Coming to study from Norway

If you want to take an undergraduate course with us but do not yet have the qualifications needed to apply, we may offer a foundation course that will enable you to qualify and secure a place. 

The Norwegian equivalents for their entry requirements will depend on which of these one-year intensive introductions you apply for.  

They include: 

• the Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics, which prepares you to take up one of 19 undergraduate degrees in engineering, maths or physics
• the Science Foundation Year, which prepares you to take many of our science undergraduate degrees
• the OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes, which are run by our partner and prepare international students for a variety of degrees, including art, business, the humanities, science, engineering and more 

Most of our undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete full time and award a bachelor’s degree in the field you study.

To study with us at undergraduate level, you need one of the following, with a minimum grade dependent on which course you're applying for:

• a Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School), with a minimum overall grade of 4.2
• UK A levels with grades from BBB to A*AA, or
• an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of between 28 and 38 points

Norwegian equivalents to UK A levels

See your course page for the exact requirements you'll need to meet.

Overall equivalency grades are: 

• A*AA: 5.0 overall
• AAA: 4.8 overall
• AAB: 4.5 overall
• ABB: 4.3 overall
• BBB: 4.0 overall

Individual subject equivalency grades are:

• A*: grade 6
• A: grade 5
• B: grade 4

See your course page for the exact requirements you'll need to meet.

The OnCampus pre-master's programmes prepare international students for studying at the master’s degree level. They take place over 2 semesters and focus on improving English language, study and research skills.

If you have a UK 2:2 degree equivalent (grade D) but need a 2:1 grade B or C), successfully completing a programme will secure you a place on your chosen degree.

To apply for a pre-master's programme, you need:

• English language skills from 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no single element less than 5.0)

Our postgraduate taught degrees involve more advanced study and usually take 1 year, depending on the course. Degrees awarded include master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates.

To apply, you'll need a bachelor's degree (Candidatus Magisterii or Bachelorgrad) in a subject relevant to your chosen course with a:

• grade A (a UK first equivalent)
• grade B or C (a UK 2:1 equivalent)
• grade D (a UK 2:2 equivalent) 

See your course page for the exact requirement.

To study for a PhD or research degree with us, you need all of the following:

• an undergraduate honours degree with a grade B or C (a UK 2:1 equivalent)
• a master's degree with merit
• a strong research proposal

You will also usually need a master's degree with merit.

Qualifying degrees must have been awarded by a UK ENIC recognised university.