When should I go?
It is anticipated that you go abroad during the third semester, preferably to the Middle East region.
You have three options to go abroad:
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Study Abroad: If you wish to study at a university in the Middle East or North Africa, you can take elective courses at the master's level that are relevant to your thesis.
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Internship: You can undertake an internship by applying to an organization, business, or foreign affairs office in the Middle East as part of the course AMS4900 – International Project Term in Asia and the Middle East.
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Fieldwork: You can choose to complete fieldwork for your master's thesis by opting for the course MES4550 – Fieldwork and Data Collection: Gathering and Communicating Research Results. By choosing this alternative, you will combine data collection with training on how to communicate research results to a broader audience. You can also complete your fieldwork during your studies abroad or your internship.
Where can I go?
Study abroad
Bogazici University, Istanbul
Study Turkish history from the 19th and 20th centuries at one of the leading universities in Turkey.
Learn more about the exchange option by following this link:
Learn more about the university by following this link:
Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane
Study North African and Middle Eastern studies in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
Learn more about the exchange option by following this link:
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin
We are in the process of renegotiating this agreement for MA students. More information will come.
Internship abroad
The Student Internship Program at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
This arrangement is part of an agreement between the University of Oslo and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where students achieve status as “Hospitant”. The University of Oslo will inform students in Asia and Middle East Studies about available positions and manage all communications with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This option is only available for students with Norwegian citizenship.
Learn more about this option by following this link:
Arrange an internship agreement on your own
Talk to your supervisor and course instructor about internships in relevant organizations or companies. You should get your potential internship agreement approved by the Department before you contact them.
Learn more about this option by following this link:
Erasmus+ traineeship
An Erasmus+ traineeship can be undertaken as part of your degree or immediately after completing your degree. Host organizations for internships can include companies, training centers, research centers, and other organizations.
This includes placements in the EU countries, the three EEA countries, and partners in Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey. You can also receive support for internships at Norwegian embassies in EU countries, including Iceland, Turkey, and Macedonia.
This option is especially relevant for students specializing in Turkish studies
Learn more about internships abroad following this link:
Field Work
Apply for Field Work grant
Field work is a good opportunity to gather first-hand information for your Master's thesis. Master's students are eligible to apply for funding to carry out field work or participate in conferences, seminars et cetera.
You can apply for the grant as part of the course MES4550 – Fieldwork and Data Collection: Gathering and Communicating Research Results or if you wish to conduct fieldwork during your studies abroad or your internship.
The fieldwork must be relevant to your Master's thesis and should take place in the same semester the application is made. You cannot receive this type of funding more than once during your course of study. The department can grant up to 5000,- NOK for fieldwork.
Learn more about the Field Work grant by following this link:
Practical information
Please read the step-by-step guide for outgoing exchange students carefully. Remember to apply for pre-approval of courses before you go abroad.
How do I apply?
To apply for studies abroad, you will need to submit your application through S?knadsweb. Please refer to the links above.
For Internships abroad and fieldwork, please see the information and links above.