Apply to the Double Degree programme

Ready to apply to the Double Degree Programme? Check the requirements and find out how to apply.

Application Deadline: 1 November

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Admission timeline

5 October: Applications open
1 November: Application deadline
Mid to late November: Selected applicants are invited to an interview
Mid to late January: Admission decisions are announced
5–7 days after the offer: Accept or decline your offer
Waiting list: Available places may be offered to applicants on the waiting list

Before you apply

Check that you meet the requirements and explore the programmes you are interested in.

Who can apply?
Who can apply?
You can apply if you are:
- An NHH bachelor's student: In your fifth or sixth semester
- An NHH master's student: In your first semester of the Master in Economics and Business Administration
You cannot apply if you:
- Study MRR: Students in the Accounting and Auditing programme (MRR) are not eligible
- Started in spring: Master's students starting their programme in the spring semester are not eligible
- Apply to CEMS: You cannot apply to CEMS and the Double Degree programme at the same time
- Are on leave: If you are on leave from NHH, you cannot apply in this admission round.
Other conditions
- Country of citizenship: You normally cannot pursue your Double Degree in a country where you are a citizen, unless the stay would still provide a genuine international experience.
Choose your programmes
Choose your programmes
Before you apply, check:
- Programme options: Explore the available partner universities and programmes
- Study plan: Make sure your preferred programmes fit your NHH study plan
- Partner requirements: Check your preferred programmes' requirements for courses, language, internships, fees and the master's thesis
- Your priorities: Decide which programmes you want to prioritise
Explore Double Degree programmes
Academic requirements
Academic requirements
Bachelor's students
- GPA: You need a GPA above C (minimum 3.1). We calculate your GPA using the letter grades from your bachelor's degree.
- Study progression: You should normally have completed 30 ECTS per semester according to your study plan.
Master's students
- GPA: You need a GPA above C (minimum 3.1). We calculate your GPA using the letter grades from your master's studies at NHH.
- Study progression: You should normally complete 30 ECTS per semester according to your study plan.
- Required courses: You must meet the study plan and course requirements for the partner programmes you apply for.
- Pass/fail courses: You may have a maximum of one pass/fail course in your first semester. The course must be mandatory and offered only in the autumn semester.
Language requirements
Language requirements
English language requirement
- C1 or higher
When Do I need to provide documentation?
- Application to NHH: No. You do not need to document your English proficiency in your NHH application.
- Application to partner university: Some partner universities require proof of English proficiency after nomination. Accepted documentation varies by university.
Remember: Check the language requirements of your preferred partner universities before applying.

Submit your application

Apply in Søknadsweb and include the required application documents.

Application documents
Application documents
Motivation letter
- Language: English
- Length: Maximum one page
- Your motivation: Explain your academic and personal motivation for the Double Degree Programme
- Your choices: Explain why you have chosen your preferred partner universities and study programmes
Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Language: English
- Length: Maximum one page
How to apply
How to apply
Step by step
1. Prepare: Get your application documents ready
2. Log in: Go to Søknadsweb and choose the Double Degree admission
3. Choose: Select the Double Degree programmes you want to apply for
4. Prioritise: Rank your preferred partner universities and study programmes
5. Upload: Add your motivation letter and CV
6. Submit: Complete your application in Søknadsweb by 1 November
Apply in Søknadsweb

What happens next? Selected applicants are invited to an interview as part of the selection process. See Interview below for more information.

After you apply

We assess qualified applicants based on academic results, motivation and suitability for the programme.

Selection process
Selection process
We consider:
- Academic results: Your GPA and study progression
- Academic requirements: Whether you meet the requirements for your preferred programmes
- Motivation: Your academic and personal motivation for the Double Degree Programme
- Programme choices: Why you have chosen your preferred partner universities and study programmes
- Suitability: Your suitability for the programme and for an international study environment
- Relevant experience: Relevant experience may also form part of the overall assessment
Interview
Interview
If you meet the requirements, be prepared to take part in an online interview.

Prepare for the interview

Familiarise yourself with your preferred partner university and programme, and be prepared to talk about:
- Your motivation: Why you want to join the Double Degree Programme
- Your choices: Why you have chosen your preferred partner university and study programme
- Your expectations: What you hope to gain academically and personally
- Studying abroad: How you would approach studying and living in a new environment
- Your role: How you would contribute as a Double Degree student and representative of NHH
Offer and next steps
Offer and next steps
If you receive an offer
- Accept your offer: Accept or decline your place by the deadline in your offer
- Partner university: Your place may be subject to final approval or admission by the partner university
- Next steps: Follow any additional application, nomination or documentation requirements from your partner university
- Study plan: Make sure your NHH courses meet the requirements for your Double Degree programme
- Stay informed: Check your NHH email regularly for information and deadlines