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The organisation of the academic year
Norway

Norway

7.Higher Education

7.6The organisation of the academic year

Last update: 26 March 2025

The organisation of the academic year 2024/2025 in Norway is as follows:

 

Beginning of the academic year Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are autonomous. Generally mid-August.
Periods when there are teaching activities HEIs are autonomous but in general August–December and January–June
Periods of examination HEIs are autonomous but in general November–December and May–June
End of the academic year HEIs are autonomous. The academic year generally ends by mid-June.
Breaks between the teaching activities excluding 
the examination period
Christmas, Easter and summer holidays