Admission requirements

The specific admission requirements to each programme is listed on the programme site. You will find your programme in the English study catalogue. 

Do you require a minimum grade point average (GPA) for admission? How are applicants ranked? How do I document special admission requirements? Do I need to know Norwegian?

Do you require a minimum grade point average (GPA) for admission?

Yes, the general admission requirements (average grade requirements) stipulate the minimum requirements for admission.

If we receive a large number of applicants that exceed the minimum GPA you will not be guaranteed entry even though you meet the minimum requirements.

How are applicants ranked?

If there are more qualified applicants then there are available seats in a programme, we have to rank all qualified applicants. Applicants are only ranked on the basis of their GPA, and not by statement of purpose, letter of motivation, personal interest, letter of recommendation, or work experience.

How do I document special admission requirements?

Some programmes have special admission requirements that must be met in order to qualify. The following are further specifications of some common misunderstandings regarding these requirements. 

Minimum 80 ECTS in a relevant field:

  • Must be documented with a transcript of record that includes full course name, course code (if available), credit amount for each course, grade for each course
  • Course description for all the relevant courses

If we are unsure whether the applicant's bachelor's degree can cover the special admission requirement for the master program, we will receive an assessment from the academic staff at the relevant Department.


Drivers Licence:

  • Both sides of the physical licence are required. We do not accept digital licences


Relevant practical experience, document must include:

  • Start and end dates of the employment/activity
  • Employment percentage or the number of hours worked
  • Description of employment/activity, this must be a seperate letter if not included in the employment letter
  • A signature. We accept digital signature embeded in the document


Motivation letter / Statement of Purpose:

  • Only required for the master's in Peace and Conflict Transformation
  • There are no guidelines for what to include in the letter

Do I need to know Norwegian?

You do not need to know Norwegian if you are an EU/EEA or non-EU/EEA applicant. 
See which category you belong to here.

If you wish to apply for a programme or course taught in Norwegian then you will have to fulfill the Norwegian language requirements.