Single courses

You can apply for single courses at the University of Stavanger without having been admitted to a study programme between 1 July and 1 August for the Autumn semester, and between 1 November and 1 December for courses in the Spring semester.

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Application period

Autumn semester: 1 July - 1 August Spring semester: 1 November - 1 December

Contact information

E-mail: enkeltemner@uis.no Phone: 51 83 15 44

Apply for single courses

How to apply for single courses

Without study right at UiS

Applicants without study rights at UiS for the upcoming semester should apply through Søknadsweb.

The study right for single courses is only valid for one semester.

I can't find the course I want to take in the list

Check if the study programme the course belongs to is listed on available study places. You can apply for the whole degree and sign up for the courses you are interested in. This may give you access to more courses.

If you wish to apply for one single course that is not listed below as open, you can add the choice "ANNET" (other) in the application portal and specify the course code and name in the field for remarks. It will then be considered if the course has available places.

With study right at UiS

Applicants who hold a study right at the University of Stavanger for the upcoming semester, must apply through Studentweb. (Norwegian website: Alt du trenger å vite om åpne emner | Universitetet i Stavanger).

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to the frequently asked questions about our single courses.

When will the course list be published?

Single courses for the Autumn semester will be published in June.

Single courses for the Spring semester will be published in October.

When can I apply to single courses?

The application period for the Autumn semester opens on 1 July. Application deadline is 1 August.
The application period for the Spring semester opens on 1 November. Application deadline is 1 December.

I do not live in Norway. Can I apply?

Most courses are campus-based, check the course description. Students from outside EU/EEA countries, who need a study permit to move to Norway, cannot apply for single courses.

When should I submit my documents?

As soon as possible after you register your application, and no later than the application deadline.

Which documents must I submit?

That depends on the admission requirements of the course you apply to. You must document that you meet the admission (and language) requirements. See Documentation requirement for local admission.

What are the admission requirements to a single course you apply to?

Admission requirements to each single course can be found below under the relevant faculty.

The course which I want to apply to is not open for application. What to do?

You should have an agreement with a study advisor to take a course which is not listed as an open course.

To apply you must choose the correct faculty, and then add the choice "ANNET" (other). Remember to specify the course code and name in the field for remarks.

I need to take some courses to complete my bachelor's degree. Whom can I ask for help in regard to which courses I can take?

Contact the study advisor of the relevant programme.

Who gets admission? Are there limited places for admission to single courses?

All qualified applicants to the single courses which are listed as open will get admission.

May a course be cancelled?

The University reserves the right to cancel any course for which fewer than 10 students are registered. This applies to elective courses, not compulsory courses.

Is there a minimum required GPA (Grade Point Average)?

The minimum GPA for admission to single courses which are part of a master’s programme is C on the ECTS grading scale.

When can I expect to get an answer to my application?

The results are usually sent in the middle of August for applications to the Autumn semester.

The results are usually sent in the middle of December for applications to the Spring semester.

I have accepted the offer. What should I do next?

After you accept the offer, you will get a study right. When you get the study right, you will have to log in to Studentweb in order to register for the semester, register for the exam and pay the semester fee.

How do I register for the courses?

In Studentweb, you will have to search for the course code in "My Active Courses" and sign up for the course.

When is the deadline to register and pay the semester fee?

The deadline for registration for the Autumn semester is 1 September, and the deadline for registration for the Spring semester is 1 February.

Why didn't I get admission to all the courses I applied to?

It might be that you did not meet the admission requirements or the course you applied to was not listed as open. If you are unsure, you can reply to the email you received with your application result in order to receive an explanation.

I don't want to take all the courses I got admission to, what can I do?

You only sign up for the courses you want to take.

The application deadline has passed, can I still apply?

No. The deadline for single courses is 1 December for courses in the Spring semester, and 1 August for courses in the Autumn semester. It is not possible to send applications after the deadlines.

International students coming from outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees, unless they qualify for exemptions.

Prices for single courses will be calculated based on the number of credits and which program the course is included in. If you wish to know the price of a course, please contact enkeltemner@uis.no and state the course code and name.

Check Tuition fees for international students and Exemptions from tuition fees.

Admission to DAT105, DAT305, IND115, RIS105 and WIN100 from 1 May:

For courses on bachelor's level you must meet the Higher Education Entrance Qualification (including the Norwegian and English language requirements):

The following courses require Higher Education Entrance Qualification (including the Norwegian and English language requirements) and HING:

The courses named above can be taken online. Find more information in the course descriptions.

The outcome of your application will be sent after the application deadline 1 August.

Single courses at the Faculty of Social Sciences

Check for available study places for our Master degrees.

Open courses for Autumn 2025

Admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree. Proficiency in English is required according to the language requirements stated for studies taught in Norwegian on Language requirements:

Admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree. Proficiency in English is required according to the language requirements stated for studies taught in English on Language requirements:

Admission requirements are the same as Master in Service Leadership in International Business:

Admission requirements and open courses:

To qualify for admission to single courses at PhD-level, you must be either document enrollment in a doctoral program at a degree-granting institution within the EU/EEA, or you must document participation in a research school.

Open courses for Autumn 2025:

Language requirement

As a general requirement, all applicants must meet the English language requirement.
International applicants must document one of the following tests with the specified results or better:

  • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test (IBT). Minimum score: 90
  • IELTS – International English Language Testing Service. Minimum score: 6.5
  • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from the University of Cambridge
  • PTE Academic – Pearson Test of English Academic. Minimum score: 62

The following applicants are exempt from the above requirements:

  • Applicants who have completed minimum one year university studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the USA
  • Applicants who have completed a master's degree in English in an EU/EEA country
  • Applicants exempt based on NOKUT/HK-dir's GSU list. Check here

How to apply?

If you have a Norwegian ID number, apply through Søknadsweb.

If you do not have a Norwegian ID number, we will need to order a temporary ID number for you and then create an application manually for you.

In order for us to get the temporary ID number, we will need the following information from you:

  • First name:
  • Last name:
  • Nationality:
  • Birth date:
  • Sex:
  • Address:
  • E-mail address:
  • Course(s) you wish to apply for, and in which prioritized order:

Send this as an email to enkeltemner@uis.no with the subject line “PhD single courses SNR” as soon as possible within 1 August.

It might take some days before we receive your temporary ID number. We will contact you once we receive the number and have created an application for you.

Single courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology

Check for available study places for our Master degrees.

The admission requirement is a completed Bachelor's degree. Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in their bachelor's degree and meet the English language requirement. How to meet the English requirements.

Courses taught in English

Admission requirement

To qualify for admission to single courses at PhD-level, you must be either document enrollment in a doctoral program in technology, natural sciences, societal safety, urban planning, medicine at a degree-granting institution within the EU/EEA, or you must document participation in a research school.

Language requirement

As a general requirement, all applicants must meet the English language requirement.
International applicants must document one of the following tests with the specified results or better:

  • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test (IBT). Minimum score: 90
  • IELTS – International English Language Testing Service. Minimum score: 6.5
  • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from the University of Cambridge
  • PTE Academic – Pearson Test of English Academic. Minimum score: 62

The following applicants are exempt from the above requirements:

  • Applicants who have completed minimum one year university studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the USA
  • Applicants who have completed a master's degree in English in an EU/EEA country
  • Applicants exempt based on NOKUT's GSU list. Check here

How to apply?

If you have a Norwegian ID number, apply through Søknadsweb.

If you do not have a Norwegian ID number, we will need to order a temporary ID number for you and then create an application manually for you.

In order for us to get the temporary ID number, we will need the following information from you:

  • First name:
  • Last name:
  • Nationality:
  • Birth date:
  • Sex:
  • Address:
  • E-mail address:
  • Course(s) you wish to apply for, and in which prioritized order:

Send this as an email to enkeltemner@uis.no with the subject line “PhD single courses SNR” as soon as possible within 1 August.

It might take some days before we receive your temporary ID number. We will contact you once we receive the number and have created an application for you.

Single courses at the UiS Business School

Check for available study places for our Master degrees.

Open courses for Autumn 2025:

Admission requirement is a bachelor's degree and English according to the Higher Education Entrance Qualification:

Admission requirement is a bachelor's degree and English for admission to English taught master studies:

Admission requirement is a bachelor's degree within social sciences and English for admission to English taught master studies

Single courses at the Faculty of Health Sciences

Check for available study places for our Master degrees.

Open courses for Autumn 2025:

Admission requirement is a bachelor's degree and English according to the Higher Education Entrance Qualification:

Admission requirement is a bachelor's degree in health or social sciences and English according to the Higher Education Entrance Qualification: