# Plan your arrival

**Source**: https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/before-arrival/plan-your-arrival.html
**Parent**: https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/

The autumn semester 2026 starts Monday 10 August.

## Arrival in Oslo autumn 2026

At the semester start there will be events for international students. Details about semester start for autumn 2026 will be published later this semester.

- [Semester start and events](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/start-of-studies/)

If you are [arriving later](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/on-arrival/late-arrival.html) please contact your faculty for information.

### Arrival in Oslo spring 2027

The spring semester 2027 for new international students starts Monday 11 January.

Before arriving in Norway please check out the relevant information in order to prepare for your studies at UiO.

- [Getting to UiO](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/on-arrival/getting-to-uio.html)
- [Campus guide](https://www.uio.no/english/student-life/campus-guide/)
- [Collection of keys at SiO](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/on-arrival/picing-up-keys-at-sio.html)
- [Special needs provisions at UiO](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/special-needs-leave-part-time/index.html)
- [Health and safety at UiO](https://www.uio.no/english/about/hse/)
- [Packing list](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/before-arrival/packing-list/index.html)

For any questions about teaching and the exact dates for when your courses will begin, please contact your [Faculty Information Centre.](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/contact/)

### Late arrival

If you plan to arrive after the semester start, there are some important things to keep in mind. Please see our information for [late arriving students](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/international-students/on-arrival/late-arrival.html)

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