Study options for refugees
The University of Oslo will help newly arrived refugees in Norway to continue their studies. You can find information about the study options here.
Short study programmes
We offer short study programmes taught in English, where Norwegian language courses can be included.
Admission for courses starting in January 2025:
- The application portal is closed
- The application deadline was 15 November.
- Studies start in January
Find information about admission on the programme page:
Master's degree programmes
We offered special admission for refugees to many master's degree programmes taught in English in 2024.
Information about admission for master's programmes starting in August 2025 will be published in January 2025.
Intensive Norwegian language course in the summer semester
Admission is now closed for tje 6 weeks intensive level 2 (B1) or level 3 (B2) course in the summer semester for refugees in Norway. The application deadline was 15. April.
Short Norwegian language courses
We are also offering short, informal, digital Norwegian course on beginner's level. The course is not credit-bearing.
Other programmes
Our one-year programmes, bachelor's degree programmes, five-year master's degree programmes and professional programmes are taught in Norwegian. Applicants must meet the Norwegian and English language requirements.
For more information regarding admission requirements, and deadlines, please go to Samordna opptak (The Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service).
Contact
Applicants and students can contact Knutepunktet - International student reception.
For general information about admission to study programmes, please see Admission to UiO.
If you currently are residing in a different municipality than Oslo, please contact your municipality for any questions about moving to Oslo and how this may effect your benefits.