Everyone affiliated to UiO for more than three months must have their own access card with name and photo. This applies to both students, ph.d. candidates, employees and guests.
The access card serves as identification when you are at UiO. Carry the card with you. It must be presented to security personell upon request. The card is personal. It is not permitted to lend it or transfer it to others in any way.
Get an access card
Students must book an appointment through TP.
Special arrangement for new students spring semester 25
First-year students in the professional studies of medicine, law, and psychology starting at UiO in January 2025 must follow the checklist in My Studies, and order their cards by submitting a photo through an online form and collect the cards at their respective locations.
Exchange students starting at UiO in January 2025 should follow the instructions provided in the information they receive via email.
Employees usually gets their access card on the first day of employment and must meet in person at the Card Centre within the opening hours.
The card is issued at the Card Centre in Kristian Ottosens hus at Blindern Campus. Remember to bring a valid ID.
The Card Centre
- Open all working days 10–13.
- You must attend in person.
- Remember to bring a valid ID
- Your photo will be taken there.
This is valid ID
- physical ID, not mobile apps
- Valid Norwegian bankcard with photo
- Drivers license from the Nordic Countries (issued after 01.01.1998)
- Passport (Norwegian and foreign)
- National ID card (Norwegian and European)
- Norwegian immigrant's passport and refugee travel document
Lost card or forgotten code
Lost access card
- Immediately notify the Security Operation Centre to have the card blocked.
- If your card also functions as a library card, you must notify the University Library.
- Visit the Card Centre to obtain a new card.
- Remember to bring your ID.
Forgotten PIN
- Students, staff, or guests with a UiO account can change the PIN in Password services.
- All others must visit the Card Centre.
Other functions in the card
Access and keys
Which premises you should have access to and whether you need keys, is handled by the administration of the units. Please contact your closest manager or student information for further assistance. For other enquires about access cards, contact the Security Operation Centre.