International Summer School (ISS) at the University of Oslo has offered intensive summer courses since 1947. A total of over 30,000 students from more than 150 countries have attended our programme. As in earlier years, the evaluations from last year’s students were very positive, giving testimony of six weeks of academic achievement combined with a rich social environment and activities programme. You can choose from a wide range of Bachelor’s courses, focusing on Norwegian language and various aspects of Norwegian culture and society, as well as a number of Master’s courses dealing with topics of broad international interest. The courses adopt a comparative perspective, where the Norwegian case may serve as a basis for discussion. Courses are based on active student participation, and many of them include field visits. The ISS has also been involved in a number of special dialog and confidence-building projects for participants from conflict areas, e.g. the Middle East, the Balkans and the Caucasus region.

Who can apply?

The University of Oslo International Summer School is open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students only. Postgraduate research students are excluded from this offer.

Courses offered

Students can take courses in a range of subject areas at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, over 6 weeks. Students can also choose to take Norwegian language courses. Course information can be found on the webpage below.

Programme dates

The University of Oslo International Summer School are running 3 programmes and these are as follows: 3 week programme - Monday 24th June 2024 - Friday 12th July 2024 4 week programme - Monday 24th June 2024 - Friday 19th July 2024 6 week programme - Monday 24th June 2024 - Friday 2nd August 2024

Application deadlines

Applications for Global Summer Exchange Programme 2024 have now closed. This page will be updated with information on Summer 2025 in due course.

What are the costs?

There are a number of varying costs for attending the ISS 2024 programme, with and without accommodation and depending on the length of the course. Please check the link below for more information on the fees associated with each programme. Please note, the University of Oslo will offer a very small number of off-campus scholarships and these will only be offered to successful postgraduate taught students. Students who are successful in their application will receive a tuition fee waiver, but will be responsible for all other costs, including, flights, visas, living expenses and those listed above.

Accommodation

Off-campus accommodation is provided to International Summer School 2024 attendees and more information will be provided during the ISS 2024 application stage.

The information on this web page is accurate for 2024 entry.