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The following information is relevant for applicants from countries outside EU/EEA interested in English taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes who do not have a country specific webpage.
(Undergraduate programmes taught in Norwegian are applicable through The Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service (Samordna Opptak). The majority of the site has only information in Norwegian.)
Make sure you have thoroughly read all the information prior to submitting your application.
You should only apply if all admission requirements are met. UiA will not process incomplete applications.
Programmes taught in English
The following programmes are taught entirely in English, and are offered to applicants outside EU/EEA:
Bachelor’s degree programmes
Master’s degree programmes
- Coastal Ecology
- English
- International business
- Global Development and Planning
- Mathematics
- Music Performance, Western Classical Music
- Popular Music
Application period
- Applicants from countries outside the EU/EEA: 1 November- 1 December
- Applicants from EU/EEA countries: Please see your country specific webpage
- Applicants (for master’s programmes) with a permanent or renewable residence permit to Norway: 15 January- 15 April. If you have a temporary or renewable residence permit, and need to renew it in order to study, you may apply for early admissions before 1 March.
Admission requirements for bachelor’s programmes
Educational requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification
The general basis for admission to universities and university colleges in Norway is called Higher Education Entrance Qualification. You may find what is considered university entrance qualifications from your country in the ‘GSU’ list. This list states the basic requirements for admission to higher education in Norway. Please download the latest version of the ‘GSU’ list from this website.
There are additional requirements for admission to Music performance.
Document requirements
Officially issued transcripts and diplomas must be uploaded to the online application portal when you apply.
Translation and original documentation
All documents must be translated into English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, if the original documents are not in any of these languages. The translation must be carried out by a government authorized or official translator. You must upload scanned versions of the original documents accompanied by the translations.
Admission requirements for master’s programmes
Educational requirements
The basis for admission to all master’s programmes is a bachelor’s degree (the equivalent of 180 ECTS) from a recognised institution. Check the required length of study depending on which country you come from (three to five years of higher education) and which education documents are required in the Country list.
You must have completed your degree in order to be eligible for admission to master’s programmes.
Specific requirements for admission to the programmes
In addition to the basic admission requirements, each programme has specific admission requirements.
Applicants will not be considered unless they meet the academic requirements specified for each programme.
Please see the specific requirements.
Minimum grade requirement
A grade point average (GPA) equal to a C or better within the Norwegian grading system is required. The grade requirement is calculated from the university/college degree which forms the basis of admission.
Document requirements
Officially issued transcripts and diplomas must be uploaded to the online application portal when you apply. There are certain documentation requirements, such as verification reports, for applicants from some countries. See if this applies to you in the Country list.
Course descriptions
In some cases you might be asked to provide course descriptions in order to evaluate if the specific requirements are met. If you have been asked to provide course descriptions and fail to do so, your application will not be processed.
Translation and original documentation
All documents must be translated into English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, if the original documents are not in any of these languages. The translation must be carried out by a government authorized or official translator. You must upload scanned versions of the original documents accompanied by the translations.
Language requirements for English taught bachelor’s programmes
Bachelor’s programmes taught exclusively in English do not have Norwegian language requirements.
Please note that the University of Agder does not offer any of the following tests/subjects.
Applicants can meet the English language requirement by completing one of the following tests/subjects:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing Service), academic test with a minimum score of 5.0. We require that the test results are verifiable online or that they are sent directly from the test centre.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 500 points from TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) or 60 points from TOEFL iBT (internet-based test). We require that the test results are verifiable online or that they are sent directly from the test centre. The TOEFL institution code for the University of Agder is 5433.
- Pearson PTE Academic with a minimum score of 51. We require that the test results are verifiable online or that they are sent directly from the test centre.
- Cambridge ESOL Examinations:
- First Certificate in English
- Certificate in Advanced English
- Certificate of Proficiency in English
- The European language certificate (telc):
- telc English B2
- telc English B2-C1 University
- telc all English certificates on C1-level
- Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) programme with a passing grade in English at Higher or Standard level, or with English as the language of instruction in all subjects.
- English (140 hours) from Norwegian upper secondary school: written and oral exam.*
*Applicants with Nordic education can meet the English language requirement with English language subjects from their secondary education equivalent to this subject.
You may be exempt from taking an English language test/subject if you:
- are exempted according to the GSU-list and/or your country specific webpage.
- have completed a university degree in English language and literature, where the subject English comprised the main component of the course of study.
- have completed at least one-year studies at high school or in higher education in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand. The place of instruction must have been in one of these countries and the language of instruction must have been English.
- have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree with English as the language of instruction in one of the Nordic countries.
Language requirements for English taught master’s programmes
Master’s programmes taught exclusively in English do not have Norwegian language requirements.
Please note that the University of Agder does not offer any of the following tests/subjects.
Applicants can meet the English language requirement by completing one of the following tests/subjects:
- IELTS Academic – The British Council’s International English Language Testing Service – minimum overall score of 6.0. Test scores more than two years old are invalid.
- TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language – minimum score of 80 (internet-based), 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based). Test scores more than two years old are invalid. We require that the test results are sent directly from the test centre. The TOEFL institution code for the University of Agder is 5433.
- PTE – Academic Pearson Test of English, minimum score of 62. Test scores more than two years old are invalid.
- Cambridge ESOL Examinations:
- First Certificate with the result “A”
- Certificate of Proficiency
- Certificate in Advanced with the result “pass” or better.
- have completed International Baccalaureate (IB) programme with English at Higher Level with the minimum score of 4.
- 140 hours of English from Norwegain Upper Secondary School (Videregående skole), written and oral exam, with a minimum average grade of 4 or better.
You may be exempt from taking an English language test if you:
- are exempted according to your country specific webpage/country list.
- have a minimum of one year’s university studies in academic subjects with English as the language of instruction in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia.
- have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree with English as the language of instruction in one of the Nordic countries.
- meet the Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) with Nordic secondary education.
Language requirements for Norwegian taught programmes
Bachelor’s and master’s programmes taught in Norwegian have both Norwegian and English language requirements as listed below.
Please note that the University of Agder does not offer any of the following tests/subjects.
Applicants can meet the Norwegian language requirement by completing one of the following tests/subjects:
- Norwegian test for adult immigrants from Kompetanse Norge with result B2 or better in all four parts.
- Level 3 examination in Norwegian for foreign students at Norwegian universities.
- Examination from the 1-year course (60 ECTS credits) in Norwegian language and culture for foreign students, taken at a university or a university college.
- Test of Norwegian – advanced level, oral and written (known as ”Bergenstesten”) with “pass” on both tests if they are taken after 2009 (If you have taken the tests before 2009, the minimum score requirement for the written test is 450, and 500 for the oral test).
- Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) programme with a passing grade in Norwegian A at Higher or Standard level, or Norwegian B at Higher level.
- Norwegian (393 hours) from Norwegian upper secondary school: written and oral parts.*
*Applicants with Nordic education can meet the Norwegian language requirement with Swedish and Danish language subjects from their secondary education equivalent to this subject.
Applicants can meet the English language requirement by completing one of the following tests/subjects:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing Service), academic test with a minimum score of 5.0. We require that the test results are verifiable online or that they are sent directly from the test centre.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 500 points from TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) or 60 points from TOEFL iBT (internet-based test). We require that the test results are verifiable online or that they are sent directly from the test centre. The TOEFL institution code for the University of Agder is 5433.
- Cambridge ESOL Examinations:
- First Certificate in English
- Certificate in Advanced English
- Certificate of Proficiency in English
- Pearson PTE Academic with a minimum score of 51. We require that the test results are verifiable online or that they are sent directly from the test centre.
- The European language certificate (telc):
- telc English B2
- telc English B2-C1 University
- telc all English certificates at C1-level
- Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) programme with a passing grade in English at Higher or Standard level, or with English as the language of instruction in all subjects.
- English (140 hours) from Norwegian upper secondary school: written and oral exam.*
*Applicants with Nordic education can meet the English language requirement with English language subjects from their secondary education equivalent to this subject.
You may be exempt from taking an English language test/subject if you:
- are exempted according to the GSU-list and/or your country specific webpage.
- have completed a university degree in English language and literature, where the subject English has a scope of at least 60 ECTS or equivalent.
- have completed at least one-year studies at high school or in higher education in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand. The place of instruction must have been in one of these countries and the language of instruction must have been English.
- have completed a master’s degree where the language of instruction was English.
Financial ability
The University of Agder does not offer any grants or scholarships.
Proof of funding
Applicants from countries outside EU/EEA must provide proof of funding in accordance with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration’s requirements. Applicants must be able to sustain themselves while studying in Norway.
Upload proof of funding when submitting your application. The required amount documents your financial ability, which is necessary for applying for a study permit.
The amount you must provide is currently 126 357 NOK for one academic year (subject to change).
We accept the following documentation:
- An original bank statement in your name (stamped, signed and dated by a bank official)
- An original letter from your sponsor and an original bank statement in your sponsor’s name (stamped, signed and dated by a bank official)
Admitted students must be prepared to transfer the required amount to a deposit account set up by the university by mid-May. Failing to do so will result in withdrawal of the offer of enrollment at UiA.
The funds will be transferred back to you when you have set up a Norwegian bank account. As the Visa application process may take some time, it is important that you have access to additional funds to pay for accommodation expenses for the first two months of your stay.
Selection process
Admission to UiA is highly competitive. Consequently, not all qualified applicants will be admitted, only the ones with the best academic results. Admission is offered based on eligible applicants’ academic results. Qualified applicants will either be offered admission or placed on a waiting list.
Bachelor’s programmes
If you are qualified for admission to a bachelor’s programme, you will compete against the other qualified applicants with a score based on the results from your secondary education and additional points according to the regulations and guidelines set by the Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service (NUCAS).
The Admissions office will calculate and convert the grade point average (GPA) from your secondary education into the grading scale used in the Norwegian secondary education system. Additional points are added to the score based on subjects from secondary education, age and credits from accredited higher education exceeding the admission requirement.
Master’s programmes
If you are qualified for admission to a master’s programme, you will compete against the other applicants based on your academic results. The Admissions office will calculate your grade point average (GPA) from your university/college education which forms the basis of admission. UiA uses the ECTS grading scale when calculating GPAs. Diplomas and transcripts using other grading scales will be converted to the ECTS grading scale before the GPA is assessed on an individual basis.
Application process
1. Find out which programme(s) you are interested in
Check the application period for the programme(s) you wish to apply for, and that these programmes are available for applicants from your country.
2. Make sure you satisfy all requirements for your chosen programme
3. Prepare your documents and the Enclosure form (and Self Evaluation form)
Make sure you have all the required documents available to upload in the online application portal after registering the application.
The Enclosure form is your own account and confirmation of your previous education etc. By signing the Enclosure form, you confirm that your documents are authentic, and you give the Admissions office permission to verify your academic credentials.
The self evaluation is your assessment of your eligibility for admission to the master’s programme(s) you are applying for. You need to fill in which subjects from your higher education you think form the academic basis for the specific master’s programme. Your assessment will only be used as a tool in the processing of your application. By filling out the self evaluation, you may get an indication of whether you meet the academic basis or not.
Required documents:
- Enclosure form – fill in and submit
- Self evaluation form(for applicants to master’s degree(s)
- Proof of funding
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Educational documents (Diplomas and transcripts)
- Copy of passport
- Documentation of name change, if applicable
Applications to Music Performance must also include:
- Recording of you playing your main instrument (approx. 20 minutes)
- Proposal for your master’s thesis (2-3 typed pages)
- Letter of motivation (1 typed page)
4. Register your application using our online application portal (Application web)
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5. Submit all required documents within the deadline
Upload all required documents to the online application portal, use the option “my documents”.
Send your verified educational documents by post (if applicable) in addition to uploading the documents. You can check if you need to send your documents by post in the section entitled admission requirements.
If you are finishing a degree or if you are taking an English language test, the final post mark date/deadline for uploading documents is 10 December. Documents submitted after this date will not be accepted (applies to non-EU/EEA applicants without residence permit to Norway).
It is your responsibility to upload the correct documentation prior to the deadline.
6. Receiving the results of your application
You will receive the results of your application by the end of April. You will be notified by e-mail, when the results are published in the online application portal.
If you are offered admission, you will be given a short deadline to respond. If you have not registered your response in the online application portal within the deadline, the offer will be withdrawn. The letter of admission published in the online application portal is the only confirmation of admission that will be issued to you.
If your application is rejected, you may ask for the reason(s) of rejection by sending an e-mail to admission@uia.no within three weeks after the announcement of the result.
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Applicants who have been granted admission
The autumn semester starts in mid-August.
Applying for a study permit
If you are accepted to a programme, you must submit your study permit application in due time before arriving in Norway, and no later than 31 May. More about the study permit process.
When you have transferred the amount required by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration, you will receive a “statement of deposit” that must be included in the application for a study permit.
When arriving at the University, you need to complete the following steps in order to get the money transferred to your account:
- acquire a Norwegian ID number
- open a bank account in a Norwegian bank
- register for your courses and exams for the Autumn semester
Inspection of original documents
It is important that you bring your original educational documents to Norway if you are accepted as a student. You are required to present your original diplomas and transcripts for inspection upon arrival at the university. You will receive details about the inspection from the Admissions office in August. Students are required to submit the original documents upon request. Document forgery is subject to the Penal Code § 361 and will be reported to the police.
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