Courses and levels

We offer seven different Norwegian language courses across four proficiency levels. Here you can see which courses are available and who they are open to.

NOR-INTRO (7.5 ECTS) Introductory Course (approximately equivalent to CEFR A2)

Prerequisites: None
Eligibility: 

  • International students admitted to the University of Bergen (excluding PhD candidates)

↗ Read more about NOR-INTRO in the course description.

NOR-U1 (15 ECTS) Beginner Course (approximately equivalent to CEFR A2)

Prerequisites: None
Eligibility: 

  • International students admitted to the University of Bergen
  • UiB employees and their partners

↗ Read more about NOR-U1 in the course description.

NOR-U1/2 (30 ECTS) Intensive Course (approximately equivalent to CEFR B1)

Prerequisites: None
Eligibility: 

  • International students admitted to the University of Bergen
  • UiB employees and their partners

↗ Read more about NOR-U1/2 in the course description.

NOR-U2 (15 ECTS) Intermediate Course (approximately equivalent to CEFR B1)

Prerequisites: A pass in NOR-U1 or a placement test.
Eligibility: 

  • International students admitted to the University of Bergen
  • UiB employees and their partners
  • External applicants (refugees and immigrants)

↗ Read more about NOR-U2 in the course description.

NOR-U3 (15 ECTS) Upper Intermediate Course (approximately equivalent to CEFR B2)

Prerequisites: A pass in NOR-U2 or a placement test.
Eligibility: 

  • International students admitted to the University of Bergen
  • UiB employees and their partners
  • External applicants (refugees and immigrants)

↗ Read more about NOR-U3 in the course description.

NOR-U4 (10 ECTS) Proficient Level (approximately equivalent to CEFR C1)

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in NOR-U3 or a placement test.

Eligible applicants:

  • International students admitted to the University of Bergen
  • UiB employees and their partners
  • External applicants (refugees and immigrants)

    who have achieved a minimum grade of C in NOR-U3

↗ Read more about NOR-U4 in the course description.

NOR-NYN (7.5 ECTS) Course in Nynorsk (approximately CEFR level C1)

Prerequisites: Successful completion of NOR-U2 or a placement test.

Eligible applicants:

  • International students admitted to the University of Bergen
  • UiB employees and their partners

    who have passed NOR-U2 or equivalent

↗ Read more about NOR-NYN in the course description.

Last updated: 10.09.2026