Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) Summary
Oslo Metropolitan University, commonly known as OsloMet, is a public university in Oslo, Norway. It is one of Norway’s modern universities with a strong practical, professional and urban profile. OsloMet was established as a university in 2018, but has its roots in previous professional education institutions. Today we are known for career-oriented education in the field of health sciences, social sciences, education, technology, engineering, media, journalism, design, management, public administration and applied research. Situated in the capital city of Norway, students will have direct access to government agencies, hospitals, municipalities, technology companies, NGOs, schools, media organizations, cultural institutions and employers.
OsloMet differs from other research universities in that it has a strong connection to professional education and working life in the city. The university is designed to prepare students for careers in real life in society, public services, technology, welfare, healthcare, education, engineering, communication, design and administration. Its academic model often includes practical learning, projects, internships, case-based teaching, professional training, applied research and close ties with working life. This makes OsloMet attractive for students who want education with clear employability value.
The university is divided into faculties and centers including health sciences, education and international studies, social sciences and technology, art and design. OsloMet is especially well known for programs in nursing, health sciences, social work, child welfare, teacher education, journalism, media, public administration, engineering, computer science, design, urban planning and international development. The university’s research often focuses on welfare, urban society, education, health, technology, labour markets, migration, inclusion, digitalization and sustainability.
OsloMet offers selected master’s programs in English for international students. Popular international programs include International Development, Education and Sustainabilities; Nordic Social Policy and Global Sustainable Development; Applied Computer and Information Technology; Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Product Design, Design in Complexity; Transport and Urban Planning and Art Therapy. These programs are intended for students with a relevant bachelor’s degree who want to specialize professionally or in research in an applied area.
“OsloMet’s location is a big plus. Oslo is Norway’s capital and largest city, with professional networks, internships, cultural diversity, public transport, student services and access to employers. A city has a lot of national institutions, public agencies, hospitals, media houses, tech companies, schools, NGOs and welfare organizations. It is a good place for students to learn. This is especially valuable for programs in urban planning, social policy, health, education, technology, and public services.
Tuition Students from Norway, the EU/EEA and Switzerland are not charged tuition fees. Students from outside the EU/EEA usually have to pay tuition fees unless they are exempted. OsloMet lists a number of fees for master’s programs in 2026/2027 between NOK 67,000 and NOK 95,000 per year, with Art Therapy part-time listed at approximately NOK 63,300 per year. The programme fees for Bachelor and other programmes for 2026/2027 are in the range of NOK 67,000 to NOK 95,000 per year. At this moment OsloMet does not offer any scholarships or loans and applicants must find their own funding.
All in all, Oslo Metropolitan University is a good choice for students who want to study at a modern, applied, career-oriented public university in the capital city of Norway. Particularly suited to students interested in health, welfare, teaching, technology, engineering, design, social policy, urban development, media and professional education.
OsloMet differs from other research universities in that it has a strong connection to professional education and working life in the city. The university is designed to prepare students for careers in real life in society, public services, technology, welfare, healthcare, education, engineering, communication, design and administration. Its academic model often includes practical learning, projects, internships, case-based teaching, professional training, applied research and close ties with working life. This makes OsloMet attractive for students who want education with clear employability value.
The university is divided into faculties and centers including health sciences, education and international studies, social sciences and technology, art and design. OsloMet is especially well known for programs in nursing, health sciences, social work, child welfare, teacher education, journalism, media, public administration, engineering, computer science, design, urban planning and international development. The university’s research often focuses on welfare, urban society, education, health, technology, labour markets, migration, inclusion, digitalization and sustainability.
OsloMet offers selected master’s programs in English for international students. Popular international programs include International Development, Education and Sustainabilities; Nordic Social Policy and Global Sustainable Development; Applied Computer and Information Technology; Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Product Design, Design in Complexity; Transport and Urban Planning and Art Therapy. These programs are intended for students with a relevant bachelor’s degree who want to specialize professionally or in research in an applied area.
“OsloMet’s location is a big plus. Oslo is Norway’s capital and largest city, with professional networks, internships, cultural diversity, public transport, student services and access to employers. A city has a lot of national institutions, public agencies, hospitals, media houses, tech companies, schools, NGOs and welfare organizations. It is a good place for students to learn. This is especially valuable for programs in urban planning, social policy, health, education, technology, and public services.
Tuition Students from Norway, the EU/EEA and Switzerland are not charged tuition fees. Students from outside the EU/EEA usually have to pay tuition fees unless they are exempted. OsloMet lists a number of fees for master’s programs in 2026/2027 between NOK 67,000 and NOK 95,000 per year, with Art Therapy part-time listed at approximately NOK 63,300 per year. The programme fees for Bachelor and other programmes for 2026/2027 are in the range of NOK 67,000 to NOK 95,000 per year. At this moment OsloMet does not offer any scholarships or loans and applicants must find their own funding.
All in all, Oslo Metropolitan University is a good choice for students who want to study at a modern, applied, career-oriented public university in the capital city of Norway. Particularly suited to students interested in health, welfare, teaching, technology, engineering, design, social policy, urban development, media and professional education.
