How to Apply to Norway Universities
A step-by-step walkthrough of the university application process for Norway. Learn how to navigate application systems, meet deadlines, and track your applications.
Norway University Application Systems
For master's programmes taught in English, you apply directly to each university.
Key Features
- Each university has its own website and deadline.
- NTNU and many others use Søknadsweb.
Perfect For
- Students from India and Pakistan applying for a master's.
Comparing Application Systems
| Feature | Individual Portals |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Each university |
| Main Focus | Master's degrees |
| Essay Requirements | Depends on the programme. Check yours. |
| Special Features | Up to two programmes at UiO |
- Apply in the category for students from outside the EU/EEA (the EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway). India and Pakistan are outside it. A wrong category can lead to rejection at NTNU.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Students from India and Pakistan apply for a master's directly to each university.
Pick programmes that match your bachelor's subject.
Key Considerations
- At UiO you can apply for up to two programmes.
- Each programme sets its own entry rules.
Pro Tip
Search English-taught programmes on Study in Norway, Norway's official study website.
Read the admission page of each programme.
Key Considerations
- Your bachelor's must be comparable to a Norwegian bachelor's.
- At the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), if the country list says '+ 1 year university education', you need four years of higher education. If it says nothing, a three-year degree is enough.
Pro Tip
At UiO you need at least 80 ECTS (credits) in the required subject and grades that average at least C on Norway's A to F scale.
Your test must not be older than two years on the application deadline.
Key Considerations
- Upload the result by the application deadline.
Pro Tip
UiO and NTNU ask for IELTS Academic 6.5 in every part (listening, reading, speaking and writing). TOEFL iBT 90 or PTE Academic 62 also work.
Transcripts, degree, school papers, passport, CV (a short paper about your studies and work) and money proof (papers that show you have enough money).
Key Considerations
- Upload as PDF files.
- Add a translation made by an approved translator if your papers are not in English or a Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish or Danish).
Pro Tip
For NTNU, if your bachelor's is from Pakistan, send your papers to the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Upload them with the HEC stamp by the documents deadline.
Apply on the university's website before the deadline.
Key Considerations
- You can change your NTNU application until the deadline.
Pro Tip
At NTNU there is no submit button. Your application saves itself.
NTNU: around the end of February. UiT: by the end of February. UiO: by 5 April.
Key Considerations
- Accept your offer by the date given.
Pro Tip
Check your email often.
Key months for an August 2027 start.
Important Note
Tracking Your Applications
You follow your application on the university's website and by email.
Application Tracking Methods
- See your application and uploaded papers.
- Download your admission letter.
Pro Tip
Email Management Tips
- Use an email address you check every day.
- Check your spam folder.
Common Email Issues
Answer
NTNU around the end of February. UiT by the end of February. UiO by 5 April. You get the letter by email.
Each university sets its own result dates.
Common Issues & Solutions
Most problems come from missing papers or late uploads.
Missing papers at the deadline
Most universities do not accept papers after the deadline.
Solution:
Upload everything before the deadline. Missing papers can lead to rejection.
Degree not finished by the deadline
Some universities need your final degree by the deadline.
Solution:
At UiT, finish your degree before 15 November 2026. A certificate that says your degree is still in progress does not count.
Ask the university
- Your programme's admission page.
- The university's admission office by email.
How to Ask for Help Effectively
- Name your files as the university's list says.
- Upload only the papers on the list.
After Submission
After you apply, watch your email.
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