Admission Requirements BSc

Admission Requirements BSc

Admission requirements for NHH's Bachelor in Business, Economics and Data Science.

upper secondary degree

Below, you will find the outlined admission requirements for the EU/EEA and Swiss eligible diploma types, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the European Baccalaureate (EB).

Important; these diplomas must be issued in the EU/EEA or Switzerland. These diploma types were selected due to their international recognition and the standardized assessment criteria they encompass. By specifying the requirements for these diplomas, especially concerning the level of mathematics and English proficiency, we aim to provide clarity and transparency to applicants who hold these credentials. Please note that for the admission of the programme starting in 2024, the upper secondary diploma must be issued before 1 December 2023. 

Please choose the country from which your upper secondary degree originates. If you possess an IB or EB degree, kindly select the relevant option from the dropdown menu.

MATHEMATICAL PROFICIENCY

Applicants to NHH's Bachelor of Business, Economics & Data Science programme are obligated to provide evidence of proficient mathematical skills. The determination of this proficiency is conducted by the NHH admissions office and based on a comparative analysis of international upper secondary diploma types with the requisite level of mathematical knowledge in the Norwegian upper secondary school system, namely Mathematics R1 or Mathematics S1+S2. Please use the drop down list above for country specific diploma information.

  • Expected level of mathematical proficiency

    Expected level of mathematical proficiency

    Presented below is an overview of the expected level of mathematical proficiency based on the various subjects covered in the Norwegian R1 and S1+S2.

    Mathematics R1

    The course content includes:

    • Mathematics R1 (Matematikk R1) is a course that focuses on advanced mathematical concepts and applications. It builds upon the foundation established in earlier mathematics courses and delves into more advanced topics. The content covered in Mathematics R1 typically includes:
    • Functions and Equations: Advanced study of functions, including exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Equations and inequalities are explored in greater depth.
    • Calculus: Differentiation, integration, and related topics are covered, including techniques such as chain rule, product rule, and integration by parts.
    • Differential Equations: Introduction to differential equations and their solutions, including ordinary differential equations and applications.
    • Linear Algebra: Matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, and transformations.
    • Probability and Statistics: Advanced probability theory, statistical distributions, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.

    Mathematics S1 + S2

    The course content includes:

    • Functions and Equations: Advanced study of functions, including exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Equations and inequalities are explored in greater depth.
    • Calculus: Comprehensive coverage of calculus, including differentiation, integration, and their applications. Techniques like the chain rule, product rule, and integration by parts are studied in detail.
    • Differential Equations: In-depth study of differential equations and their solutions, including ordinary differential equations and applications.
    • Linear Algebra: Matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, and transformations.
    • Probability and Statistics: Advanced probability theory, statistical distributions, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and further topics in statistics.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Since all course and group work within the Bachelor of Business, Economics & Data Science programme will be conducted in English, and the class consists of students from different countries, an excellent understanding of English is important. Thus, English language proficiency documentation is mandatory for all applicants. English proficiency is based on the requirements outlined in the GSU-list.  

  • Details concerning English proficiency

    Details concerning English proficiency

    Applicants may provide evidence of their English proficiency through any of the following tests or exams:

    Upper secondary school & Higher Education:

    • You have completed a recognized upper secondary degree, as listed by GSU, from a school based in the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or the UK, or must be the holder of an IB or EB diploma, and the course/subject English was part of your final examination. Please use the drop down list above for country specific diploma information.
    • You have completed one year of upper secondary school or one year of university studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Great Britain or the United States and the language of instruction has been English.

    OR

    One of the following English language proficiency tests:

    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): the internet-based exam (iBT / iBT Home Edition) with an overall score of 60 or above.
    • IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): academic exam with an overall band score of 5.0 or above.
    • Pearson: PTE Academic exam with a minimum score of 51.

    Test scores must be a maximum of two years old at the time of the application deadline and only test scores issued to NHH directly from the issuing authority are accepted

Contact us

Email
admission@nhh.no

Deadlines and Key Dates

1 November: Opening of the application portal

1 December: Application deadline, including submission of test results and the upper secondary diploma

15 May: Application deadline housing (Sammen) for International/non-Nordic students only

10 August: Deadline to apply for deferment

Mid-August: Introduction programme