Frequently asked questions at the start of studies

The most important things as a new student can be found in the Checklist for new students.

When do studies start?

Start of studies : Teaching for students in Oslo and Bergen starts for most in week 34, i.e. the week from Monday 21 August.
You will find the time and place of attendance for your study program in "My Kristiania ". You will have access to this student portal from 5 August.
Into Campus Oslo: starts on Monday 14 August at 2pm with an opening ceremony
Into Campus Bergen: starts on Tuesday 15 August at 2pm with an opening ceremony

How do I get a student ID?

Student ID can be obtained at all Kristiania study buildings from 5 August. Contact reception to have a student ID produced. Photo taken at the same location.

What is "Mitt Kristiania"?

Mitt Kristiania (My Kristiania) is the main portal for you as a student. From 5 August you can log in with your FEIDE user (username and password will be sent to you via SMS). This portal is in Norwegian.

At Mitt Kristiania you will find:

Overview of your courses with links to course descriptions and syllabus lists
Timetable and events
Information about semester registration and the Lånekassen
Useful tools and shortcuts
Form for contacting central departments
Map of campus
News
Uploading of documents

What is FEIDE login?

FEIDE login is the username and password you are assigned to be able to log in to Kristiania's services, StudentWeb, Canvas and studentmail.

From 5 August, FEIDE login was sent to all new students via SMS. If you applied for a study place after this, you will be sent a FEIDE login a few days after accepting the study place.

User account and Feide

Where can I find the timetable and syllabus?

The timetable for the autumn semester will be ready on 2 August. On Mitt Kristiania , which you can access from 5 August, you will find your timetable with the time and place of classes.

What is TimeEdit?

TimeEdit is Kristiania's timetable system. Here you can book group rooms and search directly in the timetable system.

Where can I find my syllabus?

On Mitt Kristiania under "my studies" you will find an overview of your courses with links to syllabus lists and course descriptions.

Before you get access to Mitt Kristiania, you can find the information here:

Curriculum lists

For bachelor's and master's students:

An overview of which books/articles are part of the syllabus can be found in the syllabus list for each subject. We use the syllabus list system Leganto. You get access to Leganto via your course room in Canvas after you are registered for the semester. Press Curriculum in the menu.

Leganto also has a stand-alone version where you can look up syllabus lists independently of Canvas. An overview of syllabus lists for bachelor's and master's can be found here. To search for the syllabus lists, you need to know the subject title, subject code or who the lecturer/subject supervisor is. Information about this can be found in the subject descriptions . The syllabus lists will be published continuously until the start of studies. For vocational school students: An overview of which books/articles are part of the syllabus can be found under syllabus literature in the subject descriptions.

Syllabus lists for vocational school studies

Course descriptions

In the course description, you will find additional information about each individual course, as well as information about learning objectives and the exam form of the course. You will find the subject descriptions here.

There may be changes to the timetable, so it is important that you stay up to date throughout the semester.

There may be several classes on each course. You can find information about which class you belong to in Studentweb.

When will the invoice for the semester fee arrive?

The invoice for the semester fee will be sent to you by e-mail at the end of August. Remember that the semester fee covers studying at Kristiania. In addition, there are costs for the syllabus (books), and on some studies there are also costs for equipment .

If you have questions about invoices, you can contact faktura@kristinia.no.

Do I need any equipment?

Some studies have requirements and recommendations for which equipment you need as a student. You can find an overview of this on the info pages for your course.

If you do not find a heading called "equipment", there are no special requirements or recommendations for equipment on your course. Find your course and check if you need any equipment

How do I know which classroom to go to?

The timetable shows a code for which study building and classroom you will meet in, consisting of letters (study building) and numbers (classroom).

Study building in Oslo: Note that Kvadraturen has different letters for the different buildings: A, B and C can be found in Kirkegata, while P is in Prinsens gate. For Fjerdingen, F applies, for Vulkan V, for Urtegata U and for Spikersuppa S.

Study building in Bergen: Hansaparken also has different letters for the various buildings: BT stands for Tapperiet, BB stands for Brygghuset and BM stands for Malteriet. For Vågen, BV applies.

Example:
FAU101 = Fjerdingen, auditorium 101.
P2-03 = Kvadraturen Prinsens gate, second floor, room 03.

Mazemap: How do I find Kristiania's building?

Download the MazeMap app. It helps you find Kristiania's buildings and rooms.

You can also open these interactive maps:

Addresses to our buildings can be found under Contact us.

What is StudentWeb and how do I register for the semester?

In StudentWeb, you can order transcripts, change address, register for continuation exams, upload documents, see exam dates, see exam results, register for the semester and view reports to Lånekassen.

How do I log in to Canvas?

Canvas is the learning platform for Kristiania. You can find a direct link to Canvas by logging in to Mitt Kristiania. You log in with your FEIDE account.

Where do I register for the semester?

Each semester you must register for the semester. This is done easily step-by-step on StudentWeb. You must be registered for the semester to access your subjects in Canvas, be registered for classes and receive payment from Lånekassen.
See how to register for the semester.

What does my user account give access to?

All students get their own user account. This is used to log on to StudentWeb , the college's services, computers, printers, etc. It is also used to log on to FEIDE, which is used to log in to many of the college's digital services such as the learning platform Canvas, Office 365 and others.

From August , you will be sent your username and password by SMS (FEIDE login). Microsoft Office: All students also get access to download the Office package to their own machine through Office 365.

Read more about Office 365

How do I get help from IT support?

IT user support helps with problems related to the school's digital services and computers.

Get help from IT user support

How do I get access to student e-mail?

All students receive an e-mail account and address from the school. You can access this through Office 365.

To log in, the login address is: brukernavn@egms.no.
Your email address looks like this: brukernavn@student.kristiania.no.

See more info about student e-mail

How do the school's printers work?

You can always print from the school's PCs. If you want to print from your own PC, you must install the printer software. To print, you must use your student card.

See how to install the printer software

Are there student organizations I can join?

Yes it does! The Student Union of Kristiania (SK) has many different committees that you can take part in. You can find an overview on SK's website .

In addition, several studies have their own line associations that you can join. Here you will find an overview of associations at Kristiania .

What can the student associations help me with?

Exercise
Eating places
Student housing
Doctor
Dentist
Psychologists and counsellors
Student associations
Kindergartens
Course
Career guidance
Social activities

SiO - the student association in Oslo

Sammen - the student association in Western Norway

Is it still possible to apply for studies?

We accept students right up until 1 September. Many of our studies have rolling admissions, which means that you can apply as long as there are study places available.

Studies that still have places available

When is the notice period?

All terminations must be made in accordance with the contract and/or study conditions.

The notice period is 1 September. If the notice of termination is sent after 1 September, the semester fee for the semester must be paid.

Termination is sent to student@kristinia.no. The contract can also be terminated on " My page for applicants ".

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