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'

Upon completion, students should have knowledge of:

· Norwegian grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and culture

· The Norwegian political system, both locally and centrally

· Social institutions and key characteristics of Norwegian culture and society

· The economic, demographic, social and political history of Norway

Upon completion, students should be able to:

· Communicate effectively in Norwegian (bokmål), both orally and writing

· Critically analyze, explain and discuss key historical developments, political processes and social institutions in the Norwegian context.

· Reflect upon and discuss the development of the Norwegian welfare state.

· Apply basic sociological perspectives in understanding culture, society and social institutions

Upon completion, student should have:

· Competency in the Norwegian language, written and oral

· Basic understanding of how to examine culture, society and political institutions through scientific approaches

· Awareness of past and current political dilemmas and societal issues in Norway