How to apply for exchange at INN

Please contact your home university's exchange coordinator to determine your eligibility for exchange studies at the University of Inland Norway. Once we receive your nomination, an international coordinator at the relevant campus will provide you with detailed information on the application process. Please be aware that the information given may differ from campus to campus, but the process is the same.

Free movers

Nomination is not required for free movers. However, this option is limited for 2026/2027 and 2027 due to the tuition fee requirement for non-EU/EEA citizens applying as free movers. Only Campus Evenstad offers a programme that is open to free movers. Please contact us for further information. For other study programs, check out the webpage for our English full-degrees.

Nomination deadlines

Your home institution must nominate you before you can apply for exchange. Information on our nomination process has been sent to your home institution.

Exchange students must be nominated by:

• 15 April for the autumn semester (August-December) or full academic year (August-June)
• 01 October for the spring semester (January-June) or full year (January-December)

View our course and programme overview and check your options. Courses and programs are held at specific campuses. Taking courses or programmes across campuses in the same semester is not possible.

Double degree students

If you are a student from Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Switzerland, you might be eligible for the Double Degree programme at INN. The home institution is responsible for selecting the students who will participate in this programme. You can find more detailed information on our webpages for the Double Degree programme.

Issues understanding our course and program search?

If you do not understand how our course and program search works, or you need more information on the credit system and workload, check out our detailed guidelines on our courses and programmes.

There are a few documents that you must prepare for your application. View our guide on required documents to help you gather the required documents and complete your application.  

The next step is to complete the online application with the required documents. If you need any adaptation or have any special needs during your exchange, please let us know in the application so we can provide admitted students with the relevant information for their situation. 

Application deadline

Make sure to apply within the following application period:

• 15 March to 01 May for the following autumn semester (August-December) or full academic year (August-June).
  • The application portal closes on the 01 May at 11:59 pm (midnight).
• 01 September to 15 October for the following spring semester (January-June) or full year (January-December).
  • The application portal closes on 15 October at 11:59 pm (midnight).

Application portal per campus

Please select and complete the online application form for the relevant campus. We do not accept applications by email.

• Campus Elverum
• Campus Evenstad
• Campus Hamar
• Campus Lillehammer

Errors and/or missing documents in your application

If you have any errors or missing documents in your application, you will be asked to correct them and submit any new or missing documents. Information on how will be given by the International Office. 

Be aware that documents containing errors or missing documents may take longer to process.

Admission is granted within two weeks of the application deadline. Admission documents are sent directly to the student via email, along with information on the next steps. As mentioned, applications containing errors or missing documents may take longer to be processed.

Students will be informed to visit our webpages on preparing for the exchange to read in detail about what to prepare. Additional information may be given by the International Office at each campus.

The dates below apply to all campuses, but the length of the exam period may vary. However, all English course exams are held before the end of the semester. The first day of the spring semester may vary by campus. Campus-specific information will be provided after nomination.

The dates for future semesters will be posted when possible. However, the dates each academic year are quite similar.

Academic year 2026/2027

Autumn 2026

• Expected semester dates: 17 August 2026 - 18 December 2026.
• Exam period: October, November and/or December.

Spring 2027

• Expected semester dates: Beginning of January 2027 - 18 June 2027.
  • The starting date may vary from campus to campus.
• Exam period: March, April, May and/or June.

Can I take master's courses as a bachelor's student?

It is only possible if:

• You have completed a bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS or more in the relevant field, and you are admitted to a Master's degree in your home institution.
• You have completed 180 ECTS at the bachelor's level and are in the fourth year of your degree. 

Can I take courses in Norwegian?

Norwegian courses require proficiency (B2 level) in Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish. If you want to take Norwegian courses, please contact the International Office. 

The only exception is if you wish to take a Norwegian language course to learn the language. 

Do you offer courses or programs in English other than what is included on the webpage?

No. Those are the only courses and programs offered in English for exchange students. If you have trouble finding suitable courses or programs, send an email to the International Office.

I cannot submit all documents within the deadline. What do I do?

The important part is to submit the application within the given deadline. Late submissions of documents are usually permitted, however, please reach out to the International Office in your campus for detailed information.

My Online Learning Agreement (Erasmus+ students) will not be ready by the application deadline. What do I do?

Please send an email to the International Office to request approval for late submission. Remember to inform us of your chosen program or course combination.