Documentation requirements - India

Required education:

All India Senior School Certificate (Standard 12) issued by CBSE + 4 years university education + English proficiency OR Indian School Certificate (ISC Standard 12) issued by CISCE + 4 years university education + English proficiency OR Higher Secondary Certificate issued by State Secondary School Boards + 4 years university education + English proficiency OR Pre-University Examination Certificate + 4 year university education OR Intermediate Examination Certificate + 4 years university education + English proficiency

The University of Oslo does not have any operating agreements with private agencies or persons providing application assistance. We strongly recommend that applicants apply and correspond directly with the International Summer School.

Documents to be uploaded:

All applicants must upload scanned copies of their supporting documents into the application portal, please name your uploaded files as suggested in the tables below.

Required document Description
Copy of passport or ID card

Please note that only a copy of the ID-page is required. The passport must be valid for at least six months after your departure from Norway.

Name the pdf file passport or idcard

Documentation of name change (if applicable)

Documentation of name change must be uploaded if your name appears different in any document.

Name the pdf file namechange

Documentation of English language proficiency

Documentation of English language proficiency must be documented by an internationally recognised English language proficiency test:

Please note that a proficiency certificate from your university does not cover the English language requirement.

Name the pdf file english.

Secondary education

Required document

Description

Documentation of completed secondary education

A scanned copy of the original diploma/certificate must be uploaded.

Name the pdf file secondary.

Mark sheets

A scanned copy of the original transcript of records must be uploaded.

Name the pdf file secondary-transcr.

Higher education

Required document

Description

Final bachelor's degree certificate(s)/

A scanned copy of the original document must be uploaded.

If you hold a master's degree you must also upload your original master's degree certificate as well as the bachelor's degree certificate.

Note: Applications without a final Bachelor's Degree certificate will not be considered. 

Name your pdf file(s) bachelor / master.

Mark sheets for your bachelor's degree

A scanned copy of the original document must be uploaded.

You must also submit separate transcripts for courses/modules from other institutions included in your degree, such as exempted or transfer credits or in cases of admission to a bachelor’s program due to advanced standing.

If you hold a master's degree you must also upload a transcript of records for your master's degree.

Name your pdf file(s) bachelortranscr / mastertranscr.

Translations

If the language of the original document is not English, an official translation made by an authorized translator must be uploaded. Please note that the original language version must always accompany the translation.

Name the pdf file bachelortransl / mastertransl.

Statement of purpose, CV and letter of recommendation

Required document Description
Statement of purpose

Your statement of purpose should be one page, typed, double spaced (max. 400 words). Tell us why the course is important to you, how it helps you fulfill future goals or how it relates to your current studies or employment. Briefly state your personal qualities that make you a good representative of your country.

Name the file statement

CV Name the file cv
Letter of recommendation

You should submit one letter of recommendation from a person who is not related to you by blood or marriage. The referee should give information regarding your character, intellectual ability and seriousness of purpose. The letter should be written on official letterhead and must include contact information for the reference person. The letter should come from your professor, lecturer, headmaster, or your employer.

Name the file recommendation

Important about documentation:

  • Upload documents preferably in PDF or JPG format in the online application portal (S?knadsweb) by the application deadline.
  • Incomplete applications will be rejected.
  • You are responsible for uploading all required documentation, as well as ensuring that it is uploaded within the application deadline. As it may take several weeks for institutions and test centres to provide transcripts and/or test scores, please arrange for these documents to be issued as soon as possible.
  • You are liable for your uploaded documents, i.e. that they represent true and unaltered information.
  • Wrongful or misleading information may lead to dismissal and loss of right to study, according to § 7 of Regulations governing studies and examinations at the University of Oslo.
  • Submission of fraudulent documents is illegal, and will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
  • A random selection of students can be asked to present their original documents before starting their studies.
  • Please note that we maintain the right to contact institutions, firms, associations and government agencies for the purpose of explanation and/or verification of uploaded documents.

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Published Nov. 12, 2020 9:36 AM - Last modified Nov. 22, 2022 8:46 PM