A simple equation

Here’s the simple math: most people in Norway have to cover all their healthcare expenses themselves – up to NOK 3,278 per year. After that, the government steps in and covers the rest. That’s called reaching the “frikort” – exemption card limitBut if you're a student in Oslo, you’ve got a golden opportunity. If you switch your GP to one at SiO, you can apply to get all expenses above NOK 490 refunded. That means you can save over NOK 2,700 per year.Why does SiO do this? Well, because we’re here for you – and your health matters.Switch your GP now – click here.

International student or no Norwegian ID-number or BankID?

Unfortunatly, you cannot change to a GP in Norway without having a Norwegian personal ID-number or BankID. Most students studying in Norway for more than a year, gets this. If you don't have this, you can of course still use our health services. To book an appointment, you then have to call us at 228 53 300. 

Advantages of having a GP with SiO

  • Save money with refund of healtcare expenses
  • Renew your prescriptions quickly and easily at helsenorge.no — just a few clicks
  • Access convenient digital services, perfect when you're home for the holidays or studying abroad
  • Visit one of three easily accessible health centers
  • Get reliable and comprehensive vaccination services
  • Meet GPs who understand student life and common student health concerns
  • Receive coordinated care from a multidisciplinary team, including public health nurses and mental health professionals

Switch to a SiO GP today

It’s easy to change your GP on the Helsenorge website. Check out our list of GPs and choose the one that suits you.Switch GP here.

What about your old GP back home?

If you switch to a SiO GP, you can always switch back to your previous GP after you’re done studying in Oslo. As long as it’s within three years and you’re still registered in the population registry at your home address, you’re entitled to get your old GP back.

And what about exams?

If you’re unlucky enough to get sick during an exam period, you’ll need a doctor’s note. That can be tricky if your GP is all the way back in Sirdal. But with a SiO GP, you can get a doctor’s note when you’re sick – no problem.

More information

To get a GP through SiO, you need to be a student at one of the Oslo-based institutions affiliated with SiO – and you need to have paid the semester fee.If you’d like to learn even more about our medical services, you can read more here.Remember, it is a no-brainer to switch your GP to SiO, and you can easily do it by logging into Helsenorge.