Master in Pedagogikk

For Master in Pedagogikk, tuition fees are 6,771 USD per year.

The Årsstudium in Pedagogikk is a 60-studiepoeng programme that introduces students to the field of pedagogics, a domain focused on the challenges of knowledge development and skill enhancement that businesses, organisations, and public entities face. For instance, it addresses how employees adapt to new work methods and continuously learn. This programme involves various teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and project work, and includes a mentor programme called [God start](https://www.uia.no/om-uia/fakultet/humaniora-og-pedagogikk/studentmentorordning/index.html).

It prepares students for pedagogical work in various sectors, including private businesses, public institutions, and other organisations, by teaching them to facilitate their own and others' learning and skill development, master key theories about teaching, learning, and social group development, and understand learning in today's globalised knowledge society. It also provides a range of social and academic activities through the student association Sopia.

University of Agder sits on Norway's southern coast with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad. Although it officially became a university in 2007, its academic roots extend back to the 19th century, and today it serves over 14,000 students. The institution promotes an open, collaborative culture that connects staff, students and the wider community, making it a welcoming choice for international learners seeking a student-centered environment in a compact Scandinavian city.

Academically, UiA balances teaching and research across applied sciences, social sciences, education and the arts, with an emphasis on collaboration and problem solving. Internationalisation is central to the university's strategy: UiA maintains hundreds of exchange agreements and receives exchange students each year, while offering research projects that invite student participation. Practical learning, close faculty contact and opportunities to join cross-disciplinary projects are core strengths.

Student life in Kristiansand combines safe campus living with coastal leisure, efficient public transport and easy access to nature. Support services for international students include orientation programs, language support and guidance on housing and internships. Prospective students should explore program-specific entry requirements and take advantage of UiA's exchange and research options to shape a study path that combines regional engagement with global perspectives.