New International Students

Welcome as a new student to the University of Oslo (UiO)! After you have received your Letter of Admission from the University of Oslo there are several important procedures which must be completed, both before and after arriving in Norway. International applicants who have not yet been offered a study place at the University of Oslo, should please visit our website Academics for information about study programmes and admission.

For newly admitted students:

• Before Arrival in Norway
  including:
  • Conditions of Admission
  • Declaration of Acceptance and Housing Reservation
  • First Time Residence Permit
  • Health Insurance
  • Banking Services
     
• Upon Arrival in Norway
  including:
  • Getting from the airport to the student residences
  • Accommodation
     
• The First Weeks in Norway
  including:
  • Orientation week for New Students
  • Semester Registration, Semester Fee and Student ID Card
  • Notification of Move to Norway from Abroad and National ID number
  • Residence Permit - Registration with the police
  • Norwegian Language Courses
  • Health Insurance
     
• The First Year in Norway
  including:
  • Degree Students
  • ERASMUS Students
  • Renewal of Residence Permit for non-EEA Students
  • Work Permit