Start of studies for chemistry
Welcome to the study program Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry. We look forward to welcome you on Tuesday 11th August 2026. There is a joint program for all Master's students at the department 11th - 13th of August
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To do's at the beginning of the semester
- The welcoming and inforamtion meeting on Tuesday 11th of August is mandatory in order to keep the study place.
- Participate in the master week programme, and get to know your fellow students. See the programme below.
- 13th of August is deadline for choosing courses.
- Important! You don't need to do anything before the orientation meeting, but it's recommended to look through recommended courses in advance. Read more about selecting courses below.
- Register for mandatory HSE e-learning courses. Be aware that HMS0507 - Fire Safety requires personal attendance.
We are located in the Chemistry building and at Lifescience building at Blindern campus in Oslo. You will find information on how to get there with public transportation, here.
Programme for the introductory week 2026
The introductory week of our master studies runs over three days. Physical attendance is mandatory, and starts with the welcoming meeting on Tuesday.
Full programme for the master introductory week
| Date | Time | Place | Subject | Subject teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuesday 11. August | 10.00 - 11.30 | Room 2501, Lifescience building | Welcome and information meeting - Chemistry programme | Reidar Lund and the study administration at Department of Chemistry |
| 10.00 - 11.30 | Room 2502, Lifescience building | Welcome and information meeting - Materials science for Energy and Nanotechnology (MENA) | Henrik Hovde Sønsteby and study administration at Department of Chemistry | |
| 11.30 -12.00 | Lunch - served by us | |||
| 12.15 - 13.15 | Auditorium 3 (Harvard), Lifescience building | Introduction of Generic competency seminars | Tone Charlotte Gadmar and Anja Olafsen Sjåstad | |
| 13.15 - 14.00 | Auditorium 3 (Harvard), Lifescience building | Review of general library resources | Tone Charlotte Gadmar | |
Wednesday 12. August | 09.15 - 12.00 | Laboratory 2401, Lifescience building | Laboratory teaching - Chemistry programme
| Massoud Kaboli |
| 10.00 - 11.45 | Room 2501, Lifescience building | HSE-handbook - MENA programme | Eva Kathrin Lang | |
| 12.15 - 15.00 | Laboratory 2401, Lifescience building | Laboratory teaching - MENA programme | Massoud Kaboli | |
| 12.30 - 14.15 | Room 2501, Lifescience building | HSE-handbook - Chemistry programme | Eva Kathrin Lang | |
Thursday 13. August | 09.15 - 15.00 | Auditorium 5, Lifescience building | Chemical labeling /MiNaLab Please bring your own laptop | Svein Tveit |
Important dates
- 12th July: Deadline for accepting offer in Søknadsweb
- 13th August: Mandatory welcome meeting.
- 1st September:
- Registration and payment of the semester fee in Studentweb.
- Last deadline for enrollment to courses.
- Deadline for applying for special examination arrangement
- 1st of December: Submit application for the master's degree agreement for the master's program.
Start of studies events for all UiO students
Student activities at the department
Kjemisk Fagutvalg
Kjemisk Fagutvalg (KFU) is the official contact between students and the institute and elects the institute's board members and committee.
Kjemiforeningen Proton
Proton is the chemistry students' social association. Parties, film screenings, game nights, barbecues and similar events are held regularly.
Tips for getting started
The first semester at the university offers many new experiences: The people, the books, campus and new digital tools. We have a few tips on how to get started as a new student.
Contact us!
Do you have any questions regarding your studies or the start of your studies?
How to get there
Department of Chemistry is located in the Chemistry building and in the Life Science building.