Institutional Requirements: The required documents for applying are as follows: ◠Copies of SSC and HSC or O Level and A level certificates ◠Bachelor’s degrees (for postgraduate applicants) ◠Two Letters of recommendation (this may be academic or professional) ◠Statement of Purpose ◠Resume ◠Scoresheet of English language test (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL) ◠Scoresheet of Norwegian certification (Optional, and recommended). ◠Portfolio (if applicable) ◠Proof of funds ◠Medical tests ◠Any other documents stated specifically by the university of choice
Visa Requirements: This process is quite straightforward: you’ll firstly need to register with the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration online, providing details of your correspondence address in Norway, and then go in person to the nearest police station once you arrive, to present the relevant documents showing your basis for residence. You will need to show: • Your passport • Confirmation of admission to an approved educational institution • Private health insurance or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) • Personal declaration of sufficient funds to support yourself while you study in Norway • You also do not need to apply for a student visa if you fulfill one of the other exemptions to the visa requirement, as listed on the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) website. • While some candidates can apply online from within Norway or through a Norwegian embassy, most students will need to hand in a paper application form to their closest Norwegian embassy or consulate. • When you hand in your student residence permit application form, you must also provide your passport, along with other necessary documentation. You’ll need to submit: • A completed application form • Receipt of having paid the application fee (NOK 5,300, which is roughly US$650) • A valid travel document (i.e. passport) • Two recent passport-sized photos with a white background • Evidence of admittance to an approved full-time education program • Evidence of sufficient financial funds for the entire period of study
Pre-departure Checklist Important things to ensure before leaving for Australia: ◠Book airline tickets ◠Purchase travel and health insurance ◠Arrangement of accommodation on arrival to Australia ◠Arrangement of transport to home in Australia from the airport ◠Check baggage and customs policy Documents that you must have on you before leaving for the airport: ◠Passport ◠Airline tickets ◠Insurance certificates ◠Letter of Acceptance (the one sent by the university or college) ◠Key addresses and phone numbers ◠The bank statement evidencing the required funds ◠Prescriptions for any medication you might be carrying ◠Cash or traveler’s cheques ◠Medical and immunization records ◠Past certificates and transcripts evidencing previous education
Educational Requirements: • Completion of secondary education at advanced level, equivalent to passing the exam at the end of Norwegian secondary school. • HSC+ 1 year of University education in Bangladesh • English language proficiency : TOEFL minimum score of 60, IELTS minimum score of 5.0. PTE, TELC are also accepted. • Norwegian language proficiency (B2 level).
