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A short digital introduction module for PhD candidates at NMBU in Canvas:
Canvas is a web-based learning management system, used by many higher education institutions to access and manage digital courses.
We encourage all new PhD candidates to access and do the module Your PhD (Developed by the NMBU Research Support Office).
Practical information
New PhD candidates are encouraged to seek information from the Research Support Office, the Library, the Student Information Centre, the Writing Centre and the Society of Doctoral Candidates "SoDoC". The PhD coordinator at your faculty can help you or direct you to the right person regarding concerns about employment, supervision and similar. You can find a link to the list of your PhD contacts in the fact-frame on these web pages:
- Step by step web page throughout the PhD education - in English
- Trinn for trinn nettsidefor Forskerutdanning - nettside på norsk
The list of links in the right-hand column on the web pages above provide useful pages for PhD candidates about many elements necessary for you: such as PhD on Track, regulations, Data Management Plans (DMPs), Health and work environment etc.
Residence Permits
There are three main categories for international persons who wish to study at NMBU:
1) Right of residence in Norway for EU/EEA/EFTA nationals
If you are a citizen of an EU / EEA / EFTA country, you must register with the Norwegian Immigration Directorate. Through the application portal, you can make a preliminary registration at www.udi.no, book an appointment and then submit required documents to police station in the district where you live to complete the registration.
2) International PhD candidates financed through employment
You should apply for a skilled worker residence permit at the Norwegian embassy in your home country if you come from a country that requires a visa to travel to Norway. If you can travel to Norway without a visa, you can apply for a residence permit from within Norway. The residence permit application will require a copy of your employment contract. For more details about the application process, you can visit www.udi.no.
3) International PhD candidates financed through scholarships or non-employment sources
You should apply for a residence permit at the Norwegian embassy in your home country. The residence permit application will require proof of admission to the PhD programme, housing and financing guarantee. For the academic year 2014/15, documentation of financing must be a minimum of NOK 97.850 per year.
Residence Permits and renewals are processed at the local police station:
- For candidates living in Ås:
Vestveien 16, 1400 Ski (closed on Mondays)
- For candidates living in Oslo:
Grønlandsleiret 44, Oslo
Semester Registration Fee
PhD candidates who are financed by Lånekassen can choose to pay the semester registration fee.
All other PhD candidates are not defined as "STUDENTS" in this connection, and are not allowed to pay semester registration fee.
If you are living in the student dorm (Pentagon) you are required to pay the fee. By paying this fee, you get discounts in cafeterias on campus and on some train/bus tickets.
As not all PhD candidates are required to pay the semester registration fee an invoice for semester registration will not automatically be generated. Invoices are printed at the Student Information Centre (SiT) upon request. SiT is located on the ground floor of the Clock building (link to SiT in the digital map, Mazemap).
Course Registration
PhD candidates wishing to take courses at NMBU can register for regular courses on the StudentWeb. If web registration is not possible, please visit SiT in person for course registration.
For more information regarding visas, residence permits, semester and course registration, contact sit@nmbu.no.
Identity (ID) card/Library card
If you are doing your PhD degree as an employee at NMBU, you can choose between a staff and a student ID card. If you are not employed at NMBU, you may only get a student ID card.
Some PhD candidates are allowed to pay the semester registration fee, these include candidates financed by the Quota Scheme and NORHED programme and few others, and are not employed in Norway to complete the PhD degree. The Student ID card, valid only with the semester registration card, can qualify these candidates for discounts in cafeterias on campus and on some train/bus tickets.
The student or staff ID card also works as an electronic key card to most entrance doors, printer access and as a library card. If you require special access to buildings on campus, only your faculty can approve and request this. Note that printer access can only be given to one ID card.
The ID card is issued by Student Computer Services (1st floor of the TF building). Student Computer Services will take your photograph for the card. Opening hours are 10-15:45 (15:00 in the summer).
The University Library
The NMBU library is located in the new Veterinary sciences building (link to the Library in the digital map, Mazemap).
Information about the Library.
Keys
The "Servicetorget" in the Veterinary building can help issue keys to your office door and to other places you may need to access. Key cards give access to front doors of the areas required for you, and normal keys for the door to your office/ work station.
Parking
Accommodation, sports and other welfare facilities
Please contact SiÅs for student accomodation rooms, or DSA for NMBU flats and houses.
SiÅs is the welfare association for students at NMBU, responsible for student accommodation, international guest accomodation, sport facilities, the bookshop, print and copy services, cafeterias / restaurant and the rental of meeting and function rooms.
Mandatory registrations with Norwegian authorities
SiT offers regular information meetings general guidance on obligatory registrations such as residence permits, work permits, health controls, opening bank accounts, etc. with Norwegian authorities at the beginning, during and at end of a study period at NMBU.
Tool to clarify Expectations between candidates and supervisors
Presentations with useful information:
- Overview on NMBU PhD programmes, regulations, web pages, contacts
- Plan your education - courses, research schools, international mobility, conferences
- Plan your research, data handling, writing and publicising
- Frequently asked questions at Student Information Centre (SIT)
- The Society of Doctoral candidates at NMBU (SoDoC)
- Academic writing skills services for PhDs
- The University Library services
- Plan your career
- Practical everyday research ethics
- Ownership of research results and other legal issues to consider as a PhD
