Norwegian

B.A.

Learn the language, culture and traditions of one of the most beautiful countries on earth by studying Norwegian at UND.

With an influential financial, political and cultural landscape, Norway is an important participant in the global economy. The Norwegian program at UND introduces you to the people, culture and history of this fascinating place. Only offered at approximately a dozen colleges and universities in North America, UND students have a unique opportunity to learn this less commonly taught language with deep ties to the region and earn a Norwegian degree.

Program type:: Major
Format:: On Campus
Est. time to complete:: 4 years
Credit hours:: 120 (major), 28 (minor)

Why earn a bachelor's degree in Norwegian?

Application Deadlines

Fall:: Aug. 15
Spring:: Dec. 15
Summer:: May 1

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

The United Nations has named Norway the one of the best places in the world for more than a dozen years in a row. Want to know why? Find out by taking a deep dive into all things Norwegian at UND. The Norwegian program offers a major, a minor, and a certificate.

Customize your degree path to the major or minor by taking courses on Norwegian language, literature, culture, and area studies. Join Norwegian-related student organizations to have fun with peers who share your interests. Combine coursework on campus with a semester abroad in Norway to gain a valuable immersion experience as an undergrad. While in Norway, you can explore the great outdoors and urban landscapes, meet the people living in one of the happiest places on earth, and build lasting friendships.

Norwegian classes at UND are small, fostering close relationships between students and professors. In partnership with faculty and fellow students, you'll gain new perspectives, become an informed global citizen, and prepare to succeed in a global workforce. A Norwegian degree complements every major on campus; add a foreign language competency and cross-cultural knowledge to your resume to stand out in your field on the job market after graduation.

Norwegian at UND

Study abroad at the University of Oslo, University of Bergen, American College of Norway, BI Norwegian Business School or another Norwegian university or university college.
Pair your degree in Norwegian with an International Studies degree to maximize your employability as a global citizen.
Benefit from a low faculty to student ratio in face-to-face, online and hybrid courses.
Practice your Norwegian skills at our on-campus Fredagslunsj (conversation hour) or at the UND NORSK club.
Explore the rich collection of Scandinavian language resources in the Chester Fritz Library, including the Bydgebok Collection.
Apply for language scholarships.

Norwegian Careers

61K

Median annual librarian or library media specialist

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Librarian

20%

Anticipated job growth for interpreters and translators

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Studying Norwegian enhances any career by changing your perspective and sparking new ideas. Language students find success in numerous industries, including business, education, tourism, history and art.

Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers and graduate programs, both here and in Norway. For example, recent graduates have found jobs or advanced their education in:

Medical school
Law school
Graduate school in public history
Nursing
Theater
Tourism with a specialty in Scandinavia
Air traffic control
Software engineering
Teaching at the high school and college level
Interpreter and translators
Activist
Librarian or Library Media Specialist
Governement Agency (FBI, CIA, Department of State)

Norwegian Courses You Could Take

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