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Studies for Which a Residence Permit Granted
Studies for As a rule, in order to be granted a residence permit, applicant must have been admitted on a full-time course at an officially recognised educational institution at university level. However, there are certain exemptions from this requirement.
Residence permit for education at an upper secondary school
As a general rule, residence permits are not granted for attending upper secondary schools. Exceptions may be made in the following cases:
. In connection with the internationalisation of schools under the auspices of county municipalities or international student exchange programmes under the auspices of non­profit organisations (exchange students).

In such case, there must be documentation of a cooperation agreement/ friendship agreement relating to the mutual cultural exchange of students between India/ non-profit organisation in question and the regions/India.
. For students at the Red Cross Nordic United World College, Skagerak International School and other schools offering an IB study programme (IB = International Baccalaureate).
In such case, there must be documentation of a cooperation agreement/ friendship agreement relating to the mutual cultural exchange of students between India/ non-profit organisation in question and the regions/India.
. For students at the Red Cross Nordic United World College, Skagerak International School and other schools offering an IB study programme (IB = International Baccalaureate).

Residence Permit for Norwegian Courses and Norwegian Language Tuition
As a general rule, residence permits are not granted for attending Norwegian courses. However, a permit may be granted if the applicant:
. Have a firm offer of admission to an officially recognised course of study at an official recognised educational institution following the compeltion of the Norwegian language course.
. Will be attending a summer school at a university for up to three months (see below).
Exceptions may also be made in the following cases:
. For Health personnel (see below)
. If there are special grounds, e.g. the studies are part of a Norwegian or Nordic course started in the country of origin

University Summer Schools
A residence permit is not required for attending a summer school lasting up to three months. In such a case, students can stay in Norway on the basis of a valid visa or with no visa requirement, whichever is applicable.
Special Provisions for Health Personnel
Residence permits may be granted for courses (including Norwegian language courses) or other training necessary to obtain a licence or authorisation to work in the Norwegian healthcare system. This means that - for all types of health personnel except doctors - a permit may only be granted for courses that, according to a statement from the Norwegian Registration Authority for Health Personnel (SAFH), you lack in order to obtain such a licence/ authorisation.
Before they apply to SAFH for authorisation/ a license, doctors wishing to practice in Norway must complete a separate programme under the auspices of the University of Oslo. Among other things, the programme requires a qualifying medical exam to be taken. A residence permit may be granted in order to follow this programme. If an application for a permit is submitted for practical training/internship, the application will be considered in accordance with the rules relating to work permits.

 

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