Master in Physical Activity and Health

Tuition is 19,000 EUR per year; applications for the Aug 2027 intake are open until Dec 1, 2026.

The Master in Physical Activity and Health is a 2-year master's program at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. It's for students who want to study physical activity and health and get a solid foundation for their career in this field. The program helps students develop a broad understanding of physical activity and health, and the complex interactions between them.

The curriculum includes compulsory courses like Physical Activity and Health, Writing and Communication, and Statistics for Medicine and Health Sciences. Students also take elective courses like Movement Evaluation in Sports and Clinical Science, Evaluation of Physical Activity, and Occupational Science and Participation in Everyday Activities. The program involves hands-on components and teamwork.

Graduates can work as Exercise Physiologists, Movement Scientists, Occupational Scientists, Health Consultants, or Sports Scientists. They can work in industries such as healthcare, sports, or education, and for employers like hospitals, sports teams, or schools.

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway's largest university, headquartered in Trondheim with campuses in Ålesund and Gjøvik. Formed in 1996 from a merger of historic institutions, NTNU carries a deep tradition in engineering and technology while offering broad academic disciplines from medicine and social sciences to the arts. With roughly 42,840 students and 3,629 international students, NTNU is a major hub for research, innovation and international study in Scandinavia.

NTNU emphasizes close collaboration with industry and research partners, providing many opportunities for applied projects, internships and graduate research across 64 programs. English-taught degrees and strong research supervision make the university accessible to international students aiming for careers in technology, sustainable energy, health sciences or entrepreneurship. Student services include international advising, integration programs and support for housing and visas.

Life at NTNU combines rigorous academics with outdoor and cultural experiences typical of Norway. The student community is active in associations, innovation labs and cross-disciplinary initiatives, and Trondheim offers an affordable, student-friendly city environment. Prospective international applicants should review program-specific entry requirements, explore funding and scholarship options and contact the international office early to plan arrival and accommodation.