Admission to master studies and single courses at UiA

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1 Admission to master studies and single courses at UiA

2 Learning Outcomes Understand the requirements for masterprograms and single courses at UiA Know how to apply for credit transfer at UiA Know of UiAs relevant application deadlines and where to find information about the application procedyres 2

3 Master studies UiA offers about 35 Master s programmes (two-year) 21 is taught in Norwegian 14 is taught in English Individual application deadlines and procedures for each institution Different programmes, different institutions 3

4 Requirements Bachelor s degree or equivalent Language: Norwegian/English Programme specific requirements Grades/marks 4

5 Requirement: bachelor s degree Requirements Bachelor s degree Language Programme specific requirements Completed first degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor degree Grades/marks GSU-list: 5

6 Examples of general admission requirement for international applicants to Master s degree programmes taught in English Afghanistan Baccalauria (Secondary School Certificate) + 4 years university. English test required: yes Eritrea Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (ESECE) + 4 years higher education. English test required: yes Syria Al Shahada Al Thanawiya/Baccalauréat (General Secondary School. Certificate) + 4 years university education. English test required: yes. 6

7 Requirements Requirement: language Proficiency requirement in English for all masterprograms Bachelor s degree Language Programme specific requirements Grades/marks Proficiency requirement in Norwegian for master s programmes taught in Norwegian A higher English test score required. Specific English tests required: IELTS: score of 6.0, TOEFL: score of 550 paper based, 213 computer Based or 80 internet based. Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Read more about language requirements at 7

8 Programme specific requirements Requirements Language Bachelor s degree Programme specific requirements As important as the other requirements Grades/marks Usually a specialization within the same subject field Example: A bachelor s degree with English as the major component (at least 80 credits) in order to qualify for a master s degree in English 8

9 Requirement: Grades You must have completed the degree with a grade point average (GPA) equal to a C or better within the Norwegian grading system No national conversion tables between Norwegian and other grades. Individual assessment. Admission can be competitive and the minimum requirement may not be enough Requirements: 1. Language 2. Bachelor s degree 3. Programme specific requirements 4. Grades/marks 9

10 Hassan (25) from Morocco Hassan has a 4-year Bachelor s degree in Economics He wants to continue his studies to strenghten his chances on the job market He has decided to apply for admission to a master s program in Economics He knows English, but has not learned Norwegian yet 10

11 Hassan has to: Find the specific requirements for the programme to which he wishes to apply Pass one of the approved tests in English He must then either: Apply to an English taught programme without passing a test in Norwegian Or: Apply for a Norwegian taught programme after passing one of the approved tests in Norwegian 11

12 Khalil (35) from Bangladesh Holds a 3-year bachelor s degree in Marketing and Business Administration from Bangladesh. He is fluent in English and has a limited knowledge of Norwegian He wants to apply for a relevant master s programme 12

13 Khalil has to: Apply for admission to a bachelor s program in Norway because his bachelor s degree is too short Pass tests in Norwegian and English He can: Apply to the university for recognition of his former education once he is offered a study place 13

14 Recognition of previous education (transfer credits) If you have partly completed your studies, you may be able to use your credits in a Norwegian degree: First apply for admission to a study programme Then after admission: Apply for recognition of your previous education directly to the Faculty For transfer credits to be accepted, they must fit your study programme. 14

15 Khalil applied for credit transfer: Credits for one year of his previous education was transferred to his new programme He finished his Norwegian bachelor s degree in only two years, instead of three He is now ready to apply for admission to a master s programme 15

16 Application period Application period, Master s programme: Non EU/EEA international applicants: From 1 November till 1 December. EU/EEA applicants and applicants with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway: From 1 February till 1 March. Nordic citizens: From 1 February till 15 April. Read more about requirements and admissions procedyres at 16

17 Admission to single courses You may apply for admission to single courses at the UiA without having been admitted to a programme of study. Most of the courses are taught in Norwegian. However some are taught in English. These courses are 5-30 credits. 1 July a list of courses will be published at Application period, single courses: 1 August till 25 August 17

18 How to apply single courses 1. Register an application 1 July a list of available courses will be published at You apply in the online application system Søknadsweb. It is open for applications from 1 August. The application deadline is 25. august. 2. Step 2: Registering for courses and semester fee payment The deadline for registration is 1 February You must pay the semester fee and copy fee by 1 September

19 Admission requirement for single courses Undergraduate courses: Undergraduate courses in English are open for those who meet the general admission requirement but do not have proficiency in the Norwegian language. NOKUT has compiled a list of general admission requirements for Norwegian universities/higher education for applicants with foreign education: The GSU list. Courses at master s levels: The admission reqirements for courses at master s level are the same as those for the study programme to which the courses belong. Read more about the requirements at 19

20 Summary Bachelor s programmes: Joint admission system through Samordna opptak (NUCAS) Master s programmes: Each institution has their own application and admission procedures Recognition of previous education (credit transfer): Apply directly to the Fakulty once you have been granted admission Master s programme and single courses both require language tests 20

21 Questions? Check websites for information! Study in Norway NOKUT Samordna opptak (NUCAS) hwww.uia.no/english ttp:// 21