Welcome as a new student to Østfold University College in Halden
We look forward to welcoming you at our campus. The Faculty of Computer Sciences and Communication, will start with lectures and supervision from Monday 19 August 2024.
Click here for information for the before, during and after phases of your studies.
Click here for your checklist: what do you need to do as a new student
Welcome meeting and registration Monday 19 August 2024.
9:15 AM: Compulsory registration of attendance and information.
Please note that this meeting is mandatory.
Teaching commences on 19 August 2024.
Please check your time schedule for information:
- Master in Applied Computer Science, Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence
- Master in Applied Computer Science, Specialisation in Cyber Security
- Master in Applied Computer Science, Specialisation in Interaction Design
- Master in Applied Computer Science, Specialisation in Internet of Things
Tuition fees for international students
Students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland who begin their studies in autumn 2024 should be prepared to pay tuition fees.
Visa-application and deposit
The offer letter you have received from our Admission office must be enclosed with your visa application (study permit). Please note that the letter is electronically signed and is sufficient to use in your visa application. The admission office does not send out hard copies of the letter. No stamp or signature is required. Please contact our Admission office if you have any questions regarding your offer of admission.
All questions regarding your visa application should be directed to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
For students wishing to use our deposit account, any questions about the deposit should be sent to: depositaccount@hiof.no.
Note that we have not set a deadline for the deposit, however please make sure you transfer the deposit as soon as possible. In return you will receive a confirmation of payment from us which you will need for your study permit application.
Housing
Please contact the Student Welfare Organisation in Østfold (SiØ) for information about housing
ICT-information
You will need access to a pc/mac and internet in order to join the online teaching. The university college will provide you with access to the basic software you will need for the course.
Please read the information on how to use online tools, such as Canvas (teaching platform), Zoom, and Office 365.
More information on IT-services.
Learn Norwegian
Learn to read, write and speak a bit of Norwegian during your studies at Østfold University College! We offer an on-campus course.
If you have any questions, do note hesitate to contact us
- Student Advisor, email: studier@hiof.no
- Head of Department: Monica Kristiansen Holone
We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Halden and the Faculty of Computer Sciences and Communication.