# Home
**Source**: https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/
Welcome to the University of Oslo! This guide helps you prepare for your studies and provides useful information throughout your time as an international student at UiO.
- [Prospective student](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/study-at-uio/)
- [Before arrival](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/before-arrival/)
- [On arrival](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/on-arrival/)
- [While in Oslo](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/while-in-oslo/)
## Prepare for your arrival
- [1. Apply for housing](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/before-arrival/housing/)
- [2. Apply for residence permit](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/before-arrival/visa/)
- [3. Plan your arrival](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/before-arrival/plan-your-arrival.html)
- [4. Get username and password](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/before-arrival/username-and-password/)
- [5. Register for courses](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/register.html)
- [6. Special needs](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/special-needs-leave-part-time/)
## [Start of studies](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/start-of-studies/)
The autumn semester 2026 starts Monday 10 August for new international students.
The exact dates for the start of the courses may vary between the different faculties. [Contact your faculty](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/contact/) for further information.
## [Student life](https://www.uio.no/english/student-life/)
Where can you grab a coffee across campus? What happens beyond lectures and how do you access student health services? Find practical information and get an insight into life as a student at the University of Oslo (UiO)
## [Events](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/events/?view=allupcoming)
[Language café](https://www.uio.no/english/student-life/events/special-events/march/Language-cafe-march-26.html)
Mar. 19, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM,
[Litteratursalongen, Georg Sverdrups hus](https://goo.gl/maps/tccLG5PsjwmH1NQv7)
[Tour of the Norwegian Supreme Court](https://www.uio.no/english/student-life/events/special-events/march/tour-of-the-norwegian-supreme-court-march-v26.html)
Mar. 20, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM,
[Høyesterett](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/Høyesteretts plass 1, 0180 Oslo)
[Master's Meet and Mingle: Sauna](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/events/masters-meet-and-mingle-sauna.html)
Mar. 20, 2026 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM,
[Albatrossen sauna at Sukkerbiten](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NZ6vpUQ3yGrKdDBA7)
[Upcoming events](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/events/?view=allupcoming)
## [Topics by alphabet](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html)
[A](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#a) [B](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#b) [C](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#c) [D](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#d) [E](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#e) [F](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#f) G [H](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#h) [I](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#i) J K [L](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#l) [M](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#m) [N](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#n) O [P](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#p) [Q](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#q) [R](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#r) [S](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#s) [T](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#t) [U](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#u) [V](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#v) [W](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/a-z.html#w) X Y Z
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## Join our Facebook group
[International Students at The University of Oslo](http://www.facebook.com/groups/1529843163741836/)
- [International Students at The University of Oslo](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1529843163741836/)
## [Contact](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/contact)
[Contact Knutepunktet - International student reception](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/contact)