In Argentina, you can study at Universidad Torcuato di Tella.

Academic calendar 

• Fall semester: August- December
• Spring semester: March- July

Degree structure

• In Argentina the bachelor degree programmes last four or five years (licenciado), while the master's degrees last a year (especialización) or two (maestría).

Credit system

• 4 courses equals 30 Norwegian credits.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Spanish, and few courses are taught in English. You will need to document your Spanish language levels before you go on exchange.

Visa

• You can travel to Argentina on a tourist visa (3 months) and apply for a student visa once you arrive. You can also apply before you leave through the Argentinean embassy in Oslo. 
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

In Australia, you can study at Curtin University, Macquarie University, Monash University, University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, University of Sydney, University of Tasmania or University of Western Australia.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: July/August - November/December
• Spring semester: February - June

I Australia the fall semester is called Semester 2 and the spring semester Semester 1.

Degree structure

• In Australia the bachelor degree lasts three or four years (undergraduate degree), while the master's degrees last either a year (graduate diploma) or two (postgraduate degree).

Credit system

• Australian universities do not have a uniform credit system, but in general 4 courses equals 30 Norwegian credits 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English. You may need to document your English language level.

Visa

• You apply for a student visa online. You must attach a Confirmation of Enrolement (CoE) from the host university to your application when you apply. 
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

Useful links

• ANSA Australia (in Norwegian)
• Study Australia

In Austria, you can study at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, MCI Management Center Innsbruck, Universität Wien or WU Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: October - January
• Spring semester: March - July

Degree structure

• Austria follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Austria. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually German, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Austria if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Austria (in Norwegian)
• Study in Austria

In Belgium, you can study at KU Leuven, Universiteit Antwerpen, Université Catholique de Louvain or Université de Liège.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: end of September - end of January
• Spring semester: February - July

Degree structure

• Belgium follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Belgium. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction at Flemish universities is usually Dutch, but many courses are also taught in English. French is generally the language of instruction at Wallonian universities.

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Belgium if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Belgium (in Norwegian)
• Study in Flandern
• Study in Wallonie

In Brazil, you can study at Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV) in either São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro, INSPER and SKEMA, campus Belo Horizonte. 

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: March - July

Degree structure

• In Brazil the bachelor degree lasts four or five years (bacharelado or licenciatura), while master's degrees last either one year or two (mestrado)

Credit system

• 12 Brazilian credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Portuguese, but many courses are also taught in English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Brazilian embassy in Oslo. 
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

Useful links

• Study in Brazil

In Bulgaria, you can study at University of National and World Economy.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - January
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree structure

• Bulgaria follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Bulgaria. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Bulgarian, but many courses are also taught in English. 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Bulgaria if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• Study in Bulgaria

In Canada, you can study at Dalhousie University, HEC Montreal, McGill University, Queen’s University, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, Université Laval, University of Ottawa, UQAM, University of Regina, University of Victoria or Wilfrid Laurier University.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August/September - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree structure

• In Canada the bachelor degree lasts four years (undergraduate), while master's degrees often only last one year (postgraduate)

Credit system

• Canadian universities don't have a common credit system, and 30 ECTS equals everything from 2,5 to 15 Canadian credits, depending on institution. You will therefore need to check the credit exchange at your host institution. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English, except in Québec where it is French, but many courses are also taught in English. You may need to document your French language skills if you wish to study in Québec

Visa

• If you plan to live in Canada for less than six months, you only need to register for the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). If you plan on staying in Canada for more than six months, you must apply for a Study Permit. You will need to register your biometric information in order to apply, and you can do this at the Canadian embassies in Stockholm, Paris or London. 
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

Useful links

• ANSA Canada (in Norwegian)
• Study in Canada

In Chile, you can study at Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC). 

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: March - July

Degree structure

• In Chile the bachelor degree lasts four years (licenciatura), while master's degrees can last either one or two years.

Credit system

• 40 Chilean credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Spanish, but some courses may be taught in English. You may need to document your Spanish language skills

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Chilean embassy in Oslo. 
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

Useful links

• Learn Chile

In China, you can study at Antai College of Economics and Management, Chinese University of Hong Kong i Shenzhen, City University of Hong Kong, Fudan University, Guanghua School of Management, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Lingnan College, Peking University HSBC Business School or Tsinghua University.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - January/February
• Spring semester: February - June 

Degree structure

• In China the bachelor degree lasts four or five years (xueshi), while master's degrees last two years (shuoshi)

Credit system

• 15 Chinese credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Mandarin, and sometimes Cantonese in Hong Kong, but many courses are taught in English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Chinese embassy in Oslo. You must attach a Confirmation of Enrolement from the host university to your application when you apply
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country

Useful links

• ANSA China (in Norwegian)
• Study in China 

In Costa Rica, you can study at INCAE Business School

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: February - July 

Degree structure

• In Costa Rica the bachelor degree lasts four years (licenciatura), while master's degrees last two years (maestría)

Credit system

• 15 Costa Rican credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Spanish, but many courses are taught in English. 

Visa

• You don't need a visa if you plan on staying less than 90 days in Costa Rica. The country doesn't have an embassy in Norway, but you can contact the embassy in London for visa information and help. 
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country

In Denmark, you can study at Handelshøjskolen i København (CBS), Handelshøjskolen i Århus or Syddansk Universitet.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree structure

• Denmark follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Denmark. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Danish, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Denmark if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Denmark (in Norwegian)
• Study in Denmark

In England, you can study at Imperial College Business School, Lancaster University, Newcastle University or University of Surrey

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January - May

Degree structure

• England follows the European bachelor degree structure. Master degrees often lasts 9 months (postgraduate diploma) or 12 months (postgraduate taught/research)

Credit system

• 60 English credits equals 30 Norwegian credits.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English. You don't need a TOEFL test to go on exchange to England, but you may need documented proof of your English language level from the Section for International Relations 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in England if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA and you're staying in the United Kingdom for less than 6 months. You need to apply for a visa to the UK if you plan on studying for more than 6 months. You may need Confirmation of Enrolement from the host university in order to apply.
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

Useful links

• ANSA UK (in Norwegian) 

In Estonia, you can study at Estonian Business School or University of Tartu

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August/September - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree structure

• Estonia follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Estonia. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Estonian, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Estonia if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• Study in Estonia

In Finland, you can study at Aalto University School of Business, Svenska Handelshögskolan i Helsingfors (HANKEN), University of Vaasa, University of Turku or Åbo Akademi.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree structure

• Finland follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Finland. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Finnish, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Finland if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Finland (in Norwegian)
• Study in Finland 

In France, you can study at Audencia Business School, Burgundy School of Business, Ecole de Management Strasbourg, EDHEC Business School, EM LYON Business School,  EM Normandie Business School, ESC Rennes School of Business, ESCP Business School, ESSEC, Grenoble Ecole de Management, HEC Paris, Institut Mines-Télécom Business School, ISC Paris Business School, KEDGE Business School, Montpellier Business School, NEOMA Business School, Sciences Po, SKEMA, Toulouse Business School, Université de Nantes or Université de Toulouse.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August/September - December
• Spring semester: January - May

Degree structure

• France follows the European bachelor (licence) and master (maîtrise) degree structure. NHH is partnered with many highly-ranked Grandes Ecoles, which are five-year studies made up of two preparation years (classes préparatoires), followed by three intenive years. Graduate exchange students from NHH take classes from year two. 

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in France. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually French, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in France if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH
• You may receive a housing grant from CAF

Useful links

• ANSA France (in Norwegian)

In Georgia, you can study at ISET

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January/February - June/July 

Degree structure

• Georgia follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Georgia. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• You don't need a visa if you plan on staying less than 12 months in Georgia

In Germany, you can study at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, EBS Universität, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Freie Universität Berlin, Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin), RWTH Aachen University, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Technische Universität Berlin, Technische Universität München, Universität zu Köln, Universität Mannheim, Universität Münster, Universität Würzburg, WFI - Ingolstadt School of Management, or WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: October - February
• Spring semester: March/April - August

Some universities have alternative academic dates

Degree structure

• Germany follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Germany. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually German, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Germany if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Germany (in Norwegian)
• DAAD- German Academic Exchange Service

In Greece, you can study at Athens University of Economics and Business

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: October - January/February
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree structure

• Greece follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Greece. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Greek, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Greece if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• Study in Greece

In Hungary, you can study at Corvinus University of Budapest.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January/February - May/June

Degree structure

• Hungary follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Hungary. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Hungarian, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Hungary if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Hungary (in Norwegian)

In Iceland, you can study at Reykjavik University

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree structure

• Iceland follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Iceland. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Icelandic, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Iceland if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• Study in Iceland

In India, you can study at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Indian Institute of Managment Bangalore, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode or Indian Institute of Management Udaipur. 

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - January/February
• Spring semester: February/March - August

Degree structure

• India follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• 18 Indian credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Indian embassy in Oslo
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

Useful links

• ANSA India (in Norwegian)
• Study in India

It is currently not possible to go on exchange to Israel.

In Israel, you can study at Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University. 

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: October-January/February
• Spring semester: February- May

Degree structure

• Israel follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• 15 Tel Aviv University credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Israeli embassy in Oslo. Contact them at consular@oslo.mfa.gov.il before starting the process. 
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

Useful links

• Study in Israel

In Italy, you can study at LUISS, Universitá Luigi Bocconi, Università degli Studi di Bologna, Università degli Studi di Siena, Università degli Studi di Torino or Università di Pisa. 

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September/October - January/February
• Spring semester: February - June/July

Degree structure

• Italy follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Italy. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Italian, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Italy if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Italy (in Norwegian)

In Japan, you can study at Akita International University, Keio University, Kobe University, Meiji University, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, Rikkyo University or Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - January/February
• Spring semester: March/April - August

Degree structure

• In Japan the bachelor degree lasts four or five years (gakushi), while master's degrees (shushi) last two years 

Credit system

• Japanese universities don't have a common credit system. At Akita, Kobe and Rikkyo, 15 credits equals 30 Norwegian credits, while 14 credits at Keio equals 30 Norwegian credits. At Nagoya, 20 credits equals 30 Norwegian credits. At Ritsumeikan, 16 credits equals 30 Norwegian credits. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Japanese, but many courses are taught in English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Japanese embassy in Oslo. You must attach a Confirmation of Enrolement from the host university to your application when you apply
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country

Useful links

• ANSA Japan (in Norwegian)
• Study in Japan

In Latvia, you can study at University of Latvia

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January - May

Degree structure

• Latvia follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Latvia. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Latvian, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Latvia if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Latvia (in Norwegian)
• Study in Latvia

In Lithuania, you can study at Vytautas Magnus University

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January - May

Degree structure

• Lithuania follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Lithuania. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Lithuanian, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Lithuania if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• Study in Lithuania

In Malaysia, you can study at Universiti Malaya

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: July/August - November/December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree structure

• In Malaysia the bachelor degree lasts three years, while master's degrees last two years 

Credit system

• 12 credits at Universiti Malaya equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Malaysian embassy in Stockholm
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country

Useful links

• ANSA Malaysia (in Norwegian)

In Mexico, you can study at ITAM or IPADE Business School. 

Academic calendar 

• Fall semester: September - January/February
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree structure

• In Mexico the bachelor degree programmes last four or five years (licenciatura), while the master's degrees last two or three years (maestría)

Credit system

• 30 Mexican credits equals 30 Norwegian credits.

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Spanish, and few courses are taught in English. 

Visa

• You need to apply for a visa if you plan on staying longer than 180 days in Mexico
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

In New Zealand, you can study at University of Waikato

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: July/August - November/December
• Spring semester: February - June

I New Zealand the fall semester is called Semester 2 and the spring semester Semester 1.

Degree structure

• In New Zealand the bachelor degree lasts three or four years (undergraduate degree), while the master's degrees last either a year (graduate diploma) or two (postgraduate degree)

Credit system

• 60 credits at Waikato equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English. You may need to document your English language level

Visa

• You apply for a student visa online. You must attach a Confirmation of Enrolement (CoE) from the host university to your application when you apply. 
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

Useful links

• ANSA New Zealand (in Norwegian)
• Study in New Zealand

In Peru, you can study at Universidad ESAN

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August - December/January
• Spring semester: March/April - July

Degree structure

• In Peru the bachelor degree lasts three or four years, while master's degrees can last either one or two years.

Credit system

• 15 Peruvian credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Spanish, but some courses may be taught in English. You may need to document your Spanish language skills

Visa

• You may travel to Peru on a tourist visa, and apply for a student visa within 90 days once you arrive in Lima
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

In Poland, you can study at Cracow University of Economics or Warsaw School of Economics (SGH).

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: October - January
• Spring semester: February - July

Degree structure

• Poland follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Poland. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Polish, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Poland if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Poland (in Norwegian)
• Study in Poland

In Portugal, you can study at ISCTE-IUL, Universidade Catolica Portugesa, Universidade de Lisboa, NOVA School of Business and Economics or University of Porto

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - January/February
• Spring semester: February/March - June

Degree structure

• Portugal follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Portugal. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Portuguese, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Portugal if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Portugal (in Norwegian)

Due to the Norwegian government's suspension of the authority dialogue with Russia, NHH will not be sending students to Russia for the time being.

In Russia, you can study at Higher School of Economics Moscow (HSE) or St. Petersburg State University (GSOM)

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - January
• Spring semester: February - June 

Degree structure

• In Russia the bachelor degree lasts four years (бакалавр), while master's degrees last two years (магистр)

Credit system

• 15 credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Russian, but many courses are taught in English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Russian embassy in Oslo. You will need a negative HIV test in order to apply
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country

In Singapore, you can study at National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: July/August - November/December
• Spring semester: January - May/June 

Degree structure

• In Singapore the bachelor degree lasts three years, while master's degrees last two years 

Credit system

• 5 courses at NUS equals 30 Norwegian credits, while 4 courses at SMU equals 30 Norwegian credits. If you're taking a MBA at NUS, 16 Modular Credits (MC) equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• You may apply for a student visa (Foreign Student Immigration Pass) once you arrive in Singapore
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country

Useful links

• ANSA Singapore (in Norwegian)

In Slovakia, you can study at Comenius University i Bratislava

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January/February - June

Degree structure

• Slovakia follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Slovakia. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Slovak, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Slovakia if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Slovakia (in Norwegian)

In Slovenia, you can study at University of Ljubljana

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: January/February - June

Degree structure

• Slovenia follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Slovenia. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Slovene, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Slovenia if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

In South Korea, you can study at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), Korea University Business School (KUBS) or Yonsei University

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August/September - December/January
• Spring semester: February/March - June/July

Degree structure

• In South Korea the bachelor degree lasts four years, while master's degrees last two years 

Credit system

• 15 South Korean credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Korean, but many courses are taught in English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the South Korean embassy in Oslo. You must attach a Confirmation of Enrolement from the host university to your application when you apply for the D-2-6 visa
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country

Useful links

• ANSA South Korea (in Norwegian)

In Spain, you can study at ESADE, IE University, Universidad de Barcelona, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad de Deusto, Universidad de Granada, Universidad Loyola Andalucia, Universidad de Navarra, Universidad Pompeu Fabra or Universidad de Salamanca.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September/October - January
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree structure

• Spain follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Spain. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Spanish, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Spain if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Spain (in Norwegian)
• eduSpain

In Sweden, you can study at Gøteborgs Universitet, Jönköping Universitet, Lund Universitet, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholms Universitet, Umeå Universitet or Uppsala Universitet.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree structure

• Sweden follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Sweden. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Swedish, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Sweden if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Sweden (in Norwegian)

In Switzerland, you can study at HEC Lausanne or Universität St.Gallen

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - December
• Spring semester: February/March - June

Degree structure

• Switzerland follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in Switzerland. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually either German, French or Italian, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in Switzerland if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive a SEMP grant, the Swiss equivalent to Erasmus+. You can't receive a SEMP grant if you plan on interning in Switzerland

Useful links

• ANSA Switzerland (in Norwegian)

In Taiwan, you can study at National Chengchi University, National Sun Yat-sen University or National Taiwan University.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January/February - June 

Degree structure

• In Taiwan the bachelor degree lasts four years, while master's degrees last two years

Credit system

• 15 Taiwanese credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Mandarin, but many courses are taught in English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Taipei Mission in Sweden, Consular Section. You need to attached a Confirmation of Enrolement from the host university to your application
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country

Useful links

• Study in Taiwan

In Thailand, you can study at Thammasat University

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August - December
• Spring semester: January - May

Degree structure

• In Thailand the bachelor degree lasts four years, while master's degrees last two years

Credit system

• 9 Thai graduate credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is Thai, but many courses are taught in English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the Thai embassy in Oslo. You must attach a Confirmation of Enrolement from Thammasat to your application when you apply
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country

Useful links

• ANSA Thailand (in Norwegian)

In the Czech Republic, you can study at VSE Prague University of Economics and Business

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - February
• Spring semester: February/March - July

Degree structure

• The Czech Republic follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in the Czech Republic. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Czech, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in the Czech Republic if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Czech Republic (in Norwegian)
• Study in Czech Republic

In the Netherlands, you can study at Groningen Universiteit, Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, RSM Erasmus Universiteit or Tilburg University.

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - January
• Spring semester: February - July

Degree structure

• The Netherlands follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are used in the Netherlands. 1 ECTS is the same as 1 Norwegian credit. 

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Dutch, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You do not need a visa to live and study in the Netherlands if you are a citizen of the EU/EEA

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA the Netherlands (in Norwegian)
• Study in Holland

In Turkey, you can study at Koc University

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: September - January
• Spring semester: February - June

Degree structure

• Turkey follows the European bachelor and master degree structure

Credit system

• 15 Turkish credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is usually Turkish, but many courses are also taught in English 

Visa

• You need to apply for a visa before you move at the Turkish embassy in Oslo
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

Financing 

• You may receive an Erasmus+ grant from NHH

Useful links

• ANSA Turkey (in Norwegian)

In the USA, you can study at Cal Poly Pomona, Cornell University, Emory University, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, St. Cloud State University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Diego, University of Cincinnati, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill or University of Washington. 

Academic calendar

• Fall semester: August/September - December
• Spring semester: January - May/June

Degree structure

• In the USA the bachelor degree lasts four years (undergraduate), while master's degrees often only last one year (postgraduate)

Credit system

• American universities don't have a common credit system. At Berkeley, Cal Poly, Cornell, Emory, St. Cloud, Cincinnati, Michigan and North Carolina, 12-15 credits equals 30 Norwegian credits, depending on whether you're taking undergraduate or graduate courses. At Washington and San Diego, 24 credits equals 30 Norwegian credits

Language of Instruction

• The language of instruction is English

Visa

• You can apply for a visa at the American embassy in Oslo. You must attach a Confirmation of Enrolment to your application
• In order to get a visa, you often need to include a medical certificate, police certificate, birth certificate and letter of acceptance from the university where you are nominated to go on exchange. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after you return. Note that these requirement may vary from country to country.

Useful links

• ANSA USA (in Norwegian)