Education for Diversity and Sustainable Living - Nordic perspectives in a global context (V2EDSL)

If you want to learn more about the Nordic welfare model, ecological processes and biodiversity, and how lifestyle choices influence social, economic and environmental development, this programme is the right one for you.

This programme is relevant for both international and Norwegian students, including student teachers and in-service teachers.

Campus: Hamar
Duration: Autumn semester (August-December)
Structure: Full time
Credits: 30 ECTS
Teaching language: EN
Startup: August
Price: Semester fee
Application deadline: Aug. 25, 2026

About the Programme

The University of Inland Norway (INN) currently holds the UNESCO chair to promote education for sustainable living. As part of this effort INN offers an international programme which highlights the Nordic perspectives on diversity and sustainable living within the field of education.

The programme is interdisciplinary, comprised of contributions from Education in Natural Science, Social Science, and Religious Education. The programme will provide students with insight into the Nordic response to the call for Education for Diversity and Sustainable Living. Students will approach the issue theoretically and practically, through observation and involvement in educational practices. The programme will prepare students to be critical discussants on how to educate for diversity and sustainable living.

Practical information

This one-semester programme is entirely taught in English language. Both Norwegian and international students are welcome to apply!

The first and the last week are interdisciplinary. After the introduction the subjects will be lectured in the following order:

Education for a Sustainable Living and the Nordic Welfare model (EDSL-1)
Environmental Education (EDSL-2)
Cultural and Religious Diversity and Education: A Nordic Perspective (EDSL-3)

Application deadline and admission

The course is available only to exchange students from our partner institutions. Contact your home institution's International Office or department to determine your eligibility for exchange studies at the University of Inland Norway.

For free movers

To be eligible for admission you must meet the requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway, except the Norwegian language proficiency requirement. You can find the requirements for your country in the GSU-list.

15 April: Application deadline for applicants from EU/EEA, including Nordic countries and Norway.

1 June: The programme has been reopened for applicants from the Nordic countries and Norway.

Apply here - choose the option "English taught programmes". If you have a Norwegian ID number, you will find the programme under "Mindre studier, Y-vei og videreutdanninger".

E-mail: admission@inn.no

Phone: + 47 62 43 00 04 (Opening hours: 10:00 - 14:00 CET)

Documentation requirements

English requirements