Norway / Contacts

We have a dedicated recruitment team based in Manchester to support you with all aspects of your application and on your offer-holder journey.

Our experienced, friendly team offer a range of services:

  • 1-2-1 video calls – a chance to learn more about University life and get answers to your most important questions.
  • Webinars – online sessions that offer a host of information tailored to whatever stage of the journey you’re at.
  • Campus tours – we’ll show you around our city-centre campus so you can see where you’ll live, learn and enjoy new experiences.
  • Student match – we can connect you with one of our current students to learn about student life and what their experience has been like.
  • In-country events – we join university fairs and arrange high school visits.
  • Support for College Counsellors – we work closely with you to provide guidance on the UK higher education system and the application process.

If you’re interested in meeting your Country Manager and enjoying access to any of these services, simply complete the form below and we’ll get in touch with you.

Educational advisers (agents)

Across The Pond

Across the Pond is our official representative in Norway. Their team of Norwegian UK graduates would be happy to help you with your application as well as answer any questions you may have about the University, our courses and local funding from Lånekassen. Across the Pond also holds information on relevant scholarships for you, both from our University, and other sources.

Website: http://no.studyacrossthepond.com

Here are some useful links if you're looking for specific information:

You will be able to get information about our University by contacting Across the Pond at any time, or by attending any of Across the Ponds events throughout the year.

Norwegian State Education Loan Fund 
Email: postmottak@lanekassen.no  
Website: www.lanekassen.no/

Association of Norwegian Students Abroad (ANSA) 
Email:  studinfo@ansa.no 
Website: www.ansa.no/

British Council 

British Council Oslo office
Fridtjof Nansens Plass 5
0160 Oslo
Norway 
Tel: +47 22 39 61 90
Fax: +47 22 42 40 39
Email: british.council@britishcouncil.no  
Website: https://www.britishcouncil.org/europe/countries/norway

Working with an educational adviser or agent

If you are planning to seek the support of an educational adviser or ‘agent’, we would strongly recommend that you first refer to British Councils' Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent. 

The University of Manchester’s contracted educational advisers are trusted, trained representatives of the institution. If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please email international@manchester.ac.uk. 

Contact a student

If you would like to speak to a current student from your home country to hear about student life at Manchester, please contact the International Office via email international@manchester.ac.uk – please include your name and subject of interest.