How to apply to the International Summer School
The International Summer School admits students once a year to its six-week summer programme.
You will simultaneously choose your classes and apply for admission to the ISS. Course changes are possible, but limited.
1. Are you qualified to apply?
See if you are qualified to apply to the International Summer School. Admission requirements are different for Master's and Bachelor's courses.
2. How to finance your participation
Before applying, review the ISS program fees and scholarship information.
3. Online Pre-Application
The application form is no longer available and we are no longer accepting new applicants.
4. Application sent to you by e-mail
We will review the information in the Pre-Application form and send you a response by email.
5. Gather documents
Gather all the documents that the ISS requires and include them with the application form. See required documents for more information.
6. Pay the application fee
If you are sending your application to the Oslo office, remember to enclose your receipt of payment. If you are sending your application to the US Branch office, remember to enclose your check or money order.
7. Post your application
Complete your application form, compile your required documents and send your application by post to the correct ISS Office. Scholarship-seeking candidates must mail their application no later than 1 February.
Note: We do NOT accept applications sent by email or fax.
8. Final result
If you sent your application by 1 February, then your application result will be announced by 1 May by email.
If you sent your application after 1 February, then you application result will be announced by 15 June by email.
Successful applicants will receive a detailed admission package by email.