You may choose to study at the Universidad Torcuato di Tella.

Academic Calendar 

• Fall semester: August- December
• Spring semester: March- July

Degree Structure

• In Argentina, bachelor’s degree programs typically last four or five years (licenciado), while master’s degrees last one year (especialización) or two years (maestría).

Credit System

• Four courses correspond to 30 Norwegian credits.

Language of Instruction

• The primary language of instruction is Spanish, with few courses taught in English. You will need to document your Spanish language proficiency before participating in the exchange program on the master's level. 

Visa

• You may travel to Argentina on a tourist visa (valid for three months) and apply for a student visa after arrival, or you may apply in advance through the Argentinean embassy in Oslo.
• Obtaining a visa typically requires submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

You may choose to study at Curtin University, Macquarie University, Monash University, the University of Melbourne, the University of New South Wales, the University of Queensland, the University of Sydney, the University of Tasmania or the University of Western Australia.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: July/August - November/December
• Spring semester: January - June

In Australia, the fall semester is referred to as Semester 2, and the spring semester as Semester 1.

Degree Structure

• Bachelor’s degrees in Australia typically last three or four years (undergraduate degree), while master’s degrees usually last one year (graduate diploma) or two years (postgraduate degree).

Credit System

• Australian universities do not have a uniform credit system; however, in general, four courses correspond to 30 Norwegian credits.

Language of Instruction

• The primary language of instruction is English. You may need to document your English language proficiency prior to the exchange.

Visa

• You must apply for a student visa online. A Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) from the host university must be attached to your application. 
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA Australia (in Norwegian)
• Study Australia

You may choose to study at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, MCI Management Center Innsbruck, Universität Wien or WU Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: October - January
• Spring semester: March - July

Degree Structure

• Austria adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Austria uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in German, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available.

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Austria.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Austria (in Norwegian)
• Study in Austria

You may choose to study at KU Leuven, Universiteit Antwerpen, Université Catholique de Louvain or Université de Liège.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: end of September - end of January
• Spring semester: February - July

Degree Structure

• Belgium adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Belgium uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction at Flemish universities is usually Dutch, but many courses are also taught in English. French is generally the language of instruction at Wallonian universities.

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Austria.

Financing

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Belgium (in Norwegian)
• Study in Flandern
• Study in Wallonie

You may choose to study at Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV) in either São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, INSPER and SKEMA, campus Belo Horizonte. 

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: March - July

Degree Structure

• In Brazil, bachelor’s degrees (bacharelado or licenciatura) typically require four to five years of study. Master’s degrees (mestrado) generally last one or two years.

Credit System

• FGV Rio de Janeiro (undergraduate): A 30-hour course corresponds to 4 ECTS credits.
• INSPER (undergraduate): A 40-hour course corresponds to 5 ECTS credits.
• FGV São Paulo (undergraduate): A 30-hour course corresponds to 5 ECTS credits.
• FGV Rio de Janeiro (graduate): Each 30-hour course corresponds to 5 ECTS credits.
• FGV São Paulo (graduate): The university follows the ECTS system; typically, each course is worth 6 ECTS credits, although this may vary.

Language of Instruction

• The primary language of instruction is Portuguese, though many courses are also offered in English.

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the Brazilian embassy in Oslo. 
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• Study in Brazil

You may study at the University of National and World Economy.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - January
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree Structure

• Bulgaria adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Bulgaria uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Bulgarian, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available.

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Bulgaria.

Financing

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• Study in Bulgaria

You may choose to study at Dalhousie University, HEC Montreal, McGill University, Queen’s University, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, Université Laval, University of Ottawa, UQAM, University of Regina, University of Victoria or Wilfrid Laurier University.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August/September - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree Structure

• In Canada, a bachelor’s degree typically requires four years of full-time study at the undergraduate level, while master’s degrees (postgraduate programs) generally last one year.

Credit System

• Canadian universities do not use a standardized national credit system. The conversion of 30 ECTS can range from 2.5 to 15 Canadian credits, depending on the institution. Students are therefore advised to verify the credit equivalency directly with their host university.

Language of Instruction

• The primary language of instruction in Canada is English, except in the province of Québec, where the main language of instruction is French. However, many universities in Québec also offer courses in English. Students wishing to study in Québec may be required to provide proof of French language proficiency.

Visa

• If you plan to stay in Canada for less than six months, you only need to register for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). For stays longer than six months, you must apply for a Study Permit. As part of the Study Permit application process, you will need to submit biometric information, which can be completed at Canadian embassies in Stockholm, Paris, or London.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA Canada (in Norwegian)
• Study in Canada

You may study at the Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC). 

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: March - July

Degree Structure

• In Chile, a bachelor’s degree (licenciatura) typically requires four years of full-time study, while master’s degrees generally last one to two years.

Credit System

• Forty Chilean credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The primary language of instruction is Spanish, although some courses may be offered in English.
  Students may be required to provide documentation of their Spanish language proficiency.

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the Chilean embassy in Oslo. 
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• Learn Chile

You may choose to study at Antai College of Economics and Management, Chinese University of Hong Kong i Shenzhen, City University of Hong Kong, Fudan University, Guanghua School of Management, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Lingnan College, Peking University HSBC Business School or Tsinghua University.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - January/February
• Spring semester: February - June 

Degree Structure

• In China, a bachelor’s degree (xueshi) typically requires four to five years of full-time study, while a master’s degree (shuoshi) generally takes two years to complete.

Credit System

• Fifteen Chinese credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is primarily Mandarin Chinese, and in Hong Kong often Cantonese.
  However, many courses are also offered in English.

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Chinese embassy in Oslo. A Confirmation of Enrollment from the host university must be included with the visa application.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA China (in Norwegian)
• Study in China 

You may study at the Universidad de los Andes

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: March - June

Degree Structure

• In Colombia, a bachelor’s degree typically requires four to five years of study, while a master’s degree (título de magíster) generally lasts two years.

Credit System

• 18 (undergraduate) and 12 (graduate) Universidad de los Andes credits corresponds to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is primarily Spanish, although many courses are also offered in English.

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the Colombian Embassy in Oslo
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

You may study at the INCAE Business School

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: February - July 

Degree Structure

• In Costa Rica, a bachelor’s degree (licenciatura) typically requires four years of study, while a master’s degree (maestría) generally lasts two years.

Credit System

• 15 Costa Rican credits corresponds to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is primarily Spanish, although many courses are also offered in English.

Visa

• A visa is not required for stays of less than 90 days in Costa Rica. Although Costa Rica does not have an embassy in Norway, students may contact the Costa Rican Embassy in London for visa information and assistance.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

You may choose to study at the Handelshøjskolen i København (CBS), Handelshøjskolen i Århus or Syddansk Universitet.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree Structure

• Denmark adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Denmark uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Danish, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Denmark.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Denmark (in Norwegian)
• Study in Denmark

You may choose to study at the Estonian Business School or the University of Tartu

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August/September - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree Structure

• Estonia adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Estonia uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Estonian, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available.

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Estonia.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• Study in Estonia

You may choose to study at the Aalto University School of Business, Svenska Handelshögskolan i Helsingfors (HANKEN),the University of Vaasa, the University of Turku or Åbo Akademi.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree Structure

• Finland adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Finland uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Finnish, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available.

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Finland.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Finland (in Norwegian)
• Study in Finland 

You may choose to study at Audencia Business School, Burgundy School of Business, Ecole de Management Strasbourg, EDHEC Business School, EM LYON Business School,  EM Normandie Business School, ESC Rennes School of Business, ESCP Business School, ESSEC, Grenoble Ecole de Management, HEC Paris, Institut Mines-Télécom Business School, ISC Paris Business School, KEDGE Business School, Montpellier Business School, NEOMA Business School, Sciences Po, SKEMA, Toulouse Business School, Université de Nantes or Université de Toulouse.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August/September - December
• Spring semester: January - May

Degree Structure

• France follows the European higher education model, consisting of the bachelor’s degree (licence) and the master’s degree (maîtrise). NHH is partnered with several highly ranked Grandes Écoles, which offer five-year programs comprising two preparatory years (classes préparatoires) followed by three intensive years of study. Graduate exchange students from NHH typically enroll in courses from the second year of the Grande École program.

Credit System

• France uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in French, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available.

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in France.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.
• Students may be eligible to receive a housing grant from CAF

Useful Links

• ANSA France (in Norwegian)

You may study at ISET

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January/February - June/July 

Degree Structure

• Georgia follows the European higher education model, which includes both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Credit System

• Georgia uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• A visa is not required for stays of less than 12 months in Georgia.

You may choose to study at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, EBS Universität, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Freie Universität Berlin, Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin), RWTH Aachen University, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Technische Universität Berlin, Technische Universität München, Universität zu Köln, Universität Mannheim, Universität Münster, Universität Würzburg, WFI - Ingolstadt School of Management, or WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: October - February
• Spring semester: March/April - August

Some universities have alternative academic dates

Degree Structure

• Germany adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Germany uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in German, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available.

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Germany.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Germany (in Norwegian)
• DAAD- German Academic Exchange Service

You may study at Athens University of Economics and Business

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: October - January/February
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree Structure

• Greece adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Greece uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Greek, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Greece.

Financing

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• Study in Greece

You may study at Corvinus University of Budapest.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January/February - May/June

Degree Structure

• Hungary adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Hungary uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Hungarian, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Hungary.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Hungary (in Norwegian)

You may study at Reykjavik University

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree Structure

• Iceland adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Iceland uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Icelandic, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Iceland.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• Study in Iceland

You may choose to study at Indian Business School, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Indian Institute of Managment Bangalore, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode or Indian Institute of Management Udaipur. 

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - January/February
• Spring semester: February/March - August

Degree Structure

• India adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• At Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode, 12 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS. At IIM Ahmedabad, 6 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the Indian embassy in Oslo.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA India (in Norwegian)
• Study in India

It is currently not possible to go on exchange to Israel.

You may study at Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University. 

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: October-January/February
• Spring semester: February- May

Degree Structure

• Israel adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Fifteen Tel Aviv University credits corresponds to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Hebrew, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the Israeli embassy in Oslo. Contact them at consular@oslo.mfa.gov.il before starting the process. 
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• Study in Israel

You may choose to study at LUISS, Politecnico di Milano, Universitá Luigi Bocconi, Università degli Studi di Bologna, Università degli Studi di Siena, Università degli Studi di Torino or Università di Pisa. 

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September/October - January/February
• Spring semester: February - June/July

Degree Structure

• Italy adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Italy uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Italian, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Italy.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Italy (in Norwegian)

You may choose to study at Akita International University, Hitotsubashi University, Keio University, Kobe University, Meiji University, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Rikkyo University or Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - January/February
• Spring semester: March/April - August

Degree Structure

• In Japan, a bachelor’s degree (gakushi) typically requires four to five years of full-time study, while a master’s degree (shushi) generally lasts two years.

Credit System

• Akita University, Kobe University, and Rikkyo University: 15 credits = 30 ECTS
• Keio University: 14 credits = 30 ECTS
• Nagoya University: 20 credits = 30 ECTS
• Ritsumeikan University: 16 credits = 30 ECTS

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is primarily Japanese, although many courses are also offered in English.

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the Japanese embassy in Oslo. A Confirmation of Enrollment from the host university must be included with the visa application.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA Japan (in Norwegian)
• Study in Japan

You may study at University of Latvia

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January - May

Degree Structure

• Latvia adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit system

• Latvia uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Latvian, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Latvia.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Latvia (in Norwegian)
• Study in Latvia

You may study at Vytautas Magnus University

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January - May

Degree Structure

• Lithuania adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Lithuania uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Lithuanian, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Lithuania.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• Study in Lithuania

You may study at Universiti Malaya

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: October-February
• Spring semester: March-July

Degree Structure

• In Malaysia, a bachelor’s degree typically requires three years of full-time study, while a master’s degree generally lasts two years.

Credit System

• At Universiti Malaya, 12 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the Malaysian embassy in Stockholm
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful links

• ANSA Malaysia (in Norwegian)

You may choose to study at ITAM or IPADE Business School. 

Academic Calendar 

• Fall semester: September - January/February
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree Structure

• In Mexico, bachelor’s degree programs (licenciatura) typically require four to five years of full-time study, while master’s degrees (maestría) generally last two to three years.

Credit System

• Thirty Mexican credits equals 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is primarily Spanish, although a limited number of courses are offered in English.

Visa

• A visa is required for students planning to stay in Mexico for longer than 180 days.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

You may study at University of Waikato

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: July/August - November/December
• Spring semester: February - June

In New Zealand, the fall semester is referred to as Semester 2, and the spring semester is referred to as Semester 1.

Degree Structure

• In New Zealand, a bachelor’s degree (undergraduate degree) typically requires three to four years of study, while master’s degrees consist of either a one-year graduate diploma or a two-year postgraduate degree.

Credit System

• At University of Waikato, 60 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English. Students may be required to document their English language proficiency.

Visa

• You apply for a student visa online. A Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) from the host university must be included with the visa application.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA New Zealand (in Norwegian)
• Study in New Zealand

You may study at Universidad ESAN

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December/January
• Spring semester: March/April - July

Degree Structure

• In Peru, a bachelor’s degree typically requires three to four years of study, while a master’s degree may take one to two years to complete.

Credit System

• Fifteen Peruvian credits corresponds to 30 ECTS

Language of Instruction

• The primary language of instruction is Spanish, although some courses are offered in English. Students may be required to document proficiency in Spanish.

Visa

• Students may enter Peru on a tourist visa and are permitted to apply for a student visa within 90 days of arrival in Lima.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

You may study at Cracow University of Economics or Warsaw School of Economics (SGH).

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: October - January
• Spring semester: February - July

Degree Structure

• Poland adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Poland uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Polish, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Poland.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Poland (in Norwegian)
• Study in Poland

You may choose to study at ISCTE-IUL, Universidade Catolica Portugesa, Universidade de Lisboa, NOVA School of Business and Economics or University of Porto

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - January/February
• Spring semester: February/March - June

Degree Structure

• Portugal adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Portugal uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Portuguese, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Portugal.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Portugal (in Norwegian)

Due to the Norwegian government's suspension of the authority dialogue with Russia, NHH will not be sending students to Russia for the time being.

You may choose to study at Higher School of Economics Moscow (HSE) or St. Petersburg State University (GSOM)

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - January
• Spring semester: February - June 

Degree Structure

• In Russia, a bachelor’s degree (бакалавр) typically lasts four years, while a master’s degree (магистр) generally requires two years of study.

Credit System

• Fifteen credits equals 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Russian, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the Russian embassy in Oslo. You will need a negative HIV test in order to apply
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

You may study at National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: July/August - November/December
• Spring semester: January - May/June 

Degree Structure

• In Singapore, a bachelor’s degree typically lasts three years, while a master’s degree usually requires two years of study.

Credit System

• At the National University of Singapore (NUS), 5 courses correspond to 30 ECTS.
• At Singapore Management University (SMU), 4 courses correspond to 30 ECTS.
• For an MBA at NUS, 16 Modular Credits (MC) correspond to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• Students may apply for a student visa (Foreign Student Immigration Pass) upon arrival in Singapore.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA Singapore (in Norwegian)

You may study at Comenius University i Bratislava

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January/February - June

Degree Structure

• Slovakia adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Slovakia uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Slovak, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Slovakia.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Slovakia (in Norwegian)

You may study at University of Ljubljana

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January/February - June

Degree Structure

• Slovenia adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Slovenia uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Slovenian, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Slovenia.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

You may study at the University of Cape Town

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: July - November
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree Structure

• In South Africa, a bachelor’s degree typically lasts three to four years, while a master’s degree generally requires one to two years of study.

Credit System

• At the University of Cape Town (UCT), 72 credits corresponds to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The primary language of instruction is English

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the South African Embassy in Oslo
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA South Africa

You may study at Chung-Ang University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), Korea University Business School (KUBS) or Yonsei University

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August/September - December/January
• Spring semester: February/March - June/July

Degree Structure

• In South Korea, a bachelor’s degree typically lasts four years, while a master’s degree generally requires two years of study.

Credit System

• 15 South Korean credits are considered equivalent to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The primary language of instruction is Korean, although many courses are offered in English.

Visa

• You must apply for a D-2-6 student visa at the South Korean embassy in Oslo. Confirmation of Enrollment from the host university must be attached to the application. 
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA South Korea (in Norwegian)

You may choose to study at ESADE, IE University, Universidad de Barcelona, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad de Deusto, Universidad de Granada, Universidad Loyola Andalucia, Universidad de Navarra, Universidad Pompeu Fabra or Universidad de Salamanca.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September/October - January
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree Structure

• Spain adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Spain uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Spanish or Catalan, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Spain.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Spain (in Norwegian)
• eduSpain

You may study at Gøteborgs Universitet, Jönköping Universitet, Lund Universitet, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholms Universitet, Umeå Universitet or Uppsala Universitet.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree Structure

• Sweden adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Sweden uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Swedish, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Sweden.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Sweden (in Norwegian)

You may choose to study at HEC Lausanne, Universität St.Gallen or ZHAW School of Management and Law.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: February/March - June

Degree Structure

• Switzerland adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• Switzerland uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in German or French, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in Switzerland.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive a SEMP grant, the Swiss equivalent to Erasmus+. You can't receive a SEMP grant if you plan on interning in Switzerland

Useful Links

• ANSA Switzerland (in Norwegian)

You may choose to study at National Chengchi University, National Sun Yat-sen University or National Taiwan University.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January/February - June 

Degree Structure

• In Taiwan, a bachelor’s degree typically lasts four years, while a master’s degree generally requires two years of study.

Credit System

• Fifteen Taiwanese credits correspond to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The primary language of instruction is Mandarin, although many courses are offered in English.

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the Taipei Mission in Sweden, Consular Section. A Confirmation of Enrollment from the host university must be attached to the application. 
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• Study in Taiwan

You may choose to study at Chulalongkorn University and Thammasat University

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January - May

Degree Structure

• In Thailand, a bachelor’s degree typically lasts four years, while a master’s degree generally requires two years of study.

Credit System

• Nine Thai graduate credits correspond to 30 ECTS

Language of Instruction

• The primary language of instruction is Thai, although many courses are offered in English.

Visa

• You must apply for a visa at the Thai embassy in Oslo. A Confirmation of Enrollment from the host university must be attached to the application. 
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA Thailand (in Norwegian)

You may study at VSE Prague University of Economics and Business

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - February
• Spring semester: February/March - July

Degree Structure

• The Czech Republic adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• The Czech Republic uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Czech, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in the Czech Republic.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA Czech Republic (in Norwegian)
• Study in Czech Republic

You may choose to study at Groningen Universiteit, Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, RSM Erasmus Universiteit or Tilburg University.

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - January
• Spring semester: February - July

Degree Structure

• The Netherlands adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit System

• The Netherlands uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). One ECTS credit is equivalent to one Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Dutch, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in the Netherlands

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful Links

• ANSA the Netherlands (in Norwegian)
• Study in Holland

You may choose to study at Imperial College Business School, Lancaster University, Newcastle University or University of Surrey

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January - May

Degree Structure

• The U.K. adheres to the European Bachelor’s degree framework. Master’s programs typically last 9 months for a postgraduate diploma or 12 months for postgraduate taught or research degrees.

Credit System

• 60 British credits correspond to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English. Exchange students do not need to submit a TOEFL test to study in the U.K.; however, they may be required to provide documented proof of their English language proficiency to the Section for International Relations.

Visa

• EU/EEA citizens do not require a visa to live and study in the United Kingdom for stays of less than six months. If you plan to study in the U.K. for longer than six months, you must apply for a student visa. A Confirmation of Enrollment from the host university may be required as part of the application.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA UK (in Norwegian) 

You may choose to study at Cal Poly Pomona, Cornell University, Emory University, St. Cloud State University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Diego, University of Cincinnati, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill or University of Washington. 

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: August/September - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree Structure

• In the United States, a bachelor’s degree typically lasts four years (undergraduate), while a master’s degree often requires one year of study (postgraduate).

Credit System

• At Berkeley, Cal Poly, Cornell, Emory, St. Cloud, Cincinnati, Michigan, and North Carolina, 12–15 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS, depending on whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate level.
• At University of Washington and University of San Diego, 24 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• You must apply for a student visa at the American embassy in Oslo. A Confirmation of Enrollment from the host university must be attached to the application.
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Useful Links

• ANSA USA (in Norwegian)

You may study at Koc University

Academic Calendar

• Fall semester: September - January
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree Structure

• Turkey adheres to the European Bachelor’s and Master’s degree framework.

Credit system

• 15 Turkish credits correspond to 30 ECTS.

Language of Instruction

• Courses are generally taught in Turkish, although a wide range of English-taught courses is also available. 

Visa

• You must apply for a visa before you move at the Turkish embassy in Oslo
• Obtaining a visa may also require submission of a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate, and the letter of acceptance from the host university where you are nominated for exchange. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date. Please note that visa requirements may vary by country.

Financing 

• Students may be eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH.

Useful links

• ANSA Turkey (in Norwegian)