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The Oslo School of Architecture and Design

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The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) offers a unique research-based education of international standing. Established in 1945, today it has built a solid national funding base and is prominently ranked internationally.

History

AHO was established in 1945 initially as a “crisis course” for architects who had seen their education interrupted by World War II. Prior to this, most Norwegian architects were educated at the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH) in Trondheim, a polytechnic school. 

Education

AHO offers Master’s degree programmes that are designed to best equip the student to enter directly into professional practice or academia. Within the Master’s programmes, students may specialise in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture and urbanism, industrial design, interaction design, service and systems-oriented design.

The school also offers post-professional Master’s courses in urban studies and architectural conservation. AHO offers a single type of doctoral degree, the Doctor of Philosophy.

As an international school, AHO’s Master’s programmes are taught in English. International students constitute 25% of the Master’s students and 50% of the PhD candidates.

Research

AHO carries out research in architecture, design landscape architecture and urbanism. Our four Research Centres define focused projects across this wide area. We focus on excellence within and across our disciplinary boundaries and on maximizing our potential as a collaborative partner with other academic institutions, with the design professions and with industry.

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 3 Masters
  • 52 Scholarships
  • 260 Academic Staff
  • 600 Students
  • Public Institution Type

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The Oslo School of Architecture and Design Scholarships

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Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
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3000 EUR
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Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
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3000 GBP
Deadline
19 Jun 2026
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40000 NOK
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01 Dec 2026
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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Various benefits
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
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25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
19 Jun 2026
Scholarship Scheme set up with UiT, The Arctic University of Norway
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 NOK
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
NORAM Scholarships

Read more about eligibility

The Norway-America Association
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
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serenity is expressed through design

My experience at the university was okay all through, but at the beginning being the pioneer lot we had some challenges where our program was not accredited at the time, limited number of drawing tables and pin up boards and a few lecturers but things became better as from the second year of study.

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Student services

As an AHO student, you are a member of The Foundation for Student Life in Oslo and Akershus (SiO) after your semester fee is paid.

Housing services

All students admitted to AHO are eligible for accommodation through The Foundation for Student life in Oslo (SIO). You apply by completing the online application form on the SiO website. When asked for your Norwegian ID-number, you may enter your date of birth.

It is advisable to apply as soon as possible after being admitted to AHO.

International students are prioritized for SiO housing. However, remember to set up a number of alternatives for accommodation. Due to high demand in student housing in Oslo, there is no guarantee that you will get your first priority.

Library services

The library has access to several resources:

  • Article databases: databases that analyse  content in periodicals and books.
  • Subject resources: patent, materials, standards and more. 
  • Research databases: dissertations and theses 
  • Public information & dictionaries: Norwgian only! Norwegian rules and regulations, and dictionaries
  • Norwegian, Nordic, and European libraries: sources for inter-library loans 

ICT services

The IT department delivers, develops, runs and maintain digital services to both students and staff. 

The wireless network at AHO is called EDUROAM. Eduroam is a standard in most Universities and colleges in Norway and abroad. In addition, it is available at all airports in Norway and Sweden.

Campus life

As an AHO student, you are a member of The Foundation for Student Life in Oslo and Akershus (SiO) after your semester fee is paid.

The semester fee entitles you to make use of more than 7500 student lodgings and apartments, Norway's largest student bookshop, fitness centres, cafes and café-bars, cabins, health services specially for students, free student counselling, free career guidance and inexpensive kindergarten.

The services are either free or offered at a student-friendly price.

Student clubs

For many of us the school becomes a home. Through SAHO you can influence how the school runs.

It is important that all students are aware of what SAHO is, what we do and what we can contribute with. You have to choose yourself how your studies will be. SAHO is based on student involvement and all members are elected by the rest of the student mass.

As an international student, you can represent all foreign students at AHO, both exchange students and those who wish to do their MA and Diploma here.

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Oslo City

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