Norway

Heriot-Watt University is a very popular study destination for students from Norway; we welcome around 40 Norwegian students every year.

Popular programmes

Many of our Norwegian students are funded by Lanekassen and enrolled in business management programmes and related subject areas, such as:

• finance
• accountancy
• economics

Other popular programmes with students from Norway include:

• psychology
• biology
• fashion & textiles design

Student societies

We have an active Norwegian student association in Edinburgh called NORSA. NORSA's treasurer, Trols Oppedal, is a current 3rd year student on the MA (Hons) Business & Finance programme and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

These entry requirements are intended as a guide only. Please contact us or the School's admissions tutor to find out the actual requirements for the programme you want to study.

Undergraduates

For most programmes you need to have obtained 4 in your Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate). If you have 3 in English, we would normally waive the English language requirement.

Advanced entry may be possible, for instance if you would like to transfer from a Norwegian university or college to HWU. It may be possible to transfer directly into the Level 4 of your chosen programme.

Postgraduates

For most of our Masters level programmes we require a good first degree in a relevant subject.

To study at Heriot-Watt University you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We usually ask for the following English language grades:

We may also accept:

• English 4 in the Vitnemol
• successful completion of a period of education in English (on an international programme at your university, for example)
• successful completion of a UK university foundation programme

If you have taken another English language test and would like to know if this can be used as proof of entrance for either your degree or one of our academic English language programmes, please contact the International Recruitment Office.

If you do not meet the English language requirements

If you do not meet the required English language requirements, you can apply to one of our academic English language programmes, which are specifically designed to prepare you with the language and study skills that are needed for academic study. If you pass the assessments on the English language programme, you will be accepted on to your degree programme without the need to take IELTS or TOEFL.

We offer 3, 6 and 12 week programmes; your academic School will be able to advise you on which programme you should take.

If you are a non-native speaker of English, we strongly recommend that you complete at least some part of our academic English programme before you start your studies, even if your English is already of a high level.

Find out more and apply for an academic English language programme now.

Tuition fees are listed alongside each programme in the online prospectuses.

Tuition fees are higher for international students. If you are unsure what your residency status is, you can complete a fee status enquiry form, which allows us to assess whether you have a relevant connection to the UK that might positively influence your fee status.

Learn more about applying for student support in Scotland.

At Heriot-Watt we believe that a university education is an investment in your future. That is why we offer a generous package of scholarships to encourage and support well qualified, ambitious students to come and study with us. See the full list of scholarships that you may be eligible to apply for.

Our International Recruitment Office attends education exhibitions and recruitment fairs in Norway. Come and visit our stand at one of the following exhibitions to find out more about us, our programmes, and to get advice on how to apply:

• We usually attend the Utdanning fair in Oslo, which takes place in mid-February each year.

Because you are a European Economic Area (EEA) citizen, you can live and study in the UK without needing a visa. You will still need to provide a valid passport or national identity card in order to enter the UK.

Learn more about immigration rules for EEA citizens and Swiss nationals, including details on bringing your family to the UK.

You can also visit our International Student Advisors Office website for more information on studying in the UK.

Because you are an EEA national student you can work in the UK without permission or restriction. Learn more about working in the UK.

You can also visit our Careers Advisory Service website for more guidance on employment during and after your studies.

Before you arrive

You should visit Heriot-Watt's new students website, especially the information for international students, which will help you prepare for your first few weeks in the country and at university.

When you travel to the UK, you will need to make sure that you bring with you all the correspondence you had with us, as well as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. For more information on documents you'll need to have available for immigration control at the airport please check the UKCISA website.

Transport

The ISAO organises a free shuttle bus service from Edinburgh Airport to the Edinburgh Campus at the start of Freshers' Week (see the new students website for details). There is also a free connecting bus service from the Edinburgh Campus to the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels.

If you are planning to arrive outwith Freshers' Week, you'll need to make your own travel arrangements. You can find more information on transport on the campus pages.

Accommodation

You can find information on living on any of our campuses, as well as details on living in private rented accommodation, on the accommodation pages.

Healthcare

You can find our which healthcare services you are entitled to while living in the UK on the Medical Centre website.