International Students

Moving to Norway and studying in a foreign country is an exciting and sometimes challenging adjustment. There are tons of things to learn about student life in Oslo, housing, residence permits, neighbourhoods, health care, etc. This page will direct you to the most essential information you need to know to kick off your academic career at the Academy and settle into your new life in Oslo.

Start of Semester 2025

• Monday 13 January: Start of the semester for international students.

Information about the start of semester/language course for new first-year students will be communicated directly to the students in question and published on our web pages.

• Semester Dates
• Information for newly admitted students

As a foreign student, you must apply for a residence permit to have a legal stay in Norway. There are different procedures for students from EU/EEA and other countries.

Students from countries outside EU/EEA must show the ability to cover living expenses by proof of funds amounting to at least NOK 137 907 (academic year 2023/2024).

The Norwegian Academy of Music has no campus residences and student housing in Oslo is in short supply. Although it is possible to find accommodation on the private market, the cheapest and most secure way to find a suitable flat in Oslo as a student is to apply for student housing through the student welfare association, SiO. You should plan and apply for a SiO residence well in advance to your arrival.

International students at NMH have the possibility to be put on a priority list for SiO Housing. NMH is organising the list, and the students will need to fill out a form via Nettskjema to be put on a priority list for SiO Housing. Students on NMH's list will have first priority when applying for housing through SiO. It is very important that the students also apply for student housing on SiO's web page within the deadline.

Reservation fee for the priority list

Apartments for the autumn semester: 4700 NOK (24/25). (No fee for spring semester exchange students).

Please complete the following two steps to apply for student housing through SiO.