Countries with specific documentation requirements
In some instances, we require specific documentation requirements. Some countries have specific documentation requirements. If you have completed education in one of the countries listed under, you should check information on all relevant pages. It is important that you name the uploaded files precisely as suggested in the tables below. Unless specified under the country list, please do not send us documents by post.
Bachelor's level
| Uganda | |||||
| Cameroon | Nigeria | Turkey | Ukraine | ||
| Canada | India | Pakistan | The Philippines | USA |
Master's level
| Cameroon | France | Iran | Pakistan | |
| Canada | Ghana | Italy | Russia | |
| China | Greece | Nepal | Tanzania | |
| Ethiopia | India | Nigeria | The Philippines |
Recognition procedure for applicants without verifiable documentation
If you have completed education from Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen, Liberia, Libya, Sierra Leone or Somalia, you must apply for recognition of your education from HK-dir before you can apply for admission to the University of Oslo.
HK-dir has a specific recognition procedure for persons without verifiable documentation (the UVD-procedure).
You must have a valid residence permit in Norway in order to be eligible for the UVD-procedure.
Read more about the UVD-procedure on HK-dir webpage.
All other applicants
Copy of passport
Documentation of English language proficiency
Copies of transcripts/diplomas
Statement of purpose
CV/resume, only for applicants to Master's courses
Letter of recommendation, only for applicants to Master's courses
Passport and English proficiency
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| Copy of passport or ID card |
Please note that only a copy of the ID-page is required. The passport must be valid for at least six months after your departure from Norway. Name the pdf file passport or idcard |
| Documentation of name change (if applicable) |
Documentation of name change must be uploaded if your name appears different in any document. Name the pdf file namechange |
| Documentation of English language proficiency |
Documentation of English language proficiency is obligatory, also for those applying for Norwegian courses. How to document English proficiency Name the pdf file english |
Secondary education
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| Documentation of completed secondary education |
Admission to Bachelor-level studies is based primarily on your secondary school/high school papers. Applicants from EU/EEA countries must submit their secondary school papers to show they meet the English language requirements, unless they submit another type of English documentation. A scanned copy of the original diploma/certificate must be uploaded. Name the pdf file secondary |
| Translations |
If the original language of your documents is not English, German, Danish or Swedish, an official translation made by an authorized translator must be uploaded. Please note that the original language version must always accompany the translation. Name the pdf file secondary-transl |
Higher education
| Required document | Description |
|---|---|
| Official transcript of records |
A scanned copy of the original document must be uploaded. Name the pdf file(s) bachelortranscr or mastertranscr, depending on the level |
| Final degree diploma(s)/certificate(s) |
A scanned copy of the original document must be uploaded. Name the pdf file(s) bachelor or master, depending on the level |
| Translations |
If the original language of your documents is not English, Danish or Swedish, an official translation made by an authorized translator must be uploaded. Please note that the original language version must always accompany the translation. |