and part-time studies