Examen facultatum (Latin for faculty exam; abbreviated to Ex.fac.)
is, together with Examen philosophicum, one of two academic exams in most undergraduate programmes at Norwegian universities.
Whereas Examen philosophicum trains students in philosophy and structured thinking, Examen facultatum aims at teaching students how to write academic texts, normally focussing on the scientific branch of each faculty and on the field of study of each undergraduate programme.
[1][2] It is common for universities to have a general course and a course specific part that intertwine with any chosen study as part of Examen philosophicum.
[3] Both Examen facultatum and Examen philosophicum are compulsory parts of most bachelor's degrees in Norway: mainly professional studies at university colleges and natural science studies at universities are exempt from either one or both.