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University of Oslo

University of Oslo is in Oslo, Norway; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Tuition for international students: NOK 218,000 (≈ US$22,900) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels Mathematics equivalent to R1 (AS-level) plus an additional science subject (physics, chemistry or biology) at A-level; Higher Education Entrance Qualification (HEEQ). Language: IELTS 5, TOEFL iBT 60. Applying: intake: august.

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Quick summary

Cost per year	tuition NOK 218,000 per year (≈ US$22,900) (varies by programme)
Money from the college	Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet.
Chances of admission	A-levels: Mathematics equivalent to R1 (AS-level) plus an additional science subject (physics, chemistry or biology) at A-level. Higher Education Entrance Qualification (HEEQ). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 5, TOEFL (1–6) 3.5, TOEFL 60, PTE 51.
Application deadlines	Earliest: Dec 1 (Main round)
Where and how students live	Oslo · 35 km from OSL airport
Housing	First-year housing: Available (apply)
Working while studying	not yet determined
After graduation	not yet determined

Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.

Financial aid & requirements for international students

Aid & admission for international applicants	No need-based aid for international undergraduates International students are not eligible for need-based institutional aid; only merit awards or outside funding. Sources (1) “The University of Oslo does not offer any scholarships.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Meets full financial need	No — does not promise to meet full need Sources (1) “The University of Oslo does not offer any scholarships.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Merit scholarships	No — aid is based on need, not merit Sources (1) “There are no scholarships available for students on full bachelor's and master's degree programmes.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
English proficiency	English test required unless an exemption applies TOEFL iBT (new 1–6 scale): 3.5 TOEFL iBT (old 0–120 scale): 60 IELTS overall: 5 PTE Academic: 51 Sources (5) “Most international applicants must take an English test.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 “Students with International Baccalaureate (IB) education with HL or SL English with a minimum grade of 3.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 “Minimum score: 60 points OR 3,5 (from January 21 2026).” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 “Minimum overall band score of 5.0.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 “Minimum overall score of 51.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Conditional admission / English pathway	Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Degree programmes taught in English	Yes Sources (2) “The programme is taught in English.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 “UiO currently has one bachelor's programme taught in English .” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Programmes

Bachelor's programme	Programmes taught in English: Technology Systems: Science and Engineering · 3 years Source (3) “Technology Systems: Science and Engineering” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 “Level: Bachelor” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 “Duration: 3 years” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Applying

Academic entry requirement for your school qualification	A-levels: Mathematics equivalent to R1 (AS-level) plus an additional science subject (physics, chemistry or biology) at A-level (Technology Systems: Science and Engineering (bachelor)) ↗ Higher Education Entrance Qualification (HEEQ) ↗ Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗
Intakes (start months) for first-year entry	august Source (1) “Study program starts: August” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12
Application requirement	English proficiency test: Required Source (1) “Your English language proficiency must be documented with an approved test or exam, unless you are covered by the alternative English language qualification.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 Passport copy: Required Source (2) “Passport or ID card” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 “Scan and upload the ID page only.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1) “Scan and upload your official certificate/diploma and transcripts documenting that you have completed your upper secondary education.” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Deadlines (2027 entry)

Application — august	Dec 1 Source (3) “Application deadline: 1 December” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 “Application portal opens: 15 October” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 “Study program starts: August” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

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Costs for international students

Tuition	Programmes taught in English · Technology Systems: Science and Engineering (bachelor): NOK 218,000 per year (≈ US$22,900) (2027–28 figure)
Housing and meals	Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Living costs (college estimate)	Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Student health insurance	Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel)	Not yet determined — check the college site ↗

Sources (2)

“The tuition fee for the 2027/2028 academic year is NOK 218 000.”

www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

“Students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition fees, unless they qualify for an exemption.”

www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.

Where students live

First-year on-campus housing	Available (apply) Source (1) “We cannot guarantee housing, but as an international bachelor student you will be on UiOs prioritised housing list, given that you have applied for SiO housing within the deadline and followed our guidelines on how to apply for housing .” www.uio.no ↗ · checked 2026-11-12

Work and after graduation

Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government)	Not yet determined — check the college site ↗
Post-study work visa (name and length)	Not yet determined — check the college site ↗

Location

City / state	Oslo
Nearest major airport	Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), about 35 km in a straight line
Map	View on OpenStreetMap ↗

Location from Wikidata Q486156 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).

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