Summer Courses 2026
Please note that the course information provided may be subject to change until the application period begins on January 2, 2026.
Bachelor's Courses
ISSHF1140 – Art in Norway: From the Viking Age to the Present ISSHF1530 – The Vikings and Medieval Norway ISSN1320 – Voices of Norway: A Tour of Norwegian Literature ISSHF2020 – Gender Equality in the Nordic Countries NORA0110IN – Intensive Elementary Norwegian - Level I NORA0120IN – Intensive Intermediate Norwegian - Level II NORA0130IN – Intensivt mellomkurs i norsk - trinn III NORA0140IN – Intensivt kurs i norsk for viderekomne - trinn IV
Admission Information Summer
- Check Academic Requirements
- Gather Required Documents
- The application period for summer 2026 is January 2 – March 1.
- Scholarship applications close February 1.
- Fees & Scholarships
Cultural and Social Activities
In addition to academic content, the summer program offers a diverse selection of social and cultural activities.?Please click on "All Social Events" to view examples of past social activities and gain an impression of what may be offered next summer.
Norway p? Norsk – A Popular Summer Language and Culture Course
"Norway p? Norsk" is a non-credit, 3-week course that combines Norwegian language learning with cultural insights.
The course is offered in two parts (Part I and Part II), each lasting 3 weeks. It is designed for international participants who wish to improve their Norwegian skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Norwegian society and culture.
The program also includes several excursions in Oslo, giving participants the opportunity to explore Norwegian history, nature, and everyday life firsthand. It was very well received by participants in summer 2025.
Please note that this course does not provide academic credit and does not offer scholarships.
Click the link below to learn more about enrolment for Summer 2026.
Learn Norwegian All Year Round
At ISS we offer Norwegian language courses also in the spring and autumn.
Academic Guidelines
Read about the ISS policy on attendance and course changes, and find out how to order transcripts.