Required education
One of the following qualifications meets the education requirements:
- Senior School Certificate (issued either by the West African Examinations Council or the National Examinations Council) with at least 6 subjects of which English, Maths and one science subject (either Biology, Chemistry or Physics) must be passed + 1 year of university education, or
- West African Senior School Certificate (issued by West African Examinations Council) with at least 6 subjects of which English, Mathematics and one science subject (either biology, chemistry or physics) must be passed + 1 year of university education, or
- West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O Level) + 1 year of university education, or
- West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O Level) + West African Examinations Council, Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A level) with 3 A-levels.
Documents to be uploaded:
All applicants must upload scanned copies of their supporting documents into the application portal, please name your uploaded files as suggested in the tables below.
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| Copy of passport or ID card |
Please note that only a copy of the ID-page is required. The passport must be valid for at least six months after your departure from Norway. Name the pdf file passport or idcard |
| Documentation of name change (if applicable) |
Documentation of name change must be uploaded if your name appears different in any document. Name the pdf file namechange |
| Documentation of English language proficiency | Applicants with English as a course in secondary education from Nigeria are exempted. |
Secondary education
| What to submit | How to submit |
|---|---|
|
West African Senior School Certificate issued by the West African Examinations Council or Senior School Certificate issued by the National Examinations Council or West African Examinations Council Higher School Certificate GCE A-level and / or West African Examinations Council School Certificate GCE O-level Please see the complete requirement list under Required education |
Access card / results checker (scratch card) issued by West African Examinations Council eller the National Examinations Council. You can scan and upload the cards. Please double-check that your results are available on the WAEC/NECO website. Name the pdf or jpg file scratchcard. In addition, you must upload a scanned copy of your statement of results/confirmation. Name the pdf or jpg file secondary. |
Higher education
| What to submit | How to submit |
|---|---|
|
Transcript of records and if applicable, final degree certificate(s) |
Transcript of records: Upload a scanned copy of the original transcripts/mark sheets/certificates. Name the pdf or jpg file(s) universitymarks. Final degree certificate(s) (if applicable): A scanned copy of the original document must be uploaded. If you have not yet received a final Bachelor's Degree diploma you must upload a Success Certificate/Attestation of results. It must be clear from your transcript when the degree was conferred. Note: We do not accept Success Certificate(s)/Attestation(s) of results older than 5 years. Name your pdf or jpg file(s) bachelor. |
Statement of purpose
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| Statement of purpose |
Your statement of purpose should be one page, typed, double spaced (max. 400 words). Tell us why the course is important to you, how it helps you fulfill future goals or how it relates to your current studies or employment. Briefly state your personal qualities that make you a good representative of your country. Name the file statement |
Important about documentation:
- Upload documents preferably in PDF or JPG format in the online application portal (S?knadsweb) by the application deadline.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- 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.
- You are liable for your uploaded documents, i.e. that they represent true and unaltered information.
- Wrongful or misleading information may lead to dismissal and loss of right to study, according to § 7 of Regulations governing studies and examinations at the University of Oslo.
- Submission of fraudulent documents is illegal, and will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
- A random selection of students can be asked to present their original documents before starting their studies.
- 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.