University of Oslo

- Oslo, Norway
Abroad

General Information

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo (UiO), established in 1814, is Norway’s oldest and most prestigious medical faculty. It plays a central role in the Norwegian healthcare system, producing most of the country’s medical doctors and high-level health researchers.

General Info

  • Legacy: As the first medical faculty in Norway, it has a history of pioneering medical research, including the discovery of Vitamin B12 and seminal work in neurobiology.

  • Academic Approach: The faculty uses the Oslo-96 curriculum, which is heavily integrated and based on small-group teaching, bedside clinical training, and professional development.

  • Language:

    • Medicine (Profesjonsstudiet): 6-year program taught strictly in Norwegian.

    • Postgraduate: Extensive Master’s and PhD programs in English, such as Health Economics, Policy and Management and International Community Health.

Campus Facilities

  • Rikshospitalet & Gaustad: The faculty is primarily located at Gaustad, with the Domus Medica building serving as the main hub for basic medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry).

  • Facilities: Features some of the most advanced medical libraries in the Nordics and the Simulert Sykehus (Simulated Hospital) for risk-free clinical practice.

  • Research Infrastructure: Students have access to the Norwegian Centre for Molecular Medicine (NCMM), focusing on biotechnology and personalized treatments.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

  • Status: OUS is the largest hospital in Scandinavia. It is formed by the merger of several major hospitals, including Rikshospitalet, Ullevaal, and Aker.

  • Clinical Training: Students rotate through OUS, which handles Norway’s most complex cases in transplantation, neurosurgery, and pediatrics.

  • Research Student Programme (MSRP): UiO offers a unique program where medical students can take a "research year" to work on a PhD-level project alongside their clinical studies.

    • Fee Structure

    State University Affordability

    • EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens: Free (No tuition fees; only a semester fee of approx. NOK 1,000).

    • Non-EU International Students:

      • New Tuition Policy: Since 2023, public universities in Norway charge tuition for non-EU/EEA students.

      • Estimated Fees: For Master’s programs in Health/Science, fees for 2025/26 are approximately NOK 198,000 to NOK 286,000 per year (~$18,000 – $26,000 USD).

      • Application: There is usually no application fee to apply to UiO directly.

    City Details

  • Vibe: Oslo is the "Green Capital," where the forest (Marka) and the fjord are just 15 minutes away by metro from the city center.

  • Quality of Life: Extremely safe, clean, and pedestrian-friendly.

  • Innovation: Home to the Oslo Cancer Cluster, one of Europe’s leading hubs for biotech and pharmaceutical innovation.

  • Transport: A highly efficient public transport system (Ruter). A student monthly pass is approximately NOK 500.

    • Hostel & Mess

  • Housing (SiO): The Foundation for Student Life in Oslo (SiO) manages thousands of student rooms.

    • Popular Sites: Sogn and Kringsjå are famous student villages well-connected by the metro (T-bane) to the medical campus.

    • Cost: Rent is roughly NOK 4,500 – 8,500 per month.

  • Mess/Dining: There is no "mess" system. All housing includes modern kitchens for self-catering.

    • Cafeterias: SiO runs several "Kafés" on campus offering healthy, subsidized hot meals for around NOK 80–110.

    • Miscellaneous

  • NRI Seats: Norway does not have an NRI Quota or Management Quota. Admission is strictly based on high school GPA (converted to the Norwegian scale) and language proficiency.

  • Admission Timeline: * International Master’s: Applications typically open in October and close in December for the following August.

    • Medical Degree (6-year): Application is via the Samordna opptak (NUCAS) portal in April.

  • Work Rights: International students can work 20 hours per week during the semester and full-time during breaks.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Students must typically have a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in the 12th standard (40% for reserved categories) and must have qualified NEET in the current or previous two years, as per NMC guidelines.

    The duration is generally 6 years in total, which includes 5 years of academic study (54 months) and 1 year of compulsory internship (12 months), fully complying with the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) rules.

    The process is simple: 1. Submit scanned documents (10th, 11th, and 12th mark sheets, NEET result, Passport scan, and a recent passport-size photograph with a white background). 2. Receive the Admission Letter from the University. 3. Process the Invitation Letter for Visa. 4. Complete the Visa application with our assistance.

    Yes, all our partner universities are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission (NMC). Graduate doctors can also write major global licensing exams such as USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), and the FMGE/NExT exam for India.

    While most universities admit based on your 12th marks and NEET qualification, some may require a simple online entrance test or interview. We will guide you through any such requirement.

    Fees typically cover the Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Medical Insurance, Visa Extension, and administrative charges. A detailed, transparent fee structure showing Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Mess Charges, Visa/Invitation Fee, and Medical Assurance Fee for each country and university will be provided upfront.

    Payment schedules are determined by the individual university. Some universities allow semester-wise payments, while others require annual payments. We will provide clear guidance on the university's official payment schedule.

    We are committed to transparency. All costs, including consultation charges and university expenses, are detailed in your offer letter. We strongly advise against any form of donation.

    Yes, we coordinate group departures for students and assist with flight ticket booking. Our representative will meet the students at the destination airport and provide transport to the university hostel.

    Hostels offer secure accommodation with separate facilities for boys and girls. Indian meals are generally cooked and served by Indian caterers within the hostel premises or mess hall to ensure a suitable diet for students.

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