Withdrawal
You can withdraw from a programme or a course both before and after you have started. You have the right to withdraw under the Right of Withdrawal Act for 14 days from signing the study contract.
Applications for withdrawal, leaves or postponed start of studies shall be provided in writing to the campus and BI must confirm in writing that the application has been received. The applicant is responsible for documenting that an application for withdrawal, leave or postponed start of studies is submitted within the indicated deadlines.
General withdrawal deadlines
The following deadlines generally apply for full-time and part-time programmes:
- 15 August: Deadline for withdrawal for the autumn semester
(Master of Science: see more information below) - 15 January: Deadline for withdrawal for the spring semester
Other deadlines may apply. See study contract.
Exemption from general withdrawal deadlines
Master of Science:
- Before 1 August: withdrawal without financial consequences
- Between 2 August and 15 August: withdrawal with a fee of NOK 3 000.
Full-time bachelor programmes and Master of Science:
- Between 16 August and 1 September: withdrawal with a fee of NOK 5 000.
- Between 2 September and 1 October: withdrawal with a fee of 50% of the semester fee
- From 2 October: withdrawal with a fee of full tuition fee
Part-time bachelor programmes:
- Between 16 August and 1 September: withdrawal with a fee of NOK 5 000.
- Between 2 September and 1 October: withdrawal with a fee of 50% of the semester fee
- From 2 October: withdrawal with a fee of full tuition fee
Executive Master of Management (programmes):
- Withdrawal deadline without fee: Four weeks before start of studies
- After deadline, but before start of studies: withdrawal at a fee of NOK 3 000 (unless otherwise indicated in the study contract)
Bachelor of Management (programmes and Leadership in Action):
- Withdrawal deadline without fee: Two weeks before start of studies
Executive MBA:
- Different deadlines. See study contract.
Single course:
- Withdrawal deadline without fee: Two weeks before start of studies
PhD:
- Different deadlines. See contract.
Please contact your campus if you are unsure about which deadline applies in your case. The withdrawal deadline is shown in the study contract.
Last updated 24 January 2022