Norway University Application Deadlines 2027
Application dates for a master's in Norway starting in August 2027, for students from India and Pakistan. They cover UiO (University of Oslo), NTNU, UiB (University of Bergen), UiT (UiT The Arctic University of Norway) and NHH (Norwegian School of Economics).
Application Timeline
UiO and UiT open
UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) opened applications on 15 October 2026. The University of Oslo (UiO) opens its applications on 15 October.
NTNU and UiB open
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) opens applications on 1 November 2026. The University of Bergen (UiB) opens on 1 November.
UiT closes
UiT's deadline for students from outside the EU/EEA: 15 November 2026.
Key Deadlines
UiT (outside EU/EEA)
15 Nov 2026
UiO, NTNU, UiB (outside EU/EEA)
1 Dec
Most Norwegian universities admit students from outside the EU/EEA once a year, for an August start.
- Admission is once a year, for an August start.
- NHH opens on 1 January 2027, later than the others.
- At UiO you can apply for up to two programmes.
- At UiO you cannot add or change programmes after the deadline.
Outside EU/EEA deadline
For students from India and Pakistan. UiT closes on 15 November 2026, NTNU on 1 December 2026, and UiO and UiB on 1 December. NHH is later, on 15 February.
EU/EEA deadline
Later deadlines, such as 1 March 2027 at NTNU, are only for people from the EU/EEA or Switzerland.
Your Timeline
Before you apply
- Choose programmes.
- Take your English test.
- Gather transcripts and degree papers.
From 15 October to 15 February, by university
- Fill in the application online.
- Upload every paper in the format the university asks for. NTNU takes PDF files only.
February to April
- NTNU: around the end of February. UiT: by the end of February.
- UiO: by 5 April.
After your offer
- Pay your tuition (the fee for your course).
- Apply for your study permit, the permit to live in Norway as a student. Many people call it the student visa.
Pro Tip
There is one main intake for students from India and Pakistan.
Application Deadlines
Key Advantages
- Most master's programmes for international students start only once a year, in August.
Important Notes
UiO, UiB and NHH admit students once a year. At UiO and NHH, studies start in August.
When You Hear Back
| Application Type | Typical Application Deadline | Decision Released |
|---|---|---|
| NTNU | 1 December 2026 | Around the end of February |
| UiO | 1 December | By 5 April |
| UiT | 15 November 2026 | By the end of February |
Each university picks its own dates. Check your programme page.
Deadlines for students from outside the EU/EEA, for August 2027.
Deadlines by University Tier
Public universities
Typical Deadlines
- • UiT 15 November 2026
- • UiO, NTNU and UiB 1 December
Key Characteristics
- • Admission is competitive.
- • Papers are due by the application deadline.
You apply directly to each university.
Specialised universities
Typical Deadlines
- • NHH master's (applications open on 1 January 2027) 15 February
Key Characteristics
- • Admission once a year, for August.
NHH asks for the GMAT or GRE, tests some master's programmes ask for.
To find the most accurate and up-to-date deadlines for your target universities and programs:
Programme page
Each university's programme page shows the rules and how to apply.
Most papers are due on the application deadline, so prepare early.
Time Management Strategy
Application Checklist
Before you apply
- Take an English test (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE).
- Get transcripts and degree certificates.
- Pakistan: get the Higher Education Commission (HEC) stamp on your degree papers. NTNU needs it by the deadline.
By 15 November 2026 (UiT), 1 December 2026 (NTNU), 1 December (UiO, UiB) or 15 February (NHH)
- Apply online and upload papers.
Do and Don't
Do:
- Upload every paper before the deadline.
- Use your full name exactly as in your passport.
Don't:
- At NTNU, make only one applicant account.
- Do not upload papers that are not on the list.
What comes after you apply.
These three universities have no scholarship deadlines.
No Tuition Scholarships
After you get your offer, you pay tuition and apply for a study permit. UDI, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration, is the office that decides on permits.
Student Visa Timeline
Get your offer
February to AprilAccept it by the date in the offer.
Pay tuition
After the invoiceAt UiO, pay within two weeks of the invoice (the bill). Check the dates in your own offer.
Apply for the permit
After paymentApply online to UDI. Then hand in your papers at a VFS centre (VFS Global, a company that takes visa papers for the embassy).
Do Not Wait
Other Requirements
Tests
Important: At NTNU, an application without all required papers by the deadline may be rejected.
India and Pakistan
Tips
Document Preparation
- At UiT, you must have finished your degree by the deadline. A temporary certificate does not count.
Communication Strategy
- Check your email often. Universities send offers and invoices by email.
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