Norwegian Language and Society

One year programme in Bodø

Would you like to learn the Norwegian language and gain insight into Norway's culture, political environment and history? Would you like to qualify to study a Norwegian-taught degree at Bachelor or Master level?

Norwegian Language and Society covers topics from the welfare state to Norway's literary traditions. Students develop both language skills as well as understanding of the cultural, political and historical contexts which have shaped modern Norwegian society and Norwegian language.

Programme description

Study model

The information applies to the current academic year. Changes may occur.

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Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification https://www.nokut.no/en/surveys-and-databases/nokuts-country-database/GSU-list/

Language requirement https://www.nokut.no/globalassets/nokut/artikkelbibliotek/utenlandsk_utdanning/gsulista/2018/language_requirements_gsu_12032018.pdf

View general admission information https://www.nord.no/en/studies/admission/how-to-apply-bachelor/Pages/default.aspx

View specific application deadlines https://www.nord.no/en/studies/admission/how-to-apply-bachelor/Pages/default.aspx#&acd=a4743399-3ecb-e5c8-e654-f1ef3297b8d8

Most applicants from outside EU and applicants who does not have a Norwegian citizenship, residence permit or have a renewable residence permit in Norway, will not get a (student) residence permit based on the one-year programme 'Norwegian Language and Society'

Job opportunities

Successful completion of the programme provides valuable language and cultural competencies necessary to continue education and pursue career opportunities in Norway.

Further education

The study programme may be accepted as part of a Bachelor degree if this is approved by the student's home institution.

Study abroad

This one-year-program has no exchange possibilities

Application deadline and admission

Application deadline Non-EU/EEA: December 1, EU/EEA: April 1, Norwegian citizens/residents: April 15

How to apply for admission

Welcome to Bodø

New student 2020

Registration and important information

Welcome to the Norwegian Language and Society programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences

Semester registration

All students must register and pay the semester fee. This year it is especially important that students register and pay the semester fee early to be able to access digital platforms. You can register when you have received your student number. Please follow this guideline:

>> Semester registration

Travel advice when coming to Norway

International students need to be in quarantine for 10 days when arriving to Norway. This may be subjected to change. Please keep yourself updated on the lastest information from the health authorities in Norway:

>> Travel advice

Orientation meetings

Wednesday 12th of August

10:15 Orientation meeting for the Norwegian Language and Society programme. The meeting will be held either digitally or on campus. More information will follow.

Class timetable and reading list

Class timetable

Find out when and where your classes are beeing taught:

>> TimeEdit

Reading list

The course literature can be found below each course description available under the study model in each programme of study.

Student life

About campus Bodø
Find out more about beeing a student in Bodø:

>> Student life in Bodø

Find your way around campus

>> Mazemap

Welcome committee
The welcome committee is an initiative at Nord University Bodø. The committee will ensure that you get the best possible start as a new student in Bodø.

>> Welcome committee