Master in Spesialpedagogikk: Matematikkvansker

Nord University in Bodø, Norway, brings a regional focus and global outlook to education and research, emphasizing blue and green growth, innovation, and welfare. Established in 2016 through a merger of several institutions, Nord offers programmes that link academic training with local industry needs and sustainable development. The university is known for its collaborative approach with communities and businesses across northern Norway.

Students at Nord benefit from a decentralized model that fosters close cooperation with regional partners, offering applied research opportunities and professional development courses such as MBAs and aquaculture training. The curriculum supports interdisciplinary work that addresses climate, food production, public health, and other pressing global challenges. International students find a welcoming environment, strong research networks, and pathways to engage in practical projects with tangible community impact.

Nord’s profile is especially attractive for students interested in sustainability, maritime industries, and innovation in cold-climate regions. The university’s emphasis on regional development and global collaboration creates unique learning experiences that combine theory and practice. Prospective international applicants should review programme details, research centres, and scholarship options to align their goals with Nord’s mission of sustainable and socially responsible development.

Students on the Spesialpedagogikk Matematikkvansker programme gather in the Ho309 lecture hall for the first time on August 26. Special needs educators are given the opportunity to study at Nord University in mathematics for two years, combining online and face-to-face learning.

The department is known for its support for students with specific learning disabilities, and has a long history of supporting teachers working with students with dyscalculia. Students get involved with intervention research, and develop and implement Individualised Education Programmes (IEP) to support pupils.