WHAT IS A DOUBLE DEGREE
A Double Degree combines your NHH Master’s degree with a Master’s degree from one of NHH’s partner universities abroad:
Year 1: Study at NHHYear 2: Study and complete your thesis at your partner universityGraduate with two master’s degrees
The programmes are coordinated so that you can meet the requirements for both degrees without completing two separate master’s programmes.
IS A DOUBLE DEGREE RIGHT FOR ME
A Double Degree could be a good fit if you want to:
Broaden your academic perspective: Explore new approaches, ideas and areas of expertise.
Build a distinctive profile: Combine academic interests and experiences that set your Master’s degree apart.
Go beyond a semester abroad: Immerse yourself in university life abroad for a full academic year and build lasting international connections.
Find your double degree Explore the Double Degree options available for your NHH major.
Bocconi University, Italy | ECN · ENE · MBM · STR
Bocconi University, Italy | ECN · ENE · MBM · STR
Your double degree options
Key information
Location: Milan, ItalyPlaces: 9Accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)Tuition fee: NoneOther fees: €365 graduation fee to BocconiGrant: Erasmus+ grant available
Before you choose Bocconi
Bachelor's degree: You are not eligible if you have completed a Bachelor's degree in Italy.Previous applications: You are not eligible if you have previously applied unsuccessfully to a Bocconi MSc programme.
Plan your first year at NHH
Pass/fail courses: Bocconi does not accept graduate courses assessed on a pass/fail basis.Course planning: Your required NHH courses depend on your major and Bocconi programme.ERS: You must take at least one ERS course at NHH .Five to six designated courses at NHH in the first year, which replace mandatory courses at Bocconi.
Programme structures:
During your year at Bocconi
Italian: Bocconi requires you to complete an A2-level Italian course for graduation.Internship: Bocconi requires you to complete an internship for graduation.
Master's thesis
How you write it: IndividuallySupervisors: One from Bocconi and one from NHHSubmit: At BocconiOral defence: Required at BocconiECTS at Bocconi: Research thesis, 18–20 ECTSRecognition at NHH: 30 ECTS, provided your NHH supervisor confirms that the thesis meets NHH’s requirements for scope and quality
FGV EBAPE, Brazil | All NHH majors
FGV EBAPE, Brazil | All NHH majors
Your Double Degree option
Key information
Plan your first year at NHH
Master's Thesis
How you write it: IndividuallySupervisor: One from FGVSubmit: At FGVOral defence: Required at FGVECTS at FGV: 40 ECTSRecognition at NHH: 30 ECTS
HEC Montréal, Canada | BUS · ENE
HEC Montréal, Canada | BUS · ENE
Your Double Degree option
Key information
Location: Montréal, CanadaPlaces: 2Accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)Tuition fee: NoneAdministrative fee: CAD 320 approximatelyGrant: No additional grants available via Erasmus+ or Lånekassen
Plan your first year at NHH
Choose the programme structure for your major:
During your year at HEC Montréal
Health insurance: You are required to purchase HEC Montréal's Mandatory medical insurance , unless you qualify for an exemption.Internship: Optional. You can complete an internship of at least four weeks in Canada and apply to have it recognised in your NHH degree as ENEINT or Internship Abroad .
Master's thesis
How you write it: IndividuallySupervisor: One from HEC MontréalSubmit: At HEC MontréalECTS at HEC Montréal: Supervised project and seminar, 30 ECTSRecognition at NHH: 30 ECTS
Ivey Business School, Canada | All NHH majors · BAN
Ivey Business School, Canada | All NHH majors · BAN
Your double degree options
Key information
Location: London, Ontario, CanadaPlaces: 5Accreditation: EQUISTuition fee: NoneGrant: No additional grants available via Erasmus+ or LånekassenEnglish language documentation: Required after you've been nominated to Ivey, according to Ivey's requirements .
Plan your Double Degree
During your year at Ivey
Internship: Ivey requires you to complete an internship for graduation:
International Business: Minimum 8 weeks with a company with international operations.Business Analytics: Minimum 10 weeks with a company with a specific focus on analytics.
The internship requirement can be waived with previous equivalent work experience.
Master's thesis
How you write it: IndividuallySupervisor : One from IveySubmit: At IveyECTS at Ivey: 30 ECTSRecognition at NHH: 30 ECTS
Louvain School of Management (LSM), Belgium | All NHH majors · BAN · ENE
Louvain School of Management (LSM), Belgium | All NHH majors · BAN · ENE
Your double degree options
Key information
Plan your first year at NHH
Pass/fail courses: LSM accepts a maximum of one pass/fail course per semester.Course planning: Your required NHH courses depend on the Louvain programme you choose.ETI450 Corporate Social Responsibility : BUS477 Business Consulting :
Programme structures
Master's thesis
How you write it: IndividuallySupervisor: One at LSMSubmit: At LSMOral defence: Required at LSMECTS at LSM: Written thesis and Technological/Consulting Project, 30 ECTSRecognition at NHH: 30 ECTS
Luiss Guido Carli, Italy | ENE
Luiss Guido Carli, Italy | ENE
Your double degree option
Key information
Location: Rome, ItalyPlaces: 5Accreditations: EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB (Triple Crown)Tuition fee: NoneOther fees: €200 graduation fee and €156 regional taxGrant: Erasmus+ grant available
Plan your first year at NHH
Pass/fail courses: Luiss does not accept graduate courses assessed on a pass/fail basis.Study plan: You must follow a specific study plan during your first year at NHH: ENE Programme structure (pdf)
DURING YOUR YEAR AT LUISS
Optional internship: You can complete a curricular internship at Luiss without ECTS credits.
MASTER'S THESIS
How you write it: IndividuallySupervisor: One from LuissSubmit: At LuissOral defence: Required at LuissECTS at Luiss: Written thesis and project work, 30 ECTSRecogntion at NHH: 30 ECTS
Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal | FIE
Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal | FIE
Your Double Degree options
Combine FIE with:
The programmes have the same curriculum, but the International Master's includes additional requirements and services.
Key information
Location: Carcavelos, PortugalPlaces: 5Accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)Tuition fee: NoneOther fees: €36.50 administrative fee, €50 final Master's certificate fee and €150 diploma feeGrant: Erasmus+ grant available
Before you choose Nova
Previous applications: You are not eligible if you have previously applied unsuccessfully to a Nova MSc programme.
International experience requirement
Requirement: At least two consecutive months of study, work or volunteering abroad, outside both your country of citizenship and the country where you completed high school. This can include an exchange semester, internship, work or volunteering experience, or a full Bachelor's degree completed abroad.Documentation: Submit documentation of your international experience when you register at Nova.
English language requirement
Requirement: Documented English proficiency at a minimum C1 level (CEFR). Check information from Nova for accepted tests and possible exemptions.Documentation: Submit proof of English proficiency when you register at Nova.
Additional requirements for the International Master's in Finance
Plan your first year at NHH
Pass/fail courses: Nova does not accept graduate courses assessed on a pass/fail basis.Course planning: You must follow the programme structure for FIE + Finance and take specific courses at NHH: FIE-Finance Programme structure (pdf)
During your year at Nova
International Master's in Finance: Check the additional programme requirements that apply to the International Master's.
Master's thesis
How you write it: IndividuallySupervisor: One from NovaSubmit: At NovaECTS at Nova: 30 ECTSRecognition at NHH: 30 ECTS
University of Mannheim, Germany | All NHH majors
University of Mannheim, Germany | All NHH majors
Your double degree option
Key information
Location: Mannheim, GermanyPlaces: 6Accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)Tuition fee: NoneGrant: Erasmus+ grant available
Plan your first year at NHH
Pass/fail courses: Mannheim does not accept graduate courses assessed on a pass/fail basis.Course planning: The Mannheim Master in Management includes five mandatory core courses: CC 501 Decision Analysis, either CC 502 Applied Econometrics or CC 503 Empirical Methods, CC 504 Corporate Social Responsibility, BE 510 Business Economics I and BE 511 Business Economics II. Some can be covered by equivalent courses taken at NHH , leaving more room for electives at Mannheim.Programme structure (pdf)NHH-Mannheim course equivalents (pdf)
Master's thesis
How you write it: IndividuallySupervisor: One from MannheimSubmit: At MannheimChoosing your topic: Thesis topics are assignedECTS at Mannheim: Thesis and seminar, 30 ECTSRecognition at NHH: 30 ECTS
HEC Paris, France | Not offered in the 2026 application round
HEC Paris, France | Not offered in the 2026 application round
Not offered in 2026 application round
Please note: The Double Degree with HEC Paris will not be offered in the 2026 application round. Information about future application rounds will be updated when available.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Before applying, make sure you:
Check your options: Choose programmes available for your NHH major.Plan your first year: Check the course and study plan requirements for your preferred programmes.Check partner requirements: Look for additional requirements such as language documentation, internships and fees.
READY TO APPLY?
ELIGIBILITY AND HOW TO APPLY
