Required education:
4-year bachelor's degree or spetsialist + English proficiency
Required documents:
All applicants must upload scanned copies of their supporting documents into the application portal, please name your uploaded files as suggested in the tables below.
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| Copy of passport or ID card | Please note that only a copy of the ID-page is required. The passport must be valid for at least six months after your departure from Norway. Name the pdf file passport or idcard |
| Documentation of name change (if applicable) | Documentation of name change must be uploaded if your name appears different in any document. Name the pdf file namechange |
| Documentation of English language proficiency | Documentation of English language proficiency must be documented by an internationally recognised English language proficiency test: Please note that a proficiency certificate from your university does not cover the English language requirement. Name the pdf file english. |
Higher education
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| Final degree diploma(s) | A scanned copy of the original document must be uploaded. You must also include the Diploma Supplement if you have one. All pages of each document must be included, and all information on the pages must be visible. That includes information about the printing mill (e.g. "МПФ Гознака 1996"), which usually is to be found at the bottom or on the backside of the document. New requirement: Russian original documents of higher education issued in 2011 or later must be apostilled under the current rules set by Rosobrnadzor. The Apostille is for verifying authenticity of the documents and applies to documents in the state format (i.e. not the European Diploma Supplement). This certification is carried out by select government offices/education authorities in Russia. Please refer to Rosobrnadzor's web page for details. (NB: We do not accept Apostille from judicial authorities, public notary or other offices not referred to by Rosobrnadzor.) Name your pdf file(s) bachelor / master. |
| Transcript of records | A scanned copy of the original document must be uploaded. All pages of the document must be included, and all information on the pages must be visible. That includes information about the printing mill (e.g. "МПФ Гознака 1996"), which usually is to be found at the bottom or on the backside of the document. New requirement: Russian original documents of higher education issued in 2011 or later must be apostilled under the current rules set by Rosobrnadzor. The Apostille is for verifying authenticity of the documents and applies to documents in the state format (i.e. not the European Diploma Supplement). This certification is carried out by select government offices/education authorities in Russia. Please refer to Rosobrnadzor's web page for details. (NB: We do not accept Apostille from judicial authorities, public notary or other offices not referred to by Rosobrnadzor.) Name your pdf file(s) bachelortranscr / mastertranscr. |
| Translations | If the language of the original document is not English, an official translation made by an authorized translator must be uploaded. Please note that the original language version must always accompany the translation. Name your pdf file(s) bachelortransl / mastertransl. |
CV and letter of recommendation
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| CV | Name the file cv |
Letter of recommendation (Scholarship applicants only) | You should submit one letter of recommendation from a person who is not related to you by blood or marriage. The referee should give information regarding your character, intellectual ability and seriousness of purpose. The letter should be written on official letterhead and must include contact information for the reference person. The letter should come from your professor, lecturer, headmaster, or your employer. Name the file recommendation |
Scholarship application form (for applicants to the ISS General Scholarship only)
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| Scholarship application form | Upload a copy of the attached file with your personal information and a brief description of your financial need. On this form, you will also have the choice to be considered for travel expense coverage by the ISS. Name the file scholarshipform |
Important about documentation:
- Upload documents preferably in PDF or JPG format in the online application portal (Søknadsweb) by the application deadline.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- You are responsible for uploading all required documentation, as well as ensuring that it is uploaded within the application deadline. As it may take several weeks for institutions and test centres to provide transcripts and/or test scores, please arrange for these documents to be issued as soon as possible.
- You are liable for your uploaded documents, i.e. that they represent true and unaltered information.
- Wrongful or misleading information may lead to dismissal and loss of right to study, according to § 7 of Regulations governing studies and examinations at the University of Oslo.
- Submission of fraudulent documents is illegal, and will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
- A random selection of students can be asked to present their original documents before starting their studies.
- Please note that we maintain the right to contact institutions, firms, associations and government agencies for the purpose of explanation and/or verification of uploaded documents.
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