Admission to a study programme at a higher level
If you have been admitted to a new study programme at a higher level (from bachelor to master), this will be deemed to be a continuation of previous studies by UDI.
In addition to the progress report (or transcript of records) you will be asked to document:
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Admission to the new study programme
- Completion of the previous study programme
Admission to a study programme at the same level
If you have been admitted to a new study programme at the same level as the previous programme (a second master's degree programme) this will in general NOT be deemed to be a continuation by UDI.
Please be aware of that UDI will only grant renewal of residence permit as an exemption, and require that you can document:
- Admission to the new study programme
- Completion of your previous study programme, without too much delay
- Statement that the new study programme can be deemed to be a continuation of previous studies, and increase the chances of being accepted to a doctoral degree programme (or work as a researcher)
Statement from your study programme about continuation
Please note that the study programme can only issue a statement if they can consider the new study programme to be a continuation. They are not obliged to issue such a statement.
Ask your study programme/faculty for confirmation/verification
Important notice:
Students who have completed a bachelor's degree in Norway will in general not be granted renewal of a residence permit to start another bachelor’s degree programme.