Access card
Students and employees need an access card to enter UiO's buildings.
The Card Centre has moved
From Tuesday, 6th October you will find the Card Centre in the Basement with Graphic Centre. Entrance B is situaded between the two footbridges and is clearly signposted.
How to get a card
Students, employees, guests*
- Have your passport or national ID card ready.
- Download the UiO ID app:
- Order your access card in the app.
- Bring a valid ID and go to the Card Centre (Kortsenteret) to pick up the access card.
*Guests with UiO user
The Card Centre
The Card Centre is located in the basement in Kristian Ottosens hus (mazemap.com) at Campus Blindern.
- Entrance B between the two footbridges.
- Open all working days 09:00–15:00.
- Personal attendance.
- Bring a valid, physical ID.
Need help?
Lost access card
- Immediately notify the Security Operation Centre to have the card blocked.
- Bring your valid ID to the Card Centre to obtain a new card.
- Replacement of lost card: 200 NOK for students. No cost at presentation of damaged card.
- If your card also functions as a library card, you must notify the University Library.
Help with app
- Missing username or password
- Problems setting up two‑factor authentication
- Have tried the above and nothing works: Go to the Card centre with a valid ID.
Forgotten PIN
- Students, staff, or guests with a UiO account can change the PIN in Password services.
- All others must visit the Card Centre.
Everyone must have an access card
Everyone affiliated to the University of Oslo for more than three months must have their own access card with name and photo. This applies to both students, ph.d. candidates, employees and guests. The student's access card is valid for your entire study period at UiO.
The access card serves as identification when you are at UiO. Carry the card with you. It must be presented to security personell upon request.
The card is personal. It is not permitted to lend it or transfer it to others in any way.
Other uses of the card
- identification
- print, scan and copy documents
- Library card to the University Library
- Lock and open the smart bike racks next to Eilert Sundts hus (mazemap.com)
- Free access to the Historical Museum
- Free access to the Natural History Museum
Access and keys
Which premises you should have access to and whether you need keys, is handled by the administration of the units. Please contact your closest manager or student information for further assistance. For other enquires about access cards, contact the Security Operation Centre.