We strongly advice you to familiarize yourself with the details of the academic system at the University of Oslo, as it might be different from what you are accustomed to.
The University has made a web-page where you'll find information on our, e.g., exam-system, grading, credits, academic calendar and degree structure.
This information will be very useful to you when you are in the process of submitting an application to become one of our exchange students, whilst you are here and after you have returned home.
Please note that you will receive an information package as soon as you have been admitted as an exchange student, this package contains all the information you will need on life as an exchange student at the University of Oslo. Meanwhile we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the general information provided by the University.
UiO has made a web-page containing essential information concerning a range of practicalities; information about Norwegian language courses, about the orientation week for international students, housing and so on. Please study this information carefully as it will help make your time as an exchange student a pleasant experience.
If you, after reading trough the information provided, have further questions please contact your home university or us.