Students can apply for undergraduate and graduate studies.
Admitted students who are not fluent in Norwegian must take the university's one year language programme while a place is reserved for them at their chosen faculty. Admission to Norwegian language courses is reserved for interational applicants admitted to regular degree studies and for international applicants specialising in Scandinavian studies in their home country. Undergraduate studies are generally also expected to complete specific preparatory examinations. Students accepted to regular degree studies in Norwegian who have education beyond the basic entrance requirements may apply for credit transfer. Students may often be required to take complementary undergraduate courses before being admitted to graduate studies.