How to check if I meet the English language requirement
- Use the GSU list to check your country
- Choose your country from the drop-down menu
- The GSU list will show if the English requirement is covered by your secondary school or higher education
- Or see Samordna opptak (scroll down passed the information about the Norwegian requirements).
How do I document the English language requirement
You can document your English language proficiency by taking a recognised English test:
IELTS
- IELTS Academic with a minimum total score of 5.0.
Upload the official copy of your test result with a legible TRF number in the bottom right corner. The University of Oslo will verify your test result online. It is currently not possible to submit test results with an IELTS institutional code.
IELTS test results must not be older than three years. Please make sure that your test result is valid at the time of application.
TOEFL
- TOEFL internet-based test (IBT) with a minimum score of 60 Points.
- TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition is also approved.
Upload a copy of your official Test Taker Score Report. The University of Oslo will verify your test result online.
TOEFL test results must not be older than two years. Please make sure that your test result is valid at the time of application.
University of Cambridge exams
- University of Cambridge exams - First Certificate in English or Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).
You must send your results to the University of Oslo via the Cambridge English Candidate Results Website. Login using your 'ID number' and 'secret number' and click 'Send my result'. In addition, you must upload your Statement of Results to the application portal.
PTE Academic
- Pearson Test of English Academic with a minimum overall score of 51.
- Pearson Academic Online is also approved.
Send your score report to the University of Oslo through your Pearson account. In addition, upload a PDF of your score report. Please make sure that your test result is valid at the time of application. The University of Oslo will verify your test result online.
Other tests
- TELC English B2 or English B2-C1 University or all certificates at C1 and C2 level.
Exemptions
- Completed and passed English course (140 hours per year / 5 hours per week) at the Norwegian upper secondary school
- Native speakers of English from UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia with English as a subject in their secondary education.
- Students who have completed a minimum of one year's university studies in academic subjects in UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia.
- Students who have a complete or incomplete undergraduate degree in English language and literature with courses in English language and literature that are equivalent to minimum 60 ECTS.
- Students who have completed a master's degree taught in English (language of instruction must be documented).
- Students with International Baccalaureate (IB) education with HL or SL English with a minimum grade of 3.
About the English language requirement
The English language requirement to studies at bachelor's level at Norwegian universities is set by HK-dir (Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills). The requirement is listed in the GSU list (Higher Education Entrance Qualification for Persons with Foreign Education) with more specific information in the language requirement list.