Master in Psykisk helse-, rus- og avhengighetsarbeid

Tuition fees for Master in Psykisk helse-, rus- og avhengighetsarbeid are 63,000 NOK per year.

This 2-year part-time programme focuses on mental health, substance use, and addiction. It prepares students for preventative, treatment, and rehabilitative work in municipal health, social, and welfare services, mental health care, and specialist substance abuse treatment (TSB).

Students will gain competence in understanding how individual mental health, substance, and addiction issues fit into a societal context, and how to improve quality of life through work at the individual, group, and societal levels. The programme is based at Campus Grimstad and runs for 2 years, part-time with weekly service.

University of Agder sits on Norway's southern coast with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad. Although it officially became a university in 2007, its academic roots extend back to the 19th century, and today it serves over 14,000 students. The institution promotes an open, collaborative culture that connects staff, students and the wider community, making it a welcoming choice for international learners seeking a student-centered environment in a compact Scandinavian city.

Academically, UiA balances teaching and research across applied sciences, social sciences, education and the arts, with an emphasis on collaboration and problem solving. Internationalisation is central to the university's strategy: UiA maintains hundreds of exchange agreements and receives exchange students each year, while offering research projects that invite student participation. Practical learning, close faculty contact and opportunities to join cross-disciplinary projects are core strengths.

Student life in Kristiansand combines safe campus living with coastal leisure, efficient public transport and easy access to nature. Support services for international students include orientation programs, language support and guidance on housing and internships. Prospective students should explore program-specific entry requirements and take advantage of UiA's exchange and research options to shape a study path that combines regional engagement with global perspectives.