Academic 

Students participating in an exchange must register and pay the semester fee at NHH.

• Semester Fee

  Semester Fee

  • Students going on exchange are required to register and pay the semester fee to NHH.

• Studentweb

  Studentweb

  • Before departure, register your exchange in Studentweb under «UTVEKSLING - UTVEKSLINGSOPPHOLD, bachelor/master». You do not need to register for any courses or exams at NHH.
  • If you are unable to register for exchange, ensure that your education plan (utdanningsplan) does not exceed normal progression (30 ECTS / semester). If you have taken extra elective subjects, remove enough of them from your plan to equal normal progression. You can add and remove completed subjects from your plan as often as you want.
  • NHH will recognize the courses you complete during your exchange once you return. Courses will be recorded as passed; failed courses will not be recognized.
  • You may register for an examination attempt at NHH while you are on exchange. 
  • If you wish to take extra NHH subjects while on exchange, you can register for them under Active Subjects.

• Exchange Contract

  Exchange Contract

  • Students who have accepted an offer in the exchange program must submit an Exchange Contract.
  • The information provided in the contract will be used by NHH in the event of an emergency.
  • Update your contact information in Studentweb with your address abroad.

  Submit the Exchange Contract

• Proof of English Language Skills

  Proof of English Language Skills

  • A confirmation of your English proficiency at the C1 level is available in Studentweb. You may use this document as proof of English language skills when applying to the host institution.
  • Students going to Australia, New Zealand or South Africa must also include a transcript from upper secondary school. Students applying to host institutions that specifically require a TOEFL or IELTS test must still take the required test.

WITHDRAWAl

Do you want to withdraw from the exchange program?

• Withdraw your Exchange

  Withdraw your Exchange

  • If you wish to withdraw from the exchange program, you must send an email to international@nhh.no. You must also notify the host institution.
  • You may withdraw from the exchange program at any time, regardless of the reason.
  • Undergraduate students who withdraw during the fourth semester without a valid reason will receive a penalty in the sixth semester.
  • Withdrawing from the undergraduate exchange program does not affect your application for a graduate-level exchange.

• Postpone your Exchange

  Postpone your Exchange

  • You may not postpone your exchange by a semester or a year unless you can provide documentation of a valid reason, such as a medical condition.
  • Graduate students cannot move their exchange semester from autumn to spring or from spring to autumn without valid, documented grounds.
  • Medical documentation must include a specific diagnosis. NHH will assess whether your illness or diagnosis qualifies you for a postponement or a change of semester.

• Conflict Situations

  Conflict Situations

  • Unfortunately, international or local conflicts may arise in the city, region, or country where you plan to go on exchange. NHH follows the travel advisories issued by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will not cancel exchanges unless the Ministry advises Norwegian citizens or students at Norwegian universities against traveling to that destination.
  • Nevertheless, you may withdraw from the exchange program or decline your offered place. Please note that you will not receive special consideration, and you may not change your priority list after the deadline has passed.

Finances 

There are several ways to finance your exchange.

• Erasmus+ Grant

  Erasmus+ Grant

  • If you are going on exchange within Europe (excluding Switzerland and the United Kingdom), you are eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant. Double Degree, GSM, Innovation School and CEMS students are also eligible.

  Read more about the Erasmus+ Grant

• Nordplus Grant

  Nordplus Grant

  • If you are going on exchange within the Nordic countries, you may receive a Nordplus grant instead of an Erasmus+ grant. The Nordplus grant is smaller than the Erasmus+ grant but provides certain benefits, such as guaranteed housing at the University of Gothenburg.

  Read about the Nordplus Grant

Pre-Approval of Courses

Research the graduate-level courses available to exchange students at your host institution. You may apply for pre-approval of courses here.

• Previously Approved Courses

  Previously Approved Courses

  • You can find the list of previously pre-approved courses on Canvas, under the group “International Opportunities.” You may also apply for pre-approval of new courses.
  • If only a few courses appear on the list, this may indicate that the host institution is a new partner or that it offers a limited number of courses to exchange students.

• Mandatory Courses

  Mandatory Courses

  • While on exchange, you may only take electives from the elective component of your degree. Courses that are part of your specialization/major must be taken at NHH (graduate students only)

• Processing Time

  Processing Time

  • Our processing time is up to three weeks. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, but certain periods can be extremely busy. You should therefore submit your application as early as possible.
  • Our office is closed during fellesferien in July and during the Christmas holidays, so please ensure that you submit your application well in advance.

• ECTS

  ECTS

  • The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is the standard credit system used across Europe. All higher education institutions in Norway use ECTS. 1 ECTS = 1 Norwegian studiepoeng.

• Foreign Credit Systems

  Foreign Credit Systems

  • The list of pre-approved courses on Canvas includes local credit equivalents (credits/units/points, etc.) relative to the ECTS.
  • You should take the local equivalent of 30 ECTS while on exchange. Keep in mind that while four courses equal 30 ECTS at NHH, this may not be the case at every university.

• Alterations

  Alterations

  • If you add or drop any courses, you must submit a new application for pre-approval (graduate students only).

Travel 

Ensure that you have all the necessary documents before you depart.

• ID

  ID

  • Make sure you have valid identification documents, such as a passport, before you leave. Note that a Norwegian driver’s license is not considered valid identification outside Norway.
  • Keep digital copies of all important identification documents, including your passport and birth certificate.

• Visa

  Visa

  • If you are a Norwegian citizen, you do not need a visa to travel within the EU/EEA, but you may be required to register after relocating. Read more about this here.
  • If you need a visa, you must obtain it before you move. To apply, you may need an official acceptance letter from your host institution.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that you have a valid visa before departure and that it remains valid throughout your entire stay in the host country. Some countries also require that your passport be valid for up to six months after your departure.

Healthcare and Insurance

Ensure that you have health and travel insurance coverage for the entire duration of your stay abroad. Note that most travel insurance policies only cover short trips.

• Vaccines

  Vaccines

  • Make sure you are up to date on recommended vaccines before departure. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a comprehensive list of recommended vaccines for travel to specific countries (in Norwegian). Some vaccines may need to be administered well in advance of your trip.

• Within the EU/EEA

  Within the EU/EEA

  • The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) officially documents your entitlement to medically necessary healthcare in another EEA country or Switzerland under the same conditions as that country’s residents.
  • The EHIC does not cover travel expenses for returning home if you become ill or are injured in an accident. More information is available on Helfo’s website.

• Outside of the EU/EEA

  Outside of the EU/EEA

  • Some host institutions require that you purchase mandatory insurance, particularly in the United States.
  • Australian universities generally exempt Norwegian students from purchasing the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Being Abroad 

Prepare for your exchange by familiarizing yourself with your host institution and host country.

• Housing

  Housing

  • Make housing arrangements only after you have received official acceptance into the exchange program and your host institution.
  • Do not sign a lease agreement before your acceptance is confirmed.
  • We recommend using reputable providers, such as Airbnb, or housing options recommended by the host institution.
  • Many host institutions offer on-campus or nearby housing. Check your eligibility as soon as you are accepted.
  • Search for “housing” or “accommodations” on the university website. Some hotels and hostels also offer monthly rates for long-term stays.
  • In some cities, sharing a room with other students may be necessary, as single rooms can be very expensive.

• Equality and Diversity

  Equality and Diversity

  • You may not have access to the same accommodations or special arrangements, such as extended exam time or use of a computer, as you do at NHH.
  • Contact your host institution if you have questions about special exam accommodation measures.
  • Not all countries have the same laws and attitudes as Norway. If you belong to a minority group or a group that is more exposed to discrimination, you should check the local laws and general social attitudes and norms in the country you are traveling to. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' country information and other sources of information. Contact the section for international relations if you want advice on minority status and exchange.
  • Students with fewer opportunities can receive an additional grant if they travel with Erasmus+.

• Sustainable Living

  Sustainable Living

  • There is a lot you can do to live more sustainably on exchange. Green Erasmus has very good tips for things you can think about to make good choices for the environment and climate.
  • Traveling by plane is one of the most harmful things you can do. You can compare emissions from different transport methods and for different distances on, for example, this travel calculator. Think through both travel distance and transport method when you are going on exchange, and plan your trip accordingly.
  • Our living-, shopping-, and eating habits also have a great impact on the climate and environment, both when traveling and at home. Your host country probably has a number of climate-smart measures that you can take advantage of and that you may not be familiar with from home, so we recommend talking to local fellow students and looking up information on public websites about how you can live more responsibly in your host country.