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University of Oslo Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(10 courses)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above
M.Sc.(3 courses)
INR 9 L - 25 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above, GMAT: 600 & Above, GRE
MBA/PGDM(3 courses)
INR 9 L - 25 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above, GMAT: 600 & Above, GRE
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Q:   Is it tough to get into the University of Oslo?
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With an acceptance rate of merely 5%, University of Bern is an extremely competitive university to get into. This figure tells us that Oslo University accepts approximately only 5 out of every 100 applicants on an average. However, students must not feel discouraged and fulfill all the University of Oslo admission requirements, ie; academic requirements, English language requirements & more in order to boost their chances of getting admitted in Oslo University. Candidates must be aware of the application deadlines and apply to the university correctly, along with submitting all the relevant requirements.

Note: The data is derived from unofficial sources and is subjected to changes.

Q:   What are the University of Oslo's English requirements?
A: 

University of Oslo admission requirements for international students comprise of proof of proficiency in the English language as a major entry requirements. University of Oslo accepts major English exam scores as a proof of proficiency in the language and students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements:

English Proficiency ExamMinimum Score Requirements
Overall score of 6.5
(with minimum 6.5 in each band)
Overall score of 90
(Reading: 19
Listening: 20
Speaking: 20
Writing: 24)
Overall score of 62
(with at least 58 in each component)

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Q:   How can I get admission to the University of Oslo?
A: 

The University of Oslo requirements for international students vary as per the course levels. The general admission requirements are given below:

  • Master’s degree: Indian applicants are required to have a 4-year bachelor’s degree and / or 3-year bachelor’s degree and 1-year master’s degree

Also, the applicants are required to meet the English language requirements. IELTS / PTE / TOEFL are the test scores that are accepted by Oslo University.

Q:   Does the University of Oslo require IELTS?
A: 

Yes, international students are required to show their English language proficiency. Check the minimum scores required in ELPs below:

Tests

Bachelor’s

Master’s

IELTS

5.0

6.5

TOEFL

60

90 with at least 19 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 24 in Writing

PTE

51

62 with at least 58 in each component

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Q:   How is University of Oslo ranked?
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University of Oslo is one of the top 100 universities in the world. The university is ranked by various reputable ranking bodies. Various specializations are also ranked such as Engineering courses are ranked #126 by THE, #2 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking and #299 by QS Rankings. LLM courses are ranked #1 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #36 by THE (Times Higher Education) and #100 by QS rankings. Rankings by some top reputed ranking bodies is mentioned below.

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2024

2025

2026

Shiksha

#93

#76

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ARWU

#72

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US News

#104

#100

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THE

#127

#116

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QS

#63

#64

#119

Q:   How much does the University of Oslo cost for Indian students?
A: 

The first-year tuition fees while studying at the University of Oslo varies from course to course. Refer to the table given below to know about the University of Oslo fees:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MBA/PGDM (3 courses)

INR 8 L - 21 L

MS (10 courses)

INR 15 L - 21 L

MIM (3 courses)

INR 8 L - 21 L

LLM (1 course)

INR 15 L

MA (2 courses)

INR 15 L

The estimated budget for living expenses for one semester is given below:

Particulars

Expenses

Housing

NOK 22,000

Food

NOK 19,000

Books & Supplies

NOK 5,000

Transportation

NOK 3,500

Other expenses

NOK 12,500

Q:   How is the University of Oslo ranked in QS?
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In QS Rankings, University of Oslo is a part of the top 120 universities worldwide, with the rank #117 in Best Global Universities.

QS Rankings: Category & YearUniversity of Oslo Rankings
Best Global Universities 2024#117
Europe University Rankings 2024#35
Sustainability Rankings 2024#208
Q:   How are Humanities and Social Science programs ranked by top-ranking bodies at the University of Oslo?
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Humanities and Social Science specialisation is ranked #72 by QS Rankings, #126 by THE (Times Higher Education) and #1 by Shiksha. Rankings for programs under humanities and social Science specialisation are mentioned in the table below:

Ranking Bodies

2024

2025

QS - Sociology

#47

#72

QS - Politics

#51

#83

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

#126

#126

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology

#30

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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

#34

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Studying in Norway is generally considered expensive. The tuition fee of the University of Oslo for a master's programme is NOK 198,000 - NOK 286,000 (INR 16.78 L - INR 24.2 L). The cost of living ranges up to NOK 69,000 (INR 5.8 L) for 5 months. It consists of housing, food, study material, travel

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University of Oslo is home to five Nobel laureates such as  Fridtjof Nansen, Trygve Haavelmo etc. Many graduates have served the world through their excellent skills. Some of the notable ones are as follows:

  • Niels Henrik Abel (Abel Prize in mathematics named in his honour)

  • Harrison Schmitt (Astronaut)

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Sports centre at the univ of Oslo offers various facilities to international students including gyms, swimming pool, saunas, PT team, group classes, guest training, courses like dance, yoga, martial arts etc and many more. Gym memberships can cost up to NOK 235 (INR 1,999) per month.

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University of Oslo offers various kind of libraries. The university library provides reading space, workstations etc., out of which some of them needs to be reserved beforehand. Different kinds of library available are mentioned as below:

  • Academic Writing Center

  • Archaeological Library

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Students are advised to submit applications by November 1 (for the spring semester) since the housing options are limited. International students are prioritised so students must accept the offer and sign the contract through 'SiO My Page'. Contact 'SiO Customer Service Centre' to enquire about the

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