Scandinavian Studies for International Students
Scandinavian studies for International Students is a campus programme which gives students an opportunity to explore dimensions of the Norwegian way of life by focusing on Norway language and culture – national as well as regional and local.
Scandinavian Studies – Full year
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- Application code: 6510
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Study facts
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Campus: Bø -
Study level: One- and half-year-programmes -
Progression of study: Full time -
Start up: Autumn 2026 -
Teaching model: On Campus -
Credits: 60 -
Closing dates: 15.04.2026 -
Application code: 6510 -
Semesters: 2 -
Teaching Language: Norwegian, English
Target group
The programme Scandinavian Studies for International Students is open for citizens from the EU and EEA countries. This programme does not meet the requirements for a study permit for non-EU students applying from abroad or wishing to continue studies in Norway. However, non-EU citizens already living in Norway on other grounds are able to apply.
The four courses NOR1001, NOR1002, NOR1003 and NOR1004 total 60 credits (ECTS). These four courses cover the Norwegian language proficiency requirement for admission to studies in Norway.
This programme does not require an agreement with a home university. Students from a USN partner university please can apply for our exchange programme.
Why study Scandinavian studies?
Scandinavian Studies seeks to provide international students a semester or year of academic study and social opportunity to study and explore dimensions of the Norwegian language and way of life.
What you will learn
The four courses Norwegian language and culture is recommended for international students. It provides students with good general skills in Norwegian language and insight into Norwegian culture and history, past and present and makes it easier for students to adapt to Norwegian society whether the plan is further studies in Norway or working.
Successful completion of the course NOR1004 fulfils the Norwegian language requirement for studying in Norway.
The students will be exposed to the requirements of critical thinking and independent work, which characterize the academic context.
The four courses are taken successively during an academic year, 2 courses each semester:
- Introduction to Norwegian Language and Culture – No prior knowledge of Norwegian is needed.
NOR1001 (15 credits) – autumn (from August to October with final exam in October). - Norwegian Language and Culture, level 1 – For students with the equivalent language level of NOR1001.
NOR1002 (15 credits) – autumn (from October to December with final exam in December) - Norwegian Language and Culture, level 2 – For students with the equivalent language level of NOR1002.
NOR1003 (15 credits) – spring (from January to March with final exam in March) - Norwegian Language and Culture level 3 – Requires prerequisites at level of NOR1003.
NOR1004 (15 credits) – spring (from April to June with final exam in June)
A comprehensive subject description can be found in the study modell of our study plan.
Full year
Study Plan and Course Plans
A study plan describes the content, structure and organization of a study programme. To each study plan there is a set of course plans that describe the different courses. In the course plan you will also find a reading list. Below you will find a study model that shows you which courses that are taught in each term. In the study model you'll also find links to each course plan.
Study plan for 2026 autumnStudy model
Admission requirements
The applicant must have completed the general admission requirements for university. There is no requirement for prior knowledge of the Norwegian language.
For applicants with foreign education, the requirements are specified in the GSU-list.
