34 guides.
Application Guides · 2026-10-28
English-taught bachelor's degrees in Norway use the institution's own application system, while Norwegian-taught bachelor's degrees go through NUCAS, and master's programmes are always applied for dir
Application Guides · 2026-10-27
Non-EU/EEA applicants typically face deadlines of 1 December or 15 November for master's programmes, while EU/EEA applicants often have until 1 March and Nordic applicants until 15 April.
Application Guides · 2026-10-26
The GSU list sets out what school certificate you need for Norwegian universities: for some countries upper secondary is enough, for others you need one to two years of higher education first.
Application Guides · 2026-10-25
A Norwegian master's needs a 180 ECTS bachelor's, at least 1.5 years of relevant coursework, and sometimes a minimum grade average, so check the subject rules before you apply.
Application Guides · 2026-10-24
English language requirements at Norwegian universities vary by institution and programme; for example, the University of Oslo's master's programmes typically require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in eac
Application Guides · 2026-10-23
Bergenstesten was discontinued in 2022, so the Norwegian requirement for Norwegian-taught degrees is now usually met with the Norwegian Language Test at B2 or C1 in all four parts.
Application Guides · 2026-10-22
HK-dir took over recognition of foreign education from NOKUT on 1 January 2023, and you don't need its recognition statement to apply through Samordna opptak.
Application Guides · 2026-10-21
You become an exchange student in Norway by applying to your own home university first, since it holds the exchange agreement and does the nominating.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-20
Norway has four main types of higher education institution, and the difference between them comes down to self-accreditation rights and whether they need NOKUT approval.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-19
A bachelor's degree in Norway is 180 ECTS over three years and a master's is 120 ECTS over two, with one ECTS credit equal to 25, 30 hours of study.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-18
Oslo has 10 institutions in our catalogue, and SiO offers housing to students at 30 institutions, but you must be 34 or younger and pay the NOK 690 semester fee.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-17
Sammen guarantees housing to first-time international students in Bergen if you apply between 1 April and 15 May for the autumn semester.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-16
NTNU charges non-EU/EEA students NOK 176,300 to NOK 528,650 a year for 2026/27 depending on the field, and offers no scholarships that cover tuition.
Universities & Programmes · 2026-10-15
UiT The Arctic University of Norway offers more than 20 English-taught master's programmes, and non-EU/EEA applicants for autumn 2027 must apply by 15 November 2026.
Study Guides · 2026-10-14
Degree-seeking students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland normally pay tuition at Norwegian institutions, and the fee comes on top of the proof of funds UDI requires for a study permit.
Study Guides · 2026-10-13
NTNU's 2026/27 fees for non-EU students range from NOK 176,300 to NOK 528,650 per year, depending on the programme category.
Study Guides · 2026-10-12
EU/EEA and Swiss students are normally exempt from tuition fees at Norwegian public institutions, but at private ones like BI they pay the same as domestic students, NOK 128,200 for a standard master
Study Guides · 2026-10-11
Most international students can't get Lånekassen support unless they have a permanent residence permit, marry a Norwegian, or work full-time in Norway for 24 months first.
Study Guides · 2026-10-10
Norway's official student living cost estimate is NOK 15,488 per month for 2026-27, but that excludes tuition, travel and permit fees, and city housing can push your real budget higher.
Study Guides · 2026-10-09
Sammen in Bergen guarantees housing for first-time international students who apply by 15 May for autumn, while SiO in Oslo gives priority to the youngest new students who apply by 1 June.
Study Guides · 2026-10-08
If you stay in Norway for at least 12 months, you generally become a member of the National Insurance Scheme from your date of entry; shorter stays need a closer look at Nav's rules.
Study Guides · 2026-10-07
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) offers NoW, a free online Norwegian course you can start before you arrive in Norway.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-06
The study permit application fee is NOK 5,400 for applicants over 18, and you cannot enter Norway until UDI has processed your application.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-05
UDI requires most students to document NOK 15,488 per month, or NOK 170,368 for a full academic year, before your study permit can be granted.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-04
You keep your current permit's rights while you wait for a decision only if you apply at least one month before it expires, miss that and you can lose the right to work.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-03
On a Norwegian study permit you can work up to 20 hours a week in term time and full time in the holidays, and UDI counts remote work towards those 20 hours.
Residence Permit & Work · 2026-10-02
After graduating in Norway you can stay and look for work for up to one year on a job seeker permit, and you can work full time while you search, but the permit doesn't count towards permanent reside
Scholarships · 2026-10-01
The Norwegian government offers no individual scholarships to degree students, so most international students must find other ways to finance their studies.
Scholarships · 2026-09-30
The University of Oslo does not offer any scholarships to international students on full bachelor's or master's degree programmes, and most Norwegian public institutions say the same.
Scholarships · 2026-09-29
The BI Master International Scholarship covers full tuition for up to two years, but you apply for it at the same time as admission, with a one-page letter and CV uploaded as one PDF by 1 March.
Scholarships · 2026-09-27
If you are an exchange student, you apply for an Erasmus+ or Nordplus grant through your home university's international office, not to the Norwegian government.
Scholarships · 2026-09-26
Fulbright stipends cover a full academic year of master's or PhD study in Norway, and Fulbright students are exempt from tuition fees at public institutions.
Scholarships · 2026-09-25
The American-Scandinavian Foundation offers year-long fellowships of up to $23,000 for graduate research in Norway, with a November 1 deadline and decisions on April 15.
Scholarships · 2026-09-24
NORPART, NORSTIP and Students at Risk all come with tuition exemption at public institutions, but you cannot apply for any of them yourself.