Media Arts

For admission to the Master in Media Art, a bachelor's degree of minimum 180 ECTS in audiovisual media, storytelling, screenwriting, visual art, design, technology, or equivalent education is required. This must include a subject or course group, of which at least 80 ECTS are within the subject field for the master program.

The applicant's qualifications, level, and potential in relation to the master's program must also be assessed based on the applicant's submitted works (artistic level) and a text that explains the applicant's goals and motivation for entering the program. Emphasis is placed on the applicant showing an investigative attitude and interest in media art, including its potential for innovation and further experimentation.

Language requirements

Applicants with education from outside the Nordic countries must document their proficiency in English, in terms of speaking and writing. You can meet the English language requirements by completing one of the following tests:

• English (140 hours) from Norwegian upper secondary school: written and oral exam.
• TOEFL with a minimum of 500 points from TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) or 60 points from TOEFL IBT (internet-based test).
• IELTS academic test with a minimum score of 5.0.
• PTE Academic, academic test with a minimum score of 51.
•  Cambridge ESOL Examinations: First Certificate in English, Certificate in Advanced English, Certificate of Proficiency in English.

You can also meet the English requirements if you have completed one of the following:

• A university degree in English language and literature
• A minimum of one year of university studies taught in English in one of these countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain, or USA.
• Completed a bachelor’s degree where the language of instruction was English

Separate admission requirements for the program – entrance exam

The entrance exam is as follows: Application and portfolio - In the first round, applicants are assessed based on:

• Application letter that explains the applicant's objectives and motivation for applying to the program
• Artistic or practice-based portfolio that shows the applicant's professional level. Examples can be independent works or the candidate’s part in collaborative projects. The specific requirements will be published in Kristiania University College's admissions portal.
• CV
• Diploma and/or other documentation of formal competence.