- Short Norwegian courses (NORIR)
- 8 week-long Norwegian courses for international researchers and accompanying partners with an ambition to use Norwegian in everyday life and basic work situations. No course credits can be earned.
- Norwegian for academics (NORA)
- Semester-long Norwegian courses for international researchers aiming to learn advanced Norwegian and be able to work within their professional field in Norwegian. Course credits can be earned to fulfil requirements if you are applying for a permanent residence permit
- Intensive Norwegian summer courses (ISS)
- 6 week-long, intensive summer courses for international researchers with an ambition to acquire comprehensive Norwegian language skills in a short period of time. Course credits can be earned to fulfil requirements if you are applying for a permanent residence permit.
Self-study options
If your budget is tight or if you prefer self-study options of learning a new language, check out the online resources listed on preparing for a new language.
External courses
- Free online Norwegian course from UiO at Future Learn
- Berlitz Language Centre
- Folkeuniversitetet
- NorLearn
- Oslo Voksenoppl?ring Rosenhof
Whom do you contact?
Questions concerning a specific course should be directed to the offering unit, see contact information provided in the course presentations or external links.