As a general requirement, all applicants must meet the English language requirement. For studies taught in Norwegian, applicants must meet both Norwegian and English language requirements.
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Studies taught in Norwegian
The Norwegian and English language requirements can be met in different ways:
- Finished school in Norway with the requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse).
- Upper secondary education from one of the Nordic countries that meets the Norwegian and English language requirements.
- Check the website of Samordna opptak for information about how to meet the Norwegian and English language requirements.
For admission to study programmes taught in Norwegian, see Forskrift om opptak til høgare utdanning §2-1 and §2-2 (only in Norwegian).
Studies taught in English
There is no requirement for Norwegian language proficiency for studies taught in English. The English language can be met in different ways:
- Finished school in Norway with the requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse).
- Upper secondary education from one of the Nordic countries that meets the English language requirements.
If you are an international applicant:
- For Bachelor in Dance, ConductIT or Music Production and Recording programme, read about the English language requirements at Samordna opptak
- For Master degrees, Extension studies in Music Performance or Postgraduate Diploma programme in Music Performance, check our website for English language requirements for information about the English proficiency tests and possible exemptions.
For admission to study programmes taught in English, see Regulations concerning admission to studies and courses at the University of Stavanger (pdf).