Admission requirements
Information about admission requirements for bachelor- and higher vocational studies at Noroff. Please see the page about admission process if you have questions regarding documentation or deadlines. If you are unsure whether you meet the admission requirements, we encourage you to submit a non-binding application for assessment/evaluation.
Noroff University College
For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use the website of Higher Education Entrance Qualification for Persons with Foreign Education - The GSU-list, where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page. All our studies have English language requirements. More information about how to fulfill those requirements is also to be found on the page for your country.
If your education is already approved by NOKUT, please upload this documentation in your application.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements through upper secondary education or higher education entrance qualifications can still apply on the basis of prior learning and experience (non-formal learning). This is determined by an individual assessment according to specific guidelines.
▫️You need to be at least 25 years old within the first year of enrollment.
▫️The minimum requirements for assessing prior learning include proficiency in English. Click here to see how you can fulfill these language requirements.
▫️You must have the competence equivalent to an education programme that can compensate for not fulfilling the regular admission requirements. Examples of prior learning can be paid or unpaid work experience, education, portfolios, certifications etc.
Some study programmes have requirements in specific subjects from upper secondary school, in addition to the general requirements. The following Bachelors degrees have a mathematical requirement:
▫️Bachelor in Digital Forensics and Incident Response
▫️Bachelor in Applied Data Science
Requirements may vary depending on the country in which you studied. If you are unsure, please contact us for clarification.
Noroff Higher Vocational College
For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use the website of Higher Education Entrance Qualification for Persons with Foreign Education - The GSU-list, where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.
All of our programs have English language requirements, and some require proficiency in Norwegian. More information about how to fulfill those requirements, can also be found here.
Our campus-based vocational programs have a Norwegian language requirement. You can read about how to fulfill that here.
If your education is already approved by NOKUT, please upload this documentation in your application.
If you do not meet the admission requirements through upper secondary education or higher education entrance qualifications, you may still apply for admission based on non-formal learning (your prior knowledge and experience). This will be evaluated through an individual assessment, following specific guidelines.
▫️ You need to be at least 23 years old within the first year of enrollment.
• Minimum requirements for assessment of prior learning are satisfactory skills in English (Norwegian is a requirement for campus applicants.) Click here to see how you can fulfill these language requirements.
▫️ You must have the competence equivalent to an education programme that can compensate for not fulfilling the regular admission requirements. Examples of prior learning can be paid or unpaid work experience, education, portfolios, certifications etc.
The Python for Finance programme requires a minimum of two years' experience in banking, finance or insurance. This could include roles such as financial advisor, customer or insurance advisor, financial consultant or finance specialist, but other relevant roles may also meet the requirement. You are welcome to submit an application with a reference or evidence of your current or previous job title and we will be happy to assess whether it meets the admission requirements.
