The educational programs at IGS are research-based. Sustainability is a common thread in all our study programs. Through our study programs, you will develop theoretical perspectives, substantive knowledge, and methodological competence relevant to both research and the job market. Fieldwork and field-based teaching are important parts of the department’s educational offerings. Skilled candidates in Geography and Social Anthropology are the department's most important contribution to society. 

With a background from our study programs, you have a solid foundation for an exciting career in both the public and private sector, in Norway and internationally.

The Department of Geography and Social Anthropology offers the following full study programs for international students:

Master Level, 2-year

• Global Relations and Sustainable Development
• Natural Resources Management (The program is closed to new applicants)

PhD Education

• Phd Program in Geography
• Phd Program in Social Anthropology

For Norwegian and other Scandinavian language speaking students we also offer these programmes:

• One year programme in Geography
• One year programme in Social Anthropology
• Bachelor in Geography
• Bachelor in Social Anthropology
• Master in Geography
• Master in Social Anthropology
• Geography with Teacher Education
• Master of Innovation, Society and Sustainable Development

Further information on the courses can be found at the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences home page.