Nepal

The following information is relevant for applicants with education from Nepal interested in English taught programmes at Nord University.

​​​​​Programmes taught in English

Please find all our international study programmes here: Programmes and courses taught in English​

Application period

Application period:
​Non-EU/EEA/EFTA: November 1 - December 1
EU/EEA/EFTA: February 1 - April 15

Documentation deadline:
Non-EU/EEA/EFTA: December 1
EU/EEA/EFTA: April 15

Exception: For EU/EEA/EFTA applicants that finish secondary school or higher education this spring semester, the deadline for uploading educational documentation is July 1 2023.​​

Non-EU/EEA/EFTA applicants are applicants who do not have citizenship or a permanent residence permit in a country in the EU/EEA/EFTA. 

EU/EEA/EFTA applicants are applicants with citizenship or a permanent residence permit in a country in the EU/EEA/EFTA. 

Admission requirements for bachelor's programmes

Please note: All applicants with education from Nepal must meet the following admission requirements prior to applying. Nord University does not accept applications or documentation after the given deadline. 

Educational requirements

One of the following:

  • School Leaving Certificate (10 years) + Proficiency Certificate (2 years) + 1 year university education.
  • School Leaving ​Certificate (10 years) + Higher Secondary Certificate (2 years) + 1 year university education.
  • School Leaving Certificate (10 years) + Diploma level/Proficiency Certificate in Engineering, Pharmacy or Nursing (3 years) + 1 year 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 Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)​. ​


Document requirements

  • Officially issued transcripts and diplomas must be uploaded to the online application portal when you apply.
  • You must upload an official translation of documentation not provided in English, Swedish, Danish or Norwegian. Only translations carried out by a government authorized or otherwise accredited translator will be considered. You must also include a copy of the original document. 
  • In addition, official academic transcripts from institutions in Nepal must be sent directly to us from the university/college by post in a sealed envelope. 
    Mail address:
    Nord University
    Postboks 1490
    8049 Bodø
    Norway​

  • Documentation regarding English requirement.

  • Copy of your valid passport.

  • Documentation of name change (if applicable).

Specific requirements for each programme

In addition to the basic requirements listed above, each programme may have special requirements. 

Admission requirements for master's programmes

Please note: All applicants with education from Nepal 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:

  • ​School Leaving Certificate (10 years) + Proficiency Certificate (2 years) + 4 years university education. 

  • School Leaving Certificate (10 years) + Higher Secondary Certificate (2 years) + 4 years university education. 

  • School Leaving Certificate (10 years) + Diploma level/Proficiency Certificate in Engineering, Pharmacy or Nursing (3 years) + 4​ years university education. 
Your university education must be accredited as higher education in Norway. You can check you university at World Higher Education Database (Whed.net) or anabin.kmk.org

Nord University can also consult the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)


Document requirements​

  • ​Officially issued transcripts and diplomas must be uploaded to the online application portal when you apply. 
  • You must upload an official translation of documentation not provided in English, Swedish, Danish or Norwegian. Only translations carried out by a government authorized or otherwise accredited translator will be considered. You must also include a copy of the original document. ​​
  • In addition, official transcripts from institutions in Nepal must be sent directly to us from the college/university by post in a sealed envelope. 

    Mail address:
    Nord University
    Postboks 1490
    8049 Bodø
    Norway

  • Documentation regarding English requirement.

  • Copy of your valid passport.

  • Documentation of name change (if applicable).
Specific requirements for each programme

In addition to the basic requirements listed above, each programme may have special requirements. 

Language requirements for bachelor's programmes

All applicants can meet the English language requirements by completing one of the following tests/subjects: 

  • ​English course (140 hours per year) taken at Norwegian upper secondary school.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 60 for an internet-based test (iBT / iBT Home Edition / iBT Paper Edition) or 500 for a paper-based test (PBT). Nord University's TOEFL code is 1648.
  • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Academic / IELTS Academic Online test with a minimum score of 5.0.
  • University of Cambridge:
    - First Certificate in English
    - Certificate in Advanced English
    - Certificate of Proficiency in English
  • Pearson PTE Academic / Pearson PTE Academic Online test with a minimum score of 51 points.
  • The European Language Certificate - telc:
    - telc English B2 
    - telc English B2-C1 University 
    - All telc English certificates on C1 level
You may also meet the language requirement if you:

  • ​Are exempted according to the GSU-list. ​
  • Have completed at least one year studies at high school or in higher education in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand. The place of instruction must have been in one of these countries and the language of instruction must have been English. 
  • Have taken studies or completed a university degree in English language and literature, where you have passed courses in English with a minimum scope of 60 ECTS or equivalent.
  • Have completed a master's degree where the language of instruction was English. This must appear on the educational documents or you must have a confirmation from the institution.

Language requirements for master's programmes

​All applicants can meet the English language requirement by completing one of the following tests/subjects:

  • English course (140 hours per year) taken at Norwegian upper secondary school.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 90 (with no individual score less than 20) for an internet-based test (iBT / iBT Home Edition / iBT Paper Edition) or 580 for a paper-based test (PBT). Nord University's TOEFL code is 1648.​ 
  • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Academic / IELTS Academic Online test with a minimum score of 6.5.
  • University of Cambridge:
    - First Certificate in English
    - Certificate in Advanced English
    - Certificate of Proficiency in English
You may also meet the language requirements if you:

  • ​Are exempted according to the GSU-list​
  • Have completed at least one year studies at high school or in higher education in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand. The plac​​e of instruction must have been in one of these countries and the language of instruction must have been English. 
  • Have taken studies or completed a university degree in English language and literature, where you have passed courses in English with a minimum scope of 60 ECTS or equivalent.
  • Have completed a master's degree where the language of instruction was English. This must appear on the educational documents or you must have a confirmation from the institution. 

Financial ability

Tuition fees

The Norwegian G​overnment has proposed the introduction of tuition fees for students from countries outside the EU/EEA/EFTA, beginning in the 2023 fall semester. This does not apply to exchange students from partner universities, or to students from the EU/EEA/EFTA.​

Admitted applicants will receive more information about the proposed tuition fee in the admission letter. ​

Nord University does not offer any grants or scholarships.   ​

Sufficient funds

In order to obtain a study permit, applicants outside EU/EEA will need to show the Norwegian government that they have sufficient funds to live in Norway for one (1) year. You do not need to document this to Nord University when you apply for admission, but you need to be prepared to document sufficient funds if you get admission and apply for a study permit. 

The amount required for the study year 2023-2024 is NOK 128 887. This amount is subject to change. 

Please check the ​Norwegian Dir​​ectorate of Immigration (UDI)​ for updated information. 

Application process

1. Find out which programme you are interested in

Check the programmes and courses offered in English and choose the programme you are interested in. 

​2. Prepare your documents and the enclosure form

  • Enclosure form
  • Educational documents (diplomas, transcripts, documentation regarding English requirement, translations)
  • Copy of your valid passport
  • Documentation of name change (if applicable)
Please check that all your documentation is considered valid documentation.

3. Register your application in Søknadsweb


Please use a valid postal address when registering (street, street number, postal code, postal areas and country). 

4. Submit all required documents

Upload all required documentation to the online application portal under "My documents", prior to the documentation deadline. 

Applications with incomplete or without documentation will not be assessed. 

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 was 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 you application

You will receive an email when the results are published in the application portal, by the beginning of April. 

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 online 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. 

After admission​

The autumn semester starts in mid-August. 

Please visit this page for more information about what to do after admission.


More questions?

Read the Frequently asked questions about admission.

Still need help?

Contact the Admissions Office​    
admission@nord.no​