Norwegian for Academics (NORA)
Norwegian language courses up to advanced level (B2-C1, CEFR level). A NORA course offers you all in one: university teaching, language practice and exam.
Course overview Spring & Autumn semester
The language courses with exams are offered in the spring and autumn semesters with teaching held both in the day time and evenings. Course fees apply. (See information on summer semester under this section.)
NOTE: Only available for applicants who are residing in Norway/EU/EEA.
- NORA0110 – Elementary Norwegian Level I (15 credits, A2)
- NORA0120 – Intermediate Norwegian Level 2 (15 credits, B1)
- NORA0130 – Mellomkurs i norsk, trinn 3 (20 credits, B2-C1)
- NORA0130D – Mellomkurs i norsk, trinn 3 (20 credits, B2-C1) (online and session-based)
An online and session-based Norwegian language course
NORA0130D consists of online teaching in combination with classroom sessions at Blindern campus in Oslo. Regular attendance is expected of all participants.
Intensive 6-week summer courses
If you are up for a 6-week Norwegian language course, subscribe to a course at the International Summer School's summer session. Levels 1-3 are offered as summer courses every year, and in 2026 we also offer a level 4 Norwegian language course. The application period for summer courses is January 2 - March 1 2026.
Norwegian language courses for international researchers
NORIR language courses for UiO employees & guests
Important: NORIR courses are not for credit and do not include a final exam. Course participants must be able to speak English.
Contact Us
E-mail nora-admin@iss.uio.no for any inquires you may have.
See our contact page linked below for opening hours.
Non-credit Norwegian language summer courses
"Norway p? Norsk" is a 3-week and a non-for-credit language course.
This program does not provide scholarships for participants.
Norwegian language for international students admitted to UiO
Norwegian language courses for international students aldready admitted to UiO degree or exchange studies at UiO