Student Exchange in Oslo © UIO/TERJE HEIESTAD PHOTO: UiO in short University of Oslo (UiO) Students: 28,000 As the first university in Norway, founded in 1811, the Staff: 6,600 University of Oslo has strong academic traditions and Faculties: 8 offers renowned, high quality education and research. Libraries: 19 UiO is the highest ranked institution of education and Museums: 2 research in Norway and is among the World’s Top Nobel Prize winners: 5 100 universities. World ranking (Shanghai, 2019): no. 59 Times Higher Education (THE) 2019, 121 Exchange to UiO International students: 15% UiO has a broad agreement portfolio with more than 500 recognized universities worldwide, and partici- Strategic interdisciplinary pates in exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ research areas PHOTO: ©UIO/TERJE HEIESTAD and Nordplus. We are proud to have exchange UiO:Life Science agreements with 100 of the top 200 universities of UiO:Energy the world. At UiO you will be part of a world-class UiO:Nordic learning environment!
Exchange students Oslo, Norway Incoming exchange students: 1,500 Oslo, the petite capital city of Norway, is welcoming, Top 5 incoming exchange countries: vibrant and cosmopolitan. In this friendly and exciting 1. Germany city you will find everything you need within a short 2. France distance. Oslo also offers a varied cultural life and 3. USA easy access to outdoor experiences on the coast, in 4. The Netherlands the forest, and in the mountains. As most Norwegians 5. United Kingdom speak English, it is easy to find one’s way around. PHOTO: ©UIO/TERJE HEIESTAD PHOTO: VISITOSLO/ERIK TRESSE Oslo in short Inhabitants in Norway: 5,300,000 Inhabitants in Oslo: 680,000 Number of students in Oslo: 60,000 Prepared ski trails in Oslo (length): 2,600 km
PHOTO: ©UIO/ARTHUR SAND How to apply Student housing UiO uses an online nomination and application International students on exchange programmes system for incoming exchange students. Only are guaranteed accommodation (a furnished students who are nominated by their home single room) in one of the student villages, pro- institution can apply to become an exchange vided that they apply within the specified dead- student. line. Student housing is operated by The Student See admission procedures at Welfare Organisation of Oslo and Akershus (SiO). https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/ See more at: exchange/ uio.no/english/student-life/services/housing/
Deadlines Cost of living 1 May for studies starting in August As a student you will need a minimum of approx. (Autumn semester) PHOTO: ©UIO/TERJE HEIESTAD NOK 12 000 per month in order to cover basic 1 November for studies starting in January expenses. (Spring semester) SiO offers student housing, cafeterias, sports and recreation centres and health services at an Academic year structure affordable price. On-campus social events are Autumn semester (semester 1): usually either free of charge or student-friendly mid-August–mid-December priced. See more at: Spring semester (semester 2): uio.no/english/student-life/budget start of January–mid-June Residence permit Tuition fee If you are an EU/EEA citizen you only need to UiO charges no tuition fee. This also includes register with the Norwegian police upon arrival. exchange students. Students from outside the EU/EEA must apply PHOTO: ©UIO/HANS FREDIK ASBJØRNSEN PHOTO: ©UIO/ØYSTEIN HORGMO for a student residence permit before arrival. The Start with friendship study permit includes allowance to work part- Exchange students are introduced to a buddy time up to 20 hours per week. at the beginning of the semester. By joining a See more at uio.no/english/student-life/ Buddy group and attending social events on residence-permit campus you will quickly get to know your fellow students! Contact us You will also find more than 250 student For general inquiries regarding student exchange associations to cater for most interests, whether to UiO, please contact: you enjoy sports, music, or economics. [email protected]
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