We require that the test results from your english test are valid and verifiable online or that they are sent directly from the test centre.
Bachelor's programmes taught exclusively in English do not have Norwegian language requirements. Applicants for bachelor/undergraduate programs can meet the English requirements in different ways depending on your background. Check the GSU list and English language requirements for information.
Applicants for bachelor programs can meet the English language requirements by completing one of the following tests:
- English course (140 hours per year) taken at Norwegian upper secondary school
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 60 for an internet-based test (iBT/ iBT Home Edition/ iBT Paper Edition) or 500 for a paper-based test (PBT). Nord University's TOEFL code is 1648. The test cannot be older than 2 years.
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Academic / IELTS Academic Online test with a minimum score of 5. The test cannot be older than 2 years.
- Pearson PTE Academic test with a minimum overall score of 51 points.
Cambridge ESOL Examinations:
- Proficiency (CPE) C2 or better
- Advanced (CAE) C1 or better
- First (FCE) B2 or better
The European language certificate (telc):
University of Michigan, Michigan Language Assessment:
- Certificate of Proficiency (ECPE)
- Certificate of Competency (ECCE)
You may also meet the language requirement if you:
- Are exempted according to the GSU-list
- Completed a minimum of one year of upper secondary school or one year university studies taught in English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain or the USA.
- A complete or incomplete undergraduate degree in English language and literature with courses in English language and literature that are equivalent to minimum 60 ECTS.
- Have completed a master's degree where the language of instruction was English. This must appear on the educational documents or you must have a confirmation from the institution.
Master's programmes taught exclusively in English do not have Norwegian language requirements.
Applicants for master programs can meet the English language requirements by completing one of the following tests:
- English course (140 hours per year) taken at Norwegian upper secondary school
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 90 (with no individual score less than 20) for an internet-based test (iBT/ iBT Home Edition/ iBT Paper Edition) or 580 for a paper-based test (PBT). Nord University's TOEFL code is 1648. The test cannot be older than 2 years.
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Academic / IELTS Academic Online test with a minimum score of 6.5. The test cannot be older than 2 years.
- Pearson PTE Academic test with a minimum overall score of 62 points.
Cambridge ESOL Examinations:
- Proficiency (CPE) C or better
- Advanced (CAE) C or better
- First (FCE) A or better
The European language certificate (telc): all English certificates på C1-level
University of Michigan, Michigan Language Assessment:
- Certificate of Proficiency (ECPE)
You may also meet the language requirement if you:
- Are exempted according to the GSU-list
- Completed a minimum of one year of upper secondary school or one year university studies taught in English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain or the USA.
- A complete or incomplete undergraduate degree in English language and literature with courses in English language and literature that are equivalent to minimum 60 ECTS.
- Have completed a master's degree where the language of instruction was English. This must appear on the educational documents or you must have a confirmation from the institution.
Do you have any questions?
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admission@nord.no