Application and Admission
Find practical information about how to apply and what happens before, during and after your module application.
Application deadlines
Admission to the program takes place twice a year, in spring and fall.
Programme starting in August, fall semester
- Registration for "Program for Basic Competence in University Pedagogy" and the obligatory first part of the program "Foundation module in University Pedagogy" :
The application portal in EVU-web opens 16 March.
The application deadline is 22 April.
- Registration for "the Electives modules and the Pedagogical Development project":
The application portal in EVUweb opens 16 March.
The application deadline is 20 May.
Please note:
- The Foundation module in University Pedagogy must have started or completed before you can enroll in the Elective modules.
- The Foundation module in University Pedagogy must be completed at the start of the Pedagogical development project.
Programme starting in January, spring semester
- Registration for "Program for Basic Competence in University Pedagogy" and the obligatory first part of the program "Foundation module in University Pedagogy" :
The application portal in EVU-web opens 1.October.
The application deadline is 11.November.
- Registration for "the Electives modules and the Pedagogical Development project":
The application portal in EVUweb opens 1.October.
The application deadline is 28.November.
Please note:
- The Foundation module in University Pedagogy must have started or completed before you can enroll in the Elective modules.
- The Foundation module in University Pedagogy must be completed at the start of the Pedagogical development project.
After you have started or completed the Foundation Module in University Pedagogy
You must register yourself for the additional modules:
- Elective modules, totaling 30 hours and
- Pedagogical Development Project, 50 hours.
You register for the modules in EVUweb.
See the program structure here.
Please note:
- The Foundation module in University Pedagogy must have started or completed before you can enroll in the Elective modules.
- The Foundation module in University Pedagogy must be completed at the start of the Pedagogical development project.
*After you have completed the entire 200-hour program, you are required to submit your teaching portfolio. Please submit your portfolio here.
The application process
Before you apply
- Please check all dates and make sure you can attend all sessions before applying. All session dates can be found on each module page.
- Attendance at a minimum of 80 percent of all teaching sessions is mandatory.
How to apply
1. Log into EVUweb
Select UiO as the institution and log in with your Min ID-port or Feide.
2. Register personal information in your EVUweb 'Profile'
Select 'English' as main language. Click on your name on the top right corner and register your personal information in your profile.
3. Register your application
a. You are applying for the first time - semester 1
Use the search function in EVUweb. You must first register your application for the "Program for Basic Competence in University Pedagogy" - you commit to participating in the entire program for 200 hours, and then the "Foundation module in University Pedagogy" -you are applying for the first mandatory module of the program.
Each application consists of four steps. Fill in all fields and upload documents along the way.
- Step 1: Fill in contact information.
- Step 2: Upload relevant documents.
*One of the requirements is that you have teaching assignments. Upload your schedule with an overview of the teaching hours for the upcoming semester in which you plan to take the basic module. If your schedule is not finalized by the application deadline, you can submit a confirmation from your study coordinator or program leader confirming that you will be teaching in the current semester.
If you have any questions about your schedule, you can contact the study coordinator or program leader in your department.
*Upload a letter stating your motivation for applying to the "Program for Basic Competence in University Pedagogy", maximum one A4 page, approx.500 words.
The motivation letter should contain an introduction of yourself and your academic interest/background, as well as your academic motivation for applying to this program.
- Step 3: Answer all follow-up questions.
- Step 4: Review the application and complete it.
You will receive a receipt confirming that your application has been registered via email and on EVUweb. Up until the application deadline, you can change or withdraw your application, and upload new documentation.
You apply for the Electives modules and Pedagogical Development Project in semester 2.
b. You are applying for Elective modules - semester 2
Use the search function in EVUweb to find the Elective modules you wish to apply for. Note! You can apply for a maximum of 2 Elective modules at the same time. For each module, register your application by following these steps::
- Step 1: Fill in contact information.
- Step 2: Upload relevant documents.
- Step 3: Answer all follow-up questions.
- Step 4: Review the application and complete it.
You will receive a receipt confirming that your application has been registered via email and on EVUweb. Up until the application deadline, you can change or withdraw your application, and upload new documentation.
c. You are applying for Pedagogical Development Project
Use the search function in EVUweb to find the module 'Pedagogical Development Project'. Register your application by following these steps:
- Step 1: Fill in contact information.
Step 2: Upload of documents necessary for this module. Here you provide us with info about your project idea. You can choose to write in Norwegian or English.
Requirements for the report:
Briefly describe your initial intentions for the development project in 200-500 words, including:1. What do you plan to do and why?
2. With whom are you planning to collaborate and why? If you plan to collaborate with another applicant, please let us know who
3. What is your initial timeline?
4. Describe with whom you have discussed your project in your department or faculty.
- Step 3: Answer all follow-up questions.
- Step 4: Review the application and complete it.
You will receive a receipt confirming that your application has been registered via email and on EVUweb. Up until the application deadline, you can change or withdraw your application, and upload new documentation.
d. For employees in an II-position with less than 50 percent working time
The requirement is 100 hours. See Rules for basic university pedagogical competence for II positions at UiO.
You only need to register your application for “Basic university pedagogical competence for II positions” and “Foundation module in University Pedagogy".
You do not need to apply for the Electives modules and Pedagogical Development Project in semester 2.
After application
Response to the application
We start applications processing immediately after the application deadline. We aim to provide you with a response within approximately 2 weeks.
Admission
Log in to EVUweb via “My page” to see whether you have received an offer, a rejection, or been placed on the waiting list. If you receive an offer of admission, you must reply yes or no by the deadline specified in the message. You will normally also receive an email notification when there is a new message on “My page”.
Waiting list
We may add your application on a waiting list due to capacity constraints. We will inform and keep you updated on the status.
We do our best to achieve sufficient capacity so that those who a required to fulfill the basic competence requirements can complete the entire program within one academic year.
Additional information about the programme
Why take this program?
Permanent academic staff are required to acquire university pedagogical basic competence within two years from the start date of their employment. Postdocs in 4-year positions are required to acquire university pedagogical competence within their period of employment. The academic's unit is responsible for ensuring the employees have sufficient time to follow the university pedagogy program in their work plans.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have teaching duties in the semester during which the Foundation Module in University Pedagogy is conducted.
Permanent employees in academic positions with teaching duties at UiO are given priority.
Read more about the Rules for practising the requirement for basic university pedagogical competence at UiO.
If it is necessary to rank applicants due to limited course capacities, applications will be prioritized in the following order: permanent academic staff with teaching duties - Professor and Associate Professor positions, University Lecturer with teaching duties, Postdoctoral fellow positions with teaching duties, other applicants.
Module fee
There is no module fee for employees at UiO.
The first session of the Foundation module will be held at a hotel and will require accommodation. Participation costs for you, as a UiO employee, will be invoiced to and covered by your unit, provided that this is clarified and approved in advance by the Administrative Head of your department or unit.
Due to a significant increase in internal applicants for the Program for University Pedagogical Basic Competence at UiO, we unfortunately cannot accept external applicants.
Completion requirements
To complete the program, you must submit your final pedagogical portfolio, sometimes also called presentation portfolio. You are not supposed to submit a portfolio if you took the old version of the program – that means if you took the Introduction/ Foundation module before spring 2024.
For employees in an II-position with less than 50 percent working time
Individuals in II positions do not need to submit the final pedagogical portfolio.
This requirement applies only to those who have completed the entire 200-hour program.
Certificate of completion for the Programme
Once the entire program of a total of 200 hours is completed, you will receive a certificate of completion.
To receive a module certificate, you must have:
- Completed all parts of the program.
- Attended all sessions and completed all assignments.
- Submitted your Pedagogical portfolio.
Submit your Pedagogical portfolio here.
We will send out the module certificate digitally via e-mail.
Courses completed before 2024
If you have completed the entire 200-hour program before 2024, you do not need to submit a Pedagogical portfolio. Please contact us by email if you require further information.
*If you require a module certificate for each successfully passed module, please contact us by email.
For employees in an II-position with less than 50 percent working time
After completing the "Foundation Module in University Pedagogy", you will receive a certificate confirming that you have attained the basic university pedagogical competence required for II positions.
Pedagogical portfolio
The portfolio consists of four documents including the final teaching statement that you have started to develop at the Foundation module, your reflection note on your peer mentoring work, and two elements on topics of your choice that you worked on during the program. More instructions from your module leaders in the Foundation module.
Submit your Pedagogical portfolio here.
Module withdrawal
If you need to withdraw from a module, please unregister from the module in EVUweb. Do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance.
Special needs
For inquiries related to individual special needs concerning a uniped module, please contact us by email.
We are available to answer your questions
Feel free to contact us by email kurs@link.uio.no if you have more questions