Admission Procedure and Standards for Norway Students
Norway’s higher education system follows the 3 2 3 model with three year bachelor’s course of study, two year master’s degree and three year doctoral course of study. Norway offers an array of courses and programs for students. The admission procedure and criterion varies from institutions.
Eligibility Criteria for Admissions in Norway
In Norway applicants are admitted to entry-level programs through the Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service, that ranks qualified students based on a point system that is based on grades and specialization opted during Upper Secondary school, as well as age. At Master level, admittance relies upon the grade average at the Bachelor level.
Along with completing academic essentialities, English and Norwegian Language are also essential criteria for admissions.
Academic Requirements
The academic requirements (including evidence of English and Norwegian language skills) will vary depending on the level of study in Norway. Higher education Institutions can have different entry requirements, so read the course information and requirements on their website carefully.
Entry requirements for the different levels of study:- Undergraduate studies (first cycle): To make entry into a Norway undergraduate course you will need to hold Upper Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12), or the overseas equivalent. Some undergraduate courses may also have specific pre-requisite subjects.
- Master's studies (second cycle): If you are applying for a master's program at an institution in Norway, you are required to hold a relevant bachelor's or equivalent degree diploma.
- Doctoral studies (third cycle): For applying to doctoral studies at an institution in Norway, you are required to hold a master's degree or a corresponding degree from a professional training institution such as a school of Psychology, Dentistry, Medicine or Law.
Minimum grade point average requirements
The Universities and University Colleges in Norway use European Credit transfer and Accumulation System grading scale. Students are ranked based on their grade point average from their previous studies. Thus, students must always check with the university or college of their choice about the minimal passing grade point you need to meet.
Application Procedure
If you are planning to apply to a Norwegian university, then you must start at least a few months in advance i.e. before the commencement of the term. Any queries regarding the details of the course must be put forth during the early stages of applying procedure. The applying procedure varies for different levels of study. Below is the general guideline at various stages of study.
Application Process for Bachelor's Studies
If language of instruction is “Norwegian” : The applicants seeking admission to an undergraduate course, where the language of instruction is Norwegian, in that case, the applicant will have to submit an application through the Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service – NUCAS https://www.norge.no/en/service/norwegian-universities-and-colleges-admission-service.
If Language of instruction is “English”: The applicants seeking admission to an undergraduate study at a higher education institution in Norway need to check and contact each institution separately. Application forms should be requested from the individual institution. You will be required to submit your application directly to the Norwegian university or college of your choice.
Application Process for Master's Programme
If you’re seeking to study, Master’s program, where the language of instruction is English, you need to visit at http://www.studyinnorway.no/sn/Masters-course-search and browse by subject area. Application forms should be requested from the individual institution. You will be required to submit your application directly to the Norwegian university or college of your choice.
Application Process for Doctoral Programme
The applicants seeking admission to a Ph.D. program in English at a higher education institution in Norway need to check and contact each institution separately. Application forms should be requested from the individual institution. You will be required to submit your application directly to the Norwegian university or college of your choice.
Documentation
You will need to prepare supporting documentation to send with your application. The documents vary depending on the course of study, and institution you're applying to. The most significant documents include:
- Academic Records: This includes scores and official certificates and transcripts.
- Bachelors or Master's Degree certificates/Provisional certificates.
- School/College leaving certificate
- Work history (for postgraduate and doctorate programs)
- Certificates or documents which verify previous study or work experience if you are seeking course credits.
Education Cost
According to Study in Norway, the state (public) universities and university colleges do not charge tuition fees for all the levels of study, be it, undergraduate, master’s or doctoral program. But, Students are required to pay a semester fee of 300-600 NOK per semester. This fee grants the students, a membership in the local student welfare organisation, which in turn entitles to several other benefits such as campus health services, counselling facility, sports facilities, reduced fares on public transport and cultural activities.
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