Norwegian Language and Culture
Do you want to learn Norwegian or further develop your skills in Norwegian? Then this study program is for you! You can start at the beginner level or apply directly to Level 2 or 3.
- Campus
- Hamar
- Duration
- 2 years
- Structure
- Part time and Online
- Teaching language
- NO + ENG
- Startup
- August
- Price
- Semester fee
- Application deadline
- Apr. 15, 2026
About the Programme
This study program is designed for both students and employees in higher education who aim to achieve a B2 level in Norwegian, gaining the competence and skills needed to pursue studies in Norwegian or enter the Norwegian job market. University students with Norwegian as a second language may find courses 3 and 4 particularly beneficial.
Practical training in oral and written Norwegian language is combined with an introduction to Norwegian society and culture. We start with the basics, so no prior knowledge of Norwegian is required. However, you will have to document your Higher Education Entrance Qualification, including English language proficiency.
Since the program is part-time, spanning two years with one 15 ECTS course per semester, it can be combined with work or other studies.
Curricula and courses
The program consists of four courses, each worth 15 ECTS credits, and each concludes with oral and written exams. The course Norwegian Language and Culture, Level 1 provides an A2 level, Norwegian Language and Culture, Level 2 provides a B1 level, and the two courses Norwegian Language and Culture, Level 3.1 and 3.2 provide a B2 level. Direct admission to Level 2 or 3 will be possible upon documentation of a certain proficiency level in Norwegian.
The curriculum provides information about courses, learning objectives, and assessment methods. Choose the curriculum for the year you started the program to find the relevant details.
About Gatherings and Attendance
The study program is online-based, for more information please view the course descriptions for details about teaching and learning methods. Additional information will be provided in the beginning of the semester in the study platform Canvas.
Application deadline and admission
April 15, 2026 (applicants from the EU/EEA and the Nordic countries).
Applicants need to meet the requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification, including English language proficiency requirements. Applicants are exempted from Norwegian language proficiency requirements.
Applicants must either be EU/EEA-citizens, or already be residents in Norway.
Applicants from outside the EU/EEA-countries must document valid resident permits in Norway for the entire period of study.
How much does it cost?
A semester fee is required for students.
Students from outside the EU/EEA are required to pay tuition. The fee is NOK 58,200* for the full programme. Read more about tuition at INN here.
*The size of the fee is subject to a change of the Universities and University Colleges Act, which has been put forward by the Norwegian government. The change is due to be in effect by the start of the academic year 2026/27, so long as it is ratified by Stortinget (Norwegian parliament).
Further education opportunities
Completing this programme qualifies you for further studies in Norway. You will then compete with other applicants for admission to the programme of your dreams.
Who is the program for?
The program is for people of foreign background wanting to acquire Norwegian skills to qualify for admission to higher education and/or the labour market. This includes exchange students, students with Norwegian as a second language who want to improve their Norwegian skills and employees in higher education with foreign background, among others.
Students must either be EU/EEA-citizens, or already a resident in Norway. Students from outside the EU/EEA-countries must document a valid resident permit in Norway for the entire study period.
Contact us
If you have questions about admission you can contact our admission office: admission@inn.no, telephone: (+47) 62 43 00 00.
If you have other questions about the study programme you can contact the Faculty of Education.
