Welcome, NMBU student!
Are you a student on a digital programme?
Go to the welcome webpage for digital programmes
Checklist: get ready before studystart
We look forward to seeing you and hope to assist you for a good study start.
There is a lot to remember as a new student. The checklist will help you to get started:
1. Activate your NMBU user account
Activate your NMBU user account. Instructions will be sent by e-mail. Contact sit@nmbu.no if you have not received an email by end of July.
Information about activating your user account2. Register for the semester in StudentWeb
The systm opens up for semester registration from 1 July
You must log on to StudentWeb and complete a five-step registration process for courses and exams each semester. You need to log in via FEIDE. Select the 'school or work account' with your NMBU email address and the password you set when you activated the account.
The StudentWeb is where you administer your education plan and your courses, find exam dates and what room the exam will be in, as well as your exam results. You use StudentWeb to update your semester address when it changes, and to register for lectures and exams or to cancel courses.
Once the registration is complete you will have access to the courses in Canvas (digital course room).
Use the Academic calendar to ensure you meet important registration deadlines.
IMPORTANT:
- Degree students should wait until after the welcome day at the faculty before selecting elective courses.
- Exchange students can receive assistance from the exchange coordinator to register additional courses.Should you have any questions around semester registration, please send an email to sit@nmbu.no
How to register for the semester
Your semester registration is to be completed in the StudentWeb: log into StudentWeb using your NMBU email and password.
Click 'Start Registration' to complete the five-step process:
1) Rights and Obligations
Read through NMBU's rules and regulations and check the box to confirm that you have read and accepted these. Read through NMBU's information on cheating and plagiarism and how to avoid this, and then check the box to confirm that you acknowledge the information. Click next to proceed.
2) Study Plan
(Incoming exchange students may skip this step)
Review your detailed education plan for each semester of studies. All obligatory coursework should already be listed, but elective coursework may not be listed. You can add elective courses in this step. As a general rule, one academic year of studies is equivalent to 60 study points, alternatively 30 study points per semester. If your education plan is incomplete, you must nevertheless confirm the education plan and contact your study coordinator later for clarifications, changes and/or additions. Click next to proceed.
3) Status and Overview
(Incoming exchange students may skip this step)
Review the summary of completed and remaining coursework. Reminders for obligatory coursework will be noted. Click next to proceed.
4) Profile
Enter your local postal address. If you live on campus, use the postal address listed on your SiÅs welcome letter.
Enter emergency contact information. Include name, type of relationship, telephone number and email address if possible.
You do not need to insert the 4-digit PIN, however, you should select one of the libraries to be able to complete to the registration.
5) Confirmation
This is the final step in the semester registration process. Review the summary of course registration for the semester and the assessment form.
The semester registration process is complete when you have completed the five steps above AND you have paid the semester fee.
3. Pay the semester fee
All students must pay the semester fee. (Incoming exchange students are exempt from the semester fee.)
Payment information can be found on the Student Web. All students must generate the invoice from the Student Web in the beginning of each semester, from the top menu item "Payments". Remember that there is a new KID number every semester. Students who do not yet have a Norwegian bank account may pay at SiÅs or the campus book shop.
Deadlines:
Autumn semester: 15 September
Spring semester: 1 FebruaryIMPORTANT: Bilateral and Erasmus+ exchange students are exempt from paying the semester fee. Questions can be sent to international@nmbu.no
Download the semester ID app (studentbevis) to show proof of payment, also exchange students who are exempt from paying.
Once you have registered for the semester and paid the semester fee, you can apply for and receive support from Lånekassen.
If you are studying at another university in Norway and have paid the semester fee there, you must send documentation of the payment to sit@nmbu.no to have this registered in our systems. This has to be done manually. Valid documentation: a screenshot of the digital student ID, or a receipt from the bank that shows your name, amount and to whom the payment was made. A picture of the student web or other institution invoice is not valid documentation.
PhD candidates do not pay the semester fee. Exceptions are those who receive funding from the Government's loan fund for education (in accordance with the rules in the sixth part of the regulations in the Act on educational support for pupils and students, through Norad or Foreign Ministry-funded programmes). They can choose to pay semester fees.
4. Make sure you have registered for your courses and exams
(Incoming exchange students do not have an education plan in the same way as programme students. Your contact person for this is international@nmbu.no)
Make sure that your individual education plan is correct. When your approve your individual education plan you will automatically be registered for the compulsory courses that are in your plan for that semester. NB: Please make sure that you are also registered for your exams.
Remember that you must complete your semester registration and pay the semester fee within the deadline for take your exam. All deadlines are listed in the Academic Calendar.
You are responsible for making sure that you have registered to your courses. Find the course you have been registered for in the top menu item: 'My active courses' in StudentWeb.
If you do not intend to take an exam, you must remember to withdraw courses and exams in the StudentWeb within the deadlines provided in the Academic Calendar.
Video for advice on how to withdraw from a course
Check your registrations before the deadlines and contact SiT if you have any questions.
Extra courses and register for re-examination /'konte'
- Log in to StudentWeb
- Select 'active courses'
- Look up the applicable course
- Select the course and follow any further instructions
How you can register for courses in StudentWeb (video).
Registration deadlines for courses and exams:
- Registration deadline for August block: First Wednesday in August block
- Registration deadline for Autumn parallel: 15 September
- Registration deadline for Autumn re-exam (konte): 1 October
- Registration deadline for January block: 1 December
- Registration deadline for Spring parallel: 1 February
- Registration deadline for spring re-exam (konte): 1 March
- Registration deadline for June block: 1 April
5. Order your student ID card
The student ID card is used to access buildings and borrow books at the university library. It can also be used as student ID at the student welfare organisations and on public transport companies (e.g. VY and Ruter) and more.
The student ID is not valid unless the semester fee has been paid, and you have registered for the semester in StudentWeb. If your photo is not displayed in the app, other valid identification must be presented with the app.
You must first activate your NMBU user account to order a student card, see above: 1.Activate NMBU user account.
User manual for ordering your student card can be found in NMBUHelp.
Pick up point must be selected: The physical student cards are to be collected at the Service Centre in the Veterinary Building. You will be given notice by email as soon as the card is ready to be collected.
If your degree programme is a digital programme you will select the pick-up point: 'I do not need an access card'. The profile picture you add to the student card order will then be added to the 'Studentbevis' app.
Some international students may not be able to order the student card from the app. If so, please bring a valid ID to the Service Centre in the Veterinary Building for help with this in person.
Note: A student card alone does not function as ID for student discounts. It must be combined with the digital student app available after paying the semester fee.
6. The app Studentbevis: your digital student ID
The student ID app works as a student ID at the student welfare organisations and on public transport (e.g. VY and Ruter), amongst other things, and will be valid in the same way as the study card and paper receipt. However, you will still need a physical study card to access buildings and borrow books.
The student ID app is not valid unless the semester fee has been paid, and you have registered for the semester in StudentWeb.
Students studying at multiple institutions must select the institution where they have paid the semester fee when they log in to the student ID app.
Download the app from your app store!
How to log in to the student ID app for the first time?
- Open the app (requires internet access).
- Choose which educational institution you belong to.
- Log in with the usual username and password given by your educational institution.
- Read the declaration of consent and accept (the app can only be used if you give your consent).
- Read the terms and agree (the app can only be used if you accept the terms).
- The app shows the photo that was taken to the student card. If the app does not display photo, other valid photo ID must be displayed upon inspection for the app to be golden as a student ID.
- If you have paid the semester fee and registered for the semester, this will show in a yellow box at the bottom of the page. The receipt itself is stored in the app. After logging in and registering the paid semester fee in the app, it can be used without internet access.
Note: Unless you are enrolled on an entirely digital degree programme, you should obtain both the app (or a semester card) and a student ID
Students who do not have a smartphone
If you do not have a smartphone and therefore do not have the opportunity to use the student ID app, you can order a paper semester receipt. Log in to StudentWeb, and from the menu in the upper left corner, select Orders and then Semester receipt. Remember to check that the semester address in StudentWeb is updated first.
7. Get familiar with student resources
You are required to know what tools are necessary to use when studying. Below is a shortlist, and on the web page NMBU student you will find all necessary links to the tools!
Student Web
Administer your education: register for the semester, check and change your education plan and register to courses and exams. The exam dates and exam results will also be published here.
Canvas
The Canvas platform provides details about classes, syllabi and assignment submission.
Teaching and Exam Schedule
The teaching and exam schedule is available on TimeEdit.
Find out how to use this tool (video).
Webmail
You will be assigned an NMBU e-mail address with access to webmail. The university will send you important information to this address and it is therefore important that you check your e-mail regularly. I
The email address you receive when you activate your account will be your current e-mail address and username at NMBU.
NMBUHelp
NMBUHelp is a self-help tool, where you can search and find user manuals, basic student information and some specialised services. It is also possible to contact university administration and IT Services through the portal. One of the advantages of using NMBUHelp is that you will have a complete overview of your questions/requests. Example of question could be "How to activate printing from your student card".
Mazemap
Mazemap is your digital map that will help you find your way around on campus. Versions: Mazemap on internet and apps for Android/IOS.
Academic calendar
The calendar gives overview of all dates and deadlines for what you are required to do and what is planned when.
Course catalogue
Do you have questions about a course or whether or not you may register? The course descriptions provide information about restrictions, credits, etc. Check the course here if you are unsure what it contains.
Your own to-do list
Your own to-do list is a tool to help you remember everything you have to do to get started as a new student at NMBU, before you start studying. Items on the list are mentioned above. You can, however, download and use the document to help you check the items.
Studystart program
The first day of your study for 2025 is Monday 11 August! All international students are encouraged to arrive yet a week earlier for international orientation week (link to information below).
Please note that buddy week starts on Friday 8 August.
Study start will vary depending on your degree programme. You will find study start information in the list below.
Some of the degrees have mandatory attendance from Day 1. You will find information on whether this applies to you in the study start information for your programme, in the list below. (Incoming exchange students do not have to attend Day 1 / faculty welcome.)
Find your study programme information
Alphabetical list.
The links go to the study start for your degree programme. You will find the information you require on this web page. This is important information that will enable you to plan your study start and find out what is happening and when.
A
Applied Economics and Sustainability, 2 year master
C, D, E
Economics and Environmental Governance , 2 year master
European Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics, 2 year master
G
Global Development Studies , 2 year master
Global Economy and politics, 2 year master
I
Incoming Exchange or guest student
Intelligent Water Technology , 2 year master
International Environment and Development Studies, 3 year bachelor
International Environmental Studies, 2 year master
International Relations - part time , 2 year master
International Relations, 2 year master
L, N
Landscape Architecture for Global Sustainability, 2 year master
Nuclear and environmental sciences, 3 year bachelor (web page not ready)
P, S
Sustainable Food System, 2 year master
U
NMBUs Start-up assistance for new students
There are presently work in progress to make information videoes to provide more detailed information around aspects you are required to know as a new student at NMBU. We think this may be an improved medium to reach more of you, compared with a plenary presentation.
Some students may find that the semester registration is a tricky technicality. We have therefore planned some sessions to provide assistance. Below you will find information about these sessions. For some of you, help from buddies will be available specifically for the registration that applies to the education plan and selection of courses. It is entirely possible to complete the semester registration without completing the education plan and courses, as these will be landed during the study start at your faculty.
The week before study start (4-8 August) and the first week of study start (11-15 August), we have planned extra activity to get the students started with semester registration etc. in the Clock Building. Stop by the Student information center (SIT) during the opening hours: Monday – Thursday 10-15.00.
Students attending orientation week will have this in their programme already, but are welcome to join this as well, should they have any questions.
Alternatively, you are welcome to come by the in the computer room:
Tuesday 5 August, room U327:
12:30-15:00
16-18:00Thursday 7 August, room U327:
12:30-15:00
16-18:00Monday 11 August, room U327:
12:30-15:00
16-18:00Tuesday 13 August, room U327:
12:30-15:00
16-18:00Friday 15 August, room U327:
16-17:00
Orientation week 4-8 August
All international students are encouraged to arrive yet a week earlier for international orientation week
(previously called introduction week)
Go to the orientation week programme
Incoming exchange students: read this!
You have received this information by email, however, to reduce confusion about your study start at NMBU as there is a gap between the official semester start day at NMBU and the beginning of the Autumn parallel. There are many options, so it's no wonder that many are unsure. Below is an overview of activities and dates. We hope this information will help making the information clearer.
Autumn semester study start
- Orientation week: 4 August – 8 August this is the first arrival option for the start of the semester, but not mandatory for incoming exchange students.
It is strongly recommended that you attend the orientation week for international students, where you will meet lots of new friends and you will get a lot of important information you need as a NMBU student. Many social events are organized by student associations.
- Orientation Week Programme: https://www.nmbu.no/en/students/orientation-week
- Note: While the official activities begin on Monday, August 4, there will be additional events organized by student associations starting on Saturday, August 2.
- August Block course start week 33 (from Monday 11August)
If you are registered for August Block course, your study starts from week 33.
- Orientation Day – 1 September
For those unable to attend the Orientation Week, this day provides important information to ensure a smooth start to your studies before the main semester, Autumn Parallel (starting Week 36).
Autumn parallel – the main semester (week 36 – week 51)
Activities Between Orientation Week and the Autumn Parallel
Many students wonder what to do during the gap between the Introduction Week and the start of the Autumn Parallel. Here are two options:
- Travel: Explore Norway or other countries in Europe.
- Return Home: If you are a European student, you might consider returning home and coming back in time for the start of the Autumn Parallel.
Student accommodation – SiÅS:
Please apply for student housing to The University Foundation for Student Life in Ås (SiÅS) as soon as possible! You may apply without an admission letter if you have been nominated by your home university. We have your information registered in our system.
- Important Deadline: Apply before May 1 to ensure availability before Norwegian students start their housing applications.
- International Students: Applications open as early as March 15. Use your priority!
- - SiÅS Housing Application for New International Students
- - Arrival Form: Fill and submit your Arrival Form.
- - Housing Application: After submitting your Arrival Form, apply for housing and include "NEWINTS" in the comments section of the application.
By following these steps, you will be well-prepared for the upcoming semester. We look forward to welcoming you to NMBU!
Contact person: Maya (Megumi) Ota Fog
Buddy Week starts on Friday 8 August!
Buddy Week starts on Friday 8 August, in the afternoon. This is a good opportunity to get important information for all new students. Make sure you make time for this afternoon, starting at around 17:00. Your buddy will contact you before study start. There is a great programme for the whole weekend, including a barbecue on the Saturday! The Buddy Week programme is planned by the buddy leader at your faculty and will be published during July. Check out the programme and what happens in August by selecting your study programme above.
If you need to get in touch with your buddy before study start, you may contact your faculty buddy leader. Contact details can be found in the study start information for your degree programme. Get started with building your network, having fun and getting up to date on important info!
Buddy General 2025: Tuva Kristiansen
Matriculation ceremony 15 August 2025
In the beginning of each academic year (in August), NMBU holds the annual Matriculation Ceremony to introduce new students. The matriculation is a traditional and formal ceremony to commemorate admission to higher education in Norway.
We cordially invite new students to the ceremony, which will take place on the lawn in front of the Clock Building.
Practical information:
Meet up at 12:45 and line up with the rest of your faculty on the lawn.
Attire: Formal, and according to the weather.
Please remember to have something to eat before you come to the ceremony!
The ceremony lasts approximately 1.5 hours.Welcome!
Life outside your studies
Student accommodation
Living in student accommodation is an important part of social student life. NMBU students have several options to choose from. Send a request today!
- For accommodation at Ås, apply from the University Foundation for Student Life in Ås (SiÅs).
Security and fire protection
Student organisations and social life
There are many good reasons to get involved as a student. Surveys on students' health and well-being show that students who participate actively in the student environment and in voluntary activities are less lonely and feel happier at their place of study.
A survey from 2020 showed that 44% of respondents consider that experiences from such activities were useful in their first job after graduation. NMBU encourage you to take part in the student community and to get involved!
Tips for student activity participation:
Studentdemokratiet
Studenttingets arbeidsutvalg (AU)
Samfunnet i Ås
Næringlivsutvalget (NU) (Business committee)
Sosiale foreninger (link pending)
Student associations
Bioscience
Economics and business
Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science
Landscape and Society
Environment and Natural Resources
Science and Technology
Veterinary Medicine
VSF - Veterinærmedisinsk studentforening
Student organisations working on cooperation with businesses
Health and wellbeing
All NMBU students should feel comfortable where they are and be able to find information about matters concerning health and wellbeing, e.g. doctor, dentist, crisis contact, available services for health and mental health, the importance of your involvement in the student community and a little about the services available in Ås municipality
How to get to campus
Information about how to get to Ås by buss, train or car.
NMBU campus Ås in Mazemap - an interactive digital map!
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is located at Aas (Norwegian spelling: Ås), some 40 km. south of Oslo. The distance from Oslo Airport to the NMBU campus is 80 km.
You can get to the university from both Oslo and the Oslo International Airport (Gardermoen) by bus, train or car.
By train
Intercity and express trains depart every half hour from Oslo airport to Oslo Central Station. The Airport Express Train (Flytoget) has frequent departures to Oslo.
From Oslo Central Station take the local train heading towards Moss, departing twice an hour during the daytime. Exit the train in Ås (the train from Oslo S stops at Holmlia and Ski before arriving in Ås), then walk, or take bus #510 from the station to NMBU (1 km).
Train schedules are easily available on the webpage www.vy.no, or by calling the Vy Customer Support (+ 47) 61 05 19 10.
Walk from Ås station to NMBU - Google Maps (around 20 minutes to walk)
By bus
The airport bus service is run by VY and departs from the airport once an hour. The best option is to catch the bus going towards Fredrikstad, route F11. Ask the bus driver to stop at Korsegården, located approximately 1 km from the university, and continue by bus #510. The Korsegården stop is located next to a St1 petrol station. If you decide to walk, it is easy to find the way and takes around 20 minutes.
By car
NMBU is located close to the E6 motorway. From Oslo follow the signs going towards E6 Gøteborg. About 40 km from Oslo, turn off the motorway at the sign Ås, Universitetet. Turn left at the roundabout, cross the motorway and continue past the Shell petrol station situated on your left, along Drøbakveien. The NMBU campus is on your left-hand side a bit further down the road (see the map).
Parking
There are designated areas for guests, students and employees. NMBU's parking is operated by APCOA FLOW.
To qualify to use NMBU Student Parking at campus Ås, students must live further than 3 km away from Meierikrysset on campus. This rule must be complied with as there is high demand for parking on campus. Parking cannot exceed 24 hours per session.
The number of parking spaces per students is regulated by the county and municipality, and is presently 0.03 spaces per student.
All students have to register their vehicle in the parking app to make use of the NMBU Student Parking during the hours 08-17:00 all weekdays. This applies to cars, scooters/mopeds and motorbikes (MC).
The parking registration app requires annual renewal. A push notification will indicate when it is time for renewal.
User manual for Apcoa Flow (pdf in Norwegian).
You must be aware of the following:
- Student are only permitted to park one registered vehicle at a time. There is an option to register more than one vehicle, but be aware that you have to select the correct vehicle for the day your parking takes place.
- HC parking may be permitted. Send a request to parkering@nmbu.no. The permission must be confirmed and is digital.
NMBU student parking is free of charge.
General information about the areas of parking for students:
- Regulated hours of parking: all weekdays between 08:00 and 17:00. Parking is otherwise available for everyone during weekends and public holidays.
- The parking spaces reserved for students are marked 'Student' or 'Ansatt og student' in the map (link to mazemap).
- You are allowed to park up to 15 minutes in front of all buildings for loading/unloading purposes.
- MC and scooters/mopeds may use spaces intended for cars or MC and, when necessary, can park outside of the marked parking spaces if they do not hinder or obstruct any other vehicles.
- Parking spaces in NMBU's Guest parking (mazemap).
- NMBU's parking web page to find downloadable maps and information on guest parking.
- When organising events, meetings and lectures that may increase the number of parking spaces required: make sure you contact parkering@nmbu.no well in advance. Encourage visitors to make use of public transport.
The price for charging vehicles – NOK 5,- per kwh.
Payment for charging your vehicle is at all times. There is a start-up fee of NOK 2,-.
Find more information about charging codes and prices in the user manual (pdf in Norwegian). Apcoa has a separate payment system: the tariff group is indicated at the charging post, showing low or high charging effect.
The charging post is not automatically connected with your mobile app, and charges independently of the payment. There is a payment obligation connected with the charger being plugged into the vehicle - also after the charging is complete - so make sure you disconnect the charger!
We recommend connecting and checking if the charging post works before making the payment. Charging and payment is at each users own risk.
Any malfunction must be reported to eia@nmbu.no. Ensure that you provide the location of the parking space and parking area that has the problem.
Parking web page to find maps with information on the charging stations.
Student cards may be used at most charging stations. For some charging posts you require a key/chip. These may be ordered from Norsk elbilforening (Electric vehicle Norway).
SiÅs Parking
There is a separate parking agreement for the SiÅs student housing services. SIÅS parking regulations. SiÅs student housing residents may NOT make use of the NMBU Student Parking.
Questions about NMBU student parking
Contact parkering@nmbu.no if you have any questions.
Alternatively: Apcoa support webpage.
How to make a complaint about a parking fine: go to their webpage: www.kontrollavgift.no.
Privacy declaration
Any use of the Student Web pages are compliant with the provisions of the Act relating to the processing of personal data (Personal Data Act) of 01.01.2001 and associated regulations, and is subject to the Internal Control System for Information Security at NMBU's routines for the use of personal data.