Master's application checklist
Use this to keep track of the whole application, one stage at a time. Each university sets its own rules, so check every step against the course page.
26 items · Several months, from research to offer
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Research and course selection
0 of 5Read the course descriptions, not just the titles: two courses with similar names can expect very different backgrounds.
Most master's courses take two years (120 ECTS). Check that the whole course is taught in English if you don't speak Norwegian.
Deadlines differ for applicants from inside and outside the EU/EEA, and some courses also have a separate deadline for documents.
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Admission requirements
0 of 5Norway has rules on which foreign degrees give access to master's studies, and each university applies its own requirements on top.
Rules depend on the country where you studied, for example on degree length or extra documents.
Universities convert foreign grades in their own way. Don't rely on an unofficial conversion.
Check your transcript, not your CV: universities judge subjects by the courses you passed and their credits.
Not every applicant needs an English test. Exemptions are set by each university.
Application preparation
0 of 5Some countries' documents must be verified by an official service or sent directly by the issuing institution.
For example a motivation letter, references or a portfolio, but only where the course asks for them.
Submission
0 of 6Many Norwegian universities use Søknadsweb, but each has its own page and some use a different system.
Check whether documents are due with the application or by a later document deadline.
After submission
0 of 5Universities sometimes ask for extra documents with a short deadline.
Some universities ask applicants from outside the EU/EEA to pay a tuition deposit before they can apply for a study permit.
Your summary
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- Research and course selection
- Identify Norwegian universities offering master's courses in your field.
- Research relevant courses and their academic content.
- Check course duration and language of instruction.
- Identify application deadlines for your applicant category.
- Shortlist courses for further consideration.
- Admission requirements
- Verify that your bachelor's degree meets the qualification requirements.
- Check country-specific admission rules.
- Confirm minimum grade requirements.
- Review subject-specific prerequisites and required academic credits.
- Confirm English-language requirements and possible exemptions.
- Application preparation
- Gather required academic documents.
- Check document verification and translation requirements.
- Prepare additional course-specific documents.
- Confirm tuition fees and financial requirements.
- Review the university's application instructions.
- Submission
- Create an account on the relevant university application portal.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Review the application for completeness.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Save the submission confirmation.
- After submission
- Monitor application status.
- Respond to university requests.
- Review admission decisions.
- Accept an offer within the deadline.
- Begin study permit and relocation preparations where applicable.
Ticking items helps you keep track. It doesn't confirm that you meet a university's requirements or that your application is ready.