If you want to study in Norwegian
Most courses you apply for through the Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service (NUCAS) are taught in Norwegian. The NUCAS admission system is primarily meant for Norwegian citizens and individuals with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway. In order to qualify for any of these study programmes you must:
1. Meet the general entrance requirement
The general basis for admission to universities and university colleges in Norway is called Higher Education Entrance Qualification. Read more about your general entry requirements from the country list or the GSU-list.
If you have questions you cannot find the answer to on our webpages, you can contact us at sokerinfo@samordnaopptak.no. Please do not send us any documents. If it is necessary for us to see your documents in order to help you, we will let you know.
If you do not meet the general entry requirements, you must pass some basic subjects in Norwegian upper secondary school.
Some study programmes have requirements in specific subjects from upper secondary school, in addition to the general requirements.
2. Meet the specific requirements
Some study programmes have requirements in specific subjects from upper secondary school in addition to the general requirements.
3. Meet the Norwegian and English language requirements
When you apply for admission you must be able to document specific levels of Norwegian and English language proficiency.
4. Meet the document requirements
You must document your education qualifications and language proficiency. Choose your country from the country list to find out what applies to you, as document requirements may vary.
If you wish to study in English
Most English‑taught courses are not included in the coordinated admission system of the Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service (NUCAS). There are, however, some exceptions. Admission requirements, including language requirements, can be found in Studietabellen (Norwegian only).
Applicants with foreign education who do not have documented proficiency in Norwegian must apply directly to the institution.
International applicants interested in English‑taught courses can find general information on studyinnorway.no.