Admission and Visa process of Norway AOA The process of admission to Norway is simple; 1-Go to http://www.studyinnorway.

no/ to search for Master programmes and Bachelor programmes taught in English and their institutes. 2-Read the requirements of the programmes you are interested in. 3- Apply in at least 8 Programmes since the admission is getting more competitive every year now. Send application by regular Pakistan Post (http://www.pakpost.gov.pk/), do not waste money on DHL, Fedex, TCS etc. All your documents should be attested. Preferably, the documents should be sent by the institute in Pakistan (the institutes stamp on the photocopy attested from IBCC/HEC and Ministry of Foreign Affairs + sealed in the institutes envelope with institutes stamp and signatures on the flap of the envelope). You only need to send the attested copies (from IBCC, HEC, Ministry of Foreign Affairs), and not the original degrees. Recommended list of Required Documents: You need your bachelor degree and copies attested from HEC and also from Ministry of Foreign Affair. Matric and Inter degree and copies attested from relevant board, IBCC and also from Ministry of Foreign Affairs. English translated Birth Certificate from Union Council/Municipality and attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Family registration Certificate from Nadra. Copy certified by Notary Public. Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). Copy certified by Notary Public. Valid Passport. Copy certified by Notary Public (only first page). Experience letter (from Ex Employer). Copy certified by Notary Public. Recent Passport size Photo. IELTS (5.5 or 6.0 over all band, depending on the institute). Certified by Notary Public or better if you send the original. At least 2 Reference letters/Recommendation letters from teachers and employers. (at least one from your former teacher). Certified by the institute. Make sure that the name

of the recommender, his email address and/or phone numbers are clearly visible on the letter. Motivation letter/ Statement of purpose. Bank statement of 13 Lac Rupees (it could be a one day statement---no need to show history in transactions, you only need to show that you have this money in your account), or anyone can give you his bank statement, and just get a letter from him that he will support you for your studies. You may also get the English Translated Marriage Certificate/Nikah Form+photocopies, attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, OR English Translated Un-Married Certificate +photocopies, and attested from Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is not required, but useful later in Norway. If any document is not in English, then submit the official credentials in original language and a certified translation to English. Resume/CV. Any Educational or Training Certificate that will maximize your chances to get admission.

4- If you get the admission then transfer the required money (89,000NOK) in your University's bank account. This money is only to show that you are able to cover your living expenses in Norway for a year. You may send the money back to Pakistan after arriving in Norway. 5-Apply for visa in Norwegian Embassy in Norway with the admission letter, your degrees (attested from IBCC, HEC and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), English translated Birth certificate from Union Council/Municipality, confirmation from your university in Norway that you have transferred the money, and your passport. 6-Come to Norway, take all of your money back and spend it as you like.

Useful links: Ministry of Foreign affairs: http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Pages/Attestation_Documents.htm HEC Attestation: http://www.hec.gov.pk/InsideHEC/Divisions/QALI/DegreeAttestationEquivalence/DegreeAttest ationServices/Pages/Default.aspx

Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan: http://www.norway.org.pk/ NOTE: For attestation of SSC Marks Sheet photocopy from IBCC, first you have to attest SSC Marks Sheet photocopies from Matric Board Office. Attestation of SSC Marks Sheet photocopy from Matric Board Office Documents required for attestation of SSC Marks Sheet photocopy from Matric Board Office 1. 1 NIC Photocopy 2. 3 photocopies of SSC Marks Sheet to be attested 3. 1 additional photocopy of SSC Marks Sheet, which will be submitted by Board Office for their future record Visit Matric Board Office and pay fees for attestation of SSC Marks Sheet photocopy. Then submit NIC, Fees Receipt and SSC Marks Sheet photocopies to the Matric Board Office. NOTE: For attestation of SSC Certificate photocopy from IBCC, first you have to attest SSC Certificate photocopies from Matric Board Office. Attestation of SSC Certificate photocopy from Matric Board Office Documents required for attestation of SSC Certificate photocopy from Matric Board Office 1. 1 NIC Photocopy 2. 3 photocopies of SSC Certificate to be attested 3. 1 additional photocopy of SSC Certificate, which will be submitted by Board Office for their future record Visit Matric Board Office and pay fees for attestation of SSC Certificate photocopy. Then submit NIC, Fees Receipt and SSC Marks Sheet photocopies to the Matric Board Office. NOTE: For attestation of HSSC Marks Sheet photocopy from IBCC, first you have to attest SSC Marks Sheet photocopies from Inter Board Office. Attestation of HSSC Marks Sheet photocopy from Inter Board Office Documents required for attestation of HSSC Marks Sheet photocopy from Inter Board Office 1. 1 NIC Photocopy 2. 3 photocopies of HSSC Marks Sheet to be attested 3. 1 additional photocopy of SSC Marks Sheet, which will be submitted by Board Office for their future record Visit Inter Board Office and pay fees for attestation of HSSC Marks Sheet photocopy. Then submit NIC, Fees Receipt and HSSC Marks Sheet photocopies to the Inter Board Office.

NOTE: For attestation of HSSC Certificate photocopy from IBCC, first you have to attest HSSC Certificate photocopies from Inter Board Office. Attestation of HSSC Certificate photocopy from Inter Board Office Documents required for attestation of HSSC Certificate photocopy from Inter Board Office 1. 1 NIC Photocopy 2. 3 photocopies of HSSC Certificate to be attested 3. 1 additional photocopy of HSSC Certificate, which will be submitted by Board Office for their future record Visit Inter Board Office and pay fees for attestation of HSSC Certificate photocopy. Then submit NIC, Fees Receipt and SSC Marks Sheet photocopies to the Inter Board Office. Attestation of SSC Marks Sheet photocopy from IBCC Documents required for attestation of SSC Marks Sheet photocopy from IBCC 1. 1 SSC Marks Sheet photocopy certified by Matric Board Office 2. 3 photocopies of SSC Marks Sheet photocopy certified by Matric Board Office 3. Original SSC Marks Sheet (After verification they will return your original) 4. 1 NIC Photocopy 5. 2 Passport size Photographs (Sometimes they demand) Attestation of SSC Certificate photocopy from IBCC Documents required for attestation of SSC Certificate photocopy from IBCC 1. 1 SSC Certificate photocopy certified by Matric Board Office 2. 3 photocopies of SSC Certificate photocopy certified by Matric Board Office 3. Original SSC Certificate (After verification they will return your original) 4. 1 NIC Photocopy 5. 2 Passport size Photographs (Sometimes they demand) Attestation of HSSC Marks Sheet photocopy from IBCC Documents required for attestation of HSSC Marks Sheet photocopy from IBCC 1. 1 HSSC Marks Sheet photocopy certified by Inter Board Office 2. 3 photocopies of HSSC Marks Sheet photocopy certified by Inter Board Office 3. Original HSSC Marks Sheet (After verification they will return your original) 4. 1 NIC Photocopy 5. 2 Passport size Photographs (Sometimes they demand) Attestation of HSSC Certificate photocopy from IBCC Documents required for attestation of HSSC Certificate photocopy from IBCC 1. 1 HSSC Certificate photocopy certified by Inter Board Office 2. 3 photocopies of HSSC Certificate photocopy certified by Inter Board Office 3. Original HSSC Certificate (After verification they will return your original) 4. 1 NIC Photocopy 5. 2 Passport size Photographs (Sometimes they demand)

NOTE: After getting certified copies of SSC Marks Sheet and SSC Certificate from Matric Board Office; and HSSC Marks Sheet and HSSC Certificate from Inter Board Office, visit your local IBCC Office and pay the required fee in the nominated Bank. For more details visit http://www.ibcc.edu.pk Make sure you have all the documents required for attestation from IBCC along with original documents. Attest your SSC Degree and SSC Transcript from IBCC, because they both are required to apply. Also attest your HSSC Degree and HSSC Transcript from IBCC, because they both are required to apply. For attestation of photocopies of your documents, you also have to attest the original documents. The fee for attestation of original document from IBCC is Rs. 200; while for attestation of photocopy it is Rs. 100 IBCC OFFICES IN PAKISTAN IBCC Islamabad Head Office Abdul Qayyum, Assistant Secretary (Attestation & Academics), Inter Board Committee of Chairmen, At Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Building, H-8/4, Islamabad Phone; (051) 9235019 Fax; (051) 9250451 (051) 9250454 IBCC Karachi Regional Office Assistant Secretary (Equivalence & Attestation), Inter Board Committee of Chairmen, At Board of Intermediate Education Building, Bakhtiari Youth Centre, North Nazimabad, Karachi-74700 Phone; (021) 6639878 Fax; (021) 6639878 IBCC Lahore Regional Office Rana Mohammad Khawar Paiman, Assistant Secretary (Equivalence and Attestation), Inter Board Committee of Chairmen, At Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Building, 86-Mozang Road, Lahore

Phone; (042) 9203893 Fax; (042) 9203893 IBCC Peshawar Regional Office Mr. Shafaqat Ali, Assistant Secretary (Equivalence and Attestation), Inter Board Committee of Chairmen, At Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Building, Jamrud Road, Peshawer Phone; (091) 9276454 Fax; (091) 9276454 IBCC Quetta Regional Office Mr. Sher Jan, Assistant Secretary (Equivalence and Attestation), Inter Board Committee of Chairmen, At Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Quetta Phone; (081) 826716 Fax; (081) 826710 Attestation of Bachelor Transcript and Degree photocopies from HEC Visit http://www.hec.gov.pk and http://www.visadropbox.com for up to date information Documents required for attestation of Bachelor Transcript and Degree photocopies from HEC 1. Application Form (Download from http://www.hec.gov.pk) 2. Original SSC Certificate 3. 2 photocopies of SSC Certificate 4. Original SSC Marks Sheet (Sometimes they demand) 5. 2 photocopies of SSC Marks Sheet 6. Original HSSC Certificate 7. 2 photocopies of HSSC Certificate 8. Original HSSC Marks Sheet (Sometimes they demand) 9. 2 photocopies of HSSC Marks Sheet 10. Original Bachelor Degree 11. 2 photocopies of Bachelor Degree 12. Original Bachelor Transcript 13. 2 photocopies of Bachelor Transcript 14. Original NIC 15. 2 photocopies of NIC 16. 5 photocopies of Bachelor Degree to be attested 17. 5 photocopies of Bachelor Transcript to be attested

NOTE: Attest your Bachelor Degree and Transcript from HEC, because they both are required to apply. For attestation of photocopies of your documents, you also have to attest the original documents. The fee for attestation of original document from HEC is Rs. 400; while for attestation of photocopy it is Rs. 200 HEC accepts application for attestation directly as well as from different Gerrys Fedex offices. Submit all your required documents to Gerrys Fedex Offices for attestation, which is quite easy. They will send your documents to HEC, Islamabad and then bring back and return to you personally by calling you in their office. Gerrys Fedex has their own service charges to send and bring back your documents to and from HEC, Islamabad; that is Rs. 300 Submit the fee for attestation and Gerrys Fedex service charges directly to the Gerrys Fedex Offices at the same time when you submit your documents. Visit http://www.hec.gov.pk and http://www.visadropbox.com for up to date information. ADDRESSES OF GERRYS FEDEX OFFICES IN PAKISTAN Islamabad O # 2, Shahbaz Plaza, Aabpara Market, Islamabad Tel: 051-111-711-111 Fax: 051-2653424 Mirpur (Azad Kashmir) Rasheed Plaza-Secrot F1 Kotli Road. Opposite Government Girl High School Mirpur-Azad Kashmir Tel: (058610) 52037-40 Sialkot Opposite ABL, Paris Road Sialkot Tel: 0432-111-711-111 Multan Hotel Sindbad, Nishter Chowk, Multan Tel: 061-111-711-111 Karachi (Corporate Office) 43/1/D, Razi Road, Block 6, PECHS, Karachi Tel: UAN: 021-111-711-111 Hyderabad Shop # 1, Defence Plaza, Fatima Jinnah Road, Thandi Sarak Hyderabad Tel: 0221-781368

Peshawar Office # 37-38, Hamza Plaza, University Road, Peshawar. Tel: 091-5705637-38 Lahore (Regional Office) 58, A-II, Ghalib Market, Gulberg III Lahore Tel: 042-111-711-111 Fax: 042-5750400 Faisalabad 574-B, Satiana Road, Peoples Colony, Faisalabad Tel: 041-111-711-111 Gujranwala Shop 6-B/C, Trust Plaza, G.T. Road, Gujranwala Tel: 0431-253878 Quetta Shop No. S-9, Swiss Plaza, M. A. Jinnah Road, Quetta Tel: 0300-9381051

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