Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Building Technology

The Master's program in Building Technology at OsloMet is a two-year, full-time program that focuses on the analysis, design, and rehabilitation of climate-resilient, zero-emission buildings. The program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of building physics, sustainable building design, and life cycle assessment.

Program Details

• Location: Pilestredet Campus, Oslo
• Duration: 2 years
• Scope: Full-time
• ECTS credits: 120
• Semester: Autumn
• Language of instruction: English
• Places: 15

Admission Requirements

To apply for this master program, students need:

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or energy and environment in buildings, including:
  • 25 ECTS in mathematics
  • 7.5 ECTS in physics, solid mechanics, building physics, and/or thermodynamics
  • 5 ECTS in statistics
• An average grade of at least C (according to the ECTS grading scale) on their bachelor's degree
• English proficiency, which can be demonstrated through various means, including English from a Norwegian or Nordic upper secondary school, a bachelor's degree from Norway or the Nordic countries, or proof of English proficiency

How to Apply

Students apply via Sřknadsweb, where they fill in their details and upload all the required documents. The application deadlines are:

• 1 March: Early admission for applicants from the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland, and for non-EU/EEA citizens with a Norwegian national ID number residing in Norway
• 15 April: Ordinary admission for applicants from the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland, and for non-EU/EEA citizens with a Norwegian national ID number residing in Norway

Program Cost

For students from the EU/EEA/EFTA, the only cost of this program is the semester fee of approximately NOK 1,000, which is paid each semester. For students from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA, there are tuition fees in addition to the semester fee.

Computer System Requirements

Students need a laptop with Windows 11, and the following specifications are recommended:

• Graphics (GPU): At minimum Nvidia RTX 3050 or Radeon RX6600, with at least 6GB of video memory
• Memory (RAM): At least 16GB, preferably 24GB or more
• Processor: Core i5 with several cores or equivalent, preferably better, with a clock speed of 2GHz or higher
• Storage: 500GB or more, with a recommended SSD

Program Content

The program provides advanced knowledge of:

• Building physics
• Sustainable building design
• Rehabilitation of buildings
• Life cycle assessment of buildings
• Use of digital twins in the built environment
• Building information modeling
• Rule-based and machine learning methods for buildings

How the Program is Taught

The program is divided into compulsory and optional courses, in addition to a master's thesis, and stimulates collaboration, self-activity, reflection, and new thinking. Students participate in academic discussions and are encouraged to participate actively in the teaching.

Program Structure

The program is structured over two years, with a combination of compulsory and optional courses, and a master's thesis. The courses cover a range of topics, including building physics, sustainable building design, and life cycle assessment.

Exchange

OsloMet welcomes international students and offers exchange opportunities for its students. Students can find information about exchange on the student website.

Career

Graduates of the program are in high demand in both the private and public sectors, with relevant employers including advisory engineering firms, contractors, construction clients, municipalities, and research institutes. The degree can also qualify students for further studies at the doctoral degree level.

Further Studies at OsloMet

OsloMet offers further studies, including a PhD in Engineering Science, which is a three-year, full-time program.

Campus

The program is located at the Pilestredet Campus in Oslo.