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Courses and registration

The Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies offers Norwegian courses from level 1 to 4 for international students.

These courses are meant for foreign students admitted to UiO as international students.

Courses

Follow each of these links to find specific course information. In addition, you will find a link to the semester pages (autumn or spring semesters), where you will find information about schedules and exam information:

  • NORINT0105M - Beginners level, 30 hours of Online Course (MOOC) combined with 12 hours of teaching on campus, altogether 42 hours
  • NORINT0106M - Beginners level, 30 hours of Online Course (MOOC) combined with 12 hours of teaching on campus, altogether 42 hours
  • NORINT0114 – Beginners level, 60 hours introductory course
  • NORINT0110 – Level 1, beginners level, 84 hours course
  • NORINT0120 – Level 2 intermediate level
  • NORINT0130 – Level 3, advanced level
  • NORINT0141 – Continuation of Level 3, written language
  • NORINT0142 – Continuation of Level 3, oral language
  • NORINT0190 – Phonetics (pronunciation)
  • NORINT0500 – Norwegian Life and Society

The courses listed above vary from 5 to 20 credits. 60 credits is considered a full-time course load for a single academic year.

The transcript of records is your official document from UiO to show that you have completed your Norwegian course. You order this transcript through Studentweb.

Which beginners course to choose

  • NORINT0105M and NORINT0106M is for students who wish to learn basic Norwegian, who have busy schedules, taking 30 ECTS or more in one semester
  • NORINT0114 is for students staying in Oslo for 1 semester. Taking this exam will not qualify you for the intermediate course NORINT0120
  • NORINT0110 is the extensive beginners course, for students who wants to have the opportunity to continue learning Norwegian in the intermediate course NORINT0120.

When can I sign up for the courses?

You can apply to 2024 spring semester courses from December 1. Application deadline is January 11. The results from the admission process will be available in Studentweb on January 14.

The spring term at UiO starts in January and ends in May/June. The autumn term starts in August and ends in December.

The admission is done in accordance with the Priority List, so it does not matter at what time you apply in Studentweb (as long as you apply before the deadline).

How to sign up for courses

You sign up for the Norwegian courses on the Studentweb.

Before you log on to the Studentweb:

  • Find the schedules for the classes under the course codes above, then enter the link (to the semester page) "Høst/Vår 20xx" ("Autumn/Spring 20xx") and "Timeplan" ("Schedule").
  • Compare the schedules with the schedules for your other courses, and while registering for Norwegian classes, try to avoid time clashes.

After logging in to Studentweb, you must first complete the semester registration. You will not be allowed to register for NORINT courses until you have completed the semester registration:

  • If you have an education plan: add the courses you wish to take.
  • Apply for classes. You will not be able to register for the exam when you are applying for NORINT, so just click "next". You will be registered for the exam, by us, after you have been given admission to the course.
  • Save and complete the registration sequence.

If you are unable to find the Norwegian courses in your Education Plan, please follow the instructions below:

  • Choose "My active courses" in the menu at the top of the page
  • In the 'course code'-field, type the course code, then press 'search'
  • Click on 'Add'
  • Choose the semester you are applying for and register for 3 different classes in a prioritized order.
  • After clicking "Next" you will come to the exam registration. You will not be able to register for the exam when you are applying for NORINT, so just click "next". You will be registered for the exam, by us, after you have been given admission to the course

Does it matter if the Norwegian courses are part of my education plan?

Whether you apply for Norwegian courses through your education plan or not, does not matter as the admission is based on a Priority list. Incoming international students, who are not doing a whole degree at the University of Oslo, should be able to put the courses into their education plan but it is not necessary as it has no bearing on the admission process. 

Master's degree students doing a degree at the University of Oslo are not able to put Norwegian courses in their education plan because it is only intended for courses that are part of their master's degree. The NORINT courses cannot be taken as part of a master's degree at the University of Oslo, they must be taken in addition to the degree.

Incoming master's students on an exchange agreement at UiO can use NORINT courses as part of their master's degree as long as this is clarified with the home university.
 
NORINT0114, NORINT0110, NORINT0120, NORINT0130, NORINT0141, NORINT0142 and NORINT0190 are proficiency courses and can not be included in other subject groups at UiO. 
Published May 29, 2011 11:10 PM - Last modified Nov. 6, 2023 2:43 PM