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European Project Semester (EPS)

The European Project Semester (EPS) is a full-time, one-semester programme for final year engineering and technology students. Students will solve challenging projects in multidisciplinary and international teams. Supporting courses teach communication in professional English, and project management relevant to the main projects. Teams are supervised and supported through the process.

Admission Requirements

This programme is designed for third and fourth year engineering and technology students. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the project, students with other educational background may also apply (e.g. Industrial Design Engineering, Architecture, International Marketing, Business and Administration). Proficiency in English is required.

How to Apply

International exchange students select courses when applying for exchange. Application deadline: 15 April for the autumn semester and 1 October for the spring semester.

Content

The European Project Semester (EPS) is an international programme consisting of 30 ECTS credits 20 ECTS Project Work and 10 ECTS Supporting Courses. The EPS semester is divided into two parts:

• EPS3900: A multidisciplinary group project designed to develop students initiative, project management skills, co-operation, communication skills and individual creativity. Projects can be within the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design and/or in collaboration with external companies, partners and stakeholders.
• EPS3100: A study programme comprising two supporting courses (Project Management and Collaboration and Communication in English), which run throughout the semester, as well as workshops.

Programme Description

Optional course Spans multiple semesters

1st year of study

1st semester

• European Project Semester - Supporting Courses
• European Project Semester - Main Project

Costs

There is no semester fee for exchange students.

Exam and Assessment

EPS uses a grading scale from A to E, where A denotes the highest grade, E denotes the lowest, and F denotes a fail.

EPS Start and End Date

Spring 2026

• Start: Monday 19 January
• End: Tuesday 9 June

European Project Semester Partner Universities

European Project Semester (EPS) is a programme offered by several European universities.

Student Stories

• Technology and design: EPS project - Focus on the process, rather than the end result
• Technology and design: Scientific Award for Study on Cognitive Training via Smartphones for the Elderly
• Technology and design: The best way to work from home

Location

• Pilestredet Campus, Oslo

Duration

• 1 semester

ECTS Credits

• 30

Semester

• Autumn
• Spring

Language of Instruction

• English