Norway
All universities and university colleges in Norway recognize AP Exam grades in the admissions process. Applicants with a U.S. high school diploma and at least three AP Exams, each with a grade of 3 or higher, fulfill the general entrance requirements to undergraduate degree programs.
The candidate can choose the AP Exam regardless of content area. If the Norwegian study program has special requirements in specific subjects from upper secondary school, the AP Exams must cover these subjects.
The following special requirements can be covered by these AP Exams:
- 3MX/3MY/3MZ (mathematics from 3rd grade level in upper secondary school): AP in Calculus AB or Calculus BC
- 3FY (physics from 3rd grade level in upper secondary school): AP in Physics B or Physics C
- 3KJ (chemistry from 3rd grade level in upper secondary school): AP in Chemistry
- 3BI (biology from 3rd grade level in upper secondary school): AP in Biology
Applicants must submit certified copies of the following documents:
- Official AP Grade Report
- High School Graduation Diploma
- Transcript from all 4 years at High School with all relevant course subjects, credits, and cumulative grade point average (if GPA is not included within the official transcript, please enclose supplementary certification on high school letterhead)
- Transcript of record of college/university attended (if applicable)
NB! If the certificate/diploma/transcript has information on the back page, always remember to send in this page too.
Some institutions, such as university colleges of art, architecture, or music have entrance exams.
One can find more information about general requirements, deadlines, and guidelines of how to apply for higher education in Norway at www.samordnaopptak.no. There one can also find addresses and phone numbers to all the universities and university colleges.
It is necessary to have a good working knowledge of the Norwegian language (or another Scandinavian language) for admission to programs that are conducted in Norwegian.
