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Welcome to KHiO!
We're excited to have you join us.
As a new student, you probably have a lot of questions before the semester begins. That's why we have gathered some useful information to help you get started.
By going through the checklist below, you will get an overview of what you need to do to prepare for your studies and settle in smoothly.
Here is a checklist with important information you need to review before the start of the semester. It will help you get off to a smooth start as a student at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts.
You can activate your IT account and gain access to the school’s digital services 14 days before the start of the semester.
⏳ Note: It may take up to 24 hours after activation before you can access KHiO’s digital systems and platforms.
To complete your enrollment each semester, you must:
You log in to Studentweb using the username and password you created when activating your IT account.
Once you have completed your semester registration and signed up for courses and assessments in Studentweb, you gain access to your subjects in Canvas, the digital learning platform.
💡Important: Semester registration and payment must be completed by 1 September for the autumn semester (or 1 February for the spring semester).
As a student at KHiO, you will receive a student ID card with your name and photo. The card functioins as:
📱Note: Your photo will also appear in the Student ID app after your card has beem printed and issued.
The Student ID app serves as proof that you are registered as a student for the current semester. It is accepted as valid student identification by, among others, the student welfare organization SiO and on public transportation.
You can start using the app once you have:
Please note that it may take 3–5 business days from the time you pay the semester fee until the payment is registered in our system.
📱 Tip: You can find the app by searching for Studentbevis in the App Store or Google Play.
Schedule for the Autumn Semester is published here.
More information will be published soon.
All students are required to complete mandatory fire safety training.
Go to Branntest to complete the training.
It is important that you attend the first day of classes. This is when you will receive essential information, get to know your study program and fellow students, and ensure a smooth start to your academic journey.
Welcome to the start of your studies August 18th!
The Oslo National Academy of the Arts wishes to give all new students a warm welcome.
The programme for the start of studies and schedule for the autumn is available in TimeEdit.
By the start of the semester there is great demand for student housing. It is therefore important to apply for accommodation as soon as you have received a study offer.
Students at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts may apply for student accomodation at SiO (the Student Welfare Organisation in Oslo).
All questions regarding the application form and housing in general must be directed to SiO Housing.
Students may also apply for private accommodation.
Relevant websites:
You need to stay updated on what applies to your country on the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration's (UDI) website.
Keep in mind that it may take a long time to obtain entry documents and visas.
Useful information for international students is also to be found in International student handbook.
Do you have any questions concerning your start of studies?
Contact the student adviser at your study programme. Write “Student Adviser” in the search field, and you will get the contact information for your student adviser. Under the name is information about which department the study adviser is associated with.
Oslo National Academy of the Arts has six departments, and there are one or two study advisers associated with each department. If you are admitted to, for example, the bachelor’s programme of Medium- and Material based art, you should contact the study adviser at Art and Craft.
If you are not sure which department your study program belongs to, you can find information by clicking the links below:
- Academy of Dance
- Academy of Opera
- Academy of Theatre
- Design
- Art and Craft
- Academy of Fine Art