The Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service

The Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service (NUCAS) coordinates the admission to undergraduate study programmes at all universities, state university colleges and some private university colleges in Norway. 

Tuition fees for students from outside EU/EEA and Switzerland

Students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland/EFTA must pay tuition fees in Norway. For more information, please see Study in Norway's website: Tuition fees for students from outside EU/EEA and Switzerland | Study in Norway

Admission to tertiary vocational education

Do you want to apply for admission to tertiary vocational schools in Norway? Please contact the tertiary vocational school directly for information about requirements. 

The NUCAS admission system is primarily meant for Norwegian citizens and individuals with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway.

Programmes for international students

International students who would like to apply for programmes taught in English can find information on this web site www.studyinnorway.no

Postgraduate programmes

Postgraduate programmes are not part of the coordinated application service provided by NUCAS. Information about the application process is available at the higher education institutions’ web sites. 

Undergraduate programmes taught in Norwegian

Applicants have to meet the general admission requirements and document proficiency in the Norwegian language in order to be eligible for admission. Applicants can find information on the general requirements on the GSU-list

Application deadlines

15 April - The application deadline for most applicants. 

1 July - Deadline for uploading the results of exams taken in the spring semester. 
             Secondary school graduates must submit their school leaving certificate before         
             1 July. 

20 July - The result of your application is posted to your account.  

Contact us

E-mail: sokerinfo@samordnaopptak.no

Telephone: 21 49 56 09. For service hours, see our contact web site in Norwegian.