Health information for all students
- Students who are going to stay?in Norway for more than 6 months, and?are registered in the National Registry,?will be assigned a General Practitioner (GP).
- You can contact your GP when you need a health check or a consultation.
- If needed, the GP will refer you to a specialist or a hospital for further treatment.
- All?patients pay a consultation fee when visiting their GP.
SiO Health services
All students who have paid?the semester fee?can use?SiO Health Services.
Incoming exchange students who are exempt from paying the semester fee, can also use SiO health services.?
If you do not have a Norwegian ID number,?please call 22 85 33 00?to book an appointment with a doctor or if you have any questions.
Exchange students staying for one semester will not be registered in the National Registry, and should therefore?bring?adequate supply of their prescribed medications (if applicable).?
General practitioner at SiO
International students who qualify for registration in the Norwegian National Registry can choose to be assigned a General Practitioner (GP) at SiO.
SiO dentists
If you are a student under 40 years old, you are welcome to use?SIO?dentist services?at student-friendly rates.?
SiO therapy and counselling
SiO has a team of professional counsellors who can help you sort out your thoughts if you need someone to talk to. For further information, please contact the therapy and counselling team at SiO.
Get refund for your health expenses
If you are a student with your general practitioner (GP) at SiO, you can apply for a refund of healthcare expenses. Read more about how to apply for a refund
Bringing medical products into Norway
If you are travelling with medicinal products containing narcotic substances for more than 30 days of use, you must apply for permission from the Norwegian Medical Products Agency. It is important to send your application well in advance of your planned travel to Norway. We recommend that you send by post the required documents two or three months in advance.
Be aware that postal consignments containing medicinal products is illegal and may be stopped by Norwegian Customs.
For more information, please contact narkotikakontroll@dmp.no?
For urgent medical matters
- Emergency number:?113
- Oslo emergency ward?(Legevakten): 116117
- Crisis services in case of assault or other traumatic experiences (Sosial Vakttjeneste, situated at Legevakten): 23487090