Singular courses

It is not possible to apply for singular courses at bachelor's level without Norwegian language proficiency. 

For PhD courses see further down on the page.

Singular courses at master's level.

How to apply: 
You apply through UiT's application website. Use the application code 9371- Singular courses at master's level.
You must submit the course code (i.e. PSY-3001) in the comments field of your application. 

Access to a singular course is only given a semester at a time. You have to apply again for each semester you want to take a singular course at master's level.


Admission requirements:
Singular courses at master's level have the same admission requirements as the masterprogramme they belong to. You have to document that you meet the bachelor requirement, the special admission requirements, and the minimum grade requirement. 


Please note: The University does not offer letters of admission for visa seeking applicants to singular courses. Singular courses will not be sufficient to apply for a student visa. This letter will only be sent to our programme students. 

Not all singular courses are available for non-programme students. Information regarding availability can be found on the individual course pages here.


Application deadline:
Autumn semester: 20th of July to August 9th
Spring semester: November 1st to January 6th

Singular courses at PhD level.

How to apply:
You apply through UiT's application website. Use the application code 9301 - Singular courses at PhD level.
You must submit the course code (i.e. HEL-8040) in the comments field of your application. 


For access restricted courses:
Some courses are access restricted, these courses must be applied for again in Studentweb, after you have been admitted. The student right you receive does not automatically grant you access to restricted courses.


Courses with special admission requirements:
Contact the faculty the course belongs to in order to be assessed.


Who has to apply for admission?

  • PhD students from other institutions than UiT. You must document your PhD-status with a written confirmation from your institution.
    • Applicants with citizenship other than Norwegian, must also upload a copy of their passport.
  • Applicants that have a master's degree but aren't PhD students.
    • You must upload diploma supplement (if one was issued), transcript of records, and documentation of English requirements. 
    • Applicants with citizenship other than Norwegian, must also upload a copy of their passport.
  • PhD students at UiT that wish to take a PhD level course which is not going to be a part of their PhD degree.

Please note: The University does not offer letters of admission for visa seeking applicants to singular courses. Singular courses will not be sufficient to apply for a student visa.

Application deadline:
August 9th for the autumn semester (applications open 20th July)
January 6th for the spring semester