# Admission to UiO for exchange students
**Source**: https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/exchange/
Students from universities which have an exchange agreement with the University of Oslo (UiO) may spend one or two semesters at UiO as part of their studies.
## Courses taught in English
Explore UiOs wide range of courses taught in English.
[Courses](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/courses/)
## [How to apply](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/exchange/application.html)
Students coming on exchange must be nominated by their university and then apply before the deadlines: 1 May for the autumn semester and 15 October for the spring semester.
## For partner universities
- [Online nomination service for partner universities](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/exchange/nomination.html)
## Exchange possibilities at UiO
- [Erasmus+](http://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/exchange/erasmus/)
- [Bilateral agreements](http://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/exchange/bilateral/)
- [Nordplus/Nordlys](http://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/exchange/nordplus-nordlys/)
- [Fulbright](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/exchange/fulbright/)
## [Student housing](https://www.uio.no/english/student-life/services/sio-housing/)
Incoming exchange students will be given priority for single student housing if they apply within the deadlines.
[Read more](https://www.uio.no/english/student-life/services/sio-housing/)
## [Start of the semester](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/)
The autumn semester 2026 starts on Monday 10 August with the orientation for new international students.
[Prepare your arrival](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/)
## [Courses and documents](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/registrations/exchange-students/)
At UiO the faculties answer questions about courses and sign/approve Learning Agreements (LA/OLA).
[Read more](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/registrations/exchange-students/)
## [Why choose UiO?](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/study-at-uio/why-choose-uio.html)
The University of Oslo (UiO) is a highly international institution, consistently ranked among the world's top 100 universities.
## UiO in social media
Get to know UiO through Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/unioslo_studyat/)
- [Snapchat](https://www.snapchat.com/add/unioslo?sender_web_id=b2f27f72-2d81-444f-b9ca-65e6b47cb1f0&device_type=desktop&is_copy_url=true)
- [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@unioslo?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc)
## Questions?
- Students must contact their home university about exchange possibilities.
- If you have inquiries about programmes or courses at UiO, contact the [Faculty Information Centres](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/contact/).
- Going on exchange from UiO? See [Outgoing exchange](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/exchange/)