Tuition Fees
Norwegian universities and state university colleges as a rule do not charge tuition fees for international students. However, you should take into consideration that living expenses in Norway are higher than in many other countries.
In addition to not incurring fee charge it may be the case, if certain prerequisites are met, that you could also be eligible for financial support that can pay for your living expenses. Through various fellowship programmes, scholarship schemes or student loans, international students can receive funding for a full degree or a limited number of semesters.
No tuition fees
Students at state universities and university colleges generally do not pay tuition fees. This is true for all levels, including undergraduate studies, Masters programmes and Ph.D. programmes. However, students will have to pay a semester fee of NOK 300-600 each semester. In order to take an exam this fee will have to be paid in full. But the fee also grants you membership in the local student welfare organisation, which in turn entitles you to several benefits. These benefits may include on campus health services, counselling, access to sports facilities and cultural activities.
Payment of the semester fee is also necessary to get an official student card that, among other things, gives you reduced fares on most forms of public transport and lower ticket prices to various cultural events.
Programmes and courses with tuition fees
Most private institutions have tuition fees for all their programmes and courses. But the fees are usually significantly lower than those of comparable studies in most other countries. Also, foreign students don't pay higher tuition fees than Norwegian students.
State universities and university colleges may have tuition fees for a few specialised programmes. Typically these programmes are at the Masters level.
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Scholarships
To be financially supported while staying in Norway depends on country of legal residency, on home institution, previous education and the institution/degree/subject desired.
It is recommended to contact the International Office at your home university to see if institutional agreements with a Norwegian institution exist. You should also of course check the JASON scholarships database
Most Norwegian institutions have various bilateral agreements with foreign institutions of higher education. These agreements are usually designed for the mutual exchange of students, researchers and teachers. However, there are national programmes that offer scholarships and other types of funding for international students wishing to study in Norway. Certain restrictions and prerequisites apply for all these programmes. In addition, there are various stipends available offered by private and non-profit organisations.
Norwegian Government Scholarships
The Norwegian Government, through the International Scholarship Section (IS) of the Research Council of Norway, offers each academic year a pool of scholarships for advanced students and young researchers. The government scholarships are designed to promote contact and mobility between Norwegian and foreign students and researchers and institutions of higher learning and research. The scholarships are open to all areas of academic studies and research, including applied and performing arts.
The scholarships are intended to finance a temporary stay of up to one academic year, and are not intended for completing an education/degree in Norway. To learn more about the scholarships and find out if you are eligible, please see the website of the International Scholarship Section (IS) of the Research Council of Norway
Erasmus Mundus
Norwegian institutions are part of the European Union’s Erasmus Mundus program. Scholarships automatically accompany acceptance into an Erasmus Mundus Master’s program. See our Erasmus Mundus pages [link to EM pages] for more details.
The Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund
Support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund consists of a loan and a grant that will cover the costs of studying in Norway. You will only have to repay the loan. If you have children with a residence permit who live together with you in Norway, you may be eligible for further support. If you work while you are a student, the support may be reduced.
You need admission to a Norwegian educational institution in order to apply for financial support and you need a residence permit before any support is paid out. Note that one type of residence permit is a study permit, which is what you must obtain in order to stay in Norway during while you pursue your degree. Further information on study permits.
To learn more about the Loan Fund and find out if you are eligible, please see the website of the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
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