University of Stavangeruis.no

How to apply for studies?General informationInternational Office: Magdalena Brekke & Shizuka K. Sydnes

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6/6/2016

Where to study in Norway

8 Universities

34 University colleges

http://www.studyinnorway.no/

University of Tromsø

NTNU

University of Oslo

Universityof Bergen

University of Stavanger

NMBU

University of Agder

University of Nordland

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Why to apply to UiS?

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We are going to talk about

English and Norwegian language requirements Norwegian Language and Culture programme Admission procedure to Bachelor’s programmes Admission procedure to Master’s programmes at UiS

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Bachelor’s programmes taught in Norwegian

General academic requirement

English language requirement

Norwegian language requirement

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General academic requirementHigher Education Entrance Qualification (called GenerellStudiekompetanse in Norwegian): Completed secondary education At least 1 year of university education

http://www.nokut.no/en/Facts-and-statistics/Surveys-and-databases/GSU-list/

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English language requirement

Applies to all study programmes at universities

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)

Cambridge ESOL Examinations: First Certificate in English Certificate in Advanced English Certificate of Proficiency in English

Completed and passed English course (140 hours per year) at the Norwegian upper secondary school

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Norwegian language requirement

Applies to all study programmes taught in Norwegian

Norwegian test for adult immigrants from VOX with result B2 in all four parts

Test of Norwegian, advanced level (known as ”Bergenstesten”)

Examination from the 1-year course in Norwegian language and culture for foreign students, taken at a university or a university college

Examination in Norwegian/Norwegian as a second language on the “Vg3-level” (393 hours) from Norwegian upper secondary school

http://www.nokut.no/en/Facts-and-statistics/Surveys-and-databases/GSU-list/8

Norwegian Language and Culture programme

1 year full-time study

Starting every August

Main target: Applicants residing in Norway without any higher education. This is a preparatory language course for degree programmes taught in Norwegian.

Admission requiremets General academic requirement English language requirement (TOEFL (iBT) 80, IELTS 6.0)

Application deadline: 1 March

Upon successful completion and passed final exam, you meet the Norwegian language requirements.

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http://www.uis.no/studies/

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How to check if you are qualified Find updated information about the requirements from your

country on the GSU-list or www.samordnaopptak.no

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If you do not have 1 year of university education

Basic subjects in Norwegian upper secondary school

For more information, please contact: Fylkeskommune

http://www.samordnaopptak.no/info/english/general-requirements/how-to-meet-the-requirements/

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If you are unable to find out…

Higher Education Entrance Qualification assessment

http://www.samordnaopptak.no/info/english/assessment/

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Admission procedure to Bachelor’s programmes

Admission - once a year

Application deadline: 1 March You must submit all your documents before 1 July Offers of admission are published approx. 20 July

Only electronic application Apply online via Samordna opptak (www.samordnaopptak.no)

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Master’s programmes at UiS

UiS offers: 34 full-time Master’s programmes in Norwegian 6 part-time Master’s programmes in Norwegian 14 full-time Master’s programme in English

Main target: Applicants with a relevant Bachelor’s Degree

Application deadline: 1 March

Detailed information about study programmes at UiS can be found here: http://www.uis.no/studietilbud/

Apply via Local Admission Office at UiS

Master’s Programmes in English at UiS

Remember: Student testimonials

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Single courses

Most of the courses are taught in Norwegian, very few in English.

Application deadlineAutumn semester: 1 AugustSpring semester: 1 December

For more information, visit our website (in Norwegian only): http://www.uis.no/studietilbud/soeke-studieplass-ved-uis/soeking-og-opptak/enkeltemner/

For more information, please contact Local Admission Office (Karin and Kristine are here today)

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Where and when can I apply for studies at universities in Norway?

Bachelor’s programmes

Samordna Opptakin Oslo

Deadline: 1 March

Master’s programmes and

single courses

Local Admission Office at UiS

(Opptakskontor)Deadline: 1 March

Norwegian Language and

Culture programme

International Officeat UiS

Deadline: 1 March

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Contacts at UiS

Local Admission OfficeArne Rettdal’s building

opptak@uis.no5183 10529:00-15:00

International OfficeKitty Kielland’s building

admissions@uis.no5183 2734

10:00-14:00

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We are looking forward to welcoming you!

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