There are 3 different application categories with different deadlines, and different requirements. It is very important to apply in the correct category, or your application may be rejected.
Rule of thumb: If you need to apply for a visa in order to study in Norway you are a non-EU/EEA applicant, we do not send visa letters in the EU/EEA or Nordic admission.
Non-EU/EEA:
You only have a citizenship in a non-EU/EEA country and do not meet Norwegian language requirement
Admission requirements for non-EU/EEA applicants can be found here.
EU/EEA and Swiss:
Admission requirements for EU/EEA and Swiss applicants can be found here.
Nordic:
Admission requirements for Nordic applicants can be found here.
The Norwegian language requirements are found here.
Nordic applicants may meet the Norwegian language requirements with completed High School from their home country. Read about your country here.
UiT does not offer any scholarships or other forms of financial aid for full degree students. Information about other forms of funding can be found here.
Non-EU/EEA applicants: The application portal for international degree students starting autumn 2027 opens on October 15th 2026, and the application deadline is November 15th 2026.
EU/EEA and Swiss applicants: The application portal for international degree students starting autumn 2027 opens on February 1st 2027, and the admission deadline is March 1st 2027.
Exemptions:
No, all prospective students must apply for admission to UiT by submitting an online application on Søknadsweb.
UiT does not evaluate if credits can be transferred to your studies at UiT before admission. Once you are admitted as a student, you can consult with your study coordinator about the possibility of transferring credits taken during previous studies.
Please note that for bachelor programmes and integrated master degrees you have to document sufficient Norwegian language proficiency, as these programmes are not taught in English.
No, we never give a guarantee of qualification or non-qualification until an application is registered and then formally assessed.
The admissions office processes the vast majority of applications. If we are unsure whether the applicant's bachelor's degree can cover the admission requirement for the master program, we will receive an assessment from the academic staff at the relevant department. We encourage all prospective students to apply if they believe they fulfill the admission requirements.
If you are an non-EU/EEA applicant: No, you need to have completed your education within the application deadline, if the education you are completing is relevant to your application. We do not accept provisional certificates. Conditional admission is not possible for applicants that must apply for student visa, read more here.
If you are an applicant from EU/EEA: Yes, but only for admission to masters degree programmes. If you are completing your current degree after the application deadline and do not need a visa to come to Norway, you may be granted conditional admission to master's degree programmes, read more here.
No, as long as you meet the admission requirements, you are welcome to apply for admission, regardless of age.
Yes, it is not a problem if you have a gap between your previous degree and your new studies.
No, we do not decline your application because you already have another degree in the same field, nor will it negatively impact your application.
It is free to submit your application.
The Norwegian Government made a decision to introduce tuition fees for international students coming from outside of EU/EEA and Switzerland, from the academic year 2023/2024.
More information regarding tuition fees can be found here.
Information regarding documentation of financial ability for non-EU/EEA students can be found here.
No, we do not accept applications from private recruitment agents. You must upload your documents yourself, use your own e-mail address when registering your application, and correspond directly with us regarding your application.