📊 NHH Bergen: Master's in Economics and Finance
🎓 About the programme
NHH Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen offers a Master's degree in Economics and Business Administration.
● Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS).
● Language: English.
● Structure: compulsory courses + specialisation (finance, strategy, economics, energy).
● Graduates are in demand in consulting, finance and international corporations.
📌 The programme is ranked among the top European business schools and is EQUIS accredited.
📝 Requirements
● Bachelor's degree: economics, business, finance or related disciplines.
● English language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90+, Duolingo 120+.
● Documents: CV, motivation letter, academic transcripts.
● Recommendations: welcome, but not always required.
👉 Some specialisations may require GMAT/GRE.
📅 Deadlines and application process
● Admission for international students usually opens in October.
● Deadline: 1 December – 15 January (for non-EU students).
● Submit your application via the NHH online portal.
● Results are available in spring (March–April).
💰 Cost
● For students from non-EU/EEA countries: ~110,000 NOK/year (2025 forecast).
● For Norwegian/EU citizens, tuition is free.
● Students only pay semesteravgift (~800 NOK/semester).
📌 Scholarships are available for international students, including grants for accommodation.
📌 NHH Master's Program (Bergen)
- ⏳ Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
- 🌍 Language: English
- 📚 Specialisations: Finance, Economics, Strategy, Energy
- 💰 Tuition: ~110k NOK/year (for non-EU students)
- 📅 Deadline: 1 December – 15 January
The Master's programme at NHH Bergen is an unmissable opportunity to study economics and finance in English. It combines high academic standards, flexible specialisations and close ties to business.
📌 Tip: Get those documents ready to submit by January – especially your IELTS/TOEFL! This will make it so much more likely that you'll be admitted and get a scholarship!
FAQ
Finance, economics, strategy, business analytics, energy.
For most students, no, but for popular specialisations (finance, strategy), GMAT/GRE can be an advantage.
~110,000 NOK/year for non-EU students. For EU/Norway students, it is free, only semesteravgift.
Yes, NHH offers limited grants for international students.
6.5 (no section below 6.0). TOEFL iBT 90+.
Competition is high, especially for the Finance specialisation. It is important to have a strong degree and motivation.
Yes, according to UDI rules, up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full-time during holidays.
