Exchange students
Come to the University of Agder on exchange!
The application process
1. Nomination
You must be nominated by your home institution before you can apply for exchange at UiA.
2. Application
Fill in your personal information, select campus and courses, and upload the required documents.
3. Selecting Courses
You need to discuss your course selection with your home institution. The minimum requirement is 30 ECTS per semester.
4. Letter of Acceptance
Around one month after the application deadline, you will receive the Letter of Acceptance with the courses you were accepted to. You will also receive a Welcome Letter, Visa Letter and Housing Letter.
5. Housing
Apply for SiA student housing before the deadline. Apply using the housing code you received in the Housing Letter.
6. Apply for Visa
Students from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland must apply for a study permit before arriving in Norway
7. Orientation Day
Attend our Orientation Day for International Students and get settled in.
8. Registering for Courses
After arrival you must log in to StudentWeb to officially sign up for your courses and exams
The deadline is 1 September / 1 February
9. Changing Courses
If you need to change your courses due to timetable collisions or other reasons, you must do so before the deadline 1 September / 1 February
10. OLA and Confirmation of Stay
Erasmus + students are required to validate their courses and attendance.
11. Examinations
You can find the main examination period in UiA's academic calendar. Normally, the date of your exams will be published a few weeks after semester start.
12. Confirmation of Departure
Erasmus + students can get confirmation of stay signed earliest two weeks before their final exam.
13. Transcripts of Records
UiA will send your official transcript directly to your home institution.
New international student at UiA
Here's everything you need to know as a new international student at UiA - whether you are staying for one semester or longer.
New international student at UiA
Social Erasmus
SocialErasmus+ is an international project by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) that promotes a social attitude among young citizens participating in mobility programmes.
Exchange programmes
For students who are pre-selected by their home institution and receiving a scholarship/grant from the following exchange programmes:
Exchange student interviews
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"The programme is very much tailored to the student’s interests" Oct. 16, 2026 10:51 AM
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