An online application and all required documents must be submitted using HiØ’s application portal. Select International master programs from the admission categories.
Studycode for Applicants residing in the EU/EEA and Norway/the Nordic region:
Specialisation within Interaction design: 224.2004
Specialisation within Artificial Intelligence: 224.2005
Specialisation within Internet of Things: 224.2006
Specialisation within Cyber Security: 224.2007
Applicants residing outside the EU/EEA are not eligible to apply (for the academic year 2024/2025).
When to apply
1st of February - 1st of March:
- Applicants residing in the EU/EEA
- Applicants residing in Norway/the Nordic region
Applicants residing outside the EU/EEA are not eligible to apply (for the academic year 2024/2025).
Requirements for admission
Requirements for specialisation in Artificial Intelligence
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent education of at least 180 ECTS credits, and in addition or included:
- at least 80 ECTS credits in computer science, of which at least 20 ECTS credits must be in programming.
- at least 3 ECTS credits in algorithms.
- at least 3 ECTS credits in statistics.
- at least 3 ECTS credits in mathematics.
To be admitted, the applicant must have an average grade value from the qualifying education of at least 25 (according to ECTS standards).
English language requirement:
- Passed the subject English at a Norwegian upper secondary school (140 hours) and been awarded an average grade of 3 or better, or
- International English Language Test Service (IELTS), with a minimum overall band score of 6.0 (academic test), or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), HiØ code 6240 with a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based), or
- Pearson PTE Academic test, with a minimum overall score of 58, or
- Cambridge ESOL Examinations, First Certificate in English with a grade of B or better, Certificate in Advanced English or Certificate of Proficiency in English, or
- Completed university degree in the subject English language or literature, or
- Completed bachelor’s degree taught in English from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the USA (the degree must have been physically taught in one of these countries), or
- Other approved documentation of English language tests may be subject to an individual and discretionary assessment.
Requirements for specialisation in Interaction Design
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent education of at least 180 ECTS credits, and in addition or included:
- at least 80 ECTS credits in computer science, of which at least 20 ECTS credits must be in programming.
- at least 3 ECTS credits in human computer interaction.
To be admitted, the applicant must have an average grade value from the qualifying education of at least 25 (according to ECTS standards).
English language requirement:
- Passed the subject English at a Norwegian upper secondary school (140 hours) and been awarded an average grade of 3 or better, or
- International English Language Test Service (IELTS), with a minimum overall band score of 6.0 (academic test), or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), HiØ code 6240 with a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based), or
- Pearson PTE Academic test, with a minimum overall score of 58, or
- Cambridge ESOL Examinations, First Certificate in English with a grade of B or better, Certificate in Advanced English or Certificate of Proficiency in English, or
- Completed university degree in the subject English language or literature, or
- Completed bachelor’s degree taught in English from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the USA (the degree must have been physically taught in one of these countries), or
- Other approved documentation of English language tests may be subject to an individual and discretionary assessment.
Requirements for specialisation in Cyber Security
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent education of at least 180 ECTS credits, and in addition or included:
- at least 80 ECTS credits in computer science, of which at least 20 ECTS credits must be in programming.
- at least 3 ECTS credits in cyber security.
To be admitted, the applicant must have an average grade value from the qualifying education of at least 25 (according to ECTS standards).
English language requirement:
- Passed the subject English at a Norwegian upper secondary school (140 hours) and been awarded an average grade of 3 or better, or
- International English Language Test Service (IELTS), with a minimum overall band score of 6.0 (academic test), or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), HiØ code 6240 with a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based), or
- Pearson PTE Academic test, with a minimum overall score of 58, or
- Cambridge ESOL Examinations, First Certificate in English with a grade of B or better, Certificate in Advanced English or Certificate of Proficiency in English, or
- Completed university degree in the subject English language or literature, or
- Completed bachelor’s degree taught in English from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the USA (the degree must have been physically taught in one of these countries), or
- Other approved documentation of English language tests may be subject to an individual and discretionary assessment.
Requirements for specialisation in Internet of Things
A bachelor's degree in engineering, or an equivalent education of at least 180 ECTS credits, and in addition or included:
- at least 80 ECTS credits in computer science, of which at least 20 ECTS credits must be in programming.
- at least 25 ECTS credits in mathematics.
- at least 7,5 ECTS credits in physics.
- at least 5 ECTS credits in statistics.
To be admitted, the applicant must have an average grade value from the qualifying education of at least 25 (according to ECTS standards).
English language requirement:
- Passed the subject English at a Norwegian upper secondary school (140 hours) and been awarded an average grade of 3 or better, or
- International English Language Test Service (IELTS), with a minimum overall band score of 6.0 (academic test), or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), HiØ code 6240 with a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based), or
- Pearson PTE Academic test, with a minimum overall score of 58, or
- Cambridge ESOL Examinations, First Certificate in English with a grade of B or better, Certificate in Advanced English or Certificate of Proficiency in English, or
- Completed university degree in the subject English language or literature, or
- Completed bachelor’s degree taught in English from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the USA (the degree must have been physically taught in one of these countries), or
- Other approved documentation of English language tests may be subject to an individual and discretionary assessment.
How do you apply
- Getting started
- All applicants must register their application on SøknadsWeb.
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Make sure you have thoroughly read all the information about admission and valid documents before submitting your application. You can only apply if all admission requirements are met. The admission requirements are listed at each study program under the button “Admission”.
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HiØ will not process incomplete applications.
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The first step in applying to Østfold University College is logging into SøknadsWeb. When you come to the login page, choose your preferred login method.
- My Profile
- Applicants must fill out all of the requested information. It is important that you make sure all provided information regarding your personal information is correct.
When you are satisfied that the information is correctly entered, click on ‘Next’.
- Applicants must fill out all of the requested information. It is important that you make sure all provided information regarding your personal information is correct.
- Choose Admission
- Select International master programs from the list and read carefully the information provided. Choose the study you wish to apply for from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.
- You can apply to one study program.
Click on ‘Next’ when you are finished.
- Documentation
- In order for the Admissions Office to process your application, applicants must upload all required documents in SøknadsWeb.
- You can upload your documents by clicking on ‘My Documents’ in the menu at the top of the page. This is where you can see what you have uploaded as well as upload new documents. Documents should be uploaded as soon as possible and no later than the documentation submission deadline. Documents sent in the mail or by e-mail will not be considered or returned.
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All mandatory categories must have a green checkmark. If you do not have a green checkmark on all mandatory categories, we will not process your application.
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If you have previously applied, you must upload your documents again using the correct and mandatory required document categories and make sure that all the categories have a green checkmark.
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HiØ will not process incomplete applications.
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You will find information online about Østfold University College’s valid documentation.
- Receipt
- All applicants are sent a receipt via e-mail confirming that the application was received. A receipt can also be viewed in SøknadsWeb under ‘My applications’ in the menu at the top of the page.
- Communication
- All correspondence from the Admissions Office regarding applications will be done via e-mail. It is important that you register your correct e-mail address in your application and that you check your spam folder if you have, for example, not received the receipt from your application submission.
Remember to check your email frequently throughout the application period.
- All correspondence from the Admissions Office regarding applications will be done via e-mail. It is important that you register your correct e-mail address in your application and that you check your spam folder if you have, for example, not received the receipt from your application submission.
- Admission Decision
- Admission decisions are sent out via e-mail and published in SøknadsWeb. If you receive an offer of admission, you must respond in SøknadsWeb to the offer within the deadline noted in your admission offer. Should you not respond within the deadline, the offer will then be given to another applicant.
- Tuition fees
- For international students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition fees to Østfold University Collage. Read more here
How to submit an online application:
What to upload
Mandatory required documents category:
- English language test results.
- Diploma and transcript of Records from Higher Education
- Certificate and transcript of Records from Upper Secondary Education
Voluntary documents category:
- Other documents, Name change, and Tertiary vocational education.
- Proof of Funding (applicants from countries outside the EU/EEA)
Please check that all your documentation is considered valid documentation.
Please do not upload documents such as a passport, CV, statement of purpose, work experience letters, recommendation letters, or motivational letters unless this is specifically stated as a requirement for the program you are applying for. Unless required, such documents will not affect your application and will be disregarded in the application.
We recommend that you upload your documentation in PDF format.