Language of instruction
Limited places available. Potentially available as a second of third preference.
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest institution for research and higher education. It is the highest ranked institution of education and research in the country and one of the world's Top 200 universities. With 5 Nobel Prize winners, UiO has a strong track record of pioneering research and scientific discovery.
Oslo is a friendly and exciting city which is smaller than most capitals but offers all the cultural activities one expects to find in a modern capital. UiO’s Blindern Campus is located in the northern part of Oslo.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) | August–December |
View the UiO academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
UiO has online resources to help get more out of your exchange:
Campuses
The University of Oslo has multiple campuses available for exchange students:
- Blindern (main campus)
- Gaustad, Rikshospitalet
- Geitmyrsveien, Ullevål
- Tøyen
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- B Advanced Humanities (Hons), Semester 2, 2024
I will always treasure the friendships I made with people from all over the world.
- B Computer Science / Master of Cyber SecuritySemester 1, 2024
I've come back from the exchange a very different person, in a great way.
- M Development Economics / Economics and Public PolicySemester 2, 2022
Travelling makes you realise how insignificant you are but how significant you can be.
Full-time study load
30 ECTS credits per semester at UiO is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at UiO.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. You can choose courses from any of the faculties at UiO which are open to exchange students. However, if you intend to apply to study at UNIS - The University Centre in Svalbard, please indicate this in your application.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the UiO course catalogue.
Ensure you search for the correct level of courses - see "Additional Academic Information" below for more detail.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
UiO provides information on housing options and application processes for exchange students. Exchange students can apply for housing through SiO Housing and will be guaranteed a room.
Cost of living
Norway is an expensive country and it takes a while to get used to the high cost of living. As an international student, you are required to have a minimum of approximately NOK 11,500 per month in order to cover basic expenses. A breakdown of typical expenses is available on the University of Oslo’s budget and cost of living webpage.
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 students from countries outside the EU/EEA should have private or public health insurance to cover their first weeks in Norway. Students staying in Norway for more than 3 months can become members of the National Insurance Scheme.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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.
UiO provides visa 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
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)