Master in Educational Leadership

Master in Educational Leadership

The University of Inland Norway offers the Master i utdanningsledelse. This program is a certificate/diploma. It is designed for leaders in schools and kindergartens. The study focuses on management in municipal and county educational institutions. It aims to build collective capacity for improvement in Norwegian education.

Program Details

The Master i utdanningsledelse lasts for 4 years. It is taught in Norwegian (nob). The program is part-time and study-based. Students attend four mandatory sessions per semester. These sessions are held in Hamar. Between sessions, students study independently and use a digital learning platform. The program awards 120 study points.

Admission Requirements

To apply, you need a teaching degree or equivalent. This must be at least 180 study points. You also need at least three years of relevant work experience. This experience must be in kindergartens, primary, or secondary education. You must currently be employed in an educational institution. The application deadline is August 25, 2026, for the 2026 start.

Further Opportunities

Graduates of this master's program can apply for doctoral programs. This includes the faculty's own PhD in Educational Sciences. They may also apply to other institutions' PhD programs in education. The program has admission every two years. In 2026, admission is for the first year of the master's.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.