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Timeline: starting a master's in autumn 2027
What to do, month by month, if you are from outside the EU/EEA and want to start in August 2027.
This timeline is for citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA who want to start a master's degree in Norway in August 2027. Dates differ slightly between universities, so always check your course.
Now to September 2026: prepare
- Choose courses and check the admission requirements against your bachelor's degree.
- Check the rules for your country (degree length, minimum grade, documents).
- Book an English test if you need one (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE). Results must be ready before the deadline.
- Order certified copies and, if your country requires it, ask your university to send transcripts directly (Ghana, Nigeria and others). Pakistan: get HEC attestation.
- Write your CV and, if required, a motivation letter.
October to December 2026: apply
- 15 October: UiO and UiT open their application portals.
- 1 November: NTNU and UiB open.
- 15 November: UiS opens, and UiT's deadline.
- 1 December: deadline at UiO, NTNU, UiB and UiS. Documents must be uploaded by then (UiB: at the latest 15 December).
February to May 2027: results
- End of February: UiT results.
- Around 5 April: UiO results.
- April to May: other universities.
- Accept your offer by the deadline in the offer letter.
May to June 2027: pay and apply for your permit
- Pay the tuition fee for the first year.
- Transfer living costs to the university's deposit account (UiT's deadline: 1 June).
- Apply for your study permit with UDI and book your appointment.
- Arrange housing.
August 2027: arrive and start
- Travel to Norway once your permit is granted (or as UDI allows).
- Register with the police or service centre if UDI asks you to, and collect your residence card.
- Start your studies.