
Data Science
This programme is for those who are passionate about the IT discipline and who want a career within an exciting field in growthAdmissionsOpen

Key information
Motivating environment
The study program consists of small classes and lecturers who makes sure that all students are cared for, seen and heard.Exchange program
You can apply to our exchange program and travel to Finland, South Korea, Germany amongst others.Guest lecturers
The study program has guest lecturers with relevant experience from the industry.Academic department
Admission requirements
For this study program it is required that you have General University and College Admissions Certification. It is also required to have passing grade in mathematics R1 or S1+S2.Price
51 500 kr per semester. The study program qualifies for grants and loans from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).
What do you learn?
The Bachelor of Data Science teaches you about fundamental topics within information technology as well as the latest research in the field. You will work with real cases from the industry, the latest IT tools and gain an in-depth understanding of subjects such as algebra, programming and IT regulations.
- Information Risk and Security
- Machine Learning
- Big Data and Cloud Computing
- Research Methods
- Predictive Analytics
Following the completion of the course, you will have the tools needed in order to begin an exciting career within an industry in rapid growth. You will also have several options at the master's level, including the Master’s degrees in Information Technology at Kristiania University College.
Study model
180 total ECTS credits
60 ECTS credits
1. semester
2. semester
What jobs can you do?
Meet the faculty

How we work
Our research emphasizes economics, innovation, digitization and IT. In addition, there are several exciting research projects in applied informatics, information systems and human-computer interaction. Our lecturers have extensive experience both within industry and academia. Relevant working life experience is brought into the teaching through lecturing and guest lecturing. This will make you used to working life challenges and will ease the transition between study life and work life.Your everyday study
Kristiania is a place for everyone, whilst being a place where you will study along with others who share your passions. An education from Kristiania is practice-oriented, which makes our students sought-after in the labour market, even before they have finished their education. The students' own line associations make for opportunities to meet and bond on the basis of shared interests, while the incubators like Loftet and Bryggeriet creates a bustling and inspiring environment for the students' own companies.
Student life
- information technology
- Information technology
- Information technology
- Information technology
- Information technology
- Information technology
This is the application process
Important deadlines
The application deadline is 15. April 2023. The documentation deadline for diplomas and certificates is 1. July 2023. Note that 15. April 2023 falls on a Saturday.Read moreProcessing time
For study programs with rolling admissions, you will receive a conditional offer within 1–3 days of submitting the application, if there are available slots for the study program you applied for.Read moreHow to apply
Min Side for søkere is where you accept the offer and upload necessary documentation for your qualifications.Read more
Semester registration
You must register and confirm your individual education plan before you are reported as an active student to the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, and to gain access to your subjects in Canvas, the learning platform.Read moreSiO (Oslo) and Sammen (Bergen)
SiO and Sammen offers housing, health services, kindergardens, fitness centers and much more to its members.Read moreLoans and grants
All our study programs are publicly approved and give the right to apply for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).Read more
Services and adaptations
As a student, you can get guidance, everyday adaptation and follow-up on study-related questions and challenges. We have a duty of confidentiality.Read moreMitt Kristiania
This is where you get an overview of your schedule, syllabus, services and other tools you need as a student.Mitt KristianiaStudent ID card
As a new student, you can have a student card made on all our campuses except the Brenneriveien Campus. Your student card serves as an access card at the college’s campuses, ID for exams, payment card for printers and library card.Read more
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