Language of instruction
Rarely available as a second or third preference.
VID is a private, specialised university college with value-based and ecclesiastical foundations. VID conducts education and research in health and social care, pedagogy, leadership, diaconia and theology. Research at VID maintains a high international level, and their work focuses particularly on social inequality and people in vulnerable situations.
The letters in VID are a Norwegian acronym for Specialized (Vitenskapelig), International (Internasjonal) and diaconal (diakonial).
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
View the VID Academic Calendar
Guides and additional information
VID has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
Campuses
Exchange students are only permitted to study at the Oslo campus.
For full degree student, VID has 6 Campuses: Oslo, Bergen, Tromso, Stravanger, Helgeland, and Sandvika.
Read more about Oslo at Visit Norway.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- B NursingSemester 2, 2023
It was an amazing experience that has left me with a number of friends spread throughout Europe.
- B NursingSemester 2, 2023
This experience has been a catalyst for positive change, both in my personal life and in my approach to my future career in healthcare.
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at VID is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at VID.
Study Options
You are nominated as either the Nursing stream or Social Work stream. You must be studying one of these degrees at UQ and take the courses as outlined by your UQ school.
Semester Restrictions
VID Nursing is only available to nursing students for Fall Semester (UQ Semester 2).
VID Social Work is only available to social work students for Fall Semester (UQ Semester 2) or Spring Semester (UQ Semester 1)
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Courses for both nursing and social work are pre-selected and assessed. For more information, please contact your UQ school.
Search VID's Nursing syllabus.
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the Credit Precedent Database (CPD) to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
Students have the option of applying for accomodation on campus or outside of campus. Students can apply for housing on campus by using Diakonhjemmet's online service.
Please note that on-campus house is a service of Diakonhjemmet housing agency, not the university. Please consult with the housing agency regarding prices and availability.
Students can read more about off-campus housing and application processes here.
Cost of living
Living in Norway can be quite expensive, however, can be affordable to students. VID provides an estimate of expenses while studying in Oslo.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All international students must have valid health insurance while in Norway. Students may be entitled to a voluntary membership in the National Insurance Scheme. VID provides information for international students looking to organise their health insurance.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
VID provides residency permit and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Royal Norwegian Embassy for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October