Degree-seeking students

Applicants must meet certain requirements for admission, including requirements regarding higher education and English competency. Detailed information is found in the programme description for each of the master degrees. Please see the webpages above for more information. 

Before you apply, please read the application guide carefully.

Application deadlines:

• 1 February for non-EU/EEA citizens including United Kingdom
• 15 April for Norwegian and EU/EEA-citizens as well as applicants with another citizenship already living in Norway
• 1 June for applicants from Norway and the other Nordic countries*

The online application form opens in November or December. View the webpages of the master programmes above for links to the application portal.

To proceed in the application form, choose NLA University College from the list of institutions and click Continue. On the next page, view the box Login International Applicant. If you have not applied to studies at NLA University College before, click "Register new international applicant" at the bottom of the box. You must register as an applicant before you can log on to the application portal.

*Please note that we cannot guarantee housing for applicants applying later than 15 April. We therefore recommend all international applicants to apply by 15 April.

Please find all updated information regarding current costs for international students here.

Study permit is a residence permit for students. Students from outside EU/EEA/Switzerland need a study permit to attend their studies in Norway. 

In order to get the study permit, you must document that you have sufficient funds to cover the tuition and living costs in Norway. Without such documentation, a study permit will not be granted. 

Please start the study permit application process immediately after receiving the admission letter. For more information see the website of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

International students coming to Bergen or Kristiansand are normally guaranteed accommodation through the local student welfare organisation, provided that the accommodation is applied within the deadline.*

Accommodation Bergen

Students coming to NLA Bergen can apply for housing through the student welfare organisation Sammen. The application deadline for the autumn semester is 10 May, and for the spring semester 1 November (the application deadlines may be subject to change). Please apply here: Sammen housing — Bergen.

Accommodation Kristiansand

Students coming to NLA Kristiansand can apply for housing through the student welfare organization SiA. Before applying, you need a pre-booking code that you will receive from International Office at NLA after accepting your study place. You must not apply without the pre-booking code. The application deadline for the autumn semester is 15 June and for the spring semester 15 November. Please apply here: SiA housing - Kristiansand.

*Degree-seeking students from Nordic countries applying for a study place by 1 June are not necessarily guaranteed accommodation. In order to be covered by the housing guarantee, we recommend all international students to apply for a study place by 15 April.

Important notice

Booking accommodation through the local student welfare organization is voluntary, and it is at your own responsibility. It is important to familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions in your housing contract. Please notice that if you cancel your accommodation after the withdrawal deadline, you might have to pay the rent for 3-6 months. The housing contract is between you and the student welfare organization.