Important dates
Welcome and registration meeting
- Monday, 17 August 2026
- 09:15 AM (CEST)
- Auditorium 3
This meeting is mandatory.
You will receive important information and confirm your attendance.
Start of teaching
Monday, 17 August 2026.
The courses in this study program are taught on campus Halden, and students will get most benefit of the courses if they attend the lectures physically. The lectures are held on two weekdays, each day comprising approximately 2-4 hours of teaching.
However, all lecturers offer digital supervision, and in some courses also digital attendance is offered. In addition, all course material are made available on HiØ’s learning platform Canvas. Even though attendance is strongly recommended, attendance in most courses is not mandatory.
The schedule for your specialization
What to do before, during, and after your arrival
Information for the before, during and after phases of your studies
Checklist: what do you need to do as a new student
Visa Application and Deposit
- Use the offer letter from our Admissions Office when applying for your study permit. This letter is electronically signed and valid for visa purposes. No physical copy or stamp is needed.
- For questions about your admission letter, contact:
admissions@hiof.no - If you are using our deposit account, send questions to:
depositaccount@hiof.no
There is no fixed deadline for the deposit, but we recommend transferring it as soon as possible. You will receive a confirmation of payment, which is required for your visa application.
For visa-related questions, please contact the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
Housing
Student housing is managed by the Student Welfare Organisation in Østfold (SiØ).
Visit SiØ for housing information.
ICT and Digital Tools
You will need a PC or Mac and internet access to participate in online learning.
We provide access to essential software, including:
- Canvas (learning platform)
- Zoom (video conferencing)
- Office 365 (email, Word, Excel, etc.)
Please read the information on how to use online tools
and more information on IT-services
Learn Norwegian
Do you like to learn some Norwegian while you study?
We offer an on-campus Norwegian language course for international students.
It’s a great way to connect with local culture and people!
Contact Us
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out:
- Student Advisor: studier@hiof.no
- Head of Department: Monica Kristiansen Holone
- General inquiries: postmottak@hiof.no | +47 69 60 80 00