Question 1

How can I get admission to the University of Oslo?

Accepted Answer

University of Oslo requirements for Indian students vary as per course levels. General admission requirements are mentioned below-PG degree- Indian students are required to have 4 year UG degree or 3 year UG degree and 1 year master’s degreeAlso, students are required to meet the English language requirements. IELTS / PTE / TOEFL are the test scores that are accepted by Oslo University.

Question 2

Is it tough to get into the University of Oslo?

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With acceptance rate of 5% - 10%, University of Oslo is competitive university to get into. This show that Oslo University accepts approx 5 or 10 students out of every 100. But students must not feel discouraged and fulfill University of Oslo admission requirements such as- academic requirements, English language requirements, etc., to increase chances of getting admitted in Oslo University. Indian students must know about application deadlines before and apply to uni as early as possible.

Question 3

Does University of Oslo offer any scholarships for Indian students?

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University of Oslo does not offer any scholarships for Indian students who want to study PG courses. But Indian students can avail some outside scholarships in Norway to manage finances of studying abroad.

Question 4

What kind of libraries are available at University of Oslo?

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University of Oslo offers various kind of libraries. The university library provides reading space, workstations etc., out of which some of them needs to be reserved beforehand. Different kinds of library available are mentioned as below:Academic Writing CenterArchaeological LibraryEthnographic libraryHumSam LibraryInformatics LibraryLaw libraryMedical LibraryNatural History LibraryOdontological libraryScience Library

Question 5

What facilities are offered by the sports centre at the University of Oslo?

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Sports centre at the University of Oslo offers many facilities to Indian students including gyms, swimming pool, saunas, PT team, group classes, guest training, courses like dance, yoga, martial arts etc and many more. Gym memberships can cost up to NOK 235 per month

Question 6

Who are some of the famous graduates of University of Oslo?

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University of Oslo has 5 Nobel laureates such as- Fridtjof Nansen, Trygve Haavelmo, etc. Many graduates have served world through good skills. Some notable ones are mentioned below-Niels Henrik AbelHarrison SchmittHarald V of NorwayOdvar NordliGro Harlem BrundtlandFridtjof Nansen

Question 7

What are the top industries where university Oslo graduates are working in and what skills will help them land job opportunities?

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University Oslo graduates are working in industries such as business development, education, community and social service, operations, legal etc. Working on skill development while studying is important part to attract better work opportunities. Some top skills are mentioned below- Project ManagementResearch SkillsEnglishMicrosoft OfficeManagement

Question 8

Can an Indian student do a part-time job while studying at University of Oslo?

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Yes Indian students can work part time while studying. But they need to know few important things which are mentioned below-Students can work up to 20 hours pr week during the first year.Working full-time is acceptable during holidays.Students are not allowed to set up their own businesses since part-time work permit has the same duration as of study permit.Students need to apply for a Tax deduction card.

Question 9

Who are the top employers that have recruited Oslo’s graduates?

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The University of Oslo graduates get job opportunities from many top companies in world. The top employers that have recruited University of Oslo graduates are mentioned below-Oslo University HospitalOslo KommuneOsloMetDNB

Question 10

Which documents do I need to submit while applying to University of Oslo?

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While applying to University of Oslo, candidates are required to submit some supporting documents to submit application. Mentioned below are University of Oslo document requirements-Academic transcriptsMark sheets and final degree certificateProof of English languageCopy of passportAdmission letter

Question 11

Does the University of Oslo require IELTS?

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Yes, international students are required to show their English language proficiency. Check the minimum scores required in ELPs below:TestsBachelor's Master'sIELTS5.06.5TOEFL6090 with at least 19 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 24 in WritingPTE5162 with at least 58 in each component

Question 12

How long will it take to give an outcome on the University of Oslo application?

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University of Oslo send admission letters by email in Late March. Payment information will be sent in students’ admission letter. To prepare for arrival at Oslo University, follow steps mentioned below-First, apply for housingThen, apply for a visa and residence permitPlan arrival at Oslo UniGet username and password for IT servicesRegister for coursesCheck details for special needs and leave of absence

Question 13

Is it expensive to study at the University of Oslo for an Indian student?

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University of Oslo provide many courses to Indian students through PG and PhD level courses. Tuition fee at University of Oslo is about NOK 110,000 - 280,000 which can be considered affordable as study abroad option. Indian students can refer to table mentioned below for course specific fees requirements-Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMBA/PGDM (3 courses)INR 11 L - 28 LLLM (1 courses)INR 20 LMSc (3 courses)INR 11 L - 28 LM.A. (3 courses)INR 20 LMS (10 courses)INR 28 L

Question 14

How much does the University of Oslo cost for Indian students?

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First-year tuition fees while studying at University of Oslo differ from course to course. Refer to table given below to know about University of Oslo fees -Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMBA/PGDM (3 courses)INR 11 L - 28 LMS (10 courses)INR 28 LMSc (3 courses)INR 11 L - 28 LLLM (1 course)INR 20 LMA (3 courses)INR 20 LEstimated cost of living in Norway for one month is given below:Particulars Expenses Housing NOK 7500 Food NOK 3500 Transportation NOK 700 Study costs NOK 1000 Leisure activities NOK 700 Phone and internet NOK 400 Health costs NOK 250 Other fixed living costs (clothing, toiletries, etc) NOK 1200

Question 15

Does University of Oslo offer courses in English?

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The University of Oslo has international students from all over world and offers many courses for them in English language through master's and PhD programs. Some widely enrolled programs in University of Oslo where language of instruction is English are mentioned in table below-University of Oslo Programs for International StudentsLaw:Criminology and the Sociology of LawHuman RightsLaw coursesEducation:Educational ResearchEducational ManagementSpecial Needs EducationMedicine:Health Management and Health EconomicsInternational healthMedicineNutritionHumanities:Culture, Religion, Asian Languages, Asian & African StudiesEuropean Languages, Literature, European & American StudiesHistory, Archaeology & Conservation StudiesIbsen StudiesMedia & CommunicationMusicologyPhilosophy, History of Art & Ideas, Greek & LatinScandinavian Studies, Celtic Studies, Linguistics & Textual SciencesSocial Sciences:EconomicsPolitical SciencePsychologySocial AnthropologySociology and Human GeographyTechnology, Innovation and CultureInterdisciplinary courses within Social SciencesMathematics & Natural Sciences:BioscienceChemistryEntrepreneurshipGeosciencesInformaticsMathematics, Mechanics, StatisticsPharmacyPhysicsTechnology SystemsTheoretical Astrophysics

Question 16

Which programs are the University of Oslo known for?

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University of Oslo offer 17 PG programs which are taught in English. Indian students can choose from many majors such as Business & Management Studies, Science, IT & Software and Engineering along with specializations including LLM, MA, MBA, M.Sc and MS.

Question 17

Does the University of Oslo teach in English?

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At University of Oslo, all bachelor’s programs are taught in Norwegian language. While there are some PG programs that are taught in English such as-Data ScienceEconomicsInformaticsPhysicsPsychology, etc.

Question 18

How are MA programs ranked at the University of Oslo?

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MA specialisations are ranked #1 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking in 2026. Rankings for some of the popular programs under MA specialisation is mentioned below:Ranking Bodies2026QS - Communication and Media Studies#51-100THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities#65QS - Sociology#51QS - Politics#72

Question 19

How is University of Oslo ranked?

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University of Oslo is one of top 100 universities in world. The university is ranked by various reputable ranking bodies. Various specializations are also ranked such as Engineering courses are ranked #2 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking and #319 by QS Rankings. LLM courses are ranked #1 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #34 by THE (Times Higher Education) and #101-150 by QS rankings.

Question 20

How to apply for student housing at university of Oslo?

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Indian students need to submit applications by Nov 1 for spring semester since housing options are very less. International students are prioritised so students must accept offer and sign contract through 'SiO My Page'. Contact 'SiO Customer Service Centre' to enquire about keys. Students are advised to collect keys within 14 days of contract to avoid cancellation of housing.

Question 21

What kind of student organizations are available to Indian students at University of Oslo?

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University of Oslo offer many student organizations. Students can join them based on interests and these organizations will also help them make friends, build network, develop new skills, etc. Some associations are categorised mentioned below-Academic associationsCultural and social eventsHumanitarian associationsInternational and ethnic associationsMusic and performing artsPolitical associationsSports associations and many more.

Notable Alumni	Designation	Image
Harald V of Norway	Monarch & King of Norway
Sophus Lie	Mathematician
May-Britt Moser	Psychologist and neuroscientist
Ragnar Frisch	Nobel Prize Winner in Economics
Nordahl Grieg	Poet, novelist, dramatist, journalist and political activist
Lars Saabye Christensen	Author
Odvar Nordli	Politician
Harrison Schmitt	Astronaut
Anniken Huitfeldt	Historian and politician for the Labour Party
Kari Bremnes	Singer

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