Everything About Admission

If you are already enrolled in a higher education program but wish to switch to another, this can also be an option. However, you should be aware of any limitations and requirements from the educational institution, including whether there are available spots in the desired program and if you meet the necessary admission requirements. Therefore, we recommend that before making any hasty decisions, you give the new desired institution a call or send them an email—depending on your level of patience—to inquire about the options available to you.

If you don’t get into your dream program on your first attempt, your chances are not over yet! A standby placement is a special opportunity that arises if there are available spots later on.

A standby placement is typically offered to applicants who have not been offered a regular study spot in the first round of admissions and who are still interested in being admitted to the program later.

However, you should be aware that there may be different conditions and deadlines for accepting a standby placement. Therefore, as always, it is important to stay updated on communications from the educational institution and respond promptly if you are offered a standby placement.

When it comes to admission to higher education, there are typically two times when you, as a student, can start your new studies: summer start and winter start. These start dates provide flexibility and the opportunity to tailor your study plan according to your needs and what suits you best.

If you start your education with a summer start, it is usually in August or September. This is the most common time for starting studies, and when most students are admitted. Winter start is an alternative time for starting studies, typically taking place in January or February.

Are you currently thinking that a winter start fits perfectly with your plans? Then it is again important to check with your specific program that it offers a winter start. Because there are always some that do not! Additionally, it is also important to know that the number of available places for a winter start can be limited compared to a summer start.

Once you’ve finally figured out which program(s) you can see yourself pursuing for the next few years, you need to rank them in order of preference. You can’t just send your application to, for example, three programs and say that you want them all equally—leaving it up to the system to decide. While that might be nice, you must prioritize the order when applying for admission.

However, this isn’t such a bad thing, as it ensures that your most desired program gets first priority if you meet the conditions and requirements.

Oh, but what if you change your mind? You can actually change your mind right up until the application deadline. After that date, your prioritization is fixed, and you can no longer make changes.

And here’s one more piece of advice from us to you: Remember to prioritize your applications according to your own wishes and preferences. Don’t apply to programs just because you think they will be easier for you or because you know your friends are applying to the same ones. Follow your gut feeling and think about what you can see yourself doing in your everyday life for the next few years.

Once you’ve finally submitted your application for admission to your hopefully dream program, the waiting period begins. This waiting time will undoubtedly feel like an eternity, and time just can’t seem to move quickly enough. If you’re starting in the summer, you will usually receive a response in late July—though this can vary depending on the program. Keep an eye on your e-Boks or email, as this is where you will receive further notifications.

Also, remember that if you’ve applied to multiple programs and ranked them in your application, you will receive responses according to that prioritized order. If you get accepted into your first priority (fingers crossed), you will not receive responses from the other prioritized programs.

When you have finally received the exciting news that you have been offered a study place in your dream program after lying awake all week in anticipation, you must remember to confirm your study place. If you know that this is what you want, say yes right away. There’s no reason to delay. However, if you need a little time to think, be mindful of the deadline so you don’t miss it by mistake.

It will be clearly stated how to confirm your study place. Sometimes it’s done online via a portal, and other times by email—but this will be clearly communicated to avoid any misunderstandings. If you are still unsure, we recommend that you call the educational institution.