🎓 Bachelor's degree in Norway: Samordna opptak, deadlines 15.04/01.03 and GSU

👥 Who applies through Samordna opptak

Samordna opptak is a centralised service for applying to bachelor's programmes in Norway.

The following submit through it:

● 🇳🇴 Norwegian school leavers (videregående).

● 🌍 Foreign applicants whose certificates are recognised by the GSU list.

● 📋 Those who want to apply for Norwegian-language bachelor's programmes.

⚠️ Exception: English-language bachelor's programmes or special creative programmes often have their own admission procedures and bypass Samordna opptak.

📅 Deadlines: 15 April and 1 March (for certain categories)

The main application deadline is 15 April.
However, there is an important early deadline of 1 March, which applies to:

● applicants with foreign diplomas that require additional verification,

● applicants to programmes with creative tests,

● certain "kvote" categories (e.g., for medical fields).

After these dates, Restetorget (see below) is available — this is a "secondary market" for places that have not been filled.

📜 GSU-list and generell studiekompetanse

GSU-list (Generell studiekompetanse for utenlandske søkere) is a list of requirements for school certificates from different countries.

● For Russia and the CIS, an additional year of university or a preparatory programme is almost always required to obtain "studiekompetanse".

● For EU/EEA countries, a certificate and English exams are often sufficient.

👉 Check yourself on the GSU-list before applying.

🖥️ Application: account, priorities, Restetorget

1. Register at samordnaopptak.no.
2. Fill out the application online and attach the documents.
3. Rank the programmes in order of priority: if you are admitted to your first priority, the other applications will be automatically cancelled.
4. Track your status in your personal account.
   

🔄 Restetorget

This is a system for "remaining places". It opens in July. You can apply even after the main deadlines if there are places available on the programme. This is an excellent opportunity for "late" applicants.

🏙️ Examples: UiO and OsloMet

● UiO (University of Oslo): most bachelor's programmes go through Samordna opptak, with a deadline of 15 April.

● OsloMet: also uses the general system, but for some engineering programmes, there may be an early deadline of 1 March.

📌 Tip: always check the page for the specific programme — even within the same university, the rules may differ.

Applying through Samordna opptak is a transparent and convenient process, but with strict deadlines. Remember, remember: 1 March is the deadline for special categories, and 15 April is for most applicants. Check your documents on the GSU list, set your priorities correctly, and don't forget about the amazing chance to apply to Restetorget in July!

📌 Tip: Start preparing your documents 6–8 months before submission to allow time for translations and confirmations.