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

The United Nations has named Norway the best place to live 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 both a major and a minor. Whichever path you choose, you'll customize your program with courses in everything from language to people to politics. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to study abroad, giving you a first-hand look at the country that has also been called the happiest place on earth.

Norwegian classes at UND are small, fostering close relationships between students and professors. In partnership with faculty and fellow students, you'll gain a new perspective, become a informed global citizen and prepare to succeed in a global workforce. The 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.

The Norwegian program offers a major, a minor, and a certificate.

Norwegian at UND

Study abroad at the University of Oslo, University of Bergen, American College of Norway, BI Norwegian School of Management, or another Norwegian university or university college.
Earn academic credit for an international coursework that counts toward your degree.
Reap the benefits of 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).
Engage in scholarly activity to advance understanding of language literature and culture.
Apply for language scholarships.

Norwegian Careers

52K

Median annual salary for interpreters and translators

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

24%

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

Norwegian Courses You Could Take

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Students at UND take chances, seek challenges and become leaders in the community.

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