Austria

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Reifeprüfung / Matura / Reifeprüfungszeugnis.
• Berufsreifeprüfung.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination and comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: English at Reifeprüfung, Matura or Reifeprüfungszeugnis (from AHS) with a grade of 2 or better OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Belgium

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Getuigschrift van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs + Bekwaamheidsdiploma dat toegang verleent tot het hoger onderwijs.
• Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs from ASO, TSO or KSO.
• Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination and comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination and passed at the ASO (Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs) OR at the Generalsecondary education (Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur) with a grade of 15 or better OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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. 

Bulgaria

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Диплома за завършено средно образование (Diploma za zavărsjeno sredno obrazovanie)
• Диплома за средно образование (Diploma za sredno obrazovanie)

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: at least 375 school hours of mathematics during the last 3 years at upper secondary school. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination AND as the 1st foreign language on the Diploma za SrednoObrazovanie (Диплома за средно образование) OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Croatia

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi.
• Svjedodžba o završnome radu + Potvrda o položenim ispitima državne mature (with 3 compulsory state exams: mathematics, Croatian, and foreign languages).
• Svjedodžba o maturi (before 2010).
• Svjedodžba o snejnom ispitu - maturi (before 2010).
• Svjedodžba o svjenom ispitu (before 2010).

Note: Only four-year programmes provide access to higher education in Norway.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: at least 375 school hours of mathematics during the last 3 years at upper secondary school. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Cyprus

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Lykeio Apolytirion.
• Lise (Bitirme) Diplomasi + 1 year university education.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination and comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: a sufficient standardized proficiency test score need to be submitted. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Czech Republic

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce - Gymnasium.
• Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce - Stredni odborna skola.
• Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce - Sterdni prumuslova skola.
• Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce - Obhodni akademie.
• Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce - konzervator.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: at least 375 school hours of mathematics during the last 3 years at upper secondary school. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination AND a sufficient standardized proficiency test score need to be submitted. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Denmark

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Studenterexamen.
• higher preparatory exam (HF).
• higher technical exam (HTX).
• higher trade exam (HHX).

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if Matematik B is successfully completed. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered with English C with a grade of 7 or better on the ÷ 3-12 scale or 8 on the 00-13 scale OR
  English A or B with the grade 02 on the ÷ 3-12 scale or 6 on the 00-13 scale OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Note: if you hold a degree from this country and meet the Norwegian language requirement (see Samordna Opptak’s webpage “Utenlandsk utdanning - universitet og høgskole”), you need to apply through Samordna Opptak.

Disclaimer: 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.

Estonia

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• From 2014 onwards:Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus OR Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta,
  both in combination with Riigieksamitunnistus (3 exams or 2 exams and 1 international language test.).
• From 1997 - 2013: Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus OR Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta,
  both in combination with Riigieksamitunnistus (3 exams).

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: at least Mathematics 11 course must be passed. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is sufficient if English is covered with English as a foreign language B1 or B2 on the Löputunnistus with at least a grade of 5.0 (as of 2014),  OR
  national exam in English at the Riigieksamitunnistus with at least a grade of 58% (1997-2001 and 2014-dd), OR
  national examination in English at the Riigieksamitunnistus with at least a grade of 61% (2002-2013) OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• Applicants who completed upper secondary school before 2002 must document the number of school hours for each subject to receive points or meet special admission requirements. A standard school lesson lasts 45 minutes. If lessons were conducted in clock hours (60 minutes), this must be specified in the school's confirmation.
• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

European Baccalaureate (EB)

To be considered for admission:

The following qualification requirement must be met:

• European Baccalaureate Diploma / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Européen.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination with at least 3 weekly hours (periods/périodes) of mathematics. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered with English as Language 1 or Language 2 with a grade (final mark) of 7.5 or better OR with the submission of an appropriate standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Finland

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Leaving certificate from the gymnasium / Lukion pässätodistus.
• Studentexamen / Ylioppilastutkintotodistus.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if Allmänn OR short course in mathematics (7 courses) were successfully completed. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered with the grade 8 or better in English A on the leaving certificate / lukion päästotodistus OR
  the grade Cum laude approbatur in English long learning course on the student exam grade / ylioppilastutkintotodistus  OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Note: if you hold a degree from this country and meet the Norwegian language requirement (see Samordna Opptak’s webpage “Utenlandsk utdanning - universitet og høgskole”), you need to apply through Samordna Opptak.

Disclaimer: 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.

France

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Diplôme de Baccalauréat Général
• Diplôme de Baccalauréat Technnologique.
• Diplôme de Baccalauréat Professionnel.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: at least Mathématiques at level première (2nd year) OR Mathématiques from Line ES, L (only the profile Lettres et mathématiques) and S. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination of the baccalauréat with a grade of 11 or better OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Germany

To be considered for admission:

The following qualification requirement must be met:

• Abitur / Allgemeine Hochschulreife.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: 2 courses on this subject must be part of the final upper secondary school examination. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is sufficient if English is mentioned on the Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur) with an average grade of 10 points or better OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Greece

To be considered for admission:

The following qualification requirement must be met:

• Apolytírio Geniko Lykeio/ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΓΕΝΙΚΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ (after 2007).
• Apolytírio Enaíou Lykeio/ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΕΝΙΑΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ (after 2000).
• Apolytírio/ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ (before 2000).

Note: From the 2022 admission cycle onwards, the Apolytírio Epaggelmatikou Lykeiou (vocational course) alone will not meet the requirement for general study competence. If you have this qualification, you must also document one year of higher education.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: Mathematics with a grade of 9.5 or better from Science or Economics and IT. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination AND a sufficient standardized proficiency test score need to be submitted. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Hungary

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Gimnaziumi Érettségi Bizonyítvány.
• Szakképző iskolai Érettségi Bizonyítvány.
• Szakképző iskolai Érettségi-kepesito Bizonyítvány.
• Technikum Érettségi Bizonyítvány.
• Szakközépiskolai Érettségi Bizonyítvány.
• Szakközépiskolai Érettségi-kepesito Bizonyítvány.
• Szakgimnaziumi Érettségi Bizonyítvány.
• Technikus Érettségi-kepesito Bizonyítvány.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if at least 375 school hours of mathematics were taken during the last three years. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is sufficient if you have completed upper secondary school English after 2005 with a specialization in "emelt szintű érettségi vizsga" and a grade of 4 or better, OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. For more details, see the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• To assess whether you meet special admission requirements with your upper secondary education, you must document the total number of school hours you have completed in each subject during the last three years of upper secondary education. A school lesson normally lasts 45 minutes. If your lessons were in clock hours (60 minutes), this must also be stated on the confirmation you get from the school.
• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Iceland

To be considered for admission:

The following qualification requirement must be met:

• Stúdentspróf

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if you obtained 20 fein of which at least 5 fein must be at level 2 / 2. Þrep OR 15 units in mathematics in the previous educational system (Stúdentspróf of 2007 and earlier). Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered if you obtained 10 points at level 2 or 3 (2. or 3. Þrep) with a grade of 8.0 or better OR 9  credits in English with a grade of 8.0 or better (Stúdentspróf of 2007 and earlier) OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Note: if you hold a degree from this country and meet the Norwegian language requirement (see Samordna Opptak’s webpage “Utenlandsk utdanning - universitet og høgskole”), you need to apply through Samordna Opptak.

Disclaimer: 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.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• IB Diploma.
• IB Certificate/IB Diploma Programme Course Results with 3 subjects at standard level and 3 subjects at higher level (or passed 2 subjects at standard level and 4 subjects at higher level) and
• At least 20 points including optionally points for Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Extended Essay (EE), and
• Grade 3 or better in all subjects, and
• Passed Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Extended Essay (EE), and
• Creativity, Action & Service (CAS) must be rated as "fully satisfied".

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient with  Mathematics Application & Interpretation at standard level (Math AA, SL) or better, OR Math Studies at standard level (SL) or better. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered with English A with grade 3 or better, OR English B with a grade 5 or better OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are stamped and signed by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• NHH will verify your IB exam results online via the IBO website. This verification process can only be done if you have granted permission to NHH Norwegian School of Economics, using the institute code: 002868. For more information see: ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/assessment-and-exams/requesting-transcripts/
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Ireland

To be considered for admission:

The following qualification requirement must be met:

• Leaving Certificate / Ardteistiméirt with examination in a minimum of 6 subjects of which at least 2 subjects must be at Higher Level.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if mathematics at Higher Level was passed successfully. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is sufficient if you have English Ordinary or Higher level with grade D3 or better OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Italy

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Diploma dell' esame di stato conclusivo dei corsi di istruzione secondaria superiore (since 1999).
• Diploma di maturità (until 1998, classica, scientifica, linguistica, tecnica, professionale and 5-year magistrale).

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient with at least 280 annual hours of mathematics in the last 3 years OR at least 10 weekly hours of mathematics in the last 3 years. Applicants must document the number of teaching hours in all subjects each year for the last 5 years to assess the mathematical proficiency requirements. The documentation must be issued by the school or the education authorities and uploaded when applying. Mathematics must be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: a sufficient standardized proficiency test score needs to be submitted. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Latvia

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību.
• Diploms par profesionālo vidējo izglītību.
• Atestāts par vidējo izglītību.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: must be part of the final examination and Mathematics must be mentioned on the high school certificate OR at least 375 school hours of mathematics (for those who have completed upper secondary school up to and including 2001). Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is sufficient with a state exam in English at Vispārās Vidējās Izglītības Sertifikāts (as of 2013) with at least a grade of 70% (level B2 or C1) OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• If you completed upper secondary school before 2002, you must document the number of school hours you have had in each subject. A school lesson typically lasts 45 minutes. If you had lessons in clock hours (60 minutes), this must also be stated on the confirmation from the school.
• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Liechtenstein

To be considered for admission:

The following qualification requirement must be met:

• Maturität.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination AND mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is sufficient with the submission of an appropriate standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Lithuania

To be considered for admission:

The following qualification requirement must be met:

• Brandos Atestatas.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if mathematics was covered by at least 375 school hours at Brandos atestato priedas. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is sufficient if English is covered with English at B2 level on Brando's Atestato priedas with a grade of 4 or better OR English at B1 level on Brando's Atestato priedas with at least a grade of 8.26 on average of the school grades in English OR by passing one of the appropriate standardized English proficiency tests. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• On Brando's Atestato priedas, the number of hours is stated in school hours (1 school hour = 45 minutes). If you do not have the number of hours applied to Brando's atestato priedas, you must document an official overview from your school of how many hours you have had in each subject.
• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Luxembourg

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Enseignement secondaire classique (ESC).
• Enseignement secondaire général (ESG).

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient in case of mathematics coefficient 3 or 4 and profiles mathématiques-informatique / sciences naturelles-mathématiques / sciences économiques-mathématiques and with a minimum average grade of 38. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is sufficient by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Malta

To be considered for admission:

The following qualification requirement must be met:

• Matriculation Certificate.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: applicants must document Mathematics within Matriculation Certificate OR Maltese Advanced level in Mathematics. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is sufficient with the submission of an appropriate standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Netherlands (The)

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO).
• Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) + 1-year Hoger Beroeps Onderwijs (HBO).

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: applicants with a VWO diploma must have completed Wiskunde A or Wiskunde B or Wiskunde D (2008 or earlier: Wiskunde A1, 2 or Wiskunde B1 or Wiskunde B1, 2). Applicants with a HAVO diploma +1 year of HBO must have completed Wiskunde B + D (2008 or earlier: Wiskunde B1, 2). Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: English proficiency is sufficient if one of the following criteria is met: English from VWO with grade 6 or better OR English from HAVO with grade 7 or better OR with the submission of an appropriate standardized proficiency test score. See for more information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Norway

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring/ Upper Secondary School - General Studies Specialisation (GSK)
• Vocational training is a way of gaining admission to higher education, even if you do not meet the requirements for GSK. You must be 25 years of age or older in the year you apply for admission. You must document five years of relevant, full-time work experience.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: you must document Mathematics R1 or Mathematics S1 and S2 (MATRS).
• English: Can be covered with grade 4 in English (140 hours) OR with the submission of an appropriate standardized proficiency test score. See for more information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.
  
  

Note: If you hold a degree from this country, you need to apply through Samordna Opptak.

Disclaimer: 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.

Poland

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Liceum Ogolnoksztalcacego and Swiadectwo Dojrzałości.
• Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Liceum Profilowanego and Swiadectwo Dojrzałości.
• Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Technikum and Swiadectwo Dojrzałości.
• Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Liceum Uzupelniajacego and Swiadectwo Dojrzałości.
• Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Technikum Uzupelniajacego and Swiadectwo Dojrzałości.
• Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Liceum Plastycznego and Swiadectwo Dojrzałości.
• Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Szkoły Baletowej and Swiadectwo Dojrzałości.
• Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Szkoły Muzycznej II stepnia and Swiadectwo Dojrzałości.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if mathematics, extended level (poziom rozszerzony) is obtained. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered if you have passed the exam in English (with the grade Dobry or better) at Swiadectwo Dojrzałości (from 2005 onwards) OR a sufficient standardized proficiency test score needs to be submitted. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Portugal

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Diploma nível secundário de educação.
• Certificado nível secundário de educação com as notas cursos anos 10,11 e 12.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if one of the following criteria is met: Mathematics is taken as a three-year subject in a programme with a focus on Ciências Socioeconómicas or Artes Visuais, OR when Mathematics taken as a two-year subject. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. You must document the number of teaching hours in all subjects for each of the 3 years in upper secondary school so that we can assess whether you meet any of the requirements. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: is covered by providing a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Romania

To be considered for admission:

The following qualification requirement must be met:

• Diploma de Baccalaureate.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if mathematics was covered by at least 340 school hours during the last 3 years at upper secondary school. You must document how many school hours you have had in total in each subject in the last three years of upper secondary education. A school lesson in Romania normally lasts 50 minutes. If you have had lessons in clock hours (60 minutes), this must also be stated on the confirmation that you receive from the school. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered if you have a Diploma de Bacalaureat with an English exam with at least B2 level in all five sub-tests OR a sufficient standardized proficiency test score needs to be submitted. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Slovakia

To be considered for admission:

The following qualification requirement must be met:

• Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Maturita).

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if mathematics was covered by at least 375 school hours of mathematics during the last 3 years at upper secondary school. You must document how many school hours you have had in total in each subject in the last three years of upper secondary education. A school lesson in Romania normally lasts 50 minutes. If you have had lessons in clock hours (60 minutes), this must also be stated on the confirmation that you receive from the school. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered with a sufficient standardized proficiency test score needs to be submitted. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Slovenia

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Spričevalo o splošni maturi
• Maturitetno spričevalo
• Spričevalo o poklicni maturi
• Spričevalo o zaključnem izpitu

Please note: Only four-year programmes provide admission.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if mathematics was covered by at least 375 school hours of mathematics during the last 3 years at upper secondary school. You must document how many school hours you have had in total in each subject in the last three years of upper secondary education. A school lesson in Slovenia normally lasts 45 minutes. If you have had lessons in clock hours (60 minutes), this must also be stated on the confirmation that you receive from the school. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is met if English is taken as the first foreign language in the Spričevalo o svetni maturi or Spričevalo o poklicni maturi, with a grade of Prav dobro (4) or better OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Spain

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Título de Bachiller.
• Bachillerato Unificado Polivalente (BUP) and Curso de Orientación Universitario (COU).

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is covered with: Matemáticas I + Matemáticas II (Matemáticas I + Estadística 2nd year will not be accepted). Students that hold BUP and COU must document the total number of teaching hours in all subjects to be assessed whether you meet special admission requirements from BUP and COU (minimum is 11.1% of the total number of teaching hours). You document this with a confirmation from the school you attended or from the Spanish education authorities. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.

• English: a sufficient standardized proficiency test score needs to be submitted. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

Sweden

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Examenscertificate Högskoleförberedande examen: diploma with 2500 gymnasiepoäng with grade E or better in at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng.
• Examenscertificate vocational examen: diploma with 2500 gymnasiepoäng with grade E or better in at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng.
• Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan: a final grade of 2500 high school credits with the grade Pass or better in at least 2250 high school credits.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: Matematik 3b or Matematik 3c or Matematik 4 (GY11/Vux12) OR Matematik C or Matematik D (Programgymnasiet) OR Matematikk årskurs 3 SENT, Matematikk etapp 3. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered with:  English 5 and 6  with a grade of C or better in both courses (GY11) OR English A with the grade VG or MVG or English B with grade G or better (Programgymnasiet) OR English in year 2 from 2- and 3-year lines with a grade of 4 or better or English stage 2 from komvux with a grade of 4 or better OR by submitting a sufficient standardized proficiency test score. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Note: if you hold a degree from this country and meet the Norwegian language requirement (see Samordna Opptak’s webpage “Utenlandsk utdanning - universitet og høgskole”), you need to apply through Samordna Opptak.

Disclaimer: 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.

Switzerland

To be considered for admission:

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• Maturitätzeugnis.
• Certificat de Maturité.
• Baccalauréat.
• Attestato Di Maturità.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: Matematikk (from 1999 onwards) OR Mathematics from trajectories D and E (before 1999) must be part of the final upper secondary school examination AND Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: must be part of the final upper secondary school examination of the aforementioned qualifications and is sufficient with a grade 5 or better, OR a sufficient standardized proficiency test score needs to be submitted. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.

United Kingdom

To be considered for admission:

England, Wales and Northern Ireland

One of the following qualification requirements must be met:

• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) + General Certificate of Education (GCE) with at least 3 subjects at Advanced level (A-level).
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) + Cambridge Pre-U Diploma with 3 Principal subjects.
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) + a combination of A-levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in 3 different subjects.
• General Certificate of Education (GCE), Ordinary Level + General Certificate of Education (GCE) with at least 3 subjects at Advanced level (A-level).

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if Mathematics AS is obtained. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered with English as a subject at GCSE in English at grade B or better (grading scale A*-G) OR
  GCSE in English at grade 5 or better (grading scale 9-1) OR
  AS in English with grade E or better OR A-level in English with grade E or better or. See for more detailed information the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

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Scotland

One of the following qualification requirement must be met:

• Scottish Qualification Certificate with at least 5 Highers/Advanced Highers.
• Scottish Certificate of Education + Certificate of Sixth Year Studies (CSYS).
• Scottish Certificate of Education with at least 5 Highers.

As well as the following general requirements:

• Mathematics: proficiency is sufficient if Mathematics Higher, CSYS (Certificate of Sixth Year Study) OR Advanced Higher is obtained. Mathematics needs to be comparable with the Norwegian R1 or S1 + S2. See for more detailed information in the MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY section.
• English: proficiency is covered with English at Standard grade, Intermediate grade, Higher or Advanced OR by passing one of the appropriate standardized English proficiency tests. See detailed information in the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY section.

Important:

• In the application you must submit a copy of your diploma and official grade lists which are signed and stamped by your mentor or school representative. Screenshots or self-made Word/Excel documents with your grades will not be accepted.
• Ensure that NHH can clearly understand how the grades were determined if your school uses a different grading system or calculations.
• Additionally, you must upload an official grade list of your penultimate year (the year before your final year).

Disclaimer: 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.