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Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

Oslo, Norway

PublicWorld #3

Quick facts

World rank
#3
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Public
Founded
1968

Overview

Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (Norges idrettshøgskole, NIH) is a public specialised university located at Sognsveien 220, Oslo, Norway. Founded in 1968, NIH is Norway's premier institution for sport sciences, physical activity, and related disciplines. It offers a full range of programs: four bachelor's programs (Sport Management; Training, Health and Performance; Coaching and Sport Psychology; Outdoor Life, Health and Nature Guiding); multiple master's programs including the international European Master in Physical Activity and Health delivered in partnership with European universities; and a doctoral (PhD) program in sport sciences. NIH is ranked number 3 in the world on the Shanghai ranking in its field. The institution has a single campus beside Sognsvann lake in Oslo, well served by the T-bane metro. It holds a positive NOKUT institutional quality assurance review (2021) and participates in the Erasmus+ programme.

Fields of study

  • Sport Sciences
  • Sport Management
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Sport Medicine
  • Coaching and Sport Psychology
  • Outdoor Education
  • Sport Physiology
  • Sport Physiotherapy
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Physical Education

Accreditation: Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
August
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
opptak@nih.no

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Bachelor i friluftsliv, helse og naturguiding (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesVariesAugust
Bachelor i Sport Management (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesVariesAugust
Bachelor i trenerrollen og idrettspsykologi (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesVariesAugust
Bachelor i trening, helse og prestasjon (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's3 yearsVariesVariesAugust
European Master in Physical Activity and Health (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVariesAugust
Idrett og samfunnsvitenskap (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—
Idrettsernæring (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—
Idrettsfysiologi og bevegelseslære (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—
Idrettsfysioterapi og fysisk aktivitet og helse (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—
Idrettsmedisin (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—
Integrert praktisk-pedagogisk (PPU) master i kroppsøving, idrettsfag og friluftsliv (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesVaries—
Lærerutdanning i praktiske og estetiske fag for trinn 1–13, kroppsøving og idrettsfag (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's5 yearsVariesVaries—
Ph.d.-programmet (opens in a new tab)Full TimePhD3 yearsVariesVaries—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.