University of Oslo Highlights
School Introduction
Located in Oslo, Norway, University of Oslo is a public university recognised by the national education authority. It was established in 1811 and has developed a full academic structure across undergraduate, master's and doctoral study. Teaching is delivered in Norwegian and English, and the university accepts applications from international candidates through Global Study Consult. Areas of particular academic strength include Comprehensive degree portfolio, Applied Sciences, Business & Management. Verify programme lists, intake dates and fees on the official website at https://uio.no before you apply — GSC re-checks every detail with the admissions office before your file is submitted.
University of Oslo traces its academic identity to 1811. Over the following decades the institution expanded its faculties, built graduate schools and opened its programmes to international students. Today it operates as a public university within the Norway higher education system, with degree awards recognised internationally.
Research at University of Oslo is organised through its faculties and institutes, with concentrations in Comprehensive degree portfolio, Applied Sciences. Postgraduate applicants are matched with a supervisor whose research area fits their proposal, and GSC supports the supervisor-contact stage for master's and doctoral files.
International students at University of Oslo study alongside local peers in Norwegian and English-taught classes and are supported by an international student office that handles residence permits, orientation and academic registration. Language support and academic writing centres are available to non-native speakers.
Oslo, NorwayEstablished 1811
Admission
Completed application; certified secondary or degree certificates and transcripts (sworn translation where required); language certificate for the language of instruction, typically IELTS 6.0-6.5 for English-taught tracks; motivation letter; curriculum vitae; recognition of prior qualifications; proof of funds and health insurance for the study visa or residence permit.
- Degree levels
- bachelor · master · phd
- Teaching languages
- Norwegian · English
Programs Offered
Program list on request — contact our admissions desk for the current catalogue.
Popular majors
Fees Structures
| Tuition range | EUR 0 - 12,000 per year |
| Application fee | Set by the university — confirmed before submission |
| Accommodation | Charged per semester by the campus dormitory office |
| GSC service fee | Published transparently on our service fee policy and pricing page. |
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Accommodation
The main campus is located in Oslo, giving students access to city transport, student accommodation, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities and health services. On-campus or university-arranged housing is normally available to international students in their first year; GSC confirms the current accommodation options and costs for each intake.
Your counsellor requests the current dormitory options, room types and deposit rules in writing from the international students office before you accept an offer.
Facilities
The main campus is located in Oslo, giving students access to city transport, student accommodation, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities and health services. On-campus or university-arranged housing is normally available to international students in their first year; GSC confirms the current accommodation options and costs for each intake.
Scholarship
Erasmus+ mobility grants, national government scholarships and university tuition-fee waivers for international students. GSC maps your profile against the awards you are most likely to win.
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