Technology Systems: Science and Engineering (Bachelor)

About the course

This is the University of Oslo’s first bachelor’s taught in English, starting in autumn 2027. It is about how large technology systems are designed, built and kept running: networks of infrastructure, software, data and people. About 70 credits are programming, maths and physics, at least 70 are systems science and engineering, and 30 are electives you can use for an exchange. Much of the teaching is project work on real problems from companies and the public sector. You can focus on areas like energy, space, healthcare, robotics or cyber-physical security. Graduates can work as engineers, systems developers, technology consultants or analysts.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• You need the Norwegian general entry qualification (HEEQ). UiO points to the national GSU list (HKDIR) for each country’s rules. Ireland is not named on the programme page, so check the Ireland entry on the GSU list.
• Special requirements: maths equal to Norwegian Mathematics R1 (UiO compares this to AS-level) plus one more science subject such as physics, chemistry or biology. UiO does not say which Leaving Cert levels count, so ask admissions; Higher Level Maths and a Higher Level science are the safest choice.
• English: you need English equal to grade 4 in the Norwegian school course. Most applicants need a test, but school or university study in certain countries is accepted instead. Check UiO’s English requirement page to confirm Ireland is on that list.
• Qualified applicants are ranked on their school grades. The number of places is not published.
• Important: for the 1 December route, you must show you have completed your entry qualification by 1 December. A student sitting the Leaving Cert in June 2027 cannot do this, so ask UiO which deadline applies to you.

How to apply

1. Check the requirementsLook up Ireland on the GSU list and confirm with UiO that your Maths and science subjects meet the R1 and science requirements.
2. Apply in SøknadswebThe UiO portal opens on 15 October 2026 and closes on 1 December 2026 for applicants without Norwegian.
3. Upload documentsUpload your Leaving Cert certificate, proof of English and your passport as PDFs, named as UiO asks. Your entry qualification must be documented by 1 December 2026.
4. Get your answerDecisions are published in Søknadsweb in April 2027. The programme starts in August.

Costs

• Tuition 2027/28: none for EU/EEA citizens (non-EU students pay NOK 218,000 a year).
• All students pay a small semester fee each term; the amount is not given on the programme’s admission page.
• EU/EEA citizens do not need to show proof of funds. Budget for Oslo living costs, which are high.

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