Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency tables below to work out the specific requirements for your course.
Entry requirements for Norway
- Vitnemål for videregående opplæring (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School)
- Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) (phased out in 1990s)
Equivalencies for undergraduate degrees
| A-level requirement | Vitnemål for videregående opplæring or Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole equivalency |
|---|---|
| AAA | Final grade of 4.5 |
| AAB | Final grade of 4.5 |
| ABB | Final grade of 4.0 |
| BBB | Final grade of 4.0 |
| BBC | Final grade of 3.5 |
| BCC | Final grade of 3.5 |
| CCC | Final grade of 3.5 |
Equivalencies for our foundation programmes
| Programme | A-level requirement | Vitnemål for videregående opplæring or Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated 4-year foundation programmes | CCD | Final grade of 3.0 |
| International Foundation Diploma | EE | Final grade of 2.0 |
Other equivalencies
- GCSE grade B / grade 5 equivalent: Vitnemål for videregående opplæring or Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole with a final grade of 2.0
- GCSE grade C / grade 4 equivalent: Vitnemål for videregående opplæring or Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole with a final grade of 2.0
If you do not meet our minimum undergraduate requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our Foundation courses.
Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree)
- Candidatus Magisterii (cand. mag.)
- Sivilingeniør (siv. ing.) (Engineering degree)
- Siviløkonom (siv. øk.) (Economics degree)
Please check the individual course listing for the bachelor degree requirement and use the equivalency table below to work out your specific requirement. If you do not meet our minimum requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our pre-master’s courses.
| Bachelor degree requirement | Equivalent grading |
|---|---|
| 2:1 (for direct entry) | Final Grade B |
| 2:2 (for direct entry) | Final Grade C |
| Pass grade (for a pre-master’s course) | Final Grade E |
Minimum English language requirements
One of the following:
- IELTS 6.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
- Pre-sessional University English
- Grade 4 in English Language from Vitnemål for videregående opplæring or Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole.
- We may be able to accept alternative qualifications as evidence of your English language skills
Equivalent academic qualifications can be accepted and we are happy to consider applicants on a case by case basis. Please contact our admissions team if you wish to discuss your specific qualifications.