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Norwegian Language Courses at UiB

Each semester, around 600 UiB employees, partners of employees, immigrants, refugees, and international students are enrolled in a Norwegian language course at UiB. We offer seven different courses across four proficiency levels. 

Application deadlines Autumn 2026

Before admission
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Placement test

A placement test will help ensure that applicants for higher level Norwegian language courses may be offered the correct course level.

FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions related to the Norwegian Language Courses.

Schedule
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Schedule for the Norwegian Language Courses

Here you will find an overview of the timetables for all Norwegian Language Courses at UiB. For detailed schedules, see the course description page.

Course levels
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Our courses

With some exceptions, most of our courses are open for both international students and employees. We also offer a few courses to refugees and immigrants.

events organized by the Norwegian courses
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Language café

This autumn, the Norwegian courses at UiB are organizing a language café for all levels once a month.