What University of Oslo International Summer School Scholarship actually covers.
The University of Oslo International Summer School (ISS) Scholarship is one of Scandinavia's oldest international study programmes, attracting students from over 100 countries every year. The University of Oslo awards a limited number of scholarships specifically reserved for international students, including those from African nations, to attend the six-week summer school held each July and August in Oslo. Twenty scholarships are set aside exclusively for international applicants, with ten available to Norwegian students. Each award covers full tuition fees for the summer session plus a monthly stipend to assist with living costs during the programme period. The programme offers courses across humanities, social sciences, and peace and conflict studies — subjects highly relevant to African contexts. The University of Oslo is Norway's oldest and largest university, ranked among the top 150 universities globally, and the ISS has been running since 1947, giving it an unmatched track record in international education. African students who complete the ISS often go on to apply for full master's degrees at UiO, using the summer school experience as a stepping stone into Norwegian academia. Applications open each year in late January with a deadline in early February for scholarship applicants. The scholarship committee considers academic excellence, the strength of the applicant's home institution, and the relevance of chosen courses to the applicant's academic goals. Strong English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) is required.
Who can apply.
Open to undergraduate, masters applicants seeking to study in Norway. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.