Refugees and immigrants
A fixed number of places per semester are reserved for refugees and immigrants (with a residence permit) residing in Norway, who fulfill the basic general entrance requirements for post-secondary studies in Norway (except the language requirements). Students with citizenship from countries outside the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland, must pay tuition fees.
Main content
All applicants for the courses for refugees and immigrants must apply electronically inÌýÌýusing their Norwegian ID number and creating a 4 digit pin code.
- You will find important information and deadlines in the sidebar to the right on this page.
- Remember that all relevant documentation must be uploaded with your application within the deadline.Ìý
- It is not possible to apply for admission after the deadline.
Click on the categories below to read more.
Admission requirements
Norwegian courses at the University of Bergen areÌýopen for refugees and immigrants who meetÌýthe general admission requirementsÌýbut do not have proficiency in the Norwegian language.Ìý
The places for this category applicants are allocated atÌýintermediate and higher level.Ìý
Admission to our Norwegian courses is not a sufficient basis for a student residence permit in Norway and for financial support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (LÃ¥nekassen).Ìý
Please note that applicants who haveÌý,Ìýwill not beÌýconsidered for admission to the Norwegian courses at the University of Bergen. The same applies toÌýUndergraduate students who have been accepted throught regular admision (NUCAS)Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýguest studentsÌýwith temporaryÌýadmission (hospitant or poststudent).
Applicants in other categories are not qualified for admission to Norwegian courses at the University of Bergen
Courses
- ±·°¿¸é-±«2ÌýNorwegian Language and Culture for Foreign Language Students, level 2
- NOR-U3ÌýNorwegian Language and Culture for Foreign Language Students, level 3
- If you have passedÌýNOR-U3 at ÐÒÔË·Éͧ¼Æ»® with a grade of C or better, you may apply for admission toÌýNOR-U4.
Please note that lectures are offered during daytime only.
If the application is granted, admission will be valid for one semester only. It is not possible to delay or defer admission to a future semester.
Placement test
Applicants who have not completed a Norwegian course at the university previously, must take a placement test.ÌýThe test is for use in applicant placement only.Ìý
Students who have qualified for a level after taking the placement test, may be moved up or down a level after the course has started. This is because language skills are better evaluated in class.
The placement test is not available for students accepted to the Norwegian Language Courses. A placement test is only for applicant placement and cannot replace an exam.
Applicants who have passed a Norwegian course at one of the other Norwegian universities may not have to take the placement test. Documentation will be required. Other exams will not qualify for exemption from the placement test.
Documentation
Documentation requirements for refugees residing in Norway:
- Documentation of educational background, such as secondary school certificate, high school diploma, and Ìýtranscript and diploma from higher education at university level. If your documentation is not in Norwegian, Danish, Swedish or English, it must be officially translated. Both translations and originals must be uploaded
- Passport
- Documentation of a residence permit (documetation of refugee status in Norway, residence card and UDIÌýletter).
- Official documentation of change of nameÌý(letter from the National Registry which confirms the name change).
- If you have been granted NOKUT-recognition, please upload this document
Documentation requirements for immigrants residing in Norway:
- Documentation of educational background, such as secondary school certificate, high school diploma, and a transcript or diploma from higher education at university level. If your documentation is not in Norwegian, Danish, Swedish or English, it must be officially translated. Both translations and originals must be uploaded
- Passport
- Documentation of a residence permit (Non EU-citizens: residence card and UDI letter. EU-citizens: Registration certificate issued by the police).
- Official documentation of change of nameÌý(letter from the National Registry which confirms the name change).
- If you have been granted NOKUT-recognition, please upload this document
An application receipt will be sent upon registration of the online application.
It is the applicant's responsibility toÌýregister a correctÌýapplication and provide the necessary documentation within the deadline.
Applications submitted after the deadline and applications that are incompleteÌýwill not be processed.
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Tuition fees
The Norwegian government has introduced tuition fees for international students from outside the European Union, European Economic Area and Switzerland, starting autumn 2023. Some international applicants do not have to pay tuition fees.
Exemptions for paying tuition fees | Education | ÐÒÔË·Éͧ¼Æ»®