Admission BSc in Business, Economics and Data Science

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Admission BSc in Business, Economics and Data Science

The Bachelor in Business, Economics & Data Science programme at NHH Norwegian School of Economics accepts applications on an annual basis, with the programme commencing in August.

Admissions briefly explained

Applicants qualify if they meet all of the following criteria:

  • Higher education entrance qualification (upper secondary diploma), and
  • English language proficiency, and
  • Mathematical proficiency.

The exact details in relation to these criteria can be found on the Admission Requirements page.

Application pathways - two systems, one destination:

I. Students who fulfil the Norwegian language requirement for admission to higher education in Norway, must apply through Samordna Opptak. This includes most students with a degree from one of the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland), but can also apply to international degrees like the IB or A-levels.

Application period for the 2026/2027 academic year (starting August 2026), through Samordna Opptak:

  • 1 February 2026 – 15 April 2026. Within Samordna Opptak, the programme is listed as a Master programme (5 years), Business, Economics and Data Science - siviløkonom. The documentation deadline is 1 July 2026 for uploading spring semester exam results and for secondary school graduates to submit their upper secondary school diploma. Applications for admission for these applicants are now closed.

II. Other students apply directly to NHH. When you have logged in to our application portal, Søknadsweb, please select Bachelor of Science in Business, Economics and Data Science Autumn 2026 and submit your application.

Application period for the 2026/2027 academic year (starting August 2026), through Søknadsweb:

  • Non-EU/EEA/Swiss¹ nationals: 1 November – 15 November 2025. The documentation deadline is 15 November 2025 (if applicable, the deadline for OMPT-F test results is 15 February 2026).
  • EU/EEA/Swiss² nationals: 1 January – 15 February 2026. The documentation deadline is 15 February 2026.

Important: Before applying, please familiarize yourself with the application requirements, the process, deadlines and the documentation requirements.

¹Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals are individuals with citizenship outside the EU/EEA/Swiss zone, and who are not eligible to apply through Samordna Opptak.
²EU/EEA/Swiss nationals are individuals with citizenship of a country in the EU/EEA/Swiss zone, and who are not eligible to apply through Samordna Opptak.

Contact us

Before reaching out, please carefully review the information on our website, as answers to most questions can be found there. If you still need assistance, feel free to contact us.

admission@nhh.no

Deadlines and Key Dates

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
1 November – 15 November 2025: Application period (including the submission of test results and the upper secondary diploma). OMPT-F test results (if applicable): submit by 15 February 2026.

EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
1 January – 15 February 2026:
- Submit application, test results, and diploma.
- If graduating in spring 2026, submit test results, official final grade reports, and official predicted grades by 15 February. Final diploma must be uploaded by 6 July.

Samordna Opptak applicants
1 February – 15 April 2026: Application period. The documentation deadline is 1 July 2026 for uploading spring semester exam results and for secondary school graduates to submit their upper secondary school diploma.

All applicants
±15 May 2026: Application deadline housing for students with housing guarantee (this does not apply to Samordna Opptak applicants).

7-16 August 2026: Introduction programme Welcome Week.

10 August 2026: Deadline to apply for deferment.

  • Disclaimer for Admission Information

    Disclaimer for Admission Information

    Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to verify admission requirements before submitting their applications. It is the responsibility of the (prospective) student to stay well-informed regarding the admission process and requirements.

    Please note that the assessment of the adequacy and equivalence of your educational background in comparison to the Norwegian secondary school system is at the discretion of the Admissions Office at NHH. External links may be present on these pages; NHH is not responsible for their content.