If you have foreign education or education from other higher education institutions in Norway, you may apply for recognition and credit transfer. You must be admitted as a student at UiA in order to apply.
You apply using the form for Recognition of education. Applications are processed in order of receipt. It is especially busy at the start of each semester, so make sure to send your application as early as possible.
In your application you must specify the education you want recognized and which UiA courses you want replaced.
Attachments and documentation
It is not necessary to provide documentation of previous studies at UiA. Courses from any other educational institutions must be documented with:
- Course description
- Compulsory reading list
- Diploma/academic transcript (not necessary for courses found under 'External results' in Studentweb)
The applicant is responsible for collecting and attaching all necessary documentation tothe application. The application will not be processed until completed. The case officer may contact you via email if something is unclear or missing.
Results of the application
The applicant will receive a written response on whether the application is accepted or rejected. In the case of rejection, an explanation for the decision will be provided.
You may appeal the decision within three weeks of receiving the results of your application.
Recognition of education taken abroad
Information on foreign education systems and the main principles for recognising the most common degrees:
Overview of recognised higher education institutions and education systems, as well as international qualification systems:
- International Association of Universities and UNESCO World Higher Education Database
- Gateway to recognition of academic and professional qualifications (Europe and USA)