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Semester start Autumn 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming new international students. Semester start will be on the 10th of August for most study programmes except campus Rauland that opens on the 17th of August.

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Important dates

  • TBA Pre-Arrival Webinar for all new international students.
  • TBA Orientation Webinar for all new international students.
  • August 10th Open Sunday
  • August 11th Semester start for most study programmes with a few exceptions.
  • August 17th Open Sunday at campus Rauland
  • August 18th Semester start at campus Rauland

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Your life as a student

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Find out about the most important tasks you need to take care of before your student life at USN can begin.
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