Hovedopptaket

Hovedopptaket refers to the main admission process for higher education institutions in Norway. It is the primary period when prospective students can apply for and secure places in bachelor's and master's degree programs. The application window for hovedopptaket typically opens in the autumn of the preceding year, with deadlines usually in late November or early December.

Applications are submitted through Samordna opptak, a centralized online portal that handles applications for most public universities and university colleges in Norway. Students can list their preferred study programs in order of priority. The admission process considers various factors, including academic qualifications from upper secondary education, relevant work or vocational experience, and sometimes specific admission requirements for certain programs like interviews or portfolios.

Offers of admission are usually sent out in July. Following the initial offers, there are often subsequent rounds of admissions to fill any remaining vacancies. Hovedopptaket is a crucial process for many students seeking to begin their higher education journey in Norway, with a large number of applications processed each year. The system aims to provide a fair and transparent method for allocating limited study places.