Funding & benefits
Beneficial pension arrangements with the Norwegian State Pension Fund
A list of publications and presentations at international seminars/conferences, if relevant
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway's third largest university with 23,000 students and over 2,600 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Computer Science & IT. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- An academic profile aligned with the needs of the research group and the department.
- Written and oral proficiency in English (Language requirements for employees at OsloMet)
- Familiarity with scientific computing and programming in Python, C++, Julia, MATLAB or similar.
- Admission to a relevant doctoral programme is a prerequisite General criteria for appointment to teaching and research positions are set out in the Regulations relating to the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges.
- Admission to a relevant doctoral programme is a prerequisite
- General criteria for appointment to teaching and research positions are set out in the Regulations relating to the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges.
- Academic background: If the master’s degree includes fewer than 120 ECTS credits, the applicant must, by the application deadline, submit documentation confirming that the master’s degree qualifies for admission to doctoral studies in the country where it was awarded.
“A relevant master’s degree with an average grade B or better, a minimum grade of B must be awarded to the master's thesis and a bachelor’s degree with an average grade C or better.”
Should you apply?
This is a PhD / Doctoral-level opportunity working in Computer Science & IT. The decisive requirement, in OsloMet's words, is: "A relevant master’s degree with an average grade B or better, a minimum grade of B must be awarded to the master's thesis and a bachelor’s degree with an average grade C or better." There are 26 days until the closing date — enough time to gather references and transcripts if you begin promptly. Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: Computer Science & IT.
- English-language requirement: Written and oral proficiency in English (Language requirements for employees at OsloMet).
- Study destination: Norway.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- CV, reference letters, and all pages of certificates/diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Non-Norwegian education should be pre-approved, and a letter of approval must be attached. Information is available via the following link: Recognition of foreign education - to work in Norway | HK-dir
Application process
- Before the application documents are sent to the expert committee, all applications will be reviewed by the faculty.
- Please upload the following documents together by the application deadline:
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
In OsloMet's own words: "A relevant master’s degree with an average grade B or better, a minimum grade of B must be awarded to the master's thesis and a bachelor’s degree with an average grade C or better."
What level of study is it for?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at OsloMet in Norway.
Is an English test required?
Written and oral proficiency in English (Language requirements for employees at OsloMet).
When is the deadline?
Applications close on 6 Nov 2026. That is 26 days from now.
Where do I apply?
Directly with OsloMet, through the official application page linked from this record.
What documents are required?
The official page lists 1 item: CV, reference letters, and all pages of certificates/diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Non-Norwegian education should be pre-approved, and a letter of approval must be attached. Information is available via the following link: Recognition of foreign education - to work in Norway | HK-dir.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from OsloMet's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 10 Oct 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 26 days (Friday 6 November 2026).
About OsloMet
OsloMet is based in Norway and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.