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Frequently Asked Questions

 
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CANADA - OUTGOING

  • Do I need a visa to study or do research in Canada?
  • Norwegian students and researchers do not need a visa. However, in some cases students and researchers require a study permit.
  • What is a study permit, do I need one?
  • A study permit is a document certifying that you are permitted to study or do research in Canada and is required for stays longer than 6 months.
    Norwegian exchange students/researchers who will be in Canada for less than six (6) months  do NOT need a study permit.

    However, it should be noted that foreign nationals who require a temporary resident visa will still require this. For example, a Polish citizen going to study in Canada for no longer than 6 months will still need to apply for a Temporary Resident visa, but not a study permit.

    NOTE: Students/researchers who believe there is a chance that they will extend their stay or wish to work on campus may still apply for a study permit even when their studies/research are not scheduled to last for longer than 6 months.

USA - OUTGOING

  • Do I need a visa to study or do research in the USA ?
  • In general, Norwegian students or researchers need a visa if:
    • they going to the USA for more than three (3) months
    • they are going to the USA for less than three (3) months and  have a handwritten passport

    Students and researchers should always check www.usa.no for any recent changes in immigration regulations.

  • How do I get a visa for study or research in the USA ?
  1. YOU NEED an I-20 or DS-2019 to get a VISA!
  2. Students and researchers accepted/invited to a university in the USA and who need a visa will be issued a CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (COE) by the host university. This certificate is either form I-20 or DS-2019. Without this form you cannot obtain a visa to the USA!
  3. After you receive your COE (I-20 or DS-2019) you should:
    1. pay the SEVIS fee ($100): ( more on this fee and how to pay it )
    2. schedule a visa interview at the American Embassy in Oslo.
    4. For information on the visa interview and visa application procedures please see http://www.usa.no/ click on Visa Services.
  • What is a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) ?
  • A COE is a document certifying that you are eligible for a visa to study or do research in the USA. Without a COE you cannot obtain a visa to the USA. The COE is just  another name for the forms I-20 or DS-2019.
  • How do I get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) ?
  • The host university will provide you with specific instructions on what they require before they can issue you a COE. Typically in addition to being accepted by the host university you must  provide the host university with:
    1. A copy of your passport
    2. Documentation of financing, for example:
      • Statement of Financial Support from the State Educational Loan Fund, Norway = økonomiske garanti fra lånekassen
      • A letter from your employer stating how much salary you will be receiving while in the USA
      • A letter from your bank confirming availability of private funds
    3. Students taking courses will need documentation of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS). This requirement may in some cases be waived by the host university.
  • Can I stay in the USA after my program ends? Before my program starts?
  • You should check with the host institution to find out how long you can stay in the USA after your program ends and how many days prior to the start of the program you will be allowed to enter the USA. If you would like to stay longer, in some cases you can be issued an extension. The regulations vary depending on the type of visa you have.
  • Do I need a Social Security Number while in the USA?

  • In many cases you will need a Social Security Number (SSN) to obtain a U.S. bank account, telephone etc. Unfortunately you cannot obtain the SSN prior to arrival in the U.S. If you find you need a SSN you should contact the nearest Social Security Office. The International Office at the host university can tell you where it is. You will need:

    1. original birth certificate (Those born in Norway can contact the folkeregister and request a birth certificate with information in both English and Norwegian.
    2. your passport showing a valid visa
    3. You should explain your reasons for needing the SSN.
  • Can I take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in Trondheim?

  • Yes, the paper-based GRE general test and the GRE subject tests are given in Trondheim. For an additional $35 fee it is possible to take the GRE as a standby on a space-available basis.

    • Test Date 2006: the GRE general test will be given October 28, 2006 (??) and the subject tests will be given  November 4, 2006.
    • Registration: on-line at www.gre.org
    • Test fee 2006-07: $160
    • Center number –Trondheim: 10470
    • Test location in Trondheim:
      General Test: Main Administration Bldg;
      Subject tests: contact Dale Licata

    For all other test centers, please see www.gre.org;  +1 (609)771-7670

    Register on-line for the computer-based GRE in Europe and other locations at on-line at www.prometric.com. Please note: In most cases GRE is only required for  degree seeking students, not non-degree visiting students/exchange students. One exception is the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. Another exception is when applying for the University of Minnesota Torske Klubben Stipend.

  • Can I take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in Trondheim?
  • Yes, the paper-based SAT general test is given in Trondheim.
    • In 2006-07 the SAT test will be given December, 2006.

For all other test centers, please see http://www.collegeboard.org

  • Can I take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) in Trondheim?
  • No, you cannot. For the nearest test center please see: http://www.mba.com.