Kulturstudier were initiated in 1997 by a group of social scientists and humanists.
The goal has from day one been to offer high-quality studies at locations that provide experiences which bring the academic content to life.
In addition to solid academic benefits, international competence, language skills, and new friends, students are left with experiences from another culture that they carry with them for the rest of their lives.
We are extremely proud of our skilled teaching staff who ensure that you as a student get the maximum benefit from your studies each semester.
It has long been a political goal to have more students participate in exchange programs.
Nevertheless, it is often a frustrating and lengthy process to go on exchange stays, especially outside of Europe.
We believe that everyone benefits from challenging their mindsets, attitudes, and habits.
Studying in countries outside the cultural sphere one is most familiar with is a unique opportunity to challenge the notions one has grown up with.
We want to make the path out into the world less daunting, and help to connect students and academics from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Kulturstudier has offices in 7 countries.
Our headquarters are located at Grünerløkka in Oslo – feel free to drop by!
We also have representative offices in Stockholm, Buenos Aires, San Isidro, Pokhara, Hoi An, and Cape Coast.
Kulturstudier is a joint-stock company owned by Rune Tjelland, Henrik Heggemsnes, Thorgeir Kolshus, Ola Marius Poppe, and Arild Naustdal.
The board of Kulturstudier consists of Ola Marius Poppe, Stine Navarsete, Rune Tjelland, and Helga Stumo Sande (chair).
As a Cultural Studies student, you get "the best of both worlds": the security of a Scandinavian organization and other students in the same situation, and the opportunity to challenge yourself by exploring the country of study in your free time.
Here are 5 good reasons to travel and study with Kulturstudier!
Pride March 🏳️🌈 Since 1992, the Buenos Aires Pride March has been held every year on the first Saturday of November 🌈 It’s one of the city’s biggest and most important public events, celebrating love, equality, and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community 💛
This is what a day off could look like in Costa Rica 🌴 Uvita is only 1,5 hour long bus ride from where we study in San Isidro ☀️ 🇨🇷
Visiting the local city in Pokhara🥰
Halloween in Dominical 🎃 Volunteering with decorations and running party games is a great way to connect with the locals. Apple bobbing was a hit!
Spending a lot of time in the ocean.. 🐚 🇨🇷
Museums to check out in Buenos Aires 🏛️ 🖼️ MALBA - Modern and contemporary Latin American art. You’ll see works by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and more. 🎨 Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes - Big collection of Argentine and international art (and it’s free!). 🧩 Museo de Arte Moderno - Great for local artists and creative exhibits. 🏛️ Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo - Beautiful old mansion with European art and design. 💃 Museo Evita - Tells the story of Eva Perón’s life. 🇦🇷 Casa Rosada Museum - Inside the pink presidential palace you can get a really interesting look at Argentina’s history.
Each semester, we offer a select few local students the opportunity to take part in the course through our scholarship programme.
You must be a national of the country of study to be eligible.
The deadline to apply is 1 June for the autumn semester, and 1 November for the spring semester.
Curious about studying abroad?
Each semester, students take over our TikTok and Instagram accounts. See what you can experiences as a Kulturstudier student!
