inntaksgrense

Inntaksgrense is a term used in Norwegian higher education to describe the minimum admission threshold for a program in a given admission round. It signifies the lowest level of required qualification—such as grade points or application points—that applicants must reach to be considered for admission. The exact form of the threshold varies by program and year and is often determined within the coordinated admission system, Samordna opptak, which handles applications to most Norwegian institutions.

The threshold is typically published after an admission period and can be expressible as a grade-based cutoff, a points-based cutoff, or a combination of factors used to calculate an applicant’s overall score. It is influenced by factors such as program capacity, the number and quality of applicants, and the rules of the admission scheme. Consequently, inntaksgrense can differ between universities, campuses, and specific study programs, and it can change from year to year.

In practice, applicants whose calculated score meets or exceeds the inntaksgrense may be offered a place, while those below the threshold are not admitted to that program in that intake. The concept is central to how competitive programs establish entry requirements and communicate expectations to prospective students. It is also a subject of ongoing discussion, including debates about fairness, transparency, and the impact of grade inflation on admission outcomes.

See also: Samordna opptak, poenggrense, opptaksgrunnlag, karakterpoeng.