aodis:


Again who has the information above.

aodis you don't need a consultant. Search for schools on Google and apply directly.

philoxy4:


Thanks @Bandeco

You're right bro @Bandeco. I've been very busy.Congrats to those that were granted residence permit this year.

For all those wondering whether applicants with low CGPA's could be admitted, I think it would only take a miracle for a below 2-1 degree to get into any Masters program in Norway. Your surest bet is a 2-1.
I was the only Nigerian that made it to UiT in Autumn 2016 as an international student, and I look forward to having more of my people here next year.
By the way, I still believe that all your questions have been answered on this thread. Go through it diligently and get informed.
Good luck pals!

I've lived in Tromsø, MSc in Tech and Safety at UIT for one month and it's been awesome. The weather isn't as treacherous as I expected given our closeness to the Arctic, but it's still summer anyway LOL.
Thanks to all those who took out time to contribute to this forum from page one till date. And I wish to support the suggestions of my colleagues that newcomers should read through all the pages of this thread and google information regarding their choice of institutions before asking specific questions. It's absurd to see guys asking questions that were already answered a few comments before. It doesn't show seriousness, which you can all agree with me is an essential recipe for success during the taxing period of residence permit application and studying afterwards.

However, to clarify some doubts , I got an evening job which could take care of my monthly bills after 2 weeks of arriving in Tromsø. I was quite lucky though. The average waiting period is 6 months. But I think a good relationship with old working/schooling Africans/Nigerians in your town of residence is your surest bet.

Goodluck folks!

jamsey:

Amen o....God bless u for the confidence u gave me now....we will meet in Norway..Wch school and Wat course are u goin for

I was admitted to study MSc in Technology and Safety in the High North at UiT, the Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø. How about you?

jamsey:

Amen o..but school start by August 10.. Hope I can still book my flight if possibly I was granted next week...UNiversity of stanvanger. Tanks

Congrats! Of course you can, it would only cost you more. I'm positive about your application. It'll all end well. See you in Norway!

jamsey:
Hello.
Please I submitted my own application on 28/6/2016 and I ve not received a msg from the udi. Is 30 days now. Can I still stand d chance of receiving the visa permit ( schl starts 10 of August 2016).. Please I will need ur reply soon. God bless

Olujastro has said it all. I'm sure you would get your RP before then. UDI assures that all applications submitted in June/July would receive reply before August 15.
By the way, which school were you admitted?

Goodluck!

Good day peeps, Olujastro and I were discussing today and we decided to drop the application processing timelines of four of us who were connected via this forum.
We hope it would be helpful to future applicants who might want to know the average time it took us to be granted residence permit after submission of documents.

Loco2 : Submitted documents TO VFS 16/05/2016
Received 1st email from UDI 22/06/2016
Granted residence permit 25/06/2016

Olujastro : Submitted docs to VFS 06/06/2016
Received 1st email from UDI 08/07/2016
Granted residence permit 14/07/2016

Kulex : Submitted docs to VFS 16/06/2016
Received 1st email from UDI 26/07/2016
Granted residence permit 27/07/2016

Kenny: Submitted docs to VFS 21/06/2016
Received 1st email from UDI 26/07/2016
Granted residence permit 27/07/2016

***It took 7 days to get a call from VFS informing you to pick up your documents.

shesAgem:


Send a mail to AMI, the email address should be in the mails sent previously and explain to them. They recently sent a message saying that the courses will be reopened but you have to have done 13 courses out of the total 18. Right now 8 courses have closed, so even if you do the remaining 10, you would still be 3 short.

Maybe they will give you special consideration. If not, try to negotiate a slot on the next training so that you don't have to apply again. But I am curious, have you been receiving SMS? They have sent about 6 since this training started.

Thanks for your concern. I've emailed them already and they asked me to proceed with the remaining lectures. No, I didn't receive any sms.

dyydxx:


it's not too late. Just cntinue with the lectures as they are don't worry about the ones already closed. They would reopen everything during the last week of the whole programme that's where you get to complete the ones you have missed. so just carry go

Thank you very much. God bless!

Hello friends, I applied for the Yes-p program few months ago. However, I got ill and have been away from the Internet for 2 months.
Upon getting back online, I checked my inbox today and realized I was shortlisted. Is it too late for me to take my spot on the program? If yes, how do I proceed? Please I need some honest advice here. Thanks in advance.

olujastro:
All of you above that want to study in Norway but are waiting to be spoon-fed, better read this thread from the beginning, all the information you need about studying in Norway is here. It's only 52 pages by the way. I've had to do that more than twice.
Lazy people can't go to Norway, start by reading already provided FREE information.

You're spot on bro!

Great job Olujastro! It's been a long and brain-straining journey for those of us who have successfully transfered the funds and applied for residence permit.
Apart from Olujastro, Loco2 and Kenny, are there other guys waiting for UDI's decision in the house?

AdaAnambra:
This your question is not even clear. I think you should send them an email through engcontactcentre@ecobank.com

AdaAnambra I have been communicating with them through that email for weeks. They keep promising to deliver but so far they haven't debited my account. It's been 4 weeks since I applied for the transfer using form A.

iXavier:


I don't understand, can't these guys that resell dollars or help people to shop online help you people

Must the money be coming from Nigeria?
Pardon me just wanted to help cause June 1 is closer

Hello Ixavier, it is far more expensive to source foreign exchange via black market. Many of us can't afford the black market equivalence of the deposit because the difference in the converted sum, going by CBN's current rate(198 per dollar ) versus what we have in the black market(320 per dollar ), is about 1.5m. And that's of course if it isn't yet worse than that.

Hello guys, other than Loco2, has anyone else succeeded with their transfer of deposit? I've been with Ecobank unsuccessfully for 4weeks and thinking of switching to another. Any suggestions?

Kulex:



Hey guys, I called the Norwegian visa office customer care hotline to inquire about the necessary payments and was told that we are only required to pay a processing fee of N7100 at their office, when we submit our documents, after making the online visa application payment of 3200 Nok( I was charged N125000 via my Ecobank mastercard debit card for that, due to the High dollar rates I guess )
The good news is, the customer representative told me that she is not aware of the certificate verification fee.
It appears it has been scrapped. Just thought I should let the house know

In order not to misinform my fellow nairalanders, let me correct my initial post.
A friend of mine who has successfully transfered his deposit was at the visa office today, where he found out that the receipt for the verification fee must be provided before they will accept his documents. I guess the customer care agent that spoke to me was an apprentice. Please take note.

ToluNorsk:
Please, I was sent a mail from UiT stating
Subject -Admission Decision
My Name, application number
1. Geology -Master: Fullbooked.

Please house what does this mean.

I think what they meant is that you met the admission requirements, but the department is fully booked with other applicants. No space left. Meanwhile, this is just a personal opinion. You would have been given more information on how to to proceed, if you were admitted.

stewiepeter:
okay, I will be glad to.
list of documents I submitted to the embassy for visa application
1. cover letter (these is automatically generated when u pay for ur visa fees online)
2. receipt that u hv paid the application fees( these is not necessary if you paid online, as ur cover letter will hv ur receipt no)
3. admission letter ( print it from soknads, it should must hv or schools logo)
4. documentation that u have deposited money into the schools account (2.5mil)
5. documentation that u have a place to stay in Norway
6. signed check list u can get these from UDI website
7. submit ur original degree result and pay the result verification fee( I paid 50k cause I schooled in the north)
note: the application fee is 3200N which is like 85k depending on the bank exchange rate

Hey guys, I called the Norwegian visa office customer care hotline to inquire about the necessary payments and was told that we are only required to pay a processing fee of N7100 at their office, when we submit our documents, after making the online visa application payment of 3200 Nok( I was charged N125000 via my Ecobank mastercard debit card for that, due to the High dollar rates I guess )
The good news is, the customer representative told me that she is not aware of the certificate verification fee.
It appears it has been scrapped. Just thought I should let the house know

I guess there's some hope for those of us seeking Forex. It seems that CBN is still giving Forex to students.
http://leadership.ng/business/521308/forex-petroleum-products-school-fees-take-20m-reserves-1-week

loco2:
I got admitted to USN, can somebody help me on using Form A for the deposit transfer. FBN said I have to open current account with them before they can do the transfer for me. Is there any alternative as the deadline is far approaching.

Loco2, I was able to apply with my savings account at Ecobank. However, I was told it might take up to one month, due to the recent forex restrictions . So, my fingers are crossed and I hope they get it done sooner. Meanwhile, have you heard any news about Buhari's present position on forex for students? I'm really worried about his statement on Aljazeera. If true, Cbn may never approve our Form A application.

spiritassassin:


I got admitted to UIT same course. i will transfer the money this week hopefully, but after reading the embassy requirements, i found they need evidence for the place where i live before i apply for the visa, i think this will take time so i will just ask the university to send me a letter stating that they will help me find accommodation. dunno really about that. what housing did you apply for? and how will you proceed with this step?

The housing i applied for is really expensive, single rooms ranging from 2,900 to 3,500 per month. any way around paying that much? i don't really care much where i stay as long as there's a space for the bed. specially that they will need an evidence for self financing when i renew the visa.

Do you plan to learn the language? i believe there will be a language course at tromso which you can register for starting from may. hows your norwegian? started to learn any? have you read about the courses we are taking? do you think it's a good idea to start studying before arriving just to get a head start?

Do you plan on staying in Norway after graduating or will just go back home? got phd plans maybe? and what about the part time jobs? heared anything about the chances of getting part time job while studying?

how much budget are you planning per month? think it's possible to live on 5,000 per month including the rent?

want to take in personal?add me on skype! my name is luxzys

I have applied for the transfer of funds through my Ecobank savings account, using form A. Add me up on Facebook. I'm not on Skype. Here's my Facebook page link https://m.facebook.com/kulexlarry?fref=nf

Please anyone in the house who is currently hustling for their visa documents for UiT Arctic University of Norway, Tromso should holla back; especially my prospective classmates in Technology and Safety. Let's share ideas on the way forward.

olajidegeo:
Somebody should tell UiT to send my admission letter ooo. Na evri hour i dey check my mail. Even in dream, i still dey check mail. Happy Sunday to y'all..

Seriously bro, I really wish they do. Can't wait to be in this with some very serious people who we can work this process together.

spiritassassin:
Hello, thanks everyone for the great help you are offering here. I have been reading a lot though this forum and it helped me very much. anyways, i was also accepted to MSc degree in UIT for technology and safety in the high north that's in Tromso, and i was also accepted in simulation and visualization Msc degree in NTNU Alesund. I am very confused on what to choose as i like UIT course better as it's more related to mechanical engineering, but the city cold and NTNU ranks better. So guys any ideas? i have the following questions in mind.

1- which city has more chances of getting part time work/ post graduation work? Alesund or Tromso?
2- is graduating from NTNU increases my chances of getting work/PHD more than if i graduated UIT?
3- which city costs more/less to live in?
4- what happens if i accepted the studying place in both universities then i just show up and complete the process in only one college? does that cause any problem at the embassy?
5- is the weather bearable in tromso? is the weather enough reason not to go there?
6- when getting a single room through the college for let's say 4k Kr, do i get to share that with someone and just split the money? would that be legal as the cost is very high.

thanks again guys. i will appreciate your response

Hello spiritassassin, I have been doing some research since I got my admission letter and the fact remains that the cities of Norway have narrow temperature differences . And as for getting a job or proceeding for phd, a masters degree from tromso presents a wide range of opportunities. We need to talk . Are you on bbm?

manover:
Hi Kulex, my brother ain't gonna make it to Norway due to financial problem. Wish you best of luck.

Sorry about that Manover. God knows the best.

rinzylee:
Congrats my people . Am glad we have good news coming here

Thank you @olajidegeo and Rinzylee. Hope you guys emerge successful too.

Where is @Manover? Need to contact his brother that was also admitted.

nethio:
Hello all, those that got admission and are interested in learning Norwegian before travelling should reply this post. Remember in Norway u will struggle to get on with everyday life without speaking/reading Norwegian. Yes they speak English but they are proud people and most often aside class won't speak English to you. So u guys can reply and I'd find ways to share some of my books with you. Book by Olaf Husby Associate professor Norwegian as a second language Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim ,Norway

Thanks for the information. Please I'm interested.

manover:
Anybody going to UiT The Arctic University of Norway? my brother has been accepted/offered admission "Technology and Safety in the High North - Master"
They just sent me email, and i have already accepted the offered. Please whats the next step? Just confused dont know where to start from here. Please guys i will appreciate your help to direct me on the step to apply for my visa

I applied for the same program and received a similar mail. I've downloaded my admission letter as well. Guess your brother and I just became prospective classmates. We should keep in touch.

djovee:

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