Withdrawal
You can withdraw from a programme or course both before and after you have started. You have a right of cancellation for 14 days from the date you signed the study contract in accordance with the (Norwegian) Consumer Purchases Cancellation Act.
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
- 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 1 August and 15 August: withdrawal at a fee of NOK 3 000.
- 15 August: withdrawal deadline for the autumn semester
- 15 January: withdrawal deadline for the spring semester
Executive Master of Management (programmes):
- Four weeks before start of studies: withdrawal deadline
- After deadline, but before start of studies: withdrawal at a fee of NOK 3 000 (unless otherwise indicated in the study contract)
- 15 January/15 August: Deadline for withdrawal during the programme, before next semester.
Bachelor of Management (programmes and Leadership in Action):
- Two weeks before start of studies: withdrawal deadline
- 15 January/15 August: Deadline for withdrawal during the programme, before next semester.
Executive MBA:
- Different deadlines. See study contract.
Single course:
- Two weeks before start of studies: withdrawal deadline
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.