Documentation Guidelines
- Upload documents preferably in PDF or JPG format on the online application system (S?knadsweb) within the application deadline.
- When uploading documents, you acknowledge that the University of Oslo may contact the issuing institution for verification.
- Submission of fraudulent documents is illegal, and will be reported to the proper authorities and may lead to dismissal and loss of right to study. Your are liable for uploading true and unaltered documents.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Documents to be uploaded
All applicants must upload scanned copies of their supporting documents into the application portal S?knadsweb.
There are different qualification requirements depending on which province in Canada.
Alberta
One of the following qualifications meets the education requirements:
From 1995:
-Alberta High School Diploma
Until 1997:
-General High School Diploma or
-Advanced High School Diploma
British Columbia
One of the following qualifications meets the education requirements:
-Secondary School Diploma or
-Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma (Dogwood Diploma)
Manitoba
-High School Graduation Diploma
New Brunswick
One of the following qualifications meets the education requirements:
-High School Graduation Diploma or
-Dipl?me de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires
Newfoundland
-High School Graduation Diploma
Northwest Territories
-High School Graduation Diploma
Nova Scotia
-Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma or
-High School Completion Certificate
Nunavut
-Nunavut Secondary School Graduation Diploma
Ontario
One of the following qualifications meets the education requirements:
-Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
-Secondary School Graduation Diploma (SSGD)
-Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma (SSHGD)
Prince Edward Island
-Provincial Senior High School Graduation Certificate
Quebec
-Dipl?me d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC)
Saskatchewan
-Record of Secondary Level Standing / Complete Division IV Grade 12 Standing
Yukon
-Yukon Secondary School Graduation Certificate
For more information about the Higher Educational Entrance Qualification for Bachelor's applicants from Canada, please see the GSU-list.
Required documentation
All applicants must upload scanned copies of their supporting documents into the application portal "S?knadsweb", please name your uploaded files as suggested in the tables below.
Passport and English proficiency
| What to submit | How to submit |
|---|---|
| Copy of passport |
Upload a copy of your passport ID-page. Name the pdf or jpg file passport or idcard. |
| Documentation of English language proficiency | Applicants with English as a course at secondary education are exempt. |
|
Documentation of name change (if applicable) |
Upload officially certified documentation of name change if name appears different in any document. Name the pdf or jpg file namechange. |
Secondary education
| What to submit | How to submit |
|---|---|
|
High School Graduation Diploma |
Upload a copy of the original Diploma. Name the pdf or jpg file secondarydiploma. |
|
High School transcripts AP exams |
Upload a copy of the original transcripts of grades (year 9 - 12 or year 10 - 12), name the pdf or jpg file secondarygrades + Please arrange for your High School transcripts to be sent us directly from the issuing institution to: |
Higher education
| What to submit | How to submit |
|---|---|
|
Transcript of records + final degree diploma (if applicable) |
Upload copies of the original transcripts/certificates/Diplomas, name the pdf or jpg file universitygrades and if a Diploma universitydiploma OR: If by ordinary mail to: If by courier service to: |
Any attempt to obtain admission with fraudulent documents is illegal and will be reported to the proper authorities.
Important about documentation
- A random selection of students can be asked to present their original documents before starting their studies.
- You are responsible for uploading all required documentation, as well as ensuring that it is uploaded within the application deadline. As it may take several weeks for institutions and test centres to provide transcripts and/or test scores, please arrange for these documents to be issued as soon as possible.
- Please note that we maintain the right to contact institutions, firms, associations and government agencies for the purpose of explanation and/or verification of uploaded documents.
Continue the application process
Need help?
See our guide to the application portal.