Studies
The University of Oslo (UiO) offers many subjects and study programs for those interested in energy, climate, and the environment. UiO: Energy and Environment offers an interdisciplinary master's course and a PhD summer school.
Bachelor and Master
ENERGI4010: Sustainable Energy Transition
The master's course ENERGI4010: Sustainable Energy Transition is open to students across all study programs and combines lectures from various disciplines with project work and excursions. You will be introduced to the transition to a sustainable energy system, with perspectives from both social sciences and technological fields.
The course is offered every spring semester and is currently only available in Norwegian.
Relevant subjects in sustainable energy, climate, and environment
Here are some examples of subjects related to sustainable energy, climate, and the environment offered in English. This is just a selection of the courses available at UiO for bachelor's and master's students. Please note that not all courses are offered every year. Some subjects may also be restricted to specific study programs. Be sure to check the course page for more information.
Faculty of Humanities
Course group
Courses at the Bachelor's Level
- FIL2390 – Environmental Philosophy
- HIS2170 – Climate & History – from the Little Ice Age to Global Warming
- HIS2354 – The History of Consumption
- KULH2011 – The Cultural History of Nature
- MUS2651 – Music and the Environment
- MEVIT2615 – Framing the environment in media and communication studies
Courses at the Master's Level
- ARK4070 – Environmental Archaeology and Archaeometry
- ENG4474 – The Nature of the Beast in American Literature
- ENG4430 – Environmental Literature in English
- FIL4390 – Environmental Philosophy
- KIN4550 – Research Topics in Chinese Culture and Society I (China’s eco-environmental challenges and society’s responses)
20-points master degree supplement
Faculty of Social Sciences
Courses at the Bachelor's Level
- ECON1922 – Environmental economics and climate policy
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PSY2506 – Green Mediation: Conflict, Collaboration, and Change Towards a Sustainable Future
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SGO2250 – Sustainability Transitions, Innovation and Social Change
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TIK2101 – From science to action: Knowledge and politics for sustainability
Courses at the Master's Level
The Faculty of Law
Courses at the Bachelor's Level
Courses at the Master's Level
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Courses at the Bachelor's Level
Courses at the Master's Level
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GEO4520 – Advanced Remote Sensing: Natural Hazards and Climate Change
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TEK4450 – Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainability: A Toolkit for the Energy Transition
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TEK5410 – Energy Markets and Regulation - Electricity System Modelling and Analysis
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TEK5420 – Norway’s Energy Transitions: Policy Directions and Challenges
Faculty of Medicine
Courses at the Master's Level
The Faculty of Theology
Courses at the Bachelor's Level
Courses at the Master's Level
- TFF4226 – The Anthropocene: Ecology and Democracy across the Disciplines
- TFF4390 – Religion and Ecology
Senter for Centre for Global Sustainability
Courses at the Bachelor's Level
- SUM2509 – The politics of sustainable development
- SUS2000 – Sustainability: Perspectives, Challenges and Solutions
Courses at the Master's Level
- GLOBE4200 – Advanced Introduction to Development and Environment
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SUM4035 – Past, present and future meat cultures in a local and global context
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SUM4508 – The private sector, sustainable development, and society
Centre for Gender Research
Courses at the Bachelor's Level
Courses at the Master's Level
PhD
The Norwegian Research School in Renewable Energy (NorRen)
UiO:Energy and Environment is responsible for coordinating the summer school The Norwegian Research School in Renewable Energy (NorRen).
This summer school brings together PhD candidates from Norway and abroad who are engaged in energy-related research, regardless of their academic discipline. Over the course of five days, participants will experience a variety of interdisciplinary lectures delivered by experts from both academia and industry. In addition, a significant portion of the schedule is dedicated to excursions and project assignments, providing hands-on experience.
In 2025, the summer school will be held from August 17 to August 22 in the Bergen area.
PhD course in energy and energy transition
Below, you will find a list of PhD topics related to energy and the energy transition at the University of Oslo (UiO) and other institutions in Norway. Please note that changes may occur regarding lecture semester, credit points, and content. Check the subject page for updated information.
Courses
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Institution |
Department |
Theme |
Course code |
Emnenavn |
Semester |
Course credits |
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Solar energy |
Autumn |
5 |
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Wind energy |
Taught according to demand and resources. Contact studieinfo@math.uio.no if you are interested in the subject. |
5 |
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Ocean and wind energy |
Taught according to demand and resources. Contact studieinfo@math.uio.no if you are interested in the subject. |
10 |
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Solar energy |
Spring |
10 |
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Solar energy |
The course is not offered spring 2025 |
10 |
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Solar energy |
Spring |
10 |
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Solar energy |
Autumn |
10 |
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Solar energy |
Spring |
7,5 |
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Wind energy |
Spring |
11,5 |
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Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management |
Economy |
Autumn |
10 |
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Economy |
The course is not offered 2024/2025 |
10 |
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Hydropower |
Spring |
7,5 |
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Hydropower |
Autumn |
7,5 |
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Smart grid |
The course is not offered 2024/2025 |
7,5 |
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Economy |
Spring |
7,5 |
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Economy, hydropower |
H?st |
10 |
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Smart grid |
Power Electronics, Power Semiconductor Physics and Reliability |
The course is not offered 2024/2025 |
7,5 |
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Smart grid |
The course is not offered 2024/2025 |
7,5 |
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Hydropower |
Autumn |
7,5 |
Questions?
Contact, Maria Elise Dyvik, coordinator for studies at UiO:Energy and Environment.