Application process for Bachelor's and Master's courses

When to apply

  • The application portal for summer courses opens on January 4, 2027.
  • The application deadline for scholarship applicants is January 25, 2027.
  • The application deadline for all other applicants who are self-financed is March 1, 2027.

1. Academic requirements

  • Academic requirements are different for Master's, Bachelor's and Norwegian language courses.
  • Are you a UiO student? Find detailed application information here: Summer course admission for UiO students.
Check if you meet the requirements

2. Choose courses

  • Self-financed applicants can apply for up to two courses. It is not possible to add or change courses after the application deadline. If you are offered admission to your first-priority course, you will not be offered admission to your second-priority course. 
  • Scholarship applicants can apply for only one course.
  • Norwegian language course: choose either Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced level. 
View summer courses for 2027

3. Gather documents

  • Gather all the required documents, and upload them in the application portal within the application period. 
  • Submit all documents before the application deadline; late submissions will not be considered.
  • Upload all documents to the portal unless specifically instructed to send them directly from the issuing institution.
  • You can log into the portal multiple times to upload documents before the deadline.
  • If you need instructions on how to upload your documents, please read our guidelines for uploading documents.
Go to required documents

4. Choose accommodation

  • When applying, applicants must specify if they want to stay at the ISS Student Housing or arrange their own accommodation. 
  • The ISS student housing has limited space and we recommend applicants who wish to stay at ISS housing to apply early.
Find more information about ISS Housing at Rønningen

5. Apply Online (closed)

The application portal for summer 2027 will open on January 4.

The application period is held in January–February each year. If you need help, see our guide to applying in UiO's online application portal.

Admission process for Bachelor's courses:

Students will be admitted on a rolling basis. If your first choice is filled up, you may be offered your second choice if there are still available spaces. 

Admission process for Master's courses: 

An admissions committee will further evaluate all applicants who meet the formal admission requirements. The admissions committee aims to select a diverse student group with a widespread geographical distribution and gender balance.

For scholarship applicants the application period is January 4 - January 25.

6. Fees summer courses

7. Get your application result

  • You may expect an admission offer between February and late April.
  • The payment information will be sent in your admission letter. See payment details here.

8. How applicants are selected

  • Admission process for Bachelor's courses: Students will be admitted on a rolling basis. If your first choice is filled up, you may be offered your second choice if there are still available spaces.
  • Admission process for Master's courses: An admissions committee will further evaluate all applicants who meet the formal admission requirements. The admissions committee aims to select a diverse student group with a widespread geographical distribution and gender balance. The committee selects students based on the following criteria: letter of recommendation, and professional experience.