Welcome to OsloMet! Here you will find all you need to know about starting your studies.
Mandatory attendance
It is not mandatory to attend the first day of class. However, a minimum of 80 % participation is required in this course.
Have you accepted your offer?
You must accept the offer of admission in Søknadsweb within the given deadline. Please get in touch with opptak@oslomet.no as soon as possible if you have accepted your offer, but are unable to participate in the programme. Remember to include your application number in the email.
Starting your studies at OsloMet
Read all about starting your studies at OsloMet. Find a Pre-Arrival guide and a checklist for new international students.
Access to OsloMet's systems
You will receive information about activating your user account in the weeks before your semester start. If you have not received this on the first day of study, please contact your faculty.
Use the information to activate your user account. When you log in to student.oslomet.no, you will find shortcuts to the tools you need in your everyday study.
When you have registered for the semester, you will see your personal timetable in the Outlook calendar and on "my page" at student.oslomet.no. Your courses will also appear in Canvas.
Read more about user account, access and PIN code.
Applying for exemption
You can apply for exemption from a course or an examination if you have already passed an equivalent course/examination. It is not possible to apply for exemption before you start your studies.
Classes, groups and session dates
You will find your syllabus lists in the Canvas learning platform after you have received your PIN and username. Remember that you must register for the semester to access your courses in Canvas.
Questions?
Most of the answers can be found on this page, in Canvas and elsewhere at student.oslomet.no. Feel free to contact us if there is something you cannot figure out. Contact information can be found on this page.