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The Master's in International Relations trains students in core concepts and theories to analyse, explain and understand contemporary events and processes in global order. The first year comprises a compulsory introductory course and core courses in International Relations theory and methods, as well as elective courses.

Program-specific electives cover a range of topics: security, international institutions, intelligence, maritime policy, feminist and critical theory, cities in global order, and European politics, amongst others. Students can, in all semesters, select elective courses offered in the International Relations program and more broadly at NMBU. This ensures student choice within the individual study plan.

In the third semester of the program, students can do an exchange with one of our many partner institutions throughout the world, learn on-the-job skills through an internship in Norway or abroad, or choose amongst several electives on campus. The concluding element of the Master's program is the Master Thesis (30 ECTS) supported by a seminar course to create a community of learning and additional support around the scope of the thesis. 

Students attending the program typically represent around 20 nations from all continents, each year.

NMBU's Master’s in International Relations prepares students with a strong conceptual understanding of global politics, and offers opportunities to build competence through a range of activities in class and beyond. A strong emphasis on empirical and contextual knowledge characterizes expertise within international relations at NMBU's Department of International Environment and Development Studies. Bringing the world to the classroom through a range of case studies, and also in the form of guest lecturers and participatory learning/classroom activities, provides a basis for exploring a variety of themes. Our students are regularly included in research activities, such as ongoing projects and relevant seminars. Students can, under the guidance of a dedicated team of researchers, develop their interests and ideas for further careers.

Best in Norway

International Relations at NMBU is currently rated the best Political Science-related Master’s degree in Norway. According to student evaluations conducted on behalf of Norway’s Ministry of Education and Research, NMBU’s IR degree came out tops in terms of teaching, study environment, organization and connections with the professional field of IR in practice, amongst other criteria.  

• Diplomacy
• Civil Society organizations
• Risk assessment and Risk mitigation, also in the private sector.
• Public Sector