Application period:
Non-EU/EEA/EFTA: November 1 - December 1
EU/EEA/EFTA: February 1 - April 15Documentation deadline:
Non-EU/EEA/EFTA: December 1
EU/EEA/EFTA: April 15Excemption: For EU/EEA/EFTA applicants that finish secondary school or higher education this spring semester, the deadline for uploading educational documentation is July 1.
Non-EU/EEA/EFTA applicants are applicants who do not have citizenship in a country in the EU/EEA/EFTA.
EU/EEA/EFTA applicants are applicants with citizenship in a country in the EU/EEA/EFTA.
Please note: All applicants with education from Nigeria must meet the following admission requirements prior to applying. Nord University does not accept applications or documentation after the given deadlines.
Educational requirements
One of the following:
- Senior School Certificate (awarded either by the West African Examinations Council or the National Examination Council) in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and one subject in Science (either Biology, Chemistry or Physics) must be passed + 1 year university education.
- West African Senior School Certificate (awarded either by the West African Examinations Council or the National Examination Council) in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and one subject in Science (either Biology, Chemistry or Physics) must be passed + 1 year university education.
- West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O Level) + 1 year university education.
- West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O Level) + West African Examinations Council Higher, General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A Level) with 3 A Levels.
Your university education must be accredited as higher education in Norway. You can check your university at World Higher Education Database (Whed.net) and anabin.kmk.org.
Nord University can also consult the Norwegian Directorate of Higher Education and Skills.
Document requirements
- Scratch cards / access cards from the West African Examination Council or National Examination Council must be uploaded to the online application.
- Officially issued transcripts and diplomas must be uploaded to the online application portal when you apply. Please note that you must upload a copy of your original certificate from WAEC or NECO. It is not sufficient to upload a copy of your results from the online portal.
- In addition, official academic transcripts of higher education from institutions in Nigeria must be sent in a sealed envelope by post directly from the college/university.
- Enclosure form (PDF)
- Copy of your valid passport.
- Documentation of name change (if applicable).
- Proof of funding
Specific requirements for each programme
In addition to the basic requirements listed above, each programme may have special requirements.
Special requirements for Bachelor in Biology can be met with the following qualifications from your secondary education completed in Nigeria:- Mathematics R1 and Mathematics R2 = Mathematics on your General Certificate of Education, Advanced level.
- Physics 1 and 2 = Physics on your General Certificate of Education, Advanced level.
- Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2 = Chemistry on your General Certificate of Education, Advanced level.
- Biology 1 and Biology 2 = Biology on your General Certificate of Education, Advanced level.
If your secondary education does not meet the special requirements, you may be able to apply on the basis on science subjects completed at higher education institutions. The admissions office will conduct an individual assessment of your academic qualifications, in order to determine whether you meet the special requirements.
Please note: All applicants with education from Nigeria must meet the following admission requirements prior to applying. Nord University does not accept applications or documentation after the given deadlines.
Educational requirements
One of the following:
- Senior School Certificate (awarded either by the West African Examinations Council or the National Examinations Council) in at least 6 subject where English, Mathematics and one subject in Science (either Biology, Chemistry or Physics) must be passed + 4 years university education.
- West African Senior School Certificate (awarded either by the West African Examinations Council or the National Examinations Council) in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and one subject in science (either Biology, Chemistry or Physics) must be passed + 4 years university education.
- West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O Level) + 4 years university education.
- West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O Level) + West African Examinations Council Higher, General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A Level) with 3 A Levels + 3 years university education.
Your university education must be accredited as higher education in Norway. You can check your university at World Higher Education Database (Whed.net) and anabin.kmk.org.
Nord University can also consult the Norwegian Directorate of Higher Education and Skills.
Document requirements
- Scratch cards / access cards from the West African Examination Council or National Examination Council must be uploaded to the application.
- Officially issued transcripts and diplomas must be uploaded to the online application portal when you apply. Please note that you must upload a copy of your original certificate from WAEC or NECO. It is not sufficient to upload a copy of your results from the online portal.
- In addition, official academic transcripts of higher education from institutions in Nigera must be sent by post directly from the college/university in a sealed envelope.
- Enclosure form (PDF)
- Copy of your valid passport.
- Documentation of name change (if applicable).
- Proof of funding
Specific requirements for each programme
In addition to the basic requirements listed above, each programme may have special requirements.
If you have completed your entire high school / higher secondary school in Nigeria, you are exempted from the English language test. You must check the GSU-list to make sure you meet the English requirement with your high school / higher secondary school.
If you have completed your entire high school / higher secondary school in Nigeria, you are exempted from the English language test. You must check the GSU-list to make sure you meet the English requirement with your high school / higher secondary school.
Tuition fees
Students with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA/EFTA must pay tuition fees. This does not apply to exchange students from partner universities, or to students from the EU/EEA/EFTA.
Nord University does not offer any grants or scholarships.
Sufficient funds
Students with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA/EFTA must pay tuition fees. This does not apply to exchange students from partner universities, or to students from the EU/EEA/EFTA.
Nord University does not offer any grants or scholarships. Sufficient funds
In addition to tuition fees, applicants from countries outside EU/EEA/EFTA must provide proof of funding. Applicants must be able to sustain themselves while studying in Norway in order to obtain a study permit.
Upload proof of funds for living expenses when submitting your application. The required amount documents your financial ability, which is necessary for applying for a study permit.
Who must document financial ability?
- International applicants (citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA) who do not already have a residence permit in Norway, must document proof of financial ability.
- Foreign applicants residing in Norway on work visa, Protection (Refugee Status), Permanent Residency or long-term Marriage/Family visa: please upload a copy of your Residence Permit as proof of financial ability.
- Norwegian citizens: you are exempted from documenting proof of financial ability. Please upload a copy of your Norwegian passport as proof of citizenship
The amount you must provide is currently NOK 151 690 for one academic year (subject to change).
We only accept the following documentation:
- An original bank statement in your name (stamped, signed and dated by a bank official). The statement must have been issued within the last 3 months.
- A confirmation letter from your sponsor and an original bank statement in your sponsor's name (stamped, signed and dated by a bank official). The confirmation letter and bank statement must have been issued within the last 3 months.
Payslips will not be accepted as proof of funding.
Please check the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) for updated information.
View more information about how to obtain a study permit.
1. Check the admission requirements
Check the admission requirements for the study programme you want to apply for.
2. Prepare your documents and the enclosure form
- Enclosure form (PDF)
- Educational documents (diplomas, transcripts, documentation regarding English requirement, translations)
- Copy of your valid passport
- Documentation of name change (if applicable)
- Proof of funding
Please check that all your documentation is considered as valid documentation.
3. Register your application in Søknadsweb
Please use a valid postal address when registering (street, street number, postal code, postal area and country).
4. Submit all required documents within the deadline
Upload all required documents to the online application portal under "My documents" prior to the documentation deadline.
Applications without required documentation or without proof of funding will be rejected.
Send your educational documents by post (if applicable) in addition to uploading the documents to your application. You can check if you need to send your documents by post in the admission requirements.
Documents sent by post must have a postmark stating that the documents were sent prior to the deadline. Documents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
It is your responsibility to upload the correct and valid documentation prior to the deadline. Please read the information regarding valid documentation.
5. Receiving the results of your application
You will receive an email when the results are published in the application portal. Applicants outside the EU/EEA will receive the results in the beginning of April, and applicants within the EU/EEA will receive the results in the beginning of June.
If you are granted admission, you will be given a short deadline to respond. If you have not registered your response in the online application portal within the given deadline, the offer will be withdrawn.
The letter of admission will be published in the application portal under "My documents", and is the only confirmation that will be sent to you.
If you receive a rejection, you can ask for a justification by sending an email to admission@nord.no.
The autumn semester starts in mid-August.
Please visit this page for more information about what to do after admission.
By: Admissions Office