UiO students on a Bachelor's or Master's program can apply for credit-bearing courses at the International Summer School. The summer courses start at Blindern from Monday, June 30, 2025.
The courses give 10 credits (10 studiepoeng).
The application period starts January 2, 2025.
The application portal is S?knadsweb.
For current UiO program students there are no extra costs. (There is no "semesteravgift" for the summer semester.)
UiO program students can apply for loans/ grants from L?nekassen.
Who can apply
- All Bachelor's and Master's program students at the University of Oslo are welcome to apply for summer courses at ISS.
- Applicants to Master's courses must have completed a Bachelor's degree when applying.
- Single course students, exchange students, and PhD students must apply as any other applicants. See the general application procedure for visiting students and university students from home universities other than UiO.
Courses
The courses are 4-week courses. There are several Bachelor's and Master's courses. Current UiO program students can apply for all the summer courses on the list except Norwegian language courses (NORA).
How to apply
- Apply in S?knadsweb from January 2.
- Upload your Statement of Purpose. Your Statement of Purpose can be up to one page long (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 the University of Oslo.
Terms and conditions
- The general terms and conditions for ISS, including the attendance requirements, also apply to current UiO program students.
- If you intend to use the summer course as a part of your degree, you are responsible for ensuring the course will be accepted as part of your degree program and that the course does not overlap with other courses in your degree. Contact your institute/faculty to find out more.
Questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
It is advisable to contact your current UiO institute/ faculty if you need advice in selecting a relevant summer course that can be approved as a part of your degree.