Australians - Study in Europe

 
 

 
 

This website is dedicated to making it easier for Australians to embark on postgraduate study in Europe.

As well as providing a host of links to relevant websites in Europe and Australia ASiE also undertakes research and consultation with the EU Commission, European governments and a great number of universities and foundations. The aim is to produce and update as much as possible all information concerning grants and scholarships available to Australian students seeking to pursue doctoral studies in Europe.

 
 

Visa and Entry Requirements

Visa General Rules

As a foreign student in Norway you will need to obtain a study permit. This study permit also functions as a form of residence permit. If you are going to undertake a course at Norwegian institution, as opposed to travelling there on an exchange program with an Australian institution, you will need to organise your study permit before you leave. There are a number of documents required and you should allow two months for your application to be processed.

The following is a basic checklist of what you will need but you should thoroughly read through the information on the embassy website for the details and most up-to date information

  • Have a firm offer of admission from an officially recognised educational institution
  • Be going into full-time education
    This means that you must take subjects or courses that are eligible for full support from the State Educational Loan Fund (Statens Lånekasse). This applies even if you intend to finance your stay by means other than the State Educational Loan Fund
  • Be ensured housing
    You must be ensured housing for the period to which the application relates. Housing is deemed to be ensured if you have the use of a house, apartment, bed-sit, room in a boarding house, etc. If the accommodation is rented, a written contract must be presented, approved by the landlord, housing cooperative or other person having charge of the accommodation.
  • Be ensured subsistence
    You must be ensured subsistence for the period to which the application relates. You must have financial means equivalent to full funding by the State Educational Loan Fund at the current rate. For the academic year 2007-08 this amounts to NOK 82,900. If you must pay school fees, this amount will be in addition to the above-mentioned subsistence requirement.

Note that the Norwegians also make it a condition of your study that you agree to return to your country of origin upon completion of your studies.

Employment
Generally you are allowed to work in Norway while you are studying but you are limited to no more than 20 hours per week, though some restrictions may apply in special cases.

 

 
 
 
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