Your guide to work in Norwegian healthcare
Start your life and medical career in Norway with tailored authorisation programme for healthcare professionals.
This unique programme is designed for healthcare professionals.
The programme provides comprehensive training in language skills, cultural understanding, professional terminology, and the rights and regulations essential for success in Norway's healthcare sector.
The course is offered as a bundle, comprising three specialised Norwegian language courses and a final proficiency test. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an official diploma and become eligible to remain in Norway to continue their careers in healthcare.
Your authorisation plan
Step 1.Apply for admissionWith Lingu
A1 level
Norwegian course
OnlineA2 level
Norwegian course
Online
The process takes almost a year from application submission to visa approval
Step 2.Get entry visa to Norway
B1 level
Norwegian course
LocalB2 level
Norwegian course
LocalB2 exam “Bergenstesten”
Local
Step 3.Authorisation course
Kurs i nasjonale fag
LocalMedically certified exam
OsloFinal exam
Local
Nasjonale fag bundle
Obtain authorization to work in healtcare in Norway. Start today.
Step 1
A1-A2 level Norwegian coursesThis step includes courses A1 and A2 (Part 1 & Part 2), which you can take online while still waiting for your immigration papers to Norway to get approved. It’s the perfect way to start learning Norwegian and prepare for your new life in Norway without having to wait. If you have already received your visa, you also have the option to take this part of the course in Norway.
Total cost of step18 600 kr
2 courses
Norskkurs nybegynner A1
Folkeuniversitetet er en offisielt anerkjent tilbyder av norskopplæring, alle kurs med digital undervisning er godkjent av UDI ved søknad om permanent oppholdstillatelse.
Norskkurs litt øvet A2
Litt øvet A2 passer for deg som kan litt norsk fra før og har norskkunnskaper tilsvarende A1. Litt øvet A2 består av 2 deler. Etter kurset kan du ta norskprøve A1-A2.
Step 2
B1-B2 level Norwegian coursesThis stage includes two Norwegian courses: B1 and B2. You’ll also get access to the official Norwegian exam, Bergenstesten, required for starting a medical career in Norway. This phase must be taken after you have moved to Norway, ensuring that you have the necessary language skills to work in the medical field and integrate into Norwegian society.
Take course in one of our locations:
- Oslo
- Stavanger
- Kristiansand
- Trodheim
- Bergen
Total cost of step29 000 kr
2 courses, exam
Norskkurs mellomnivå B1
Har du fullført Norskkurs mellomnivå A2 og er klar for å bli enda mer selvstendig når du kommuniserer på norsk? Da er dette kurset for deg! Mellomnivå B1 består av 2 deler. Dette er del 1.
Norskkurs høyere mellomnivå B2
Norskkurs høyere mellomnivå er for deg som vil bli mer selvstendig når du kommuniserer på norsk. Høyere mellomnivå B2 består av to deler. Dette er del 1 av 2.
B2 exam “Bergenstesten”
The advanced Norwegian language test (B2-C1) is required for medical authorization, professional, or academic purposes in Norway. It assesses reading, listening, writing, and speaking, proving the ability to work or study in Norwegian.
Apply for step 2You can apply for the whole bundle or start from level B
Step 3
Final Qualification and Authorisation in NorwayThe final stage of medical authorization happens in Norway. Candidates must complete the kurs in Nasjonale Fag and pass both the Medical Proficiency Exam (Medisinsk Kunnskapstest) and the Practical Proficiency Exam (Praktisk Kunnskapstest). Successfully finishing this step grants full authorization from the Norwegian Directorate of Health (Helsedirektoratet) to work as a licensed healthcare professional.
Total cost of step26 500 kr
1 course, exam
Kurs i nasjonale fag
The course applies to all healthcare personnel with education from countries outside the EU/EEA area applying for authorisation in Norway. It provides essential knowledge about the Norwegian healthcare system, laws, and regulations, and understanding of the legal and ethical framework. It covers key topics such as patient rights, medical ethics, communication with patients and colleagues, and the structure of the Norwegian health services. The course is a mandatory part of the authorisation process.
Medical Proficiency Examination (Medisinsk Kunnskapstest)
The mandatory exam for healthcare professionals with education from outside the EU/EEA seeking authorisation to practice in Norway. It is conducted by the University of Oslo and assesses candidates' medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and understanding of Norwegian healthcare regulations.
Final Exam (Praktisk Kunnskapstest)
The practical skills assessment for healthcare professionals educated outside the EU/EEA. It evaluates clinical skills, patient communication, and the ability to handle real-world medical scenarios in accordance with Norwegian healthcare standards. Conducted at authorised hospitals or medical institutions in Norway. It is the last major step before obtaining full authorisation from the Norwegian Directorate of Health (Helsedirektoratet). Candidates must also complete a mandatory supervised practice period (turnustjeneste or LIS1 for doctors) before being eligible for independent practice.
From beginner level
Designed for healthcare professionals, with no prior Norwegian knowledge.
Tailored to healthcare
Designed for nurses, doctors, dentists and pharmacists, it builds the language, cultural, and professional skills needed to succeed in Norway’s healthcare system.
The only official course provider
Only after completing the course at Folkeuniversitetet can you apply for the approval of your education and work in the Norwegian healthcare system.
Reach out to our team for application assistance
