Oslo School of Architecture and Design | FA/SP Exchange

ARTCENTER APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, September 15 (Week 2) at 1pm

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ACADEMICS ELIGIBILITY COST NEXT STEPS

ACADEMICS

Graduate SXD Spatial Experience Design / Environmental Design | Graduate Graphic Design

MAJORS OPEN TO

Product Design | Interaction Design | SXD Spatial Experience Design/Environmental Design |

Graduate SXD Spatial Experience Design / Environmental Design | Graduate Graphic Design

Qualifies for the Designmatters minor

CREDIT

12+ units of ArtCenter credit

Spring Term: early January to early June

SCHEDULE

Fall Term: early/mid-August to mid-December

Spring Term: early January to early June

Note that the start of AHO's fall term often overlaps with the final week of summer term at ArtCenter. Additionally, AHO's spring term overlaps with ArtCenter's summer term.

Students must attend an exchange student orientation prior to the beginning of the term. More information will be provided upon acceptance to the program.

ELIGIBILITY

Undergraduate Students:

Must have completed at least five terms of study prior to exchange term as an undergraduate student in Product, Interaction or Environmental Design.

Graduate Students:

Must have completed at least two terms of study prior to exchange term as a graduate student in Environmental or Graphic Design.

1) Must have at least one term remaining upon return to Art Center

2) Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

3) Must not be on academic or disciplinary probation at the time of application

Note: Due to the fact that you will be joining master’s level courses, students must have completed five, instead of the usual four, terms of study to be eligible for this exchange.

If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements you still may be able to apply.

Please contact studyaway@artcenter.edu.

COST

If you are accepted to the program and choose to commit, you will be responsible for providing a $200 non-refundable deposit. This deposit is due within one week of your acceptance and ensures your commitment as a downpayment towards the total program fee.

DEPOSIT

If you are accepted to the program and choose to commit, you will be responsible for providing a $200 non-refundable deposit. This deposit is due within one week of your acceptance and ensures your commitment as a downpayment towards the total program fee.

PROGRAM FEE

The cost of this exchange opportunity is the same as ArtCenter tuition for the term.

Additional costs that you will be responsible for that are NOT included are: round-trip airfare LAX-OSLO (~$700 to $1,200), passport ($135), student resident permit (~$375), health insurance (~$TBD), and daily personal expenses—meals, souvenirs, toiletries, supplies, local transportation, local cell phone & minutes, etc. (~$500-$600 a month).

ADDITIONAL

Additional costs that you will be responsible for that are NOT included are: round-trip airfare LAX-OSLO (~$700 to $1,200), passport ($135), student resident permit (~$375), health insurance (~$TBD), and daily personal expenses—meals, souvenirs, toiletries, supplies, local transportation, local cell phone & minutes, etc. (~$500-$600 a month).

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

https://www.artcenterstudyaway.com/pay-for-study-away

NEXT STEPS

To start your application, click the Apply Now button below. If a button is not visible, the application is not yet available.

For more details on the application process, visit this page.

DEADLINE

The Spring 2025 application deadline is September 15 at 1pm (Week 2).

*Exchanges at AHO are offered every Fall and Spring term

Location: Hillside, Board Room (#256) and on Zoom

INFO SESSIONS

Study Away 101 - General Info Session: Tuesday, September 17 (Week 2) at 1pm

Location: Hillside, Board Room (#256) and on Zoom

Study Away 101 - General Info Session: Thursday, September 19 (Week 2) at 1pm

Location: South Campus, 1111 Room 402 and on Zoom

Check our Inside Page for zoom info

Can’t make it to an info session?

Sign up for a 1-on-1 advising meeting with the Exchange and Study Away office to learn more about the program.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) aims to provide a good foundation of both professional and disciplinary knowledge, and offers an education close to practice. In 2016, the school which offers study in design, architecture, landscape design and urbanism was chosen by Red Dot Design Ranking as one of the best design schools in the world! Many of AHO’s courses are taught by practitioners, and our faculty-to-student ratio encourages individual development and collaboration. Students learn to work creatively within the constraints of materials, contexts and briefs, and to collaborate with others. Through projects, lectures and study trips they meet designers and researchers from many different fields, and from all over the world. Our design education has great facilities for development and prototyping including professional workshops for wood, metal, plastics, electronics and 3D printing. The school has a comprehensive library for design and architecture. AHO is internationally oriented, with many international speakers, field trips and students from around the world, and holds regular events and exhibitions. For more information about AHO, please visit their website or read this article from the World Design Organization.

Check out the recording of the February 16 info session.

COURSES

Students can choose from a select number of courses at AHO Master’s Level (2nd year), which are taught in English. The Master of Design focuses on ID, interaction, and service design. Students will select one core class that is a 12 credit (24 ECTS) studio and one academic elective for 3 credits (6 ECTS). Please consult this page to review past course offerings.

ABOUT OSLO, NORWAY:

AHO is located in the vibrant Grünerløkka district in central Oslo. As one of Europe’s fastest growing cities, Oslo is buzzing with energy from new neighborhoods, cutting-edge food, fashion, and art scenes. Captivating landmarks like the Opera House, the Astrup Fearnley Museum, and Barcode are changing the face of the city, but Oslo still maintains a refreshing closeness to nature that few other cities can match. The compact city centre is easy and safe to explore on foot or by bike, and the efficient public transport system makes the entire city accessible without a car. Visit Oslo has more information about the city and all it has to offer.