Admission

Apply in the application portal S?knadsweb. Please note that admission is only open for refugees currently in Norway who can document that they have a residence permit as a refugee.

You need a National ID number and a MinID user in order to apply. See how to register a MinID user.

  1. Log on to the application portal with login method "ID-porten". 
  2. Choose the study option you are applying for.
  3. Upload your documents.
  4. Results of your application will be announced in after 15 December.

Log on to the application portal S?knadsweb

The portal is openApplication deadline: 15 November.

For any questions, please contact Knutepunktet - International Student Reception.

Admission requirements

For admission to this programme, applicants must document: 

  • Documentation that you are registered as a refugee in Norway. This must be documented with a copy of the decision letter or a confirmation from the UDI confirming your status as a refugee in Norway. The documentation must be valid on the date of the application deadline. You must send the document by regular post as this documentation contains sensitive information. Please send it to:
    • The University of Oslo
      Admissions Office
      P.O. Box 1081, Blindern
      0317 Oslo
      Norway

  • a completed bachelor's degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor's degree
  • language proficiency requirements in English 

In addition, master's degree courses may have additional requirements and prerequisites. Please consult the relevant course description for more information.

This programme does not require Norwegian language proficiency.

Applicants who lack an English language test will be given the opportunity to take a test, funded by the University of Oslo, to document their language proficiency. We will contact you if this applies to you.

Documentation

You have to upload all required documents except the decision letter/confirmation from the UDI in UiO's online application portal.

Ranking of applicants

Qualified applicants register for courses after they have been admitted. Some of the courses may have limited capacity.

Additional information

Please note that all information is correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change in line with updated guidelines from the authorities.